The lunch went well
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The lunch went well
Sorry to everyone for not responding. I had trouble logging in. My aunt was a bit over the top with saying I need to walk around and declare my healing from alcohol to God. She gave me some books to read. Other than that it was quite pleasant. I got a free lunch so nothing to complain about. Today is payday and I was busy running around. Definitely going to be tough with all that money in the bank.
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It was really nice that your aunt did what she could support you. 
Sounds like you handled it with good grace.
It's really useful for me to keep in mind that just because "I always drink when ___" doesn't mean I am destined to drink when ____. I have the power, as do you, to say "not this time." Once I've gotten one of those "not this times" under my belt, it's proof of my ability to change my behavior/habits.
Give it a shot - couldn't hurt.
Rooting for you,
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Sounds like you handled it with good grace. It's really useful for me to keep in mind that just because "I always drink when ___" doesn't mean I am destined to drink when ____. I have the power, as do you, to say "not this time." Once I've gotten one of those "not this times" under my belt, it's proof of my ability to change my behavior/habits.
Give it a shot - couldn't hurt.
Rooting for you,
O
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It really does sound like it was a very nice day. I’m so glad for that! Treating yourself with something on paydays is a great suggestion. How about something along the lines of a massage, haircut, mani/pedi, new outfit, special teas or non alcohol drinks to have around... you get the idea. Even if your Aunt was over the top she has a point about sharing your “healing” with God (if you believe) or others (like us ). I don’t know what books she gave you but they’re something positive to read I’m guessing? You’re doing well. Let’s keep it up 
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). I don’t know what books she gave you but they’re something positive to read I’m guessing? You’re doing well. Let’s keep it up .
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I'm glad to hear your lunch went well and you got to spend time with your Aunt. I think human interaction is necessary so that you aren't stuck with your own thoughts and company all the time.
What action are you going to take to stay sober this time? I am not talking about Netflix, cooking meals, cleaning out the old bottles or spending money on a treat. I mean leaving the house and taking actual steps towards recovery.
So far you have not added anything new to your sober plan. In the past, this has meant you've inevitably bought alcohol again. What NEW thing will you do? You could use that pay day money to pay for petrol or a taxi to take you to AA. Social anxiety shouldn't be a reason to skip any of the steps that will help with your recovery. Also, social anxiety decreases a lot with more sober time.
You don't have in infinite number of day ones.
What action are you going to take to stay sober this time? I am not talking about Netflix, cooking meals, cleaning out the old bottles or spending money on a treat. I mean leaving the house and taking actual steps towards recovery.
So far you have not added anything new to your sober plan. In the past, this has meant you've inevitably bought alcohol again. What NEW thing will you do? You could use that pay day money to pay for petrol or a taxi to take you to AA. Social anxiety shouldn't be a reason to skip any of the steps that will help with your recovery. Also, social anxiety decreases a lot with more sober time.
You don't have in infinite number of day ones.
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Hi Sweeti,
Glad the lunch went well.
So what will you do to keep on with this? It's normal to feel a little bit crazy in early sobriety. I'm afraid that your fear will drive you back to drink. Lean on us. Go to AA. Please don't try to do this alone.
I'd really recommend coming here and posting whatever thoughts come into your head. You can't make too many threads! People can help talk you through anything you're struggling with. Get new perspectives.
Please keep up with this new momentum. Sobriety has a lot to offer.
Wishing you all the best today.
Glad the lunch went well.
So what will you do to keep on with this? It's normal to feel a little bit crazy in early sobriety. I'm afraid that your fear will drive you back to drink. Lean on us. Go to AA. Please don't try to do this alone.
I'd really recommend coming here and posting whatever thoughts come into your head. You can't make too many threads! People can help talk you through anything you're struggling with. Get new perspectives.
Please keep up with this new momentum. Sobriety has a lot to offer.
Wishing you all the best today.
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Oh and well done on figuring out a way to log in! I was glad to read an update. I hope you're doing well today.
