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Jojo1965 01-03-2021 06:39 PM

Night night!
 
Hey guys I planned on posting because I can relate with something in everyone’s posts. I really wanted to address a lot of you personally. I have gained so much by reading them but I am exhausted from working night shift and I only slept a couple hours today to ensure I can sleep tonight and turn myself around.

So I will continue to read the posts for the remainder of my evening. Thank you to each and every one of you who is in this class, I appreciate you and what you are brave enough to share.

Until tomorrow my classmates.....:07:

Jewel72 01-03-2021 07:13 PM

Trying. Trying so hard to join a class but continue to fail. There’s got to be a better life for me, I just can’t work through the first couple of days. Talked to my husband tonight and he’s going to do what he can, but he admits it’s got to come from within me. I’ve got to want sobriety more than the wine life. What will it take? I’ve done recovery groups, counseling, and feel like I’ll never get this.

hope to join you all when I get back to day one.

Dee74 01-03-2021 07:16 PM

Sometimes all it takes is a little change...maybe his group can be the support for lasting change you need Jewel?

when the voice suggests drinking, shut it down.
It will get easier every time

D

PuckLuck 01-03-2021 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by Jewel72 (Post 7569048)
Trying. Trying so hard to join a class but continue to fail. There’s got to be a better life for me, I just can’t work through the first couple of days. Talked to my husband tonight and he’s going to do what he can, but he admits it’s got to come from within me. I’ve got to want sobriety more than the wine life. What will it take? I’ve done recovery groups, counseling, and feel like I’ll never get this.

hope to join you all when I get back to day one.

Hey Jewel! It's nice to see you back here posting.

Have you ever tried an inpatient rehab? If you have good insurance there's some really fantastic places out there. I got 8 months out of a world class rehab facility I spent 90 days at. Really was one of the best things I ever did for myself.

phoebe64 01-03-2021 07:27 PM


Originally Posted by WhiskeyBent (Post 7568960)
The last few days I have been having a nap. My body says go have a nap. I keep telling myself my body is repairing the damage from the booze. I can only imagine what my insides look like. Actually I would like to learn more about the damage done. Science is fun! lol. Knowing about the hurt can also motivate.

This can be true. 10 years ago, I found myself doing my first sober stretch because I discovered I had diabetes, liver issues, and I was quite overweight. It was terrifying, and motivated me to stop drinking, lost 55 or so pounds, reversed the diabetes and normalized my liver tests and ultrasound. Sadly, it was my only motivation, and once I was “fixed”, I became complacent.

I’d say it’s a great motivator, can be very frightening too, because things can be pretty serious, but the body is amazing if we let it be so. But, it’s just one part of the real recovery. It sounds like you really want this, and I think that’s clutch. I think I’m finally really wanting it, vs doing it for a singular purpose, if that makes sense. I’m definitely making myself stretch my efforts, and it’s uncomfortable. But wanting it is strong this time.

I think I’ll be finding out all the damage done very soon, since I have to follow up on my high blood pressure tomorrow. My weight is back up, and liver enzymes were up in ER, but, the doctor was not alarmed. They were higher 10 years ago. I’m sure I’ll be sent for the full cholesterol and metabolic panel when I go in. Part of me wants to beg for time, just address the hypertension, then look at the rest after some time, 8 weeks, sober and eating better. But, there’s value in a baseline, then seeing the results later. I just get anxiety over it.

rosegoldrose 01-03-2021 07:32 PM

:c009:
May I please join this class? I am new although I have been reading this site for years.
I've wanted to post so many times but it didn't feel right, I've been afraid, ashamed and I wasn't truly ready or serious about quitting permanently. :giveup

I have been sober off and on for a long time but this last year my drinking definitely stepped up since I am wfh, and was depressed... I really do want to quit this madness. I am going to commit to posting daily. This is a wonderful site filled with some amazing posters who have BEEN THERE and I'm really hoping I can lean on for support.
:hug:


Dee74 01-03-2021 07:34 PM

of course you can rosegoldrose :)

D

PuckLuck 01-03-2021 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by rosegoldrose (Post 7569059)
:c009:
May I please join this class? I am new although I have been reading this site for years.
I've wanted to post so many times but it didn't feel right, I've been afraid, ashamed and I wasn't truly ready or serious about quitting permanently. :giveup

I have been sober off and on for a long time but this last year my drinking definitely stepped up since I am wfh, and was depressed... I really do want to quit this madness. I am going to commit to posting daily. This is a wonderful site filled with some amazing posters who have BEEN THERE and I'm really hoping I can lean on for support.
:hug:

Welcome, Rose!!

rosegoldrose 01-03-2021 07:47 PM


Originally Posted by PuckLuck (Post 7569063)
Welcome, Rose!!

