The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living
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I posted my story on my feed yesterday; what life with alcohol was like before, what changed and what it's been like after. Feel free to add me if you'd like to read it. Hope everyone is having a great Monday so far!
@scott8210 The MFP wall feeds are borked at the moment so no one will see it.
Could you post it in here? (You're also not allowed to link to a personal site.)0 -
I posted my story on my feed yesterday; what life with alcohol was like before, what changed and what it's been like after. Feel free to add me if you'd like to read it. Hope everyone is having a great Monday so far!
@scott8210 The MFP wall feeds are borked at the moment so no one will see it.
Could you post it in here? (You're also not allowed to link to a personal site.)
My wall is fixed today
Hi everyone
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I posted my story on my feed yesterday; what life with alcohol was like before, what changed and what it's been like after. Feel free to add me if you'd like to read it. Hope everyone is having a great Monday so far!
@scott8210 The MFP wall feeds are borked at the moment so no one will see it.
Could you post it in here? (You're also not allowed to link to a personal site.)
That's incorrect but doesn't matter as feeds are working again. And I didn't link to a personal site. Sorry for offering. I wish everyone here the best.4 -
Ouch! What a brutal lesson I learned. I seriously was in bed for 36 hours straight. This was one bad hangover. Thanks for ALL of your beautiful words of support , kindness, motivation and love. I can now see straight to read them all.
Lesson learned i hope! But as we all know one day at a time...
I had one glass of wine at lunch by myself, went home and decided I’ll open a bottle. And then because I was feeling so good... went out with friends and drank more. It was like a frenzy in my head. I have no real memory of thinking “maybe I shouldn’t” - I was like the Tasmanian devil. I will dust myself off, and go to an AA meeting tonight. I have to get back on track. Love you all!
P.s. I dont recommend dipping your glass back into the drinking scene, if you are like me, and just cant stop at one. I really thought I could just have a few. But my brain is so screwed up; those days are long gone. Now, I have to crawl my way back up to several months of sobriety where I felt so damn good even though I felt quite lonely.10 -
I posted my story on my feed yesterday; what life with alcohol was like before, what changed and what it's been like after. Feel free to add me if you'd like to read it. Hope everyone is having a great Monday so far!
@scott8210 The MFP wall feeds are borked at the moment so no one will see it.
Could you post it in here? (You're also not allowed to link to a personal site.)
That's incorrect but doesn't matter as feeds are working again. And I didn't link to a personal site. Sorry for offering. I wish everyone here the best.
Misunderstood again!
I don't know where to start with that. I'm having a bad week in here. 2 -
I posted my story on my feed yesterday; what life with alcohol was like before, what changed and what it's been like after. Feel free to add me if you'd like to read it. Hope everyone is having a great Monday so far!
@scott8210 The MFP wall feeds are borked at the moment so no one will see it.
Could you post it in here? (You're also not allowed to link to a personal site.)
That's incorrect but doesn't matter as feeds are working again. And I didn't link to a personal site. Sorry for offering. I wish everyone here the best.
Misunderstood again! I don't know where to start with that. I'm having a bad week in here.
bad bad or good bad....so confusing....;)2 -
Day 17....today i was thinking that how hard it is to stop but for the 3rd time this year i am doing an AF month....i must consider 2018 a successful year from that perspective...having said that i did not know i had a problem until i admitted and then it became a whole big thing in itself....its kinda like cancer...you are going about your business but as soon as you get treatment, the full force of it hits you10
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Very insightful, Norm.
Ruby, my heart goes out to you. xooo
I heard a funny analogy that made me want to tell the Sober Squad...
Alcohol is like Puffer Fish. Bad things can happen when you eat Puffer Fish. To be safe, avoid the Puffer Fish.
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Drinking was always more of a social anxiety coping mechanism for me . I always thought I needed alcohol to feel confident and for others to like me when it honestly caused more problems.
I am now on a path to find ways of seeing the world for the beauty it is and enjoying my life with my beautiful kids without being under a dark cloud of delusion.
I don’t miss the guilt, anxiety and hangovers!.
Good luck everyone else on the same journey.6 -
sarahledwards96 wrote: »Drinking was always more of a social anxiety coping mechanism for me . I always thought I needed alcohol to feel confident and for others to like me when it honestly caused more problems.
I am now on a path to find ways of seeing the world for the beauty it is and enjoying my life with my beautiful kids without being under a dark cloud of delusion.
I don’t miss the guilt, anxiety and hangovers!.
Good luck everyone else on the same journey.
Hello, I can fully understand that social anxiety feeling. I total get it too. I feel I cant join in and have as much fun as the others.. but I'm sure it's wrong.
I think, once I've been in the situation where I've been loose and off hand total living the moment then have forever regrets. So the question is .. do they really enjoy themselves as much as we think?