I just got back from a new exercise class. I'm worn out! But I'm in better shape now (at almost 50) than I was when I quit drinking at 40. I look and feel so much better. Nowhere near perfect, haha, but so much happier.
I really, really want the same for you. (And everyone else here, too, of course!) Please stay the course. We only have a limited amount of time on this Earth and we might as well make the most of it.
I just got back from a new exercise class. I'm worn out! But I'm in better shape now (at almost 50) than I was when I quit drinking at 40. I look and feel so much better. Nowhere near perfect, haha, but so much happier.
I really, really want the same for you. (And everyone else here, too, of course!) Please stay the course. We only have a limited amount of time on this Earth and we might as well make the most of it.
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Hey everyone thanks for all of the support. Really struggling today. My psychiatrist rang me and thinks I am beginning to get a wet brain. I thought taking thiamine was supposed to stop that. Other than that I had to buy cigarettes two days running. I stuffed up my old vaporiser. Then the new one last night. Luckily it was fixable. I have pizza in the fridge but the cigarettes killed my appetite. I don’t think I need to do hour by hour anymore but morning afternoon evening. Back to Netflix. I was so stressed this morning thinking I had killed my new vaporiser. At least it keeps my mind busy.
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My psychiatrist rang me and thinks I am beginning to get a wet brain. I thought taking thiamine was supposed to stop that.
um, actually, you need to stop DRINKING to stop that. unless it gets too late.
alcohol hinders a person’s absorption of thiamine, and it diminishes the reserve of thiamine that’s stored in the liver. Alcohol also interferes with the enzyme that changes thiamine into an active state.
As a person repeatedly abuses alcohol and thiamine deficiency continues, brain damage begins.
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome consists of two individual syndromes: Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Korsakoff’s psychosis. Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a condition that causes neurological symptoms as a result of biochemical lesions of the nervous system. It most commonly affects specific portions of the brain, including the thalamus and hypothalamus, which play a role in memory. Korsakoff’s psychosis is a long-lasting condition that tends to develop after the Wernicke’s encephalopathy symptoms go away. Korsakoff’s psychosis arises as a result of permanent damage to the parts of the brain responsible for memory.
your doc ain't messing around here. you are in SERIOUS danger due to drinking now. as in irreversible. no amount of a thiamine supplement is going to FIX it.
um, actually, you need to stop DRINKING to stop that. unless it gets too late.
alcohol hinders a person’s absorption of thiamine, and it diminishes the reserve of thiamine that’s stored in the liver. Alcohol also interferes with the enzyme that changes thiamine into an active state.
As a person repeatedly abuses alcohol and thiamine deficiency continues, brain damage begins.
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome consists of two individual syndromes: Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Korsakoff’s psychosis. Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a condition that causes neurological symptoms as a result of biochemical lesions of the nervous system. It most commonly affects specific portions of the brain, including the thalamus and hypothalamus, which play a role in memory. Korsakoff’s psychosis is a long-lasting condition that tends to develop after the Wernicke’s encephalopathy symptoms go away. Korsakoff’s psychosis arises as a result of permanent damage to the parts of the brain responsible for memory.
your doc ain't messing around here. you are in SERIOUS danger due to drinking now. as in irreversible. no amount of a thiamine supplement is going to FIX it.
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what prevents a wet brain is abstinence, sweeti. not taking thiamine and drinking.
i hope your psychiatrist is wrong about his concern, of course, but it’s good to know he cares to phone.
what was his recommendation?
i hope your psychiatrist is wrong about his concern, of course, but it’s good to know he cares to phone.
what was his recommendation?
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Originally Posted by Sweetichick2 
My psychiatrist rang me and thinks I am beginning to get a wet brain..
But as in "I need to take recovery seriously so that I can learn to live without drinking and have a life free of alcohol."
Can you go to a meeting? Keep posting here? Please make it a habit to post and also go to meetings so that you develop the habit of coming HERE or AA instead of the liquor store. We want you to live. The liquor store will kill you.
Stay close. It can be hard, but please stick with it and it'll get easier.
Pulling for you as always.
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