I will not drink/drug today because (insert your reason)
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Originally Posted by recycle 
...because I am soooo %@*&ing happy it is Monday, and it is raining, and I have a ton of work to do, and the cat puked on my shoes, and it took an hour to find my keys. How could drinking possibly make this morning anymore special?
There's always a silver lining. Always!
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I'm not a superhero but I can put my underwear on outside my pants if it will help. 
Hang in there. Right around 4 to 6 weeks was always the hardest for me; I went through it about 6 or 7 times-- giving in and using after about 5 weeks clean-- and the only thing I can say is if you white knuckle it through the next few days, it's over and you won't have to do it again. About 10 to 12 weeks without using I had a few crappy days but it was more mild, easier to manage. I seem to work on about 5-week cycles as far as my drinking and drugging is concerned and when I finally recognized the pattern, the next time I went through that I knew what it was and I reminded myself that it's just because my body is used to chemicals and it's temporary.
Good luck, and keep posting. You're doing fine, you're going through normal stuff as your body and brain adjust to life post-alcohol. And you're not alone. *hugs*
Hang in there. Right around 4 to 6 weeks was always the hardest for me; I went through it about 6 or 7 times-- giving in and using after about 5 weeks clean-- and the only thing I can say is if you white knuckle it through the next few days, it's over and you won't have to do it again. About 10 to 12 weeks without using I had a few crappy days but it was more mild, easier to manage. I seem to work on about 5-week cycles as far as my drinking and drugging is concerned and when I finally recognized the pattern, the next time I went through that I knew what it was and I reminded myself that it's just because my body is used to chemicals and it's temporary.
Good luck, and keep posting. You're doing fine, you're going through normal stuff as your body and brain adjust to life post-alcohol. And you're not alone. *hugs*
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Seriously recycle, what gneiss says is true! If there is any way we can help, other than our undying support, I hope you know we're here for you...
I went through the same "stuff" last week myself. It passed quickly ,and I am better now, hang in!!
I went through the same "stuff" last week myself. It passed quickly ,and I am better now, hang in!!
That was embarrassing. Sadness hit me like a club last night...
I can be such a drama queen, sorry about that. I really do appreciate the kindness it means a lot.
I'll try and pull my thoughts together a write a real note later.
I can be such a drama queen, sorry about that. I really do appreciate the kindness it means a lot.
I'll try and pull my thoughts together a write a real note later.
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Nothing to worry about. The sadness and drama are part of the recovery package (I hate package deals, don't you?), and that's why we have this forum. I had evenings where I'd sit on my couch and cry for no real reason, I was just sad. I'd be mad at everyone, too. I had to learn to stay away from my phone on those days, I sent some horrible text messages.
I won't drink or drug today because my old dealer left me a voice mail over the weekend that I needed to call him, he had an emergency. Really? What does he think I would help him with? So p!ss on him, I'm not doing drugs (and I'm not calling him back either. Maybe some day he'll get the point).
I won't drink or drug today because my old dealer left me a voice mail over the weekend that I needed to call him, he had an emergency. Really? What does he think I would help him with? So p!ss on him, I'm not doing drugs (and I'm not calling him back either. Maybe some day he'll get the point).
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Hugs Recycle! Sending Happy thoughts your way:-)
Gneiss...WTF kind of emergency could your dealer have that you would help him with...must admit he gets points for originality!
No booze for me today, just because:-)
Gneiss...WTF kind of emergency could your dealer have that you would help him with...must admit he gets points for originality!
No booze for me today, just because:-)
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I will not use today (or tomorrow, since I really only have an hour left) because for the first time in quite some time I went to class and didn't want to leave tonight. It was awesome to not have a little voice in the back of my head telling me to go home and have a drink! I was a slave to that voice for too long.
Instead of rushing home to get wasted I spent an extra 20 minutes in the lab looking at microscopic fossils on thin sections (little slabs of rock that have been cut and polished thin enough for light to pass through them). It felt great!
Instead of rushing home to get wasted I spent an extra 20 minutes in the lab looking at microscopic fossils on thin sections (little slabs of rock that have been cut and polished thin enough for light to pass through them). It felt great!
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I will not drink/drug today because...
...there is an incredible feeling of accomplishment that lifts my mood when I successfully complete another day of sobriety 
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