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The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living
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Ugh I haven't been sleeping great😒 waking up too early for some reason, the first 2 weeks stuck with no job I was lovin waking up past 6 now I'm back to 4-4:30 and it blows! I've read that's a sign of depression-hope not, this has been a week, my little dog went missing (still can't find him😭) and yesterday my Fitbit broke, those are too expensive to be so crappy! Anyhoo 6:37 am in Vegas another 24,hope everyone has a wonderful day 💗6
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Ugh I haven't been sleeping great😒 waking up too early for some reason, the first 2 weeks stuck with no job I was lovin waking up past 6 now I'm back to 4-4:30 and it blows! I've read that's a sign of depression-hope not, this has been a week, my little dog went missing (still can't find him😭) and yesterday my Fitbit broke, those are too expensive to be so crappy! Anyhoo 6:37 am in Vegas another 24,hope everyone has a wonderful day 💗
Sorry about your dog. I hope he turns up! Fitbit has great customer service I think. Hopefully your still under warranty. ♥
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I just passed day 10 AF for me. I haven't done that since last summer, I think. I can't remember when. Since I am a binge drinker, I can go a few days AF and then I become the Tasmanian devil and I must have a drink.
I heard something interesting, one of the reasons they didn't close liquor stores in most states is because of the danger of withdrawal and symptoms that go with it (seizures) that can kill someone who is a daily heavy drinker.
Here's an excerpt from an article I read about it:
It’s a bit like two equally balanced people playing tug of war and one person suddenly drops the rope and the other is sent flying.
And that’s why Dr Sellman agrees the chronic severe alcoholic should probably continue drinking if immediate help is not available. It’s not just an excuse.
“It is easier on the body to reduce down over days or even weeks before stopping altogether. Another day of heavy drinking to prevent severe withdrawal symptoms while the person finds help is not going to make any appreciable difference to their health in the context of the thousands of heavy drinking days in their life.”
So Mythbusters’ conclusion is yes, you can die from alcohol withdrawal – not because stopping drinking is bad, but because your body has become convinced it needs alcohol to survive, and it just might kill you if it doesn’t get it.6 -
6:19 am in Vegas another 24,RubyRed it's true one of my friends' aqauinteces(spelled horribly 😳)had an alcoholic withdrawal seizure in rehab and died after 4 days of no booze so it's probably wise some states kept them open, don't need hospital staff dealing with that too, I keep going from feeling like I'm ok one day to feeling really sad the next with all of this, I have no clue when I'll be back to work, also no clue on if the owner can afford to open back up, wish I had some info on that from him at least, hope everyone is doing well, have a wonderful AF day 💗6
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I have 73 days & 12 hrs AF, haha.
Every once in a while, I split an AF beer with my dad. He drinks it due to medication, & I like to mix it with my V8. Beer is not my drink.. booze was, & usually gin, so I don't find it to really be a trigger. I do hope to drink responsibly & rarely at some point, but I definitely want some good sober time under my belt before I take that path.
I'm getting closer to walking.. I do a little bit each day in my medical boot & with the aid of a walker. I'm telling y'all.. ankle surgery is no joke! (And neither is 115 proof gin) Stay safe!7 -
Day 13 AF here in the Midwest. My goal is 30 days of sobriety. And then hopefully, a million more.
I founds some positives of being sober while in isolation:
* When daughter stops by unannounced you don't have to worry that you're drunk
* Feeling and looking fresh during Zoom lessons with students instead of hungover
* Saving money! Trips to grocery store cost about $50 less, since I'm not buying wine.
* Coffee tastes better on a sober morning
* Evenings seem so long!! (that is good and bad)
* Clearer skin (no puffy eyes)
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Yesterday, I received a negative email from a parent about my Zoom lesson. She called out another student who was "distracting" her son during the lesson. I took offense at this for some reason. It really bothered me.
I started to fall back to my automatic coping techniques and wanted to go buy a bottle of wine immediately. Instead, I went for a 7,000 step walk. Crisis averted. I also pressed "pause" and didn't write her back until today. That also made my life easier. If I had written to her yesterday I would have said things I would have regretted today.
I came across a psychology concept
.‘You spot it, you got it’ occurs when we get irritated by behaviour in others, which we are choosing to deny in ourselves. In other words, what I hate the most in you, may be what I hate the most in me."
Ok back to work. Done rambling. Wishing you a happy content day!
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stephanne13 wrote: »I have 73 days & 12 hrs AF, haha.
Every once in a while, I split an AF beer with my dad. He drinks it due to medication, & I like to mix it with my V8. Beer is not my drink.. booze was, & usually gin, so I don't find it to really be a trigger. I do hope to drink responsibly & rarely at some point, but I definitely want some good sober time under my belt before I take that path.
