Clean and Sober role call

moosegt35 · July 2013

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Yesterday. I feel a relapse coming this weekend.

One day is better than not. And if you "feel" the relapse coming then you have some ability to not relapse. Get in touch with someone. Please. You can do this.

It was a joke. I don't have a problem and don't do drugs but I do drink a little, usually on the weekends.

Yeah, that's not really cool. It's a serious problem that ruins lives.
If you want to drink and can do it safely, awesome, but no need to make jokes about those of us who can't.

I didn't direct any joke at anyone other than myself. Learn to read.

KatLifter · July 2013

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Yesterday. I feel a relapse coming this weekend.

One day is better than not. And if you "feel" the relapse coming then you have some ability to not relapse. Get in touch with someone. Please. You can do this.

It was a joke. I don't have a problem and don't do drugs but I do drink a little, usually on the weekends.

Yeah, that's not really cool. It's a serious problem that ruins lives.
If you want to drink and can do it safely, awesome, but no need to make jokes about those of us who can't.

I didn't direct any joke at anyone other than myself. Learn to read.

I can read very well, thank you.
Your joke, whether you realize it or not, is at the expense of others.
Coming into a thread like this of people who can't use alcohol and making light of relapse is akin to saying to a diabetic, "I'm going to eat a heap of candy this weekend and go into ketoacidosis, hahaha."

Some people say things like this innocently, and not meaning anything by it. Then, others (like you) say it to be hurtful and then attack the people who reply.

TyTy76 · July 2013

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Yesterday. I feel a relapse coming this weekend.

One day is better than not. And if you "feel" the relapse coming then you have some ability to not relapse. Get in touch with someone. Please. You can do this.

It was a joke. I don't have a problem and don't do drugs but I do drink a little, usually on the weekends.

So joking about a relapse, something that a lot of struggle with in here on a daily basis?

New low, even for you.

Again, I was joking about myself, learn to read.

I can read just fine.

You apparently don't get it, or will you ever get it.

kennethmgreen · July 2013

Stupid question and please forgive me, but I feel like life would be so boring without alcohol. Whenever I have taken a break from drinking, I get real bored.

Not a stupid question, especially if you aren't an alcoholic. Alcohol can be fun. If you don't experience any consequences from drinking alcohol (aren't hurting yourself or others), I see no reason to stop.

Some people do experience consequences when they drink alcohol. Some of those have quit consuming it. And some of those are happy without it.

kennethmgreen · July 2013

anyone else notice since they got sober, you are very mild mannered, not much bother's you and you feel pretty confident 90% of the time?

I do. I also think Im more tolerant of ppl no matter their choices in lfe...

Got clean young, and literally grew up in recovery. My tolerance and patience has grown tremendously over the years. And while much of it can be attributed to things learned in meetings, some is simply growing up, getting married, having kids, getting older.

I used to think growing older always meant growing more tolerant, but that was because my purview was mostly people in recovery. And in general, people in recovery do seem to grow more tolerant. Chipping away at self-centeredness over time will do that.

KANGOOJUMPS · July 2013

NOPE!
NOT ME!

darkestdayz · July 2013

4-6-2013, 101 days sober today!

pjd302 · July 2013

July 15 2008 sober and also quit smoking the same day.

offthedeependay · July 2013

12/18/09 ex heroin addict

csuhar · July 2013

I got drunk when I was 17 and decided I never wanted to lose my senses like that again. And I never have.

I had a similar experience. I was in college and the agreement I had with my parents is that I could drink when I was home with them on vacation on the condition that I did not drink at school until I was 21.

One day, we were at a cookut and, after I finished one beer, my dad casually offered me another (he didn't force it on me). He kept this up for a few beers and asked me how I was feeling. I told him I was starting to feel light headed. He looked at me and said "That's what people call a buzz. You are DRUNK. Do not drive when you feel like this. You may think you've got it together, but you don't."

That experience, combined with the fact I really don't like feeling I'm not 100% in control of my body, was all I needed to convince myself that I didn't want to get drunk. That's not to say I haven't been drunk sometime in the ten years since then, but I can count the number of times that has happened on one hand.

And that aversion to loss of control and awareness has extended to other drugs. Even after going through 4 surgeries in 5 days, where I was in the ICU and needed the morphine pump to be able to sleep, and after months of painful chemo and radiation therapy, where I was prescribed all kinds of drugs and pain killers, I tried to wean myself off as soon as possible.

SpeSHul_SnoflEHk · July 2013

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I just celebrated my 1 year the other day... 7/12/12.

I also want to say congrats to everyone who has taken that step to getting, and staying sober.

Congrats. That 1st year is so weird. Then ya hit it and its like "ow that was easier than I thought"

Thank you. It didn't really even hit me at first, because I never went to AA or NA or had a fancy token to remind me of my sobriety.

