Class of January 2021
Hey there! Thanks and I'm glad to be here. I'm going to participate more often this time around. I think trying to go it alone has set me back in the past.
Happy New Year back at you Gabe honey!!!! ❤️❤️
And to everyone. ❤️
Before I joined SR John, I had been trying to do this on my own for many years.
I was in trouble....and I could not think my way out of it anymore.
SR and all of the awesome members here helped me to change my life.
I say this a lot, but the only way I know how to do this is together. s ❤️
And to everyone. ❤️
Before I joined SR John, I had been trying to do this on my own for many years.
I was in trouble....and I could not think my way out of it anymore.
SR and all of the awesome members here helped me to change my life.
I say this a lot, but the only way I know how to do this is together. s ❤️
Afternoon all x
Fishkiller! well done on a year sober in 2 wks time, its great to come back on this afternoon and read some good posts on what some people are doing to keep the AV away, me i am still in my PJs and been refusing to go out to the shops to help me not pick up on my witching hour. I have plenty of soft soda juices i got from my daughter to help me in december, so will just enjoy one of them and maybe eat some dinner at a normal time to keep me in good sted.
anyway just wanted to post and share and good to see some more people x
puckluck sry missed saying i do hope things get little bit better in your depression x
Fishkiller! well done on a year sober in 2 wks time, its great to come back on this afternoon and read some good posts on what some people are doing to keep the AV away, me i am still in my PJs and been refusing to go out to the shops to help me not pick up on my witching hour. I have plenty of soft soda juices i got from my daughter to help me in december, so will just enjoy one of them and maybe eat some dinner at a normal time to keep me in good sted.
anyway just wanted to post and share and good to see some more people x
puckluck sry missed saying i do hope things get little bit better in your depression x
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Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 35
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Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 35
Last night was god awful I barely slept, as expected. So all these books I've read, all have on thing they want me to do, make that list of why I drink and why I hate it. They always go into a diatribe of reasons. Mine have always been very very short. Here it is:
Why:
Board – especially at night, nothing to do, not even a gym open
Anxiety – I tend to get anxious / afraid
Habit – I am extremely habitual
Sleep – I have had insomnia since I was a kid (I know this is BS but I’ve never known the alternative)
Going out to dinner – I love going out and find the environment extremely conducive to drinking.
Culture – I love bars etc. I love the culture of it all.
Why not:
Health – I am an avid hiker / biker / weight lifter and yet I am still overweight
HBP – I know it is in my family, and my exercise helps but isn’t a fix. I know drinking makes it worse. I currently don’t take meds, but know they are in my future if I don’t take care of myself.
Diabetes – runs in my family. I don’t have it yet.
Vanity reasons – I want to look better.
Spend more time with my son – at night he games, I watch TV.
I’m stupid board and would love a hobby – COVID sure hasn’t helped this. At one point I even thought of going to night school.
All the reasons listed above in “why” – I’d like to not be board, anxious, afraid at night. I’d like to break this habit and sleep better. Maybe going out to diner too much is a problem. I’d like to find a new setting / culture I find cool and want to spend time in.
Why:
Board – especially at night, nothing to do, not even a gym open
Anxiety – I tend to get anxious / afraid
Habit – I am extremely habitual
Sleep – I have had insomnia since I was a kid (I know this is BS but I’ve never known the alternative)
Going out to dinner – I love going out and find the environment extremely conducive to drinking.
Culture – I love bars etc. I love the culture of it all.
Why not:
Health – I am an avid hiker / biker / weight lifter and yet I am still overweight
HBP – I know it is in my family, and my exercise helps but isn’t a fix. I know drinking makes it worse. I currently don’t take meds, but know they are in my future if I don’t take care of myself.
Diabetes – runs in my family. I don’t have it yet.
Vanity reasons – I want to look better.
Spend more time with my son – at night he games, I watch TV.
I’m stupid board and would love a hobby – COVID sure hasn’t helped this. At one point I even thought of going to night school.
All the reasons listed above in “why” – I’d like to not be board, anxious, afraid at night. I’d like to break this habit and sleep better. Maybe going out to diner too much is a problem. I’d like to find a new setting / culture I find cool and want to spend time in.