I've been AF for a few weeks now( I'm not counting,bc I'll stuff it up again.) I'm taking it a day at a time during my worst time of the year.
And the family drink every day like it's a social gathering. Then u can imagine when we do have parties.. its 'mad house'. . I do have the urge but try to occupy myself with serving and cleaning up or if its possible duck out for a walk or gym. They are often too much in party mode to notice I'm gone.
This thread is great for support. They've pulled me out of trouble a few times. I wish u all the very best on yr journey to goal what ever u feels best. Ill look forward to reading your experiences.. ..xo
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Give a holler if you're struggling today. Admittedly, I am. Also, finding it mildly ironic and humorous that I've chosen to be single and sober and nearly the same time. Greeeeeaaaaaat.
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Side note... how does one change this? I don't think there's any way I'm ever going to get (or need)
218 g of protein a day.
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I’m on day 2 after falling off the wagon last weekend after a two-month dry spell. It helps to read the stories of others. Thanks10
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@joha5603 - "My Home", then "Goals", then "Daily Fitness Goals", the "Edit". Looks like your macro percentages need to be adjusted.
@colindailey - congrats on Day 2! Stay strong. You can do it!3 -
I never seemed to notice as much because I was drinking so much myself everyday, but....Man!!...There is ALOT of imbibing going on this time of year! Stay strong Sober Squad! We will be turning the corner on a New Year very soon. Just tie a knot in the end of the rope and hang on a little longer! Strength, encouragement and hugs to those who need it! Day 50 for me! 10
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colindailey wrote: »I’m on day 2 after falling off the wagon last weekend after a two-month dry spell. It helps to read the stories of others. Thanks
Keep at it, learn from your relapse, don't get discouraged, and you'll get there. My last drink was the night of January 8, 1992 - going on 27 years ago.
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Drummer913 wrote: »I never seemed to notice as much because I was drinking so much myself everyday, but....Man!!...There is ALOT of imbibing going on this time of year! Stay strong Sober Squad! We will be turning the corner on a New Year very soon. Just tie a knot in the end of the rope and hang on a little longer! Strength, encouragement and hugs to those who need it! Day 50 for me!colindailey wrote: »I’m on day 2 after falling off the wagon last weekend after a two-month dry spell. It helps to read the stories of others. Thanks
Keep at it, learn from your relapse, don't get discouraged, and you'll get there. My last drink was the night of January 8, 1992 - going on 27 years ago.
.. thanku for the encouragement I think we all can benefit from a little.. 
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.colindailey wrote: »I’m on day 2 after falling off the wagon last weekend after a two-month dry spell. It helps to read the stories of others. Thanks
Go u!!, u can do this too..
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colindailey wrote: »I’m on day 2 after falling off the wagon last weekend after a two-month dry spell. It helps to read the stories of others. Thanks
Keep at it, learn from your relapse, don't get discouraged, and you'll get there. My last drink was the night of January 8, 1992 - going on 27 years ago.
Happy you stopped by I bet you have saved yourself and family a lot of heartache and pain. 27 years - amazing. 3 -
colindailey wrote: »I’m on day 2 after falling off the wagon last weekend after a two-month dry spell. It helps to read the stories of others. Thanks
I noticed after falling off the wagon , it takes me a few days at least for my brain to go back to somewhat normal. Today, I felt really anxious after falling of the wagon this past weekend. I was almost to my 5th month sober in a few days. I wish you the best. Just focus on one day at a time. Hugs!6 -
Give a holler if you're struggling today. Admittedly, I am. Also, finding it mildly ironic and humorous that I've chosen to be single and sober and nearly the same time. Greeeeeaaaaaat.
Hang in there! You are stronger than you think! You are gaining control over your life. Happy you can still smile
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@Orphia That’s a cute pufferfish and analogy ! I ate that pufferfish recently, but that’s how it goes. Here’s to no more of that for the rest of this year!4
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@ElC_76 Stay strong. You are amazing to withstand all that booze around you always. I’m so proud of you! Xoxo2
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I'm sure it's been posted before but it's a good thing to be reminded of i think
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Day 18....hard to believe13
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RubyRed427 wrote: »@ElC_76 Stay strong. You are amazing to withstand all that booze around you always. I’m so proud of you! Xoxo
Thanku, sweet friend.
Saying it like that sounds terrible but yr right. It's not exactly a AF haven, but here is
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Give a holler if you're struggling today. Admittedly, I am. Also, finding it mildly ironic and humorous that I've chosen to be single and sober and nearly the same time. Greeeeeaaaaaat.
Hugs! Hahaha, love the irony, and the fact that you find it funny too.
I wonder if drinking was part of why the relationship ended. My OH and I came pretty close when we were both at our worst.
Yes or no, you're better off not relying on alcohol to get you through difficult times.
You've got us for a start! 0 -
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