I'm getting closer to walking.. I do a little bit each day in my medical boot & with the aid of a walker. I'm telling y'all.. ankle surgery is no joke! (And neither is 115 proof gin) Stay safe!
I'm happy to hear you are on the mend. 73 days AF is awesome!
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FeelinFooFoo wrote: »Today is 2 weeks, 3 hours into AF attempt. Still not had anymore to drink, still off my ecig. So far, so good. Looking forward to making more lemon water up when I go home and getting a seat out in the garden.
So I'm getting plenty vitamin C, and D 😆 I know my brother will have a sore head and hangover and I'm not gloating AT ALL, but im so glad I don't have to face that ! It's like a form of torture ! I also received an email telling me a package has been delivered, so can't wait to get my products I ordered. Face mask, face scrub and all that kinda stuff. For my 'spa days' 👌💖 a bit of self care is really helping me out just now.
Hangovers are a form of torture, you're so right! Enjoy your spa day!5 -
6:19 am in Vegas another 24,RubyRed it's true one of my friends' aqauinteces(spelled horribly 😳)had an alcoholic withdrawal seizure in rehab and died after 4 days of no booze so it's probably wise some states kept them open, don't need hospital staff dealing with that too, I keep going from feeling like I'm ok one day to feeling really sad the next with all of this, I have no clue when I'll be back to work, also no clue on if the owner can afford to open back up, wish I had some info on that from him at least, hope everyone is doing well, have a wonderful AF day 💗
I have been watching Nurse Jackie during this quarantine. Not sure if anyone on here watched it (Netflix). It's the kind of show where you watch an episode here and there... it's just a constant. Anyway, Nurse Jackie is an addict. As I watch it, I can relate to her for dozens of reasons. And when she starts sneaking her pills after being sober, I find myself yelling "Stop Jackie!! Don't do it!"
It's a very relatable show to me.
The episode I watched yesterday featured a nun who was an alcoholic. She was drinking herself to death because she "liked the taste of alcohol" and didn't want to quit. Anyway during the show she had a seizure due to withdrawal. It was so realistic. I was scared for her. And it was upsetting to watch.7 -
FeelinFooFoo wrote: »Today is 2 weeks, 3 hours into AF attempt. Still not had anymore to drink, still off my ecig. So far, so good. Looking forward to making more lemon water up when I go home and getting a seat out in the garden.
So I'm getting plenty vitamin C, and D 😆 I know my brother will have a sore head and hangover and I'm not gloating AT ALL, but im so glad I don't have to face that ! It's like a form of torture ! I also received an email telling me a package has been delivered, so can't wait to get my products I ordered. Face mask, face scrub and all that kinda stuff. For my 'spa days' 👌💖 a bit of self care is really helping me out just now.
I ordered make-up,self Tanner and expensive face stuff,you know the "essentials" figure if the world's ending I'm gonna look good doing it😆 enjoy your pampering, RubyRed,great job on taking a walk instead of buying yucky vino! I hit 30 days for the 150th time the other day,I can't believe I pissed away 8 months,it just hit me the other day how dumb that was,kinda like Nurse Jackie,just wanna say STOP!! Don't do it ain't worth it,waves to all and wishes for a wonderful AF day, don't drink today it's gross!🌺6 -
6:31 am in a warm Vegas, temps are nearing the 100's next week, really early! Maybe it's a blessing to kill off this dumb virus, anyhoo another 24 AF for me, hope everyone has a great day 🌺8
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I am proud of everyone here who is fighting the good fight! Booze sucks monkey pebbles! It ruins lives and leads to broken homes and diseases like cancer and heart attacks. God bless and stay 💪 strong!11
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@WhitPauly you crack me up, "I figure if the world's gonna end, I'm gonna look good doing it." I LOVE it!!!! You GO girl
AND @Whydahdad71 "Booze sucks monkey pebbles" I'm stealing that at some point LOL
It's awesome to check in here and see all the buzz!! I miss hearing from @JenT304 though....I know your lurking
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I'm not sure how I managed to work, I have all kinds of free time now, but manage to fill my days with all kinds of activity...this is like pre-retirement, a little tester to see what's ahead in a few years.
I've been walking every day for the past few days and it is a chore...I used to walk lots, but the past few years it has been hit & miss...and although I have a relatively physical job, I am going to have to condition myself into walking any distance. That's my new goal. I have to talk myself into going knowing that when I'm done I'll be so glad that I talked myself into it.
