The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living
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Hi all! Had a happy birthday party for my husband at the sister in laws deck today. It is finally feeling more normal...most of the people have had at least 1 vaccine dose. I get my first this Wednesday. We still distanced/masked as best we could. I brought brie and crackers and 2 bottles of Perrier. I felt a bit bad not bringing wine but I just don't want to buy it. I noticed out of the drinkers, NO ONE over indulged. I think maybe 2 bottles of white and 1 red were out and none were empty. Not even close. I know if I had been drinking, I would have had close to an entire bottle myself. Ugh I am just so embarrassed by my past behavior. Oh well, nothing can be done about that...just have to do my best today, in the present. I can't begin to express how important this thread and you people are in maintaining my sobriety.
On another note, I just tried to watch the Grammy's and I have no idea who any of these people are. I am officially an old lady
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We are watching a show on Netflix called Marcella. She suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder where she blacks out and absolutely cannot recall what happened during that time period. I googled to see if alcohol can cause this but no, that is just plain old blacking out apparently. I must say though, according to others, my husband etc. I will do or say things that I have absolutely zero recollection of. I become like Jeckyll and Hyde. I can become so mean and say awful things. I said such terrible things to my sister in law once, I cannot believe she forgave me. My husband wondered if I suffered from a split personality or something....that really scared and still does, scare me. The way to keep this from happening is simple enough; keep the booze out of my mouth.4
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@Up_n_Running Happy Birthday! It sounds like a wonderful day. Life without alcohol really IS so much better.4
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Happy Birthday @Up_n_Running _running!! Sounds like a fabulous birthday for many reasons!
Yes @JenT304 Oh those drunk black outs are horrible. Even brown outs are horrible (hazy memories).
May we never wake up and grab our phone cringing.... wondering what the heck we typed while drunk.
Toward the hey day of my drinking career, I started to cry uncontrollably when drunk (especially when I was married).
St. Patrick's Day is coming soon- my favorite holiday - because..... it is a drinking holiday- Not because I'm Irish. I have had some fun S.P.D's but this year will be just another day.
I remember two years ago, my friends and I rented a hotel room. I chose not to drink all day but they sure did! And they did other "substances" with strangers invited to our room to party. It was actually scary for me to witness the recklessness of it all (I was sober). I remember saying "Never again do I want to be in that position" where someone could have gotten hurt, unconscious, or a fight could have broken out.5 -
@RubyRed427 Yes! And no more looking at recent calls to try and remember conversations.6
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Day 13, woke up to a massive headache that feels like a hangover headache. Hope everyone is doing good. @Up_n_Running HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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Why to make a list of “10 Things Better Than Booze” (and then all the other lists!) Tips on how to make alcohol-free life more exciting and fun Why to focus on everything you’re gaining by not drinking, not what you’re giving up How to coach yourself through triggers and cravings and nurture yourself from the inside out Why sobriety is better than moderation (spoiler: it’s the freedom) Why to not focus on the concept of ‘forever’ “You know what’s a hell of a lot more glamorous than champagne and cocktails? Self-worth, empowerment, creativity, connection, and SOUL.” - Bex Weller
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15 days AF!! @Up_n_Running yay! we're kind of on the same timeline since your 'blip' lol Yesterday I made my breakfasts for the work week (I work Wed-Sat), made some lunches as well. Workouts were non existent, had a MASSIVE headache for a day and a half for some reason. One day at a time, just need to focus on being sober today
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15 days AF!! @Up_n_Running yay! we're kind of on the same timeline since your 'blip' lol Yesterday I made my breakfasts for the work week (I work Wed-Sat), made some lunches as well. Workouts were non existent, had a MASSIVE headache for a day and a half for some reason. One day at a time, just need to focus on being sober today
15 days!!! Bravo to you and @Up_n_Running ! Keep up the sober work. One day at a time.4 -
2 years today, $2926 saved, 292,626 less calories, which equates to about 40lbs lighter and holding. Thanks to everyone here for helping me realize it just wasn't just me who had to slay this dragon. I have learned that you really can't kill it though, just tame it. Peace and joy to all.10
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I got my first covid vaccine yesterday and a few hours later, it felt like someone punched me in my arm. Bengay gave me huge relief. I highly recommend having this on hand for after.5
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2 years today, $2926 saved, 292,626 less calories, which equates to about 40lbs lighter and holding. Thanks to everyone here for helping me realize it just wasn't just me who had to slay this dragon. I have learned that you really can't kill it though, just tame it. Peace and joy to all.
Yay!!!!!!!
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@Up_n_Running take some vitamin C and zinc if you can today and tomorrow. It is supposed to help with the sickness. Plus drink tons of water. Yes the sun improves our moods drastically.4
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Oh also some sort of muscle cream will help your arm A LOT. In the US we have Bengay and probably some other types. That is what I used. It made a huge difference. Once I started feeling like I had been punched in the arm, I rubbed it in and I would say the pain improved probably 70%.5
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17 days AF. Went for a walk/jog on my lunch break and wellness time, ended up doing 3 mi (my work is located at the top of the hill so there's really no flat spots lol) in 54 min. Still battling the sugar, i went through a whole pint of ice cream the other night. If anyone has any healthy alternatives for the sugar cravings I could sure use the advice!!!lol
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2 years today, $2926 saved, 292,626 less calories, which equates to about 40lbs lighter and holding. Thanks to everyone here for helping me realize it just wasn't just me who had to slay this dragon. I have learned that you really can't kill it though, just tame it. Peace and joy to all.
Bravo!! hooray!!! 2 years and wishing you many more!!!4 -
@mtngrl3 It's not a healthy alternative to sugar but lollipops help me. I eat them very slowly and usually just 1 fights the craving. Also if you love ice cream there are a lot on the market now that aren't as fattening. Nick's and Halo are 2 that are good.5
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Tonight I picked up take out for dinner. I had to wait 10 minutes outside the restaurant door. Right next door is my favorite wine store!! I stared into the windows like a puppy looking for his mama. I said "you can just get a half bottle ...." Of course I didn't. Nothing has changed. I would fall back into my old habits quickly.
Plus, my vacation is soon and I know if I drank tonight, I would drink and have a hangover for my whole vacation.
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Plus.... my skin is really bright and clear. I sleep very well. No racing heartbeat. No more headaches in the morning. I wake up so grateful to be sober. Nothing beats that feeling! Also, I am finding that I can calm myself down during times of great stress naturally without relying on any substance... I meditate, go for walks, play music, repeat positive mantras and watch youtube inspiration videos.... and sometimes I go to bed a little earlier and call it a day.7
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