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Jeff - I don't have anything special to add to all the excellent and heartfelt advice above. But I will remind you that you were one of the voices on SR that helped get me sober. I am eternally grateful for that. And you should know that you have it in you to right your ship, and get sober again. It's in you. Stay close to SR.
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thank you so much for the encouraging words everyone. Doing pretty good. I'm only at about a 6 out of 10 on the misery index. So not too bad. I've eaten a little and drinking lots of water.
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Good start to the day. Normal routine, make coffee, shower, let dog out and feed him. Got a meal in with glass milk and cup of coffee. The structure calms me.
Need to think of the long game. Alcohol is a killer. Maybe not for everyone, but for me I'm sure it would shave years off of my life. psych on Friday 10AM. Should be interesting. (appointment #2).
Need to think of the long game. Alcohol is a killer. Maybe not for everyone, but for me I'm sure it would shave years off of my life. psych on Friday 10AM. Should be interesting. (appointment #2).
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I have no qualms in painting alcohol as a killer.
Its taken several of my friends here, indirectly or not, and it nearly got me.
It stole my life for 20 years too
Nothing good bout the relationship I had with it.
D
Its taken several of my friends here, indirectly or not, and it nearly got me.
It stole my life for 20 years too
Nothing good bout the relationship I had with it.
D
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Originally Posted by Delilah1 
Sounds like you’re doing well Jeff. Have you thought about any recovery supports besides the therapist you’re seeing on Friday?
Back to 100% today and will hit the gym. Also following several leads for employment which I desperately want. Keeps me busy. Because I am relatively physically fit, when I drink my BP goes way up and when it comes back down,I can feel it. I'm used to it by now. Also digestive system is back to normal which means I have a ravenous appetite and am extremely thirsty. Its a good sign.
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Just writing down these thoughts to remain engaged.
Its amazing what a few days makes. Yesterday I sweat out about 3.5 lbs at the gym, it was rough but when done I felt "clean". Even my breathing improves. I need to get back to being consistent and lose some weight. But one thing at a time, right? No alohol in the house and my wife bought some natural herb that she said curbs cravings. I'm taking it yet have no idea if it will work. It helps that I like being sober. My second therapy appointment is coming up in 2 hours.
Its amazing what a few days makes. Yesterday I sweat out about 3.5 lbs at the gym, it was rough but when done I felt "clean". Even my breathing improves. I need to get back to being consistent and lose some weight. But one thing at a time, right? No alohol in the house and my wife bought some natural herb that she said curbs cravings. I'm taking it yet have no idea if it will work. It helps that I like being sober. My second therapy appointment is coming up in 2 hours.
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Originally Posted by thomas11
Just writing down these thoughts to remain engaged.
Its amazing what a few days makes. Yesterday I sweat out about 3.5 lbs at the gym, it was rough but when done I felt "clean". Even my breathing improves. I need to get back to being consistent and lose some weight. But one thing at a time, right? No alohol in the house and my wife bought some natural herb that she said curbs cravings. I'm taking it yet have no idea if it will work. It helps that I like being sober. My second therapy appointment is coming up in 2 hours.
Its amazing what a few days makes. Yesterday I sweat out about 3.5 lbs at the gym, it was rough but when done I felt "clean". Even my breathing improves. I need to get back to being consistent and lose some weight. But one thing at a time, right? No alohol in the house and my wife bought some natural herb that she said curbs cravings. I'm taking it yet have no idea if it will work. It helps that I like being sober. My second therapy appointment is coming up in 2 hours.
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Hope you have a good meeting today Jeff. Glad to hear you are feeling well physically too. I hope you've decided to lay it all out there and be honest with your therapist about your addiction- that's the most important thing that you can do.
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Originally Posted by ScottFromWI
Hope you have a good meeting today Jeff. Glad to hear you are feeling well physically too. I hope you've decided to lay it all out there and be honest with your therapist about your addiction- that's the most important thing that you can do.
I won't hold back, I'm too old and been through too much. I'm not going to hide or lie about things.
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