I hope everyone has a happy, healthy weekend and please take good care of yourselves
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Good morning friends! It is such a sunny day here in the Midwest. It feels good! I have nothing new to report. I'm feeling great! Wishing all a great day!
@FeelinFooFoo I thought the same thing ... it's a sunny Saturday today, and I was reflecting of all those wasted Saturedays lying in bed with a severe hangover and missing the beautiful day! I remember lying in bed with my window open on a Saturday feeling like death, listening to people outside enjoying the day. I was so jealous of them. How great they must feel and how awful I felt. I'm happy today to be sober !7 -
6:54 am in Vegas another 24,yup @FeelinFooFoo it is a thief! When I had my "relapse" my daughter from Portland was here, I barely remember 4 days of her visit😒 I'm glad I sobered up in time to spend SOME time with her but it was a sad time cuz my world had just shut down, she's terrified of the virus so she cried most of the time too, hopefully next visit will be a great one, so I say alcohol is a thief, sure it helped me escape my grief(for a bit) but it was still there if not worse when I sobered up and it stole money I surely could have used during this time, where is @JenT? Hope shes well, have a fabulous AF day all💗7
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I agree with all of you that alcohol does not solve problems. Booze simply just masks our issues while quietly creating newer and much worse problems. Drinking to hide problems is like lighting your legs on fire in order to stop feeling your headache. Love is truly a cure for whatever is bothering us. Love improves health, bolsters self-esteem, and positively"infects" all of those around us! Hangovers are the effects of poison in our bodies love on the other hand is the effects of peace radiating from our bodies..no recovery time needed to fix that!6
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I am not a drinker although my whole family of origin was/is. I'm happy to be your friend if you want. Good luck with it. I was thinking about how glad I am that I never became a real drinker--if I had done it for the past 40 or so years, even if I only spent $50.00 a week on it, that would have been over $100,000.00 down the drain, plus strain on my health and appearance that I don't need. Aging is tough enough without that!4
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Howdy everyone.
I have been lurking since this thread began. I feel like I know many of you a little bit. I really appreciate the sharing and I guess now it's my turn.
Today marks my first year of sobriety. Though I'm pleased with myself, I know I'm not finished with the process of staying clear of alcohol, not at all.
At some point I hit a couple of months sober and realized that I had not been free from alcohol for most of my life. I started as a teenager and never went more than a month dry since then. I'm now in my mid 50s.
I was quite good at staying sober for a month. For the last dozen or so years I would take a month off at least once a year, sometimes twice. Usually they were short months, like February and September. But always with the knowledge I could start up again. Not could -- WOULD.
I started getting my weight under control while drinking heavily a few years ago. Many would say it couldn't be done. I'm proof positive that someone can get blackout drunk nearly every night and still lose 90 pounds. That's not a skill I'd put on my resume, though.
How I stayed sober for a year: A little bit of AA, some group therapy, and medications. I had to take considerable time from work as I was in a pretty terrible mental place a year ago. And sleep, boy howdy, what a lot of sleep. Rarely at the right time and sometimes not the right place, but clearly it was needed after decades of sleep deprivation from drinking. But absolutely the most important part was listening and talking with people who have also gone through this. I am so incredibly fortunate to have a small handful of friends who blazed a path of sobriety before me. They were always available for a call, text, or email. And my friends who still drink are supportive as well, as they saw that I was out of control for so very long.
I was "lucky" to be a functional alcoholic. I never lost my house, kids, or job. But it was getting to that point. Oh hell yes it was. Fortunately, whatever shred of self-preservation that wasn't yet pickled or destroyed let me get the help I needed.
Over the last year my weight loss progress has partially disappeared. Now I can get back to work on that with a clear mind and a much more positive outlook.
Thank you all again for being here!
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@nuffer Congrats on one year! Wow- bravo!
I am similar; i started in high school with peach schnapps in a styrofoam cup at parties... and took a small break when the kids were little, and then like a snowball going downhill, my drinking gained steam. Now, I'm 50.
And there is no doubt in my mind it takes a support system to help you and me stay sober. I'm really happy for you!! 2 -
laughingdakini1 wrote: »I am not a drinker although my whole family of origin was/is. I'm happy to be your friend if you want. Good luck with it. I was thinking about how glad I am that I never became a real drinker--if I had done it for the past 40 or so years, even if I only spent $50.00 a week on it, that would have been over $100,000.00 down the drain, plus strain on my health and appearance that I don't need. Aging is tough enough without that!
