Notices

1 week up for me !

Old 06-22-2006, 07:42 AM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Resentment Building
Thread Starter
 
Aristo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 174
Talking 1 week up for me !



I can't remember having gone a week without a drink since I was 18. I am now 39.

BUT - I have done it now ! YAY

I am feeling very strong !

And you know what - I am thankful for these boards for the kind words and shares of other's for helping me through !

I'm stoked !

I feel like rewarding myself. What should I do ? Perhaps treat myself to a massage tomorrow - what a great idea ! Any other suggestions ??

Cheerio,

Aristo
Aristo is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 07:44 AM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: in a better place
Posts: 1,406


Yeah!!!
Keep on going!
c'est la vie is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 07:45 AM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Member
 
kali ma's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 136


GOOD JOB!!!

I think a massage is a great idea...hang out in the sun, read a good book, take the day off!! YOU DESERVE IT!!
kali ma is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 08:10 AM
  # 4 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Recovery
Posts: 3,229
One week is absolutely fantastic!!

The massage sounds good and like a great way to relax!
Hope is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 08:15 AM
  # 5 (permalink)  
Mr .HELP ME I HAVE KIDS
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lebanon Pa
Posts: 54
WTG ARISTO !! Keep it up it only gets better from here my friend!! And when your feeling down just come here and we will bring you back up!! You are the Bomb ! You did it and you have control!!!!


Tim
Timmm is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 08:15 AM
  # 6 (permalink)  
Trying to do the right thing.
 
Arura's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: London
Posts: 4,345
Well done Aristo.
Arura is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 08:29 AM
  # 7 (permalink)  
Resentment Building
Thread Starter
 
Aristo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 174
Aristo is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 10:23 AM
  # 8 (permalink)  
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
 
CarolD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
CarolD is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 10:33 AM
  # 9 (permalink)  
My Boss is a Jewish Carpenter
 
hector's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Western Canada
Posts: 338
Congrats on a week! Great! Wonderful! Fantastic! Amazing! and.... you'll probably agree, a very short time ago.... UNBELIEVABLE!

I remember very well when I went through what you're going through. I was elated too. I didn't drink, and I didn't die! Felt better than ever! Wow! Unbelievable! I didn't know I could live without booze!

Don't drink (or use), go to meetings, read the Big Book. And celebrate your continuing victory! Follow up the massage with a steak dinner!

I've been sober over 17 years. Remember, I'm pulling for you. We're all in this together.
hector is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 10:33 AM
  # 10 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Rest of My Life
Posts: 38
Great for you. It only gets better and better.

Go out for a great dinner and order a BIG bottle of sparkling water. Oh and, be sure to order desert........FIRST!
genesee is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 01:27 PM
  # 11 (permalink)  
everything is already ok
 
nogard's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia
Posts: 19,770
Congrats Aristo

Kevin
nogard is online now  
Old 06-22-2006, 02:03 PM
  # 12 (permalink)  
Member
 
Kickit's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: UK
Posts: 100
Well done! A massage sounds great. Why not have a real pamper day, you deserve it!
Kickit is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 02:08 PM
  # 13 (permalink)  
Member
 
NYCGirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Finding out what I have been missing!
Posts: 1,011
Nice Going
NYCGirl is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 02:11 PM
  # 14 (permalink)  
Member
 
Lollipop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 859
Way To Go!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!
Love Liss
Lollipop is offline  
Old 06-22-2006, 05:59 PM
  # 15 (permalink)  
Member
 
mygirls_mylife's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: home of the liquid sunshine-Florida
Posts: 294
Good for you! I have no idea how to add all the quotes and thingies jumping up and down yet, but believe me, I would insert a few for you! Keep it Up! I'm right behind you!
mygirls_mylife is offline  
Old 06-23-2006, 04:28 AM
  # 16 (permalink)  
Resentment Building
Thread Starter
 
Aristo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 174
Hi Folks,

Had my Massage today - Felt Great !

I was going to have a Chocolate Eclair too - but I thought that would be a bit indulgent.

So I bought a pack of cheezles and a block of chocolate.

Saw my Psycologist today - he was happy ! Funny thing, I spent an hour with him but felt like 5 mins.

Thanks for everyone's best wishes !

I AM THE BEST ! WOOOO HOOOOOO

YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST TOO !

Cheers folks - <raises my glass of lemonade to all>

Aristo is offline  
Old 06-25-2006, 05:41 PM
  # 17 (permalink)  
Resentment Building
Thread Starter
 
Aristo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 174
11 days up and going strong.

I've been feeling a bit strange recently. Tired, but can't sleep. Thinking all the time (not about drinking , which is great).

I have had the occasional fleeting thought of picking up - usually after a stressful sitution - But the thoughts leave quickly after I check in with myself.

I'm quite proud of myself actually <pats myself on the back>

Still have a bit of 'head fog' but don't know if that is because of my drinking or anxiety.

I was hoping my Tinitus would go away - but hasn't yet - maybe later.

I've put on weight - just a few kgs - Haven't been excersising and been enjoying my food too much.

Woke up yesterday feeling absolutely like crap - but I think that is because I have a cold.

Been drinking WAY too much coffee - 2nd cup today already.

Stayed up till 4:00am last night - watching TV , browsing web, keeping myself busy.

Packing my stuff to move house (2.5 weeks to go)

Been E-baying a little.

Had family over for dinner last the other night.

Procrastinating over lots of other stuff too - but better than drinking.

All in all - coping well - Feeling Strong.

Haven't been to a meeting for a week - Don't miss them. Maybe AA is not for me - Seem to be coping better without it.

Been reading lots of stuff on these boards.

Been thinking a lot of my higher power.

Have been writing one piece of wisdom each day - Very thought provocing when you put your mind to it.

Peace & Strength

Aristo
Aristo is offline  
Old 06-25-2006, 05:45 PM
  # 18 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bristol TN/VA
Posts: 12,431
Awesome!
Live is offline  
Old 06-25-2006, 05:56 PM
  # 19 (permalink)  
Member
 
NYCGirl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Finding out what I have been missing!
Posts: 1,011
Your doing great, I too am still finding myself in a bit a fog, I am not sure if it's cause I'm not used to being sober all the time.

I havn't exercised in the two weeks, I've been more tired then before, I'm not sure if it the cause or the effect. I going to try to fit in run tommorrow, if not definitly Tuesday before I leave for the city.

Keep the peace and the strength.

Congrads on Day 11
NYCGirl is offline  
Old 06-28-2006, 07:16 AM
  # 20 (permalink)  
Resentment Building
Thread Starter
 
Aristo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 174
Day 14 starts now - By this time tomorrow I will have my 2 weeks up !

Going Strong !

You can live with out Alcohol. At one point there, I couldn't see that. Now I can ! Holy Moly !

I'm excited
Aristo is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:27 PM.