The Sober Squad- Alcohol Free Living
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I am starting to have the feeling that 'I HAVE KICKED THIS' or that I am in complete control.
This feeling scares me. This is where I think one could easily fall right back into your old habits and lose the progress made. I am glad that I recognize this.3 -
@RubyRed427 I'm sorry for your recent losses😔 @FeelinFooFoo love your new pic💗 I've been unsettled these past few days, the alcohol free site I'm on has been discussing their old drink days and I think it's kinda been a trigger for me in a way, so far I've been staying sober by putting the past in the past and just kind of putting the whole focusing on sobriety on the back burner, unlike in the past when I delved into books, videos, AA, etc it seems to work better for me to just have it be secondary and just focus on self care and my day to day living, anybody relate? Or am I just weird haha, just that talking about "war stories" and how bad things were seems to only remind my brain of the "good times" and I've felt like getting that feeling back and I just think it's cuz I'm too focused on it lately, him hum, anyhoo waves to the gang and wishes for a wonderful AF day 🌷4
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I am working on being alcohol-free, and have managed more than a week. The problem is that I sometimes need to use junk food to manage cravings for alcohol! I am prioritizing being sober over calories because I think it is so important for my mental and physical health. However, I'm wondering if anyone else is having the same struggle
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I bought this grapefruit flavored San Pellogrino (called Pompelmo). Amazing! This is a suggestion for an AF drink; I don't know how to reply to people's posts.5
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I am working on being alcohol-free, and have managed more than a week. The problem is that I sometimes need to use junk food to manage cravings for alcohol! I am prioritizing being sober over calories because I think it is so important for my mental and physical health. However, I'm wondering if anyone else is having the same struggle
Yes, I can relate. I am eating junk food as well to manage alcohol craving; I think our poor brain is struggling. It's used to dopamine effect we get from alcohol and we want that same feeling, so we are eating junk. I have been trying to stop eating after 6 p.m. otherwise I keep going and going til bedtime.3 -
@RubyRed427 I'm sorry for your recent losses😔 @FeelinFooFoo love your new pic💗 I've been unsettled these past few days, the alcohol free site I'm on has been discussing their old drink days and I think it's kinda been a trigger for me in a way, so far I've been staying sober by putting the past in the past and just kind of putting the whole focusing on sobriety on the back burner, unlike in the past when I delved into books, videos, AA, etc it seems to work better for me to just have it be secondary and just focus on self care and my day to day living, anybody relate? Or am I just weird haha, just that talking about "war stories" and how bad things were seems to only remind my brain of the "good times" and I've felt like getting that feeling back and I just think it's cuz I'm too focused on it lately, him hum, anyhoo waves to the gang and wishes for a wonderful AF day 🌷
Hi Whitpauly! Sure there were good times but also remember how the evening usually ended... for me it was excessive tears, throwing up, drunk texting, arguing, etc. Yeah there were good times, but those days are over. For me the first drink leads to twenty and not so good times result. hang in there!!4 -
@whitpauly For those few hours of fun, remember the hangover, anxiety for two days, eyes puffy, eating too many calories....etc.4
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FeelinFooFoo wrote: »Day 14 on the alcohol experiment. I am sometimes finding that the whole thing is tiring. But I think it's partly because I have also gave up nicotine. Withdrawal can be tiring. Mentally & physically.
One thing I really enjoy about abstaining (alcohol & nicotine) the feeling of being in control and feeling 'together' & organised.
Cute picture!! I think anything worthwhile is exhausting. Like training for a race, you have to do the grunt work first. Day 14 is terrific. no alcohol in your system anymore. hooray! Your organs are thanking you!6 -
I am starting to have the feeling that 'I HAVE KICKED THIS' or that I am in complete control.
This feeling scares me. This is where I think one could easily fall right back into your old habits and lose the progress made. I am glad that I recognize this.
Yes, that is scary and empowering at the same time!3 -
I found out about 2 weeks ago that my job will end 8/14. They can no longer accommodate me working remotely and keeping my grandson. I happen to be home this week and working in the office. Today, they interviewed my replacement pretty much in front of me. I felt that was quite distasteful, but....
Well, I said I felt in control so Slick, the voice in my head that says it’s ok to drink, started talking.
I’ve had a crap week to say the least so Slick says “you have wine at home. You are ok now...”. I walked in from work and I’m in the bath. Early on I used baths as a luxurious prison to keep me away from the booze. I’m almost up to my nose and my only beverage is a Sprite Zero.8 -
I bought this grapefruit flavored San Pellogrino (called Pompelmo). Amazing! This is a suggestion for an AF drink; I don't know how to reply to people's posts.
WELCOME
Good alternate drink!!
