Class Of December 2022 Part One
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Originally Posted by Meshelly 
Good morning.
I feel really good today. I have so much energy and I want to do everything all at once. This is when my AV gets loud. Because when I don't accomplish all the things that I want to do, I get myself stressed out, and want to drink so I don't see it. How dumb is that? lol
Today I'm going to try something different. I'm not worry about it. I'm going to do what I can today in the moments I have, and leave the rest for tomorrow. It's not like the mess is going anywhere anyway. It'll wait for me.
Day 5 AF
Day 77 caffeine free
I feel really good today. I have so much energy and I want to do everything all at once. This is when my AV gets loud. Because when I don't accomplish all the things that I want to do, I get myself stressed out, and want to drink so I don't see it. How dumb is that? lol
Today I'm going to try something different. I'm not worry about it. I'm going to do what I can today in the moments I have, and leave the rest for tomorrow. It's not like the mess is going anywhere anyway. It'll wait for me.
Day 5 AF
Day 77 caffeine free
s ❤️And hello, dear Anna.
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Meshelly, I agree with what Venus has said. It’s not dumb.
Try to override that voice in your head. Try to distract yourself. Do what you can today. You have a ton of energy. But remember it’s not a race to get stuff done. Enjoy the journey. I’m going to try to run today. But then I’m going to allow myself time to enjoy it before I get to the next “task” or “chore”. Life is about the journey. Or so they say. But not the end point.
Try to override that voice in your head. Try to distract yourself. Do what you can today. You have a ton of energy. But remember it’s not a race to get stuff done. Enjoy the journey. I’m going to try to run today. But then I’m going to allow myself time to enjoy it before I get to the next “task” or “chore”. Life is about the journey. Or so they say. But not the end point.
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Happy Sober Monday! Hi Bobbi, Anna everyone!
Going for a run today! Can’t wait. Husband is coming home soon after a h$llish shift….16 hours. It’s so nice to walk up sober. The sun is out! Frost on the grass!
Going for a run today! Can’t wait. Husband is coming home soon after a h$llish shift….16 hours. It’s so nice to walk up sober. The sun is out! Frost on the grass!
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Florida
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Hello all. Day 10 here. Have already had a busy morning and the afternoon looks the same. I am finally free of pain from the gastric issues I was having. What a relief. While the memory of the pain should be a big enough of a reminder to avoid the booze, I know reality is different. It's funny how those memories fade when you start feeling good and think you can handle anything. At the first sign of trouble, I should have someone punch me in the gut Just kidding Hope everyone is off to a good start to the week.
Just kidding Hope everyone is off to a good start to the week.
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Join Date: Dec 2020
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Welcome Stalwart! I can relate 100% with your story. The work from home lockdown gave my addiction the opportunity to become an all-day everyday problem too. Glad you’re here.
Bob - glad you’re feeling better! When I start feeling better physically I have the same problem with my AV. It tricks me into thinking that maybe my problem isn’t that bad since I’m feeling better. Keep it going! Sounds like you’re doing great.
Peke - glad you are able to workout today! Enjoy the run!
Day 11 for me. It was a tough weekend for the AV but I hung in there. Have a light workout planned this evening (I’m nursing an ankle injury so no cardio but will lift weights). I also plan to attend another online meeting.
Hope you all have a great day.
Bob - glad you’re feeling better! When I start feeling better physically I have the same problem with my AV. It tricks me into thinking that maybe my problem isn’t that bad since I’m feeling better. Keep it going! Sounds like you’re doing great.
Peke - glad you are able to workout today! Enjoy the run!
Day 11 for me. It was a tough weekend for the AV but I hung in there. Have a light workout planned this evening (I’m nursing an ankle injury so no cardio but will lift weights). I also plan to attend another online meeting.
Hope you all have a great day.
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: Florida
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Hi all!
I haven’t been here in a long time but would like to stay close because holidays are tough for me - I lost both parents pretty recently and don’t have much family left? Even though I’m not drinking I hope you’re all okay with that 💗
eta- plus I miss many of you!
I haven’t been here in a long time but would like to stay close because holidays are tough for me - I lost both parents pretty recently and don’t have much family left? Even though I’m not drinking I hope you’re all okay with that 💗
eta- plus I miss many of you!
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Originally Posted by kittencat
Hi all!
I haven’t been here in a long time but would like to stay close because holidays are tough for me - I lost both parents pretty recently and don’t have much family left? Even though I’m not drinking I hope you’re all okay with that 💗
eta- plus I miss many of you!
I haven’t been here in a long time but would like to stay close because holidays are tough for me - I lost both parents pretty recently and don’t have much family left? Even though I’m not drinking I hope you’re all okay with that 💗
eta- plus I miss many of you!
Take good care of yourself.
Lots of support here.
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Thank you for the supportive greetings, Venuscat, Bobbieka, and Pekelover2.
Hang in there, Kittencat. I lost my Dad during the Pandemic, and I visited my Mom today at her "facility" (and yes, I have done so drunk within the past year . . . but not today!) I really don't know if she'll make it to Christmas.
BassetDog, describing it as an "all-day, everyday problem" hits the nail on the head. Seems like our experiences were definitely similar! One day I woke up, looked around, and thought to myself, "This LOOKS like a place where someone drank themselves to death." For sure, I don't want to do that, but it was still months before I made my way back here.
I'm on Day 3, BTW. It will be "official" (i.e., 72 hours) at 8:15 CST tonight. Minute at a time!
Hang in there, Kittencat. I lost my Dad during the Pandemic, and I visited my Mom today at her "facility" (and yes, I have done so drunk within the past year . . . but not today!) I really don't know if she'll make it to Christmas.
BassetDog, describing it as an "all-day, everyday problem" hits the nail on the head. Seems like our experiences were definitely similar! One day I woke up, looked around, and thought to myself, "This LOOKS like a place where someone drank themselves to death." For sure, I don't want to do that, but it was still months before I made my way back here.
I'm on Day 3, BTW. It will be "official" (i.e., 72 hours) at 8:15 CST tonight. Minute at a time!
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