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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!6 -
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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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RubyRed427 wrote: »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..."
I needed this today!!! Thank you!6 -
stephanne13 wrote: »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
what app is this... I think I would like to use it, too4 -
Hi Everyone. Feeling sad about pandemic and social isolation still. I'm having the sister in law and bf over for dinner since we consider ourselves in the same germ pod. It will be BYOB which makes me feel like I am being cheap but honestly, I just don't want to be in a beer/wine store. I'm struggling enough as it is. I'm trying to look forward to having friends for dinner instead of worrying about the temptation. I just have to keep in mind all the reasons that I hate alcohol and play that tape in my head if I get tempted. Peace and have a good weekend.10
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Hi Everyone. Feeling sad about pandemic and social isolation still. I'm having the sister in law and bf over for dinner since we consider ourselves in the same germ pod. It will be BYOB which makes me feel like I am being cheap but honestly, I just don't want to be in a beer/wine store. I'm struggling enough as it is. I'm trying to look forward to having friends for dinner instead of worrying about the temptation. I just have to keep in mind all the reasons that I hate alcohol and play that tape in my head if I get tempted. Peace and have a good weekend.
Its def hard at times. Feeling low its hard not too. I just found out my daughter will only go to school 2 days a week. I think we all want to put it behind us...
Make yourself a nice fruity af sangria. It looks so pretty in the glass maybe your friends will want to try it and itll make you forget about whatever they're bringing. 💐 Hope its fun.
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Hi guys!!! I am so proud of all of us. The entire world is going thru crap right now and we are NOT letting alcohol be our crutch! WE ARE FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!
This past week has been the hardest yet. Today is my last day on my job. So, yes, instead of working I'm posting to MFP. I can say that staying sober has been my greatest accomplishment this week.
KEEP BEING AMAZING and remember @redruby427 's post - ONE DAY AT A TIME! Break it down more if you need to -- I did this week. I broke it down into what seemed to be minutes!
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Amen! And also when tempted play that movie forward like Sliding Doors. How does it end if you don’t drink? How does it end if you do? Hang in there, everyone!
My juvie students are back in person Monday. Actually they’ve been locked up COVID -free. It’s we teachers who pose a threat if we’re not meticulous. Strange times indeed.6 -
stephanne13 wrote: »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
what app is this... I think I would like to use it, too
Quit Drinking - Stay Sober app.
I really do like all the data. Counters do help for me, because I hate to see them go back to day 1. It's incredible seeing the amount of money saved & amount of drinks I haven't had.4 -
Dinner party update: Its 7:24 AM here and I jumped out of bed with a pep in my step My husband is snoring away after a terrible night's sleep...He was up at least twice looking at his phone as well as tossing and turning. Why? Because the company brought beer AND a bottle of whiskey. My sister in law had one beer with dinner and stopped (why can't I do that?) but the men drank beer and whiskey and were both quite loopy by the time the night was over. I politely requested that they take the rest of the alcohol home with them. No offense was taken, I just told them I was doing an AF challenge. I feel so good and relieved that I did not indulge. It is Saturday and I have things to do. I guess I will be doing them with my poor hungover husband but at least I feel good. Have a great weekend, Everyone!8
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Good morning Friends! @JenT304 So good to hear you had a pleasant evening!
I find it hard to "sit" with my feelings sometimes which is one reason I drink. Yesterday, I was so anxious and craving so I went for two longs walks (gained 10000 steps from those two walks.) It helped. I didn't drink.
Wishing all a good sober weekend! I am home alone this weekend which in the past would be a reason for a martini celebration but not this weekend.8 -
I use the Recovery Elevator App, which also tracks calories saved. I hadn't looked at it awhile so I was a bit surprised to see 516 days. Beer and Whiskey....yup, that was it. Sometimes I miss it, but then I remind myself of why I decided to quit altogether. If someone can tell me one good thing about alcohol....just one.... then maybe I'll change my mind. The cravings still come, especially after an exhausting day, but if you think about it from a one day at a time perspective, just know your witching hours (for me 5-7 before dinner) and put your armor on, walks, talks, dogs, whatever it is. Ruby....the more you sit with your own feelings without the booze, the more you'll embrace and even welcome them, at least that's what I find. Booze lightens things up for just a bit, but make no mistake, its ultimate destination is darkness. Hope everyone is staying safe, my youngest son just came through it and my oldest is waiting on test results. Both from being around people with no symptoms. Strange times indeed!9
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