Class of June Part 1 2019
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 412
Originally Posted by Dee74 
Hi NB
I dunno if that's common in withdrawal but I've experienced the same before.
Stay focused and try not to worry too much - things should look better tomorrow
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I dunno if that's common in withdrawal but I've experienced the same before.
Stay focused and try not to worry too much - things should look better tomorrow
D
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,849
Hi. I will join you all. Day 1.
I can't keep on the way I have. I just want to cry from being sick of the cycle. My anxiety is at an all time high and I'm loosing hope in everything.
I plan to post frequently and reach out the second cravings pop up. I will be doing SMART Recovery meetings. Being gentle with myself, eating well, meditating, journaling and saying affirmations. I need to find a way to push through the eff-it let's have a drink thoughts.
I can't keep on the way I have. I just want to cry from being sick of the cycle. My anxiety is at an all time high and I'm loosing hope in everything.
I plan to post frequently and reach out the second cravings pop up. I will be doing SMART Recovery meetings. Being gentle with myself, eating well, meditating, journaling and saying affirmations. I need to find a way to push through the eff-it let's have a drink thoughts.
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 11,427
Citrus, I just wanted to tell you it took me numerous cycles like you are having to finally get it right.
The meetings and self-care will help--but sometimes you need to build momentum through persistence. I suggest you keep tweaking your recovery plan and you will find the formula that works
The meetings and self-care will help--but sometimes you need to build momentum through persistence. I suggest you keep tweaking your recovery plan and you will find the formula that works
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Join Date: May 2019
Location: Midwest
Posts: 51
Day 3 almost over, I didn’t drink today. I’m tired, but less foggy than yesterday, and very limited physical symptoms (mild headache only). I noticed a few times that I immediately spotted any alcohol around me today (I’m in a big city right now), but I immediately quenched any desires. I don’t drink anymore, so why would I pay extra attention to where the alcohol is?
Good night all, I look forward to waking up without a hangover again.
FT
Good night all, I look forward to waking up without a hangover again.
FT
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,315
I need to join the June 2019 class.
Been drinking heavily 3 times a week.
Originally from April 2014....fell off July 2015.
Then November 2018 to Jan 2019.
1 week sober today.....
Hi to all the class.
Look forward to hearing from you all.
Been drinking heavily 3 times a week.
Originally from April 2014....fell off July 2015.
Then November 2018 to Jan 2019.
1 week sober today.....
Hi to all the class.
Look forward to hearing from you all.
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: SE USA
Posts: 46
Morning all. Day 3 here. Woke up super early, so going to hit gym before work. Cravings were minimal during the day, but hit pretty hard Saturday night. I went to bed instead. A small victory I suppose. I have gotten into a pretty intense routine of exercise which keeps me focused and accountable to some degree.
Everyone have a safe and sober day. BC.
Everyone have a safe and sober day. BC.
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Join Date: May 2019
Location: Midwest
Posts: 51
Good morning everyone, starting day 4 now. Slept fitfully, woke up several times, but no bad dreams. When I still drank I had some horrible dreams, but haven’t had that since I stopped. I think it’s because I’m better to myself that I don’t have bad dreams now.
I look forward to day 4! Keep up the good work everyone!
FT
I look forward to day 4! Keep up the good work everyone!
FT
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 351
Day 3 check in. Tired but doing well this morning.
Set a loose plan for the day - includes a trip to my favourite cinema, getting a long walk in and basically keeping things simple.
I have just looked up and downloaded some of the sobriety podcasts I listened to last time around - they were so helpful. Listening to them helps reinforce the message and helps me to control and set the agenda.
Set a loose plan for the day - includes a trip to my favourite cinema, getting a long walk in and basically keeping things simple.
I have just looked up and downloaded some of the sobriety podcasts I listened to last time around - they were so helpful. Listening to them helps reinforce the message and helps me to control and set the agenda.
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 412
Day 24 still waking up in middle of the night feeling like i am jumping out of my skin with restless legs and lucid alcohol and drug dreams but going strong. Because of alcohol and drugs I was never really able to sort out many of my psychological issues. Have been putting the pieces together on the long walks I have been taking.Hope everyone has a good sober day!
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 32
Originally Posted by DJ1
I have been a member for 10 years I quit alcohol last June lasted several months then relapsed 
I’ve been treating my body like garbage with booze for most of my adult life ! Enough is enough my health is getting worse time to do things different but I’m in 24 hours sober
I’ve been treating my body like garbage with booze for most of my adult life ! Enough is enough my health is getting worse time to do things different but I’m in 24 hours sober
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 32
Originally Posted by DJ1
Waking up here in Florida day 2 last night was a rough one not much sleep sweats were so bad & racing heart usual paranoia
I have had lots of first days but this is definitely my worst bout of withdrawals finally got to sleep at 5 woke at 8 feeling exhausted but on to day 2 reading all up on kindling. Now even more I have to concur this beast once & for all !!
Happy sober days ahead this time before I started I made a list of all the things to do daily & change what I normally would do at drinking time
Off to start my list have a great day all
I have had lots of first days but this is definitely my worst bout of withdrawals
finally got to sleep at 5 woke at 8 feeling exhausted but on to day 2 reading all up on kindling. Now even more I have to concur this beast once & for all !! Happy sober days ahead this time before I started I made a list of all the things to do daily & change what I normally would do at drinking time
Off to start my list have a great day all
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: fl
Posts: 246
Originally Posted by creativespirit9
Same- Ive been quitting for years.. I will be able to go weeks without overdoing it and think "I dont have a problem" until the next time I have major binge. My body has grown to hate alcohol- I flush and my heart races when I drink. Im done- last drink May 31 and I am not going to drink anymore.
It’s not going to be easy but we have to do it
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: fl
Posts: 246
Day 4 checking in ! well it’s definitely true every time you relapse the symptoms get worse but I made it through the night. With 2 hours of sweaty sleep eventually the body will have to sleep I can’t wait for those long deep sober sleeps have a great day everyone
eventually the body will have to sleep I can’t wait for those long deep sober sleeps have a great day everyone
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