I'm convinced there is a genetic component to alcoholism. I'm happy for you that you never got this disease. And are richer for it! 1 -
Hi Everyone, I'm still here. I've been reading the thread but just didn't have much to say. I'm feeling more than a little depressed about all of this. I miss my granddaughters dreadfully. This separation is incredibly painful for me and I imagine they don't understand where Granny went. Their mother (my daughter) is militant about the social distancing and I have been dutifully doing my part but she's not making an exception for us.
I am stress eating and have totally blown it as far as my diet is concerned. Tomorrow I talk to the dietitian and do not want to weigh in. I sound and feel like Eeyore so I've just been laying low. If the sun would come out that would surely help. I do read and continue to be inspired by all of you. Welcome @nuffer. We are happy to have you join us "out loud" 4 -
Aww Jen, I'm an Eeyore right now too, just a bad attitude! I think it's normal in these times to feel down, try to pep myself up but it only sticks for so long, we'll get thru this tho💗 7:24 am in Vegas another 244
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Hi to all, like Jen, not much to say. Personally doing well, not a drop in over a year, 45 lbs gone and staying gone, working from home, etc. Jen, my granddaughter's 2nd b/day is in a few weeks and it looks like ol' Papa and Grandma are going to miss it, but as someone who checks in on his 91 year old very independent father and takes care of his immune compromised wife, what real choice do I have? I get it though. There’s face time which is cool, but still. That said, I try to count my blessings every day and finally seeing booze for what it is has indeed been a blessing. Ruby...Schnapps in a Styrofoam cup? Now that funny. Reminded me how I could nurse a beer all night and wonder how the hell anyone could like this stuff. Thoughts and prayers folks, stay safe!7
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5:44 am in Vegas another 24,@FeelinFooFoo congrats on quitting the e-cig as well! I'm the worst with that thing, even use it more than I ever smoked, I wish the thought of mine made me sick haha, @no44s4me ,sorry you'll be missing the birthday but you'll soon be able to make it up to her! She'll get to have two celebrations 💗 wishes for a happy AF day for us all5
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I am looking forward to dropping some pounds; I have gained a bunch due to stress over the last year.
I am finding that the evenings are so much longer when you are not drinking. I will need to make a plan to fill that time better ..rather than sulk as if I am missing out on something fun, when I know that few minutes of fun (having wine) turns to misery and anxiety the day after. My last drink was Good Friday.
On the other thread, someone noted that they were finding and removing hidden bottles. I remember in my old house hiding bottles both full and empty in various places. I also remember going into the basement and taking a swig or two out of existing bottles stored in our cabinet. I also have a flashback of being a little girl and going into my Grandfather's garage where there was an old piano stored. I once opened the door of the piano and found a bottle of liquor in there.
I do miss the initial sip of wine however, but then after that... it usually went downhill fast!
On Instagram I found a good site called "Sober Celebrities".
Wishing all a good day!
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Hidden bottles. Hell yes, I had plenty of those. Everything I found after I stopped was empty, fortunately. I was trying to hide the sheer amount I was consuming from my family, so I'd stash the empties in all kinds of weird places, but mostly in and around my home office. I think I have found all of them now, and they've long been recycled. Part of my weekly routine was sneaking out late at night to stash my empties in the curbside recycle bin after everyone was asleep...
I was going through our emergency supplies a couple of weeks ago and found a sealed 1.75L bottle of bourbon. I put it back in storage. In case of the Big One, I will use it to trade for something else. I don't think I would have treated it so lightly six or seven months prior.
My stop drinking app (EasyQuit Drinking) tells me that I've saved $3160 over the past year. I'm sure that is not accurate, as it doesn't count most of the social drinking expenses.
Stay strong, it's so very worth it!9 -
Day 1 for me! And back to working out/counting calories. 2 yrs ago my Father passed away and I turned to liquor to help mask the pain. I still haven't fully recovered from it. Probably never will.
So here I am back 2yrs, 60lbs and I don't know how many shots/bottles later. Gotta start somewhere.8 -
@jamacianredhair I just read this line from my Tired of thinking about drinking blog I follow: Everyone who quits long-term has a last day 1. Wouldn't it be nice to have no more day 1's? And I am sorry about your dad. Mine died 4 years ago and I definitely had an uptick in my alcohol consumption. I thought it was helping and obviously it just adds to our misery. Anyway welcome to our forum. We are glad you have joined us.7
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@jamacianredhair I just read this line from my Tired of thinking about drinking blog I follow: Everyone who quits long-term has a last day 1. Wouldn't it be nice to have no more day 1's? And I am sorry about your dad. Mine died 4 years ago and I definitely had an uptick in my alcohol consumption. I thought it was helping and obviously it just adds to our misery. Anyway welcome to our forum. We are glad you have joined us.
Thanks 😁1
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