Class Of December 2022 Part One
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Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: New England
Posts: 1,461
Congrats on your decision Sober54. No better time to start than today. Just focusing on “don’t drink right now” has worked for me. You will find a lot of support here for your journey.
Bobdrop hope you physically feel better soon.
I also commit to not taking that first drink today. Pledging for today. Day 62. Best to all on the journey.
Bobdrop hope you physically feel better soon.
I also commit to not taking that first drink today. Pledging for today. Day 62. Best to all on the journey.
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Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Posts: 1,221
That is exactly what I was thinking bobdrop. If you pick a magical target date in the future, I’ve always drank like crazy, and then didn’t stop when the date comes. I keep
telling my self “Why not now?” I can’t think of a reason. I’ve poured out all of the alcohol poison in my house, so that’s a start.
telling my self “Why not now?” I can’t think of a reason. I’ve poured out all of the alcohol poison in my house, so that’s a start.
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 543
Good morning.
We're going shopping today which is usually when I cave to the AV. She's so persistent. She thinks that will have more fun since were already out and dressed up and it's the weekend. What could a couple glasses of beer or wine hurt? We just wont have any at home. But that's never how the story goes. She wants to keep the party going! So this time I'm going to do something different. I'm not going to cave to my AV. I'm going to do my shopping and have a wonderful time and come home and check in here. Making me accountable.
Day 3 AF. Determined to see day 4.
Thank you.
We're going shopping today which is usually when I cave to the AV. She's so persistent. She thinks that will have more fun since were already out and dressed up and it's the weekend. What could a couple glasses of beer or wine hurt? We just wont have any at home. But that's never how the story goes. She wants to keep the party going! So this time I'm going to do something different. I'm not going to cave to my AV. I'm going to do my shopping and have a wonderful time and come home and check in here. Making me accountable.
Day 3 AF. Determined to see day 4.
Thank you.
❤️
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Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: NE United States
Posts: 1,048
Welcome to the group Sober54. I’ve been down the same path as you countless times. Great call purging the house of poison and starting today.
Bob - glad you are feeling a little better. Withdrawals keep getting longer and harder for me as well. Let’s make this the last withdrawal for both of us.
Meshelly - sounds like you have the right mindset for the shopping excursion today. Just keep playing that tape and imagine how awful you would feel if you caved and had to go back to start. You got this!
Day 9 for me. I’m feeling better physically and mentally. Last night was the longest sober sleep I have had in a long while. I’m feeling triggered today though. Not sure why. I think it’s just out of habit. Saturday is usually an all day beer fest for me and my AV wants it fix. I’m not caving. I am also playing the tape and will not give in. I have some fun (hopefully fun) distractions planned for this afternoon and also have some errands to run. I’ll be going to bed sober tonight and waking sober tomorrow.
Have a great day all
Bob - glad you are feeling a little better. Withdrawals keep getting longer and harder for me as well. Let’s make this the last withdrawal for both of us.
Meshelly - sounds like you have the right mindset for the shopping excursion today. Just keep playing that tape and imagine how awful you would feel if you caved and had to go back to start. You got this!
Day 9 for me. I’m feeling better physically and mentally. Last night was the longest sober sleep I have had in a long while. I’m feeling triggered today though. Not sure why. I think it’s just out of habit. Saturday is usually an all day beer fest for me and my AV wants it fix. I’m not caving. I am also playing the tape and will not give in. I have some fun (hopefully fun) distractions planned for this afternoon and also have some errands to run. I’ll be going to bed sober tonight and waking sober tomorrow.
Have a great day all
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Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: PNW, US
Posts: 3,293
Happy Saturday!
Saw my pcp last night. He thinks that I have pulled a muscle. (Not blood in my urine). He told me to rest up. But that I can run if it doesn’t hurt.
Hubby is working 23-26th. But I’m still excited for Christmas.
I might try to go intervals today: run mile, walk a mile.
I hope all of you are well.
Saw my pcp last night. He thinks that I have pulled a muscle. (Not blood in my urine). He told me to rest up. But that I can run if it doesn’t hurt.
Hubby is working 23-26th. But I’m still excited for Christmas.
I might try to go intervals today: run mile, walk a mile.
I hope all of you are well.
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 543
I made it!! It's was hard! I white knuckled it past all the bars and breweries. My AV was loud. It was close because I kept entertaining her. I know better. I have to be better at dismissing the thoughts when they come. Because they will keep coming for awhile at least.
I know future me is going to be proud in the morning.
Thank you! Be back tomorrow.
I know future me is going to be proud in the morning.
Thank you! Be back tomorrow.
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Welcome sobertoday54
I think you've made the right choice starting today.
Congrats Meshelly - the more you starve the AV the weaker it will get
Congrats on 62 days RunnerF, 8 days bobdrop and 9 day BassetDog
Hello PL, Suze, Zen, Free, and anyone I've missed
I think you've made the right choice starting today.