To reply to comments, hit the quote button & it will bring up the person's comment that you'd like to reply to and then type your reply below it OR you can choose the @ key and the person's name eg @EVG2020 to reply to them without the quote...it will highlight their name as you can see here & in others' comments. Hope this helps. BTW this is coming from a techno-tard so ..... lol Happy AF weekend-to-be to everyone 4 -
I found out about 2 weeks ago that my job will end 8/14. They can no longer accommodate me working remotely and keeping my grandson. I happen to be home this week and working in the office. Today, they interviewed my replacement pretty much in front of me. I felt that was quite distasteful, but....
Well, I said I felt in control so Slick, the voice in my head that says it’s ok to drink, started talking.
I’ve had a crap week to say the least so Slick says “you have wine at home. You are ok now...”. I walked in from work and I’m in the bath. Early on I used baths as a luxurious prison to keep me away from the booze. I’m almost up to my nose and my only beverage is a Sprite Zero.
I picked inspiring but want to send HUGS to...sorry about your job
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Little vanity bonus that is keeping me motivated on day 32 of Sober School. I Zoomed with students and faculty throughout April and May. Just resumed faculty Zooms yesterday for back to school. I look pretty darn good on Zoom now. Hated seeing my puffy drinker’s face in the spring. I couldn’t believe it when I logged on and was actually pleased with my appearance. “Puffy face” is definitely on my “What I hated about drinking” list. By the way, I have found that referring to that list really helps when my resolve wavers.7
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I found out about 2 weeks ago that my job will end 8/14. They can no longer accommodate me working remotely and keeping my grandson. I happen to be home this week and working in the office. Today, they interviewed my replacement pretty much in front of me. I felt that was quite distasteful, but....
Well, I said I felt in control so Slick, the voice in my head that says it’s ok to drink, started talking.
I’ve had a crap week to say the least so Slick says “you have wine at home. You are ok now...”. I walked in from work and I’m in the bath. Early on I used baths as a luxurious prison to keep me away from the booze. I’m almost up to my nose and my only beverage is a Sprite Zero.
Sorry about all that. Your doing such a good thing taking care of your grandson! It'll turn around soon. I used to do the bath thing too. Prison good way of putting it and so true. Can't get into any trouble in there lol.3 -
Day 35 of Sober School. Only one week left of the 42-day course. I'll miss it. But I've gotten so many great resources and so much encouragement. Right now (and I realize this could change!), the only time I think about alcohol is to thank God I'm not using it any more. Yesterday I took a long walk and then made hummus, homemade soup, and no-knead bread and cut up a cantaloupe and dipping veggies for my sister and her partner, who is a nurse who just tested positive for COVID. Dropping all that on their porch today. I did a video stretch workout, thoroughly scrubbed our kitchen sink and stove, and started the next book our book group is reading, later took off makeup (which I had bothered to put on), moisturized, got in bed and slept like a baby. I'm not saying that to "brag" but to give context. As I said to my husband, in the old days, I would have awakened (woke up? I never can get that verb straight) on a Saturday with a terrible hangover, moped around in my pjs without breakfast until a little after noon, at which time I would start drinking (acceptable early drinks like mimosas or bloody marys), eat junk, watch something stupid on tv and then drink more drinks, feel depressed and wonder what the point of life is, and then fall into bed, only to awaken a few hours later in a panic.
On the first or second day of Sober School, we made a "What I Hated About Drinking" list. That has been one of the best tools for me. It's more immediate than the list of positives. I look at that list and read "bloated puffy face," "feelings of despair," "pounding heart at 3 am" and realize I never want to go back there.
Have a wonderful AF Sunday, everyone.9 -
Great job. @donimfp.. Hope the recover from covid is quick for them. My list is similar to yours only wouldn't have waited til noon to start. The hangovers were unbearable. So many reasons to give it up and thankful every morning now really that I dont have to feel that way. I would envy the people that could give it hell the day before and get up and go to work the next day like it was nothing.
Happy AF Sunday to everyone.6 -
I heard a good nugget today on zoom: There are three things that can happen to me: I can get locked up, sober up, or covered up."
I choose sober up.
It is so exhausting to be a compulsive drinker; sure, I can go a few days and not drink, but once I take a drink, the drink takes me.
