Class of August 2020 Part 1
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 146
Day four done! Today I ate sooooo much. This withdrawal is so different from any other I have had. I’m usually rolling in shame and anxiety and can’t eat for weeks unless i’m Out or with people. I don’t know what’s up, but it’s nice to feel a bit better. My body still hurts, but my anxiety is way down. Maybe it’s all the support?
Glad to see so many folks!
Glad to see so many folks!
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 183
Originally Posted by venuscat 
No idea why this post wasn't there for me earlier......twilight zone...... 
s
I am so sorry that you have been through some very tough months.
Including the DUI and all of it.
I am also looking for where I go from here career-wise....and it is very strange right now....it is hard to make decisions around that with covid so terrifying in America. One thing at a time perhaps....
I drank again and again after very bad things happened.....very bad.....it is unfortunately the nature of this disease.
It isn't so easy to just say, ok, not doing that again.
But we can choose not to do it again and then we can build the tools to support that decision.
And it works....it did for me.
I would never have imagined that I would be on this site still 7 + years after first coming here.....that it would become a major part of my life and my no. 1 sobriety tool. But it is.
Lean in....we so get where you are right now and I am sure many SRs will be here with awesome advice and strategies. ❤️
sI am so sorry that you have been through some very tough months.
Including the DUI and all of it.
I am also looking for where I go from here career-wise....and it is very strange right now....it is hard to make decisions around that with covid so terrifying in America. One thing at a time perhaps....
I drank again and again after very bad things happened.....very bad.....it is unfortunately the nature of this disease.
It isn't so easy to just say, ok, not doing that again.
But we can choose not to do it again and then we can build the tools to support that decision.
And it works....it did for me.
I would never have imagined that I would be on this site still 7 + years after first coming here.....that it would become a major part of my life and my no. 1 sobriety tool. But it is.
Lean in....we so get where you are right now and I am sure many SRs will be here with awesome advice and strategies.
❤️
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 524
Day 2 here, I didn't sleep that well. It was a typical first sleep after a binge, tossing and turning and a lack of real quality deep sleep. That said, it was so much better than the night before.
Had some night sweats and stomach pains. I should sleep like a baby tonight and get back to normal. I am going to check in every day on here, I want nothing more than to get back to sober journey, I am never touching a drop of alcohol again.
Had some night sweats and stomach pains. I should sleep like a baby tonight and get back to normal. I am going to check in every day on here, I want nothing more than to get back to sober journey, I am never touching a drop of alcohol again.
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 187
Thanks Venus and everyone for the welcome back. It's hard to slink back over again and again, but if I give up quitting then I just give up.
Just trying to stay focused on each day and worry about the weekend when it arrives. It's hard not to wish for a partner who also wanted to get sober, but it is what it is.
Primativo I'm like you - eager for that real sleep that awaits.
Have a great day all.
Just trying to stay focused on each day and worry about the weekend when it arrives. It's hard not to wish for a partner who also wanted to get sober, but it is what it is.
Primativo I'm like you - eager for that real sleep that awaits.
Have a great day all.
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 1,928
Came here from the July thread after a lapse. Struggling and not feeling confident that I will make it. But, thanks Suze, I'm not going to stop trying. I was doing so good. Now I am a shambles. I need to put myself back together, gather my strength, and persevere.
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: German Village, Columbus with my love ♥
Posts: 88,443
Sending so much love dear Charon. s
I know you have been under so much stress at home, it really doesn't make it easy.
But as long as we don't give up....we can build those sober muscles.
You have a gorgeous pup waiting for you....it will change so much I think.
She will bring joy back to your life. (as you said
).
s ❤️
sI know you have been under so much stress at home, it really doesn't make it easy.
But as long as we don't give up....we can build those sober muscles.
You have a gorgeous pup waiting for you....it will change so much I think.
She will bring joy back to your life. (as you said
). s ❤️
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 183
Welcome to all the newbies. Someone was talking about night sweats a few posts up. Yep, I can relate! I hate them. I wasn't sure if i was perimenopause or what. But now I am thinking its just sweats from coming off booze. For me they last about 2 days.
So does anyone feel like me? I feel like i just want to feel better right now. I know it takes time though. I went a month (longest ever) and i didnt really notice much excpet more energy i guess. I just want time to go by and feel good again. Is it even possible? Have a messed up my brain too much? I worry so much about this stuff. I mean do you remember how you USED to feel? I feel like i lost that happy feeling that excitement in life. Can that really come back?
So does anyone feel like me? I feel like i just want to feel better right now. I know it takes time though. I went a month (longest ever) and i didnt really notice much excpet more energy i guess. I just want time to go by and feel good again. Is it even possible? Have a messed up my brain too much? I worry so much about this stuff. I mean do you remember how you USED to feel? I feel like i lost that happy feeling that excitement in life. Can that really come back?
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 344
Good morning, everyone! Hello letsdance! Another familiar name. 
How is everyone doing today? Today is a day off work for me so hopefully I can be somewhat productive in addition to getting some relaxing in. Yesterday, after I got off work, I finally got all my fall semester schedule stuff situated both for school and work. I'm a bit nervous about juggling a heavier class load with also working part-time, but I guess at the end of the day school comes first, and if I have to, I can always quit the job.
Good job Erratic on 4 days, and Primativo on 2!! On day 3 here myself.
How is everyone doing today? Today is a day off work for me so hopefully I can be somewhat productive in addition to getting some relaxing in. Yesterday, after I got off work, I finally got all my fall semester schedule stuff situated both for school and work. I'm a bit nervous about juggling a heavier class load with also working part-time, but I guess at the end of the day school comes first, and if I have to, I can always quit the job.
Good job Erratic on 4 days, and Primativo on 2!! On day 3 here myself.
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 102
Hi August class! I am 11 days sober so I would like to post here as well as in the July class. I am feeling better than I was in my first week and I am really determined to make it stick this time. Last night I had a dream that I was drinking...I woke up terrified and drenched in sweat. It really drove home how scared I am of drinking again. I recognise a few familiar faces from previous classes, I've been in A LOT of them.
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