The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living

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  • lorrainequiche59
    lorrainequiche59 Posts: 900 Member
    @NormInv Happy 10th :)
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    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. :)

    thats a great story
  • ElC_76
    ElC_76 Posts: 3,054 Member
    edited December 2018

    @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..
  • ElC_76
    ElC_76 Posts: 3,054 Member
    edited December 2018
    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..
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,413 Member
    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. Xp
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,413 Member
    whitpauly wrote: »
    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! B)

    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. Xo
  • ElC_76
    ElC_76 Posts: 3,054 Member
    edited December 2018
    JenT304 wrote: »
    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 <3

    That's so encouraging and inspiring for you. Im really happy to hear that. It's another positive. Great job, Jen.. xo
  • ElC_76
    ElC_76 Posts: 3,054 Member
    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.

    <3
  • htimpaired
    htimpaired Posts: 1,404 Member
    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.
  • lorrainequiche59
    lorrainequiche59 Posts: 900 Member
    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.
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    @ttrambley Chocolate is OK!!! No worries! Stay strong! You've got this.
  • mtngrl3
    mtngrl3 Posts: 58 Member
    whitpauly wrote: »
    mtngrl3 wrote: »
    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

    How do you still have Halloween chocolate leftover?!? My stash was gone the first week after haha,have a great AF weekend all!

    Hahaha I hid it from my kids and stashed it in the pantry and forgot all about it and was like SCORE!!!!