Class of January 2021
Hangovers Suck!
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Southeastern U.S.
Posts: 176
Originally Posted by Piplun 
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!!
Coffee Snob
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 808
Originally Posted by Anna
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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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Down Under
Posts: 400
Hi All
I'm in!
Joined 2015, best I did was 3 months when I joined the Class of 2017.
This time last year, I was in court on a DUI charge, was only a matter of time.
Been a 'Yo-yo' sort of sobriety since. Had a blinder over Christmas but since have been sensational, no/little alcohol. Just posting now, gives me hope in lots of ways.
I've got a appointment with a therapist in a couple of weeks, gave up my Martial Arts due to too many injuries so I'm dusting off my weight bench from the garage today ... at last I have a PLAN ... I need to write it down. Oh! I need to dust off my 'Maton' too.
My oldest daughter, born with a disability, moved out of home last week. So it's only my wife and I at home now, so I need to be stronger even more now.
I intended to be here more often and post daily.
Anyway,
HELLO CLASSMATES
Let's make 2021 a better year for us all
Nothing wrong with rambling Piplun, this is the place to get it off your chest ...
See all of you soon, James
I'm in!
Joined 2015, best I did was 3 months when I joined the Class of 2017.
This time last year, I was in court on a DUI charge, was only a matter of time.
Been a 'Yo-yo' sort of sobriety since. Had a blinder over Christmas but since have been sensational, no/little alcohol. Just posting now, gives me hope in lots of ways.
I've got a appointment with a therapist in a couple of weeks, gave up my Martial Arts due to too many injuries so I'm dusting off my weight bench from the garage today ... at last I have a PLAN ... I need to write it down. Oh! I need to dust off my 'Maton' too.
My oldest daughter, born with a disability, moved out of home last week. So it's only my wife and I at home now, so I need to be stronger even more now.
I intended to be here more often and post daily.
Anyway,
HELLO CLASSMATES
Let's make 2021 a better year for us all
Nothing wrong with rambling Piplun, this is the place to get it off your chest ...
Originally Posted by Piplun
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!!
See all of you soon, James
Coffee Snob
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 808
Hi James.
I got a DUI within the 1st year of turning 21 (this was 15 years ago now). I foolishly brushed it off as I was just being a dumb kid, but little did I know just how far down the rabbit hole I would go during the following 15 years. Wish I could go back in time and talk some sense into that stupid kid I was.
Had no idea the fire I was playing with and how much it would cost me.
I got a DUI within the 1st year of turning 21 (this was 15 years ago now). I foolishly brushed it off as I was just being a dumb kid, but little did I know just how far down the rabbit hole I would go during the following 15 years. Wish I could go back in time and talk some sense into that stupid kid I was.
Had no idea the fire I was playing with and how much it would cost me.
Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Alberta Canada
Posts: 468
I’m in!
Hello everyone!
I’ve been on this site for years and I am glad to join the class of January 2021. Tired of the cycle and living in a giant loop.
Working a night shift tonight so I’ll be coming back during the night to read the posts in more detail.
Jo
I’ve been on this site for years and I am glad to join the class of January 2021. Tired of the cycle and living in a giant loop.
Working a night shift tonight so I’ll be coming back during the night to read the posts in more detail.
Jo
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 371
I like your list Gutcheck. I have a similar list as well. Anxiety is a big one. Booze solved my anxiety right there and then. It also made it twice as bad the following morning. But all i had to do was drink more and it magically would go away. And the cycle continued.
I am working at sitting in my Anxiety, not running away from it. Get to the bottom of why I feel that why, not mask it with booze. Is it easy? Hell no. I actually dont really even know what i am doing..... lol But it does sound good. I hope to have a break through someday.
Watching hockey, eating pumpkin seeds and drinking green tea.....wild Saturday night.
Day 8
I am working at sitting in my Anxiety, not running away from it. Get to the bottom of why I feel that why, not mask it with booze. Is it easy? Hell no. I actually dont really even know what i am doing..... lol But it does sound good. I hope to have a break through someday.
Watching hockey, eating pumpkin seeds and drinking green tea.....wild Saturday night.
Day 8
Sending everyone a Big Hug! EnjoyingTheJourney
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,847
Originally Posted by WhiskeyBent
Morning class
Good sleeps, but my GI tract is a mess. I guess it will be a long road to full health. But do love the sleeps. Nice to see everyone joining up.
What are some of your activities to keep that AV at bay? Urge Surf?
Good sleeps, but my GI tract is a mess. I guess it will be a long road to full health. But do love the sleeps. Nice to see everyone joining up.
What are some of your activities to keep that AV at bay? Urge Surf?
I kept AV at bay by reading and posting here at all times of day & night, walking, jogging & hiking while listening to hundreds of hours of AA stories & motivational recovery speakers online. My first 90 days were done in the dead of winter....that's how motivated I was to quit drinking and keep the urges away. I love the outdoors so that worked for me. Even pulled my bike out when temps rose above freezing.
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 371
Great idea. I have been listening to lots of podcast about this and that over the last few years. If im walking I might as well get smart. Any podcast recommendation that have to do with recovery?
I tried to look up AA meetings online but I couldnt get the Zoom feed going. I have never been to an AA meeting before. I like the idea of checking out one online. Just need to figure out the link zoom stuff.
I tried to look up AA meetings online but I couldnt get the Zoom feed going. I have never been to an AA meeting before. I like the idea of checking out one online. Just need to figure out the link zoom stuff.
Coffee Snob
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 808
Originally Posted by WhiskeyBent
I like your list Gutcheck. I have a similar list as well. Anxiety is a big one. Booze solved my anxiety right there and then. It also made it twice as bad the following morning. But all i had to do was drink more and it magically would go away. And the cycle continued.
I am working at sitting in my Anxiety, not running away from it. Get to the bottom of why I feel that why, not mask it with booze. Is it easy? Hell no. I actually dont really even know what i am doing..... lol But it does sound good. I hope to have a break through someday.
Watching hockey, eating pumpkin seeds and drinking green tea.....wild Saturday night.
Day 8
I am working at sitting in my Anxiety, not running away from it. Get to the bottom of why I feel that why, not mask it with booze. Is it easy? Hell no. I actually dont really even know what i am doing..... lol But it does sound good. I hope to have a break through someday.
Watching hockey, eating pumpkin seeds and drinking green tea.....wild Saturday night.
Day 8
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Alberta Canada
Posts: 468
Originally Posted by PuckLuck
World of Warcraft 
I loved Red Dead. Great game!
I loved Red Dead. Great game!
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