Thank you so much! And thank you too Dee74, I think I am just kicking myself that I didn't get
serious about this sooner.
Also, this is day 1 for me.

phoebe64 01-03-2021 10:38 PM

I fell asleep the recliner earlier, was exhausted after dinner. So, now am awake. Was just poking around and Reading various posts for motivation. I’m glad I’m back. Headed to bed.

Erratic 01-04-2021 01:21 AM

morning everyone x wow what a read of all ur posts x was a bz night while i was in bed x welcome jewel and rose and lixie and im sure im missing some others! least i remembered ur names lol
jewel hun im the same i havent been able to commit to a group long enough either i start well and then i fizzle out, but i am also lucky as i do have my home group 2018 april class which even though im not in the sober time they have i always have there support and back up, but i also wanted to try and start this class properly and work through as much as i can and stay if u understand? so look forward to seeing your day 1 hun, i am on day 3


thanks dee for adjusting the link, i think i knew it would prob be to much hense thought u will sort it thanks x



nothing much to add this morn, had restless leg beginning of trying to sleep last night, which is a pain but that always happens when i start more of my withdrawels. had sweats and bad dreams again, but im lucky even though how much i drink i dont actually have major problems, but u never know if i carry on drinking the way i do there will be a time. nvm woke up anyway this morn, little anxiety on the day ahead, not like tomo as hub starts work again. anyway will leave it there for now. will check back in later xx hope u all had good sleep x

Lixie 01-04-2021 01:45 AM

Hi class! Woke up on day 4 to freezing temperatures, but it's warm and nice inside. Took the dog for a "walk", which means that I took her outside, she did her business and looked at me with sad, brown eyes and refused to take another step. She's cuddled up on the couch now, planning to stay inside until spring.

Wish everyone a happy, sober day! :D

Gabe1980 01-04-2021 01:49 AM

((((Lixie))) I am so glad we are in the same class.

Day 10 for me today. Heading out for another big walk and enjoying being outside so much. I am listening to Wild Swans on audiobook and it makes the exercise something to look forward to

Have a good day everyone and will check in later ❤️

Erratic 01-04-2021 02:09 AM

lixie i do love ur advatar!!!
gabe well done on 10 days! hope u enjoy ur walk x u also have good day! also like ur advatar aswell xxx

Robbie64 01-04-2021 03:08 AM

I'm going to join this class as I again gave in to temptation on 30 December and was drinking until yesterday so my sober date is 4 January 2021. I think this is possibly the third "Class Of..." I've been a member of. I was in the July 2020 group and I think the September one too.

Actually since joining the July group my drinking has been more sporadic than constant but I think I need the focus of a Class Of January 2021 group. I need to stop my binge drinking as I'm no longer even enjoying it. I might like the first drink after days of craving but then I can't stop when I start until like last night where I was so exhausted that I went to bed at 8pm. It's a complete waste of time and money.

Lixie 01-04-2021 03:43 AM

Oh, Robbie... I've been member of at least six different classes during my attempt at sobriety, not everyone joins SR and stays in one class forever. Sometimes we stumble and fall, but get right back up again, and that's all that matters.
Rooting for you!

venuscat 01-04-2021 04:48 AM

I am with Lixie.... :) :hug: s
Welcome to the group Robbie! xx

https://i.imgur.com/ARi11u6.jpg

venuscat 01-04-2021 04:51 AM


Originally Posted by Jewel72 (Post 7569048)
Trying. Trying so hard to join a class but continue to fail. There’s got to be a better life for me, I just can’t work through the first couple of days. Talked to my husband tonight and he’s going to do what he can, but he admits it’s got to come from within me. I’ve got to want sobriety more than the wine life. What will it take? I’ve done recovery groups, counseling, and feel like I’ll never get this.

hope to join you all when I get back to day one.

Sometimes all it takes a little change.....as Dee said.

I know you can do this dear Jewel. :hug: s ❤️❤️

venuscat 01-04-2021 04:54 AM


Originally Posted by rosegoldrose (Post 7569059)
:c009:
May I please join this class? I am new although I have been reading this site for years.
I've wanted to post so many times but it didn't feel right, I've been afraid, ashamed and I wasn't truly ready or serious about quitting permanently. :giveup

I have been sober off and on for a long time but this last year my drinking definitely stepped up since I am wfh, and was depressed... I really do want to quit this madness. I am going to commit to posting daily. This is a wonderful site filled with some amazing posters who have BEEN THERE and I'm really hoping I can lean on for support.
:hug:

Welcome dear Rosegold! :) :hug: s ❤️

PuckLuck 01-04-2021 05:05 AM

Good morning to all and welcome to the class Robbie. No shame about joining classes before, you're talking to Mr. King Relapse here. I think this might be my 5th class!!

I am on a diet of water and a little coffee today. I need to cleanse. I am starting to look like John Daly without the freaking mullet over here. My eating has been out of control.


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