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I just hit my 6 months a few days ago. On 2/8, I fell & ended up having surgery on my ankle after breaking 3 bones in 4 places. It's been a long road. I was on total bed rest for nearly 3 solid months.I decided that nigjt in the hospital that I had to try a different route. I'm doing well now. It still aches & swells, but I finished physical therapy last Wednesday, & I'm starting week 6 of going to the gym. I also decided to spend that booze money on a personal trainer 3 times a week. Seven months ago, I never thought I'd be here. Feels pretty good to be happy with myself again!8
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I just hit my 6 months a few days ago. On 2/8, I fell & ended up having surgery on my ankle after breaking 3 bones in 4 places. It's been a long road. I was on total bed rest for nearly 3 solid months.I decided that nigjt in the hospital that I had to try a different route. I'm doing well
now. It still aches & swells, but I finished physical therapy last Wednesday, & I'm starting week 6 of going to the gym. I also decided to spend that booze money on a personal trainer 3 times a week. Seven months ago, I never thought I'd be here. Feels pretty good to be happy with myself again!2 -
Hahahaha.. I guess for all the images for my thumb to stutter on, this was a good one. It wouldn't let me erarse it for some reason. After all these years, I wish MFP could make their photo set up a little more friendly. Here are my stats from yesterday.. (and also, I'm considering the too right paint color, Vanillin) hahha
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stephanne13 wrote: »I just hit my 6 months a few days ago. On 2/8, I fell & ended up having surgery on my ankle after breaking 3 bones in 4 places. It's been a long road. I was on total bed rest for nearly 3 solid months.I decided that nigjt in the hospital that I had to try a different route. I'm doing well now. It still aches & swells, but I finished physical therapy last Wednesday, & I'm starting week 6 of going to the gym. I also decided to spend that booze money on a personal trainer 3 times a week. Seven months ago, I never thought I'd be here. Feels pretty good to be happy with myself again!
Amazing! I do remember your post long ago when you said you were in bed with broken bones. I am going to personal trainer as well - isn't it a fabulous thing to do? The trainer pushes you so hard. Plus, I would hate to be hungover and going to a session which is a great deterrent. I'm happy for you! Seven months is great!
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Was reading about blackouts. I have had those more times than I care to believe. The book says blackouts can occur even after a few drinks, doesn't just happen to alcoholics, and deals with the body's chemistry and ethanol absorption. The book spoke of people who literally cannot remember what happened yet they awake to find themselves in other cities, in strangers' beds, bloody and cut... well you get the picture.
Blackouts occur most in women due to body chemistry. They may occur even if you are not intoxicated.
Here is a quote about it online: While not fully understood, research suggests that some people are more prone to blackouts because their brains respond differently to alcohol consumption. They show decreased activity in the parts of the brain that turn experiences into memories and also in the areas that govern attention and cognitive function. Basically, drinking alcohol creates an "overload" in the brain and they blackout as a result. That means a blackout is a form of amnesia.
This is yet another reason it is best for me to abstain.
I got up early and watched the sunrise today. I felt rested and content. Have a great day! 8 -
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Hope you're all having a great day!
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@FeelinFooFoo Awesome Counter! 500 hours bravo!
I understand about not posting much but still reading Hope you feel better soon!
You made me laugh out loud with your hello post! Thanks!3 -
Lots of victories here @stephanne13 @FeelinFooFoo @RubyRed427 @donimfp and many others!! WOOHOO
I'm at the "want to" stay sober stage. The first year was I "have to," the 2nd year I was "willing to." It feels so freeing to not be held prisoner by alcohol, yet, I still turn to food, but have been part of a program called "Weightless Women" and it is about learning to love ourselves and to stop dieting & judging ourselves so negatively & ridding ourselves of food rules that are part of our diet mentality. This is just another part of the process to freedom for me. But it IS a process!
In light of the stats from others sobriety apps to keep track of progress I just went to check my EasyQuitDrinking app on my old phone to see my stats & it's not there R-r-r-r-r-r!! I allowed my grandson to put one of his games on my phone & wonder if somehow he deleted the app....oh well....I'm going to put it on my current phone & see if I'm able to input my quit drinking date and go from there. It doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things if it doesn't work to generate my current stats...I liked to check it every now & then to see the number of drinks passed, last count was over 4,000 if memory serves, & I have saved (not literally) thousands of $$ so that's enough of a gauge. The true progress is in my attitude toward alcohol and I don't need a tracker for that.
Happy AF Hump day...on to a great weekend of chillness!!
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Only 4 days left of the 42-day Sober School. It has been such a joy and a blessing. First time ever I have honestly not wanted to drink. And I have no fantasies at all that I could one day have a drink here and there. Kate Bee has been totally hands on and supportive and I feel like my sober toolbox is pretty well stocked. I’m feeling grateful to be approaching 40 days with no sense of white-knuckling it. I hope my faith in this foundation is borne out when the intense 6-week support isn’t there. I’m sure I will be reading my “What I hated about drinking” list very frequently.7
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Don't think of next year, next month, next week, how about think "Just for today I will not drink." And if that's too big... "Just for this hour..."
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