The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living
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@NormInv Happy 10th
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It’s Wednesday….Recycling day in my town. We alternate paper goods one week, and metal / plastic/ glass the next week. So today is metal /plastic / glass. Anyhow, this past weekend I bought a new recycling container. A MUCH smaller one. I used to fill TWO large plastic garbage cans full with beer bottles and cans every 2 weeks. I drove away this morning on my way to the gym with a sheepish little grin on my face as I watched my new little recycling container out at the curb disappear in the rear view mirror. Another minor perk of being AF. 12
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@Drummer913 I used to be so embarrassed by my recycling bin that I put half of the bottles in the trash. It feels good to not have all that "evidence" around anymore,doesn't it?6
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Drummer913 wrote: »It’s Wednesday….Recycling day in my town. We alternate paper goods one week, and metal / plastic/ glass the next week. So today is metal /plastic / glass. Anyhow, this past weekend I bought a new recycling container. A MUCH smaller one. I used to fill TWO large plastic garbage cans full with beer bottles and cans every 2 weeks. I drove away this morning on my way to the gym with a sheepish little grin on my face as I watched my new little recycling container out at the curb disappear in the rear view mirror. Another minor perk of being AF.
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@JenT304 and @Drummer913
Yes, I think it is Very embarrassing. I'm the one that mostly empties the inside bins. Then when the truck comes, its usually early in the morning. Hearing it stop at everyone's houses then ours, .. aww, the clatter it makes.. I'm sure it's the noisiest in the street.
I'm still embarrassed even tho I don't contribute to it now.
A question id luv to know, does being an alcoholic or a person that drinks a lot contribute to being a little deaf? Or hard of hearing? I seem to be the only one that hears little sounds or sounds like that..
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@JenT304 @Drummer913 @ElC_76 Yes, I was in that same situation. Lots of wine bottles in recycling and a few other liquor bottles. I would go through my liquor cabinet sometimes and finish up the bottles that were less filled. And then say to myself I am NOT buying any more liquor. Lately, I quietly monitor what my husband recycles. One huge bottle of Johnny Walker every other week. I don’t always see it in recycling which leads me to think, he’s hiding it in the garbage sometimes.
It’s the holiday season and although I have a little more craving to drink, I am doing fine. Since my FLA weekend of a few wines, I am happy to say that I have not had anymore... one day at a time.5 -
RubyRed427 wrote: »@JenT304 @Drummer913 @ElC_76 Yes, I was in that same situation. Lots of wine bottles in recycling and a few other liquor bottles. I would go through my liquor cabinet sometimes and finish up the bottles that were less filled. And then say to myself I am NOT buying any more liquor. Lately, I quietly monitor what my husband recycles. One huge bottle of Johnny Walker every other week. I don’t always see it in recycling which leads me to think, he’s hiding it in the garbage sometimes.
It’s the holiday season and although I have a little more craving to drink, I am doing fine. Since my FLA weekend of a few wines, I am happy to say that I have not had anymore... one day at a time.
I can feeling myself doing the same thing. But what comes to mind straight away that the monitoring I do is not accurate bc they keep some in their car. I know it's illegal and feel sensitive saying this but. . I know it's being consumed anytime ...
Its frightening and have had seemed help on the quite. But it doesn't stop.
I have to do most of the driving or co piloting for the drivers not yet with full liecenes on the weekends. This is when we are going out together .
It is a hugh worry during the day when the intoxicated driver is driving..3 -
Woke up this morning feeling a little nauseous. Was startled at first and then remembered that it’s not from drinking. I still have those flashbacks to mornings with a hangover. I hated those mornings and that feeling.
Wishing you a wonderful day filled with laughter and peace. Xp3 -
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Hello all,back to day something after drinking last week
not to make excuses but I dunno if it's the holiday season messing with my mind,or the long dark days that feel depressing,plus it was raining here on and off that whole week and for some reason that tends to trigger me too,everyone sounds good here though yay! 
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Hello all,back to day something after drinking last week not to make excuses but I dunno if it's the holiday season messing with my mind,or the long dark days that feel depressing,plus it was raining here on and off that whole week and for some reason that tends to trigger me too,everyone sounds good here though yay!
Don't worry. Life should be lived and happy. And sometimes we feel more vulnerable so we drink or do other things to ease the pain. That happens to all of us. But overall, I bet you drank much less overall for the past few months. Xo2 -
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I cannot completely agree with this; for some of us, the thing we are trying to escape is something in our heads that can't be changed. Mental illness is not a personality flaw or a reaction to external stimuli.5 -
I had my yearly physical and I am happy to report that my LDL (bad cholesterol) has dropped FIFTY points from the same time last year, when I was consuming a bottle of wine nearly every night! I have not changed my diet or exercise so it is all due to the wine. I can't believe what a huge difference that made. Miraculously, my liver numbers were fine too. This is no small part due to this group. Thank you for the support
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I had my yearly physical and I am happy to report that my LDL (bad cholesterol) has dropped FIFTY points from the same time last year, when I was consuming a bottle of wine nearly every night! I have not changed my diet or exercise so it is all due to the wine. I can't believe what a huge difference that made. Miraculously, my liver numbers were fine too. This is no small part due to this group. Thank you for the support
That's so encouraging and inspiring for you. Im really happy to hear that. It's another positive. Great job, Jen.. xo3 -
Hi! I'm trying to figure out how to follow this. Today will be day 1, I looked at all of my recycle and realized all the weight I've gained correlates to when I really started, (even though I tried to justify it with hard alcohol). Going through a rough year (that's putting it mildly) and determined to get healthy like I used to be. Really hard being a single mom with Irish twins (2/3 yr olds) but the alcohol isn't making it any better. You guys are awesome!