Same boat. I didn't seek help. I struggled on my own. I can't give exact dates anymore, except for my drugs. It was 45 days out from my joining the Navy. I wanted to make sure all of that stuff was out before piss testing.

I never have the cravings for the drugs anymore, but I do sometimes yearn for a smoke, or a shot on occasion. It's mostly a situational thing (playing cards, etc).

silvergurl518 · July 2013

I'm Jesse Smith.

I'm an alcoholic.

Sober since 2/3/07

...and, yes, I used my last name.

Tradition 11 needs to be rethought.
Recovery needs to come out of the church basement.
Cancer patients, diabetics and people with gluten allergies don't run around getting support in secret meetings.
Don't whisper about my disease after I leave the room. Ask me about it. I'm more than willing to discuss it openly.

thank you, jesse. this is beautifuly put. and i completely agree.

silvergurl518 · July 2013

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Stupid question and please forgive me, but I feel like life would be so boring without alcohol. Whenever I have taken a break from drinking, I get real bored.

Not a stupid question, especially if you aren't an alcoholic. Alcohol can be fun. If you don't experience any consequences from drinking alcohol (aren't hurting yourself or others), I see no reason to stop.

Some people do experience consequences when they drink alcohol. Some of those have quit consuming it. And some of those are happy without it.

but to play devil's advocate, if you feel like life would be so boring without booze, and you've grown dependent on it to have a good time, then maybe there's something there to think about....

elkahallick · July 2013

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Stupid question and please forgive me, but I feel like life would be so boring without alcohol. Whenever I have taken a break from drinking, I get real bored.

Not a stupid question, especially if you aren't an alcoholic. Alcohol can be fun. If you don't experience any consequences from drinking alcohol (aren't hurting yourself or others), I see no reason to stop.

Some people do experience consequences when they drink alcohol. Some of those have quit consuming it. And some of those are happy without it.

but to play devil's advocate, if you feel like life would be so boring without booze, and you've grown dependent on it to have a good time, then maybe there's something there to think about....

Preach sister... Tell them how it is... lol People are so blind sometimes and they dont realize how alcohol has a hold on them... I never got a DWI, went to jail or anything like that, but I still eventually recognized I had a problem.....

TyTy76 · July 2013

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/TyTy76/view/becoming-sober-100-days-later-554635

My story, for those that interested.

Mustang_Susie · July 2013

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Stupid question and please forgive me, but I feel like life would be so boring without alcohol. Whenever I have taken a break from drinking, I get real bored.

Not a stupid question, especially if you aren't an alcoholic. Alcohol can be fun. If you don't experience any consequences from drinking alcohol (aren't hurting yourself or others), I see no reason to stop.

Some people do experience consequences when they drink alcohol. Some of those have quit consuming it. And some of those are happy without it.

but to play devil's advocate, if you feel like life would be so boring without booze, and you've grown dependent on it to have a good time, then maybe there's something there to think about....

Preach sister... Tell them how it is... lol People are so blind sometimes and they dont realize how alcohol has a hold on them... I never got a DWI, went to jail or anything like that, but I still eventually recognized I had a problem.....

Yep, exactly what I was thinking.
Life is a lot more fun sober.

arathena720 · July 2013

Quit on July 7. Working on day 9. Thank you so much for posting this. I was wondering if there were any reformed peeps on here.

KatLifter · July 2013

Quit on July 7. Working on day 9. Thank you so much for posting this. I was wondering if there were any reformed peeps on here.

Welcome! We have cookies and coffee :drinker:

weevil66 · July 2013

Including ciggies, for about seven or eight years, but not including the smokes it would be since I stopped hanging in HellA sometime in the mid-90s or something like that.

NormInv · July 2013

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Stupid question and please forgive me, but I feel like life would be so boring without alcohol. Whenever I have taken a break from drinking, I get real bored.

Not a stupid question, especially if you aren't an alcoholic. Alcohol can be fun. If you don't experience any consequences from drinking alcohol (aren't hurting yourself or others), I see no reason to stop.

Some people do experience consequences when they drink alcohol. Some of those have quit consuming it. And some of those are happy without it.

but to play devil's advocate, if you feel like life would be so boring without booze, and you've grown dependent on it to have a good time, then maybe there's something there to think about....