Congrats Meshelly - the more you starve the AV the weaker it will get
Congrats on 62 days RunnerF, 8 days bobdrop and 9 day BassetDog
Hello PL, Suze, Zen, Free, and anyone I've missed
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That’s great Mesh!! WTG!!
My AV is yelling gin my ear tonight. But I’m sitting here trying to organize my gifts for ppl
Tomorrow I made plans to have brunch with a friend. That will be fun.
I’m so out of shape. Yesterday I broke my plant-based lifestyle. And I ate a tuna sub. In my car. I scarfed it down. I felt awful about that afterwards. But I need to allow myself to cheat once in a while. Sobriety comes before my diet. It has too!
I might run tomorrow. Idk. I just know I’ll feel better if I do.
I’m so sorry that I haven’t been asking all of you how you are. I’m just sort of in a stupor. It’s funny. I haven’t been sober for two weeks. And I expect the depression and foggy thinking to just lift away in an instant..!!! I’ve done so much damage to my mental facilities. I can’t expect for things to turn around that quickly.
Please know that I read everything that you write. I will reply when I feel stronger.
Enjoying a wild orange sweet tea. Tea is my new thing.
Sending hugs to all of you. Be strong tonight!
My AV is yelling gin my ear tonight. But I’m sitting here trying to organize my gifts for ppl
Tomorrow I made plans to have brunch with a friend. That will be fun.
I’m so out of shape. Yesterday I broke my plant-based lifestyle. And I ate a tuna sub. In my car. I scarfed it down. I felt awful about that afterwards. But I need to allow myself to cheat once in a while. Sobriety comes before my diet. It has too!
I might run tomorrow. Idk. I just know I’ll feel better if I do.
I’m so sorry that I haven’t been asking all of you how you are. I’m just sort of in a stupor. It’s funny. I haven’t been sober for two weeks. And I expect the depression and foggy thinking to just lift away in an instant..!!! I’ve done so much damage to my mental facilities. I can’t expect for things to turn around that quickly.
Please know that I read everything that you write. I will reply when I feel stronger.
Enjoying a wild orange sweet tea. Tea is my new thing.
Sending hugs to all of you. Be strong tonight!
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Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: PNW, US
Posts: 3,293
I did not mean that my AV was yelling “gin” in my ear, lol. I don’t drink hard liquor .
I hope that everyone had a nice evening.
I feel lucky to wake up sober tomorrow. It will be day 14.
Congrats on 62 days, Runner.
Hi Basset!
I hope that everyone had a nice evening.
I feel lucky to wake up sober tomorrow. It will be day 14.
Congrats on 62 days, Runner.
Hi Basset!
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Location: A home filled with love
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I’d like to join, if I may.
I’m a healthcare professional in recovery. I live in the Midwest United States, and I have 3 growing boys and 3 huge dogs.
I stopped using prescription painkillers in February of 2022 and had 9 months of complete sobriety until I decided that alcohol wouldn’t be a problem this past Friday. One drink is all I remember, but clearly I had more than that. Sobered up Friday night and went to my AA meeting last night.
I am just AGHAST at my thinking, my behavior. I’m shocked by the power of my addiction. I’m humbled by my lack of control.
I am NEVER drinking or abusing medication again. My heart cannot survive the shame.
The life I want is free from this burden, and I now believe that God will grant me this freedom.
I’ll post here to stay accountable. Thanks, all!
I’m a healthcare professional in recovery. I live in the Midwest United States, and I have 3 growing boys and 3 huge dogs.
I stopped using prescription painkillers in February of 2022 and had 9 months of complete sobriety until I decided that alcohol wouldn’t be a problem this past Friday. One drink is all I remember, but clearly I had more than that. Sobered up Friday night and went to my AA meeting last night.
I am just AGHAST at my thinking, my behavior. I’m shocked by the power of my addiction. I’m humbled by my lack of control.
I am NEVER drinking or abusing medication again. My heart cannot survive the shame.
The life I want is free from this burden, and I now believe that God will grant me this freedom.
I’ll post here to stay accountable. Thanks, all!
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 543
Good morning,
As i suspected I am so happy I didn't give in to my AV yesterday.
New challenges today. I have to go return some items. So much temptation! hahaha. uggg.
This is good because I know the more I am faced and succeed in these situations the stronger and easier it will get.
I will not drink today! NO way! I want more of this feeling good in the morning.
Day 4 AF
Day 76 No Caffeine
As i suspected I am so happy I didn't give in to my AV yesterday.
New challenges today. I have to go return some items. So much temptation! hahaha. uggg.
This is good because I know the more I am faced and succeed in these situations the stronger and easier it will get.
I will not drink today! NO way! I want more of this feeling good in the morning.
Day 4 AF
Day 76 No Caffeine
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