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09/16/1998 - So just over 20 years. My advice. Don't worry about 8 days or 10 days or 30 days..... just today. Today is all that matters. You can't stay sober tomorrow. Only today.14
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bulldogcpa wrote: »09/16/1998 - So just over 20 years. My advice. Don't worry about 8 days or 10 days or 30 days..... just today. Today is all that matters. You can't stay sober tomorrow. Only today. 2
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Hi! I'm trying to figure out how to follow this. Today will be day 1, I looked at all of my recycle and realized all the weight I've gained correlates to when I really started, (even though I tried to justify it with hard alcohol). Going through a rough year (that's putting it mildly) and determined to get healthy like I used to be. Really hard being a single mom with Irish twins (2/3 yr olds) but the alcohol isn't making it any better. You guys are awesome!
There is no trick to following.....anyone can start any day and come here for support....we are on days 10, 50, 10000 etc. but all of us are looking for an inspiration7 -
We have just come away from school EOY presentations and it's always gives me a feeling that I need a scotch. It was happy and sad time bc there were students getting rewards but there were teachers leaving. Some Im very attached to.. My next thought to comfort is food.. That's a no too. I don't want to put on what I lost.
Just thought I pop in and say b4 I give in..6 -
I had my yearly physical and I am happy to report that my LDL (bad cholesterol) has dropped FIFTY points from the same time last year, when I was consuming a bottle of wine nearly every night! I have not changed my diet or exercise so it is all due to the wine. I can't believe what a huge difference that made. Miraculously, my liver numbers were fine too. This is no small part due to this group. Thank you for the support
That is fantastic. It's certainly motivation to keep on keepin' on!! Happy for you. Thank you for starting this thread & for all your encouragement
@bulldogcpa Yes, "one day at a time" keeps us focused. It can be helpful though in the initial stages to keep track of how far we've come. There are also markers for some of us eg the first 10 days or two weeks may be the most difficult. Eventually it becomes a way of life to be sober & how many days loses significance. Your 20 years of sobriety can encourage the rest of us & you certainly have some insight we can all benefit from.
Nice to see all the new comments....hoping everyone has a safe & happy weekend 5 -
Too funny that my previous comment was about getting past the need to count days, but I still have my quit drinking app on my phone that alerts me to my progress in certain areas & counts the days for me. Today I got a "badge" for 700 drinks passed. I like these little reminders of my progress...I find it very encouraging. It also keeps track of heart health, stroke risk, liver regeneration etc & those things take years in some cases...SO, the plan for me is to keep this app on my phone until I have reached all those markers. THEN I will delete it, but for now it is truly an incentive & sets some goals for me to reach. 700 drinks is a lot of poison I've spared my bod!!!
And for any who have "slipped" in their AF goal, keep in mind all the drinks you haven't had rather than on the few you did & carry on as you obviously are!! 7 -
What apps do you guys use for counting sobriety? I'd love one that gives tips on benefits from abstaining, or goals met etc. But I don't need an AA app, I'm not spiritual nor do I think I'm an alcoholic, just someone who needs to reign it in.3
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htimpaired wrote: »What apps do you guys use for counting sobriety? I'd love one that gives tips on benefits from abstaining, or goals met etc. But I don't need an AA app, I'm not spiritual nor do I think I'm an alcoholic, just someone who needs to reign it in.
It depends on what type of phone you have. I have a Samsung Core & the app I chose is named "EasyQuitDrinking" It has a pic of a guy kicking a bottle in half. I know there are several to choose from regardless of the phone you use. The one I use has all the things you are wanting...it also has games to "beat an urge" should you need to distract yourself until the urge passes...lots of good stuff on there.2 -
Day 2! Only focusing on today. May have binged on some chocolate leftover from halloween but still. Planning on running later today. Thanks you guys
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@ttrambley Chocolate is OK!!! No worries! Stay strong! You've got this.3
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Day 14 in the books...there were weak moments today that were fought off13
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Hey I escaped the party today, and spent time at the gym. I got to bed last night with out a sniff of anything so,.. so-far I'm still AF.
I am wanting to break a new record for myself. I'm determined.. to do it .
Sending health vibes to all... keep strong.. xo5 -
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Hahaha I hid it from my kids and stashed it in the pantry and forgot all about it and was like SCORE!!!!4
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