I agree with this and maybe I do have a problem. I only drink one drink a day and maybe more on weekends, but yes I need to consider if I have dependecny.

weevil66 · July 2013

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klyszeiko · July 2013

Hi all! First time here. Sobriety date is 12/8/2012. After many years....10 to be exact. Also many rehabs. I am 7 months sober. Had a 9 month run in 2011. So I know how Incredable sobriety can be. And it is. I am very happy and eternaly greatful fir my life and everything in it. Now the change in lifestyle begins. I have also been fighting obesity since high school. Had a gastric bypass in 2000. Lost 220 pounds only to switch addictions from compulsive overeating to alcoholism. Gained back every ounce with alcohol.
I know there are many others out there. I have met a few in rehab. Anyone here with this issue? Happy to read all of your posts.
Congrats to all. Maribeth K.

arathena720 · July 2013

Hi all! First time here. Sobriety date is 12/8/2012. After many years....10 to be exact. Also many rehabs. I am 7 months sober. Had a 9 month run in 2011. So I know how Incredable sobriety can be. And it is. I am very happy and eternaly greatful fir my life and everything in it. Now the change in lifestyle begins. I have also been fighting obesity since high school. Had a gastric bypass in 2000. Lost 220 pounds only to switch addictions from compulsive overeating to alcoholism. Gained back every ounce with alcohol.
I know there are many others out there. I have met a few in rehab. Anyone here with this issue? Happy to read all of your posts.
Congrats to all. Maribeth K.

Congrats to you! What an amazing accomplishment. I started as a problem drinker and have been careening towards functional alcoholic. It's reassuring to hear that other people are fighting these battles and winning, too. Keep on being strong!

bexboxxx · July 2013

12/18/09 ex heroin addict

word me too! 9/4/01

klyszeiko · July 2013

Well I tried multiple times to upload photo with no sucess. Its late here in vermont. Will check in tomorrow. Night all. Arathena720 I tried. Hopefully better luck in the morning. Thanks for replying so quick. Nights!

klyszeiko · July 2013

Hey it did upload. Doing this all on my phone. Arathena 720 saw your post. Congrats!!!!! It is sooooi hard in the beginning. How do we private message?

Heather_Rider · July 2013

"So Far Away" -- A song that touches me.. Wanted to share it. I can relate both with my weight loss and with my sobriety! Congrats to you all! I am so proud of you!

This is my life
Its not what it was before
All these feelings I've shared
And these are my dreams
That I'd never lived before
Somebody shake me
Cause I, I must be sleeping

Now that we're here,
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
All the mistakes,
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
Now that we're here its so far away
And I feel like I can face the day
I can forgive and I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today

These are my words
That I've never said before
I think I'm doing OK
And this is the smile
That I've never shown before

Somebody shake me
Cause I, I must be sleeping

Now that we're here,
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
All the mistakes,
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
Now that we're here its so far away
And I feel like I can face the day
I can forgive and I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today

I'm so afraid of waking
Please don't shake me
Afraid of waking
Please don't shake me

Now that we're here,
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
All the mistakes,
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
Now that we're here its so far away
And I feel like I can face the day
I can forgive and I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today

TyTy76 · July 2013

Quit on July 7. Working on day 9. Thank you so much for posting this. I was wondering if there were any reformed peeps on here.

Awesome!!!

You're doing f*cking amazing.

madworld1 · July 2013

"So Far Away" -- A song that touches me.. Wanted to share it. I can relate both with my weight loss and with my sobriety! Congrats to you all! I am so proud of you!

This is my life
Its not what it was before
All these feelings I've shared
And these are my dreams
That I'd never lived before
Somebody shake me
Cause I, I must be sleeping

Now that we're here,
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
All the mistakes,
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
Now that we're here its so far away
And I feel like I can face the day
I can forgive and I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today

These are my words
That I've never said before
I think I'm doing OK
And this is the smile
That I've never shown before

Somebody shake me
Cause I, I must be sleeping

Now that we're here,
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
All the mistakes,
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
Now that we're here its so far away
And I feel like I can face the day
I can forgive and I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today

I'm so afraid of waking
Please don't shake me
Afraid of waking
Please don't shake me

Now that we're here,
It's so far away
All the struggle we thought was in vain
All the mistakes,
One life contained
They all finally start to go away
Now that we're here its so far away
And I feel like I can face the day
I can forgive and I'm not ashamed to be the person that I am today

Love, love, love this song. It is also my sobriety song. Such great lyrics.

live2dream · July 2013

Here! I'm sober now but I don't have an 'official' date. I have had some sips here and there, but it's been almost a year since I'm gotten drunk and probably 10 yrs since I've done heavy drugs.

I started drinking and doing drugs pretty young (14) and was arrested 5 times for underage drinking and possession by the time I was 19. I was sent to treatment, but was still using and left town after getting busted. I had to spend a week in jail. No fun. I met my now husband and I mellowed out a bit, but had some times where i nearly lost him from all the stupid things I'd do while drunk. I thought I could social drink, but then I don't stop until I'm passed out in a field somewhere with everyone looking for me. So. not cool.

Funny, cause now I am all about health and not consuming anything toxic. Although alcohol was the last thing to go. It's hard when people are used to the drunk 'you' who is uber fun and obnoxious and you try to live up the that being sober. This weekend is the 4-day fest where we used to drink unlimited amounts of beer for 4 days straight (it's our 8th yr). This is my first year sober there. I volunteered to be the designated driver and I still plan to have a kick *kitten* time!!

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