Last night was god awful I barely slept, as expected. So all these books I've read, all have on thing they want me to do, make that list of why I drink and why I hate it. They always go into a diatribe of reasons. Mine have always been very very short. Here it is:
Why:
Board – especially at night, nothing to do, not even a gym open
Anxiety – I tend to get anxious / afraid
Habit – I am extremely habitual
Sleep – I have had insomnia since I was a kid (I know this is BS but I’ve never known the alternative)
Going out to dinner – I love going out and find the environment extremely conducive to drinking.
Culture – I love bars etc. I love the culture of it all.
Why not:
Health – I am an avid hiker / biker / weight lifter and yet I am still overweight
HBP – I know it is in my family, and my exercise helps but isn’t a fix. I know drinking makes it worse. I currently don’t take meds, but know they are in my future if I don’t take care of myself.
Diabetes – runs in my family. I don’t have it yet.
Vanity reasons – I want to look better.
Spend more time with my son – at night he games, I watch TV.
I’m stupid board and would love a hobby – COVID sure hasn’t helped this. At one point I even thought of going to night school.
All the reasons listed above in “why” – I’d like to not be board, anxious, afraid at night. I’d like to break this habit and sleep better. Maybe going out to diner too much is a problem. I’d like to find a new setting / culture I find cool and want to spend time in.
Why:
Board – especially at night, nothing to do, not even a gym open
Anxiety – I tend to get anxious / afraid
Habit – I am extremely habitual
Sleep – I have had insomnia since I was a kid (I know this is BS but I’ve never known the alternative)
Going out to dinner – I love going out and find the environment extremely conducive to drinking.
Culture – I love bars etc. I love the culture of it all.
Why not:
Health – I am an avid hiker / biker / weight lifter and yet I am still overweight
HBP – I know it is in my family, and my exercise helps but isn’t a fix. I know drinking makes it worse. I currently don’t take meds, but know they are in my future if I don’t take care of myself.
Diabetes – runs in my family. I don’t have it yet.
Vanity reasons – I want to look better.
Spend more time with my son – at night he games, I watch TV.
I’m stupid board and would love a hobby – COVID sure hasn’t helped this. At one point I even thought of going to night school.
All the reasons listed above in “why” – I’d like to not be board, anxious, afraid at night. I’d like to break this habit and sleep better. Maybe going out to diner too much is a problem. I’d like to find a new setting / culture I find cool and want to spend time in.
The reason I hate drinking is a huge list, but the why I enjoy drinking is very simple. I just enjoy the feeling of being drunk. The high that I get from it. This is why I continued to drink for years and years by myself after I quit going to bars. To be honest though I always preferred drinking alone because the way I drink (straight out of the vodka bottle) is not socially accepted.
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Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 1
Just saying a quick hello to everyone. This is my first time posting on here or any forum.
Day 2 and feeling fidgety right now - could do with doing some work but mind is all over the place, can't relax. Should be exhausted considering I saw every hour last night!!
Anyway, I hope everyone has had a lovely day and has found a great alternative to the wine (or whatever your tipple would be) this evening. I'm getting the washing done and cooking the children's dinner for now.
Sorry for my ramblings!!
Day 2 and feeling fidgety right now - could do with doing some work but mind is all over the place, can't relax. Should be exhausted considering I saw every hour last night!!
Anyway, I hope everyone has had a lovely day and has found a great alternative to the wine (or whatever your tipple would be) this evening. I'm getting the washing done and cooking the children's dinner for now.
Sorry for my ramblings!!
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Ayr, Scotland
Posts: 100
It's been a while since I first took a peek in here - about six years ago - but at that time found support and wisdom I've never forgotten - despite forgetting frequently not to drink. I kind of wanted Jan 1st not to be Day 1, to make it not such a big thing, but that's how it turned out and, after all, deciding never to drink again is a big thing. Day 2 now and nice to see some familiar 'faces'.
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Same here! I lost track of all the classes I have been a part of, but this time around thing are going to change. They have to.
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 1,189
Best wishes to everyone in the January group.
Backtogood and PuckLuck, it's good to see you both here and motivated to be sober.
Pixie, great job on Day 2, and deciding not to drink is a big deal.
Backtogood and PuckLuck, it's good to see you both here and motivated to be sober.
Pixie, great job on Day 2, and deciding not to drink is a big deal.
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