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@RubyRed427, I agree! Since July 6 my daily journal has been a valuable resource. As you say, reading back through can give you insight and motivation. I’ve seen that 100% of the days after my strongest temptations I write about how happy I am I didn’t yield.
Given that my sober journey and journal have occurred during a pandemic, social upheaval, and a surreal election, I think maybe one day my granddaughters might find the entries interesting and maybe even inspiring if they should need that.6 -
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One day at a time adds up.10
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Hooray @RubyRed427!! 3 months is huge! It is kind of crazy how the time seems to quickly add up (Although for some reason @FeelinFooFoo's days seem to go faster than mine
) That is something to really celebrate.
I had the honor of being asked by Kate Bee to film a short video about what her class has done for me. She would use it on her blog with the other short testimonials to encourage new students. At first I said yes and was very flattered. But then I decided I would not mind "outing" myself with name and pictures among this group or her Sober School class group, but having it out there for any "passerby" to check out is probably not the wisest thing for me. The Internet is forever, as we all know. So I'm going to email her and decline. But anyway . . . just being asked to be an example of a "success story" was mind-blowing to me. Five months tomorrow, but I realize that is WAYYY early days. Another reason I feel it's too soon to put myself out there as any kind of example.
@FeelinFooFoo, I'm a fellow anxiety sufferer. I don't know about you, but for me, I have to keep reminding myself that even people who aren't prone to it are experiencing anxiety during this crazy pandemic. So let's ride it out with plenty of rest and self-care. I ordered a bunch of sheet masks and created a Friday night ritual of spa-like pampering with yummy AF beverages. Things like that help a lot.
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Hooray @RubyRed427!! 3 months is huge! It is kind of crazy how the time seems to quickly add up (Although for some reason @FeelinFooFoo's days seem to go faster than mine ) That is something to really celebrate.
I had the honor of being asked by Kate Bee to film a short video about what her class has done for me. She would use it on her blog with the other short testimonials to encourage new students. At first I said yes and was very flattered. But then I decided I would not mind "outing" myself with name and pictures among this group or her Sober School class group, but having it out there for any "passerby" to check out is probably not the wisest thing for me. The Internet is forever, as we all know. So I'm going to email her and decline. But anyway . . . just being asked to be an example of a "success story" was mind-blowing to me. Five months tomorrow, but I realize that is WAYYY early days. Another reason I feel it's too soon to put myself out there as any kind of example.
Wow! That is an honor! I am so happy for you! Yes, perhaps, being outed as a problem drinker may not be a good thing. I never thought of that. But you are a success story!! Keep it up!4 -
I created a "group" in the community forum under challenges. I have let my weight gain creep up over the last 1.5 years and gained all that I lost.
If anyone wants to join me, it's called "30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021".
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@donimfp I agree when you said it seems Foo Foo's daily count adds up much quicker than mine!
Also, @FeelinFooFoo I would guess that a lot of problem drinkers have anxiety. I once read they did a study on that. Is it possible for your doctor to prescribe a script you can take as needed only on the days when you are crawling out of your skin.
I take a half of Lorizapam once in a while when I just can't take it anymore and feel so anxious. Doctor gave me only 30 pills so I ration them and only use when essential.5 -
Just stopping in to say hi. Everyone is doing great! Ive been reading just nothing to really add. Except today marks a year and 8 months. Thats a mind blower. My husband is cranking on 3 months now. Hes relishing on the thought of beer tho. I dont know really wether he'll pick it back up for sure or not. My boss is a hot mess. Hungover more often than not. Going home early. I wonder if he'll ever be fed up enough to put it down. My past is my business I dont share with anyone at work. But I certainly feel for him. I can def relate. The anxiety I used to get was awful.
Peace and blessings to you all.10 -
@RubyRed I will be joining that forum! Thank you!1
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@donimfp I understand about not putting yourself out there, but I challenge you on the wayyyy too early--you've done fabulously and you still are. Now is all we have and you're rocking it (as are many on this thread--woot!)
Got to my cabin today and there is beer and wine everywhere. (But so is there at home.) Wanted a drink. If I weren't taking a break (who knows how long--maybe forever), I would have had one immediately. I know in my head no good would come of it. Brain cell killer and thigh fat maker. :-)
Brought my NA beer. PBR NA. Don't laugh. I think I like it better than Heineken AF.
I think the whole first world country is full of anxiety because of our "advancements." Lucky for me, one of the advantages that comes with age is not giving so many *kittens* which greatly reduces anxiety. (Of course when I'm drinking, that's a different story.) I've had sleep issues ever since menopause and finally turned to medical edibles for relief. Work well. No hangover. Deep sleep. Delivery faster than a pizza. BTW, @FeelinFooFoo I had bizarre dreams last night where I had to keep remembering I'm not drinking. I heard the tiny over-the-counter blue pills (which I had been taking) are not good for the brain. Of course, I usually washed them down with Chard. Also not good for the brain.8 -
At this moment, I have 300 days & 12 hrs AF. I would have thought this impossible at this time last year. Just an unobtainable dream always outside my grasp.
I pledged myself a year AF in February after breaking my ankle.. 3 bones in 4 places. I hoped to be able to have a very occasional drink once in a while after the one year mark... but who knows how I'll feel about it when I get to that point.
I also want to say... what is the need for the "Done" button in the upper right corner when replying?! I've accidentally erased this comment 3 times now
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@stephanne13, I remember when you broke your ankle. 300 days!!??!! Awesome!!! What an inspiration you are.
Yeah, when I post from my phone that “Done” button tries to trick me. Gotta remember it’s “post reply.”5 -
@RubyRed427, good for you for starting the other challenge. I’ve lost a steady 6 lbs./month since I quit drinking July 6 (Hey! 5 months tomorrow I just realized). I know my metabolism won’t do 30 by March although I do have probably 40 more to lose to be where I’d like to be. So I won’t join that challenge but will lurk and get inspiration. Today has been a crazy day. I really wanted to eat like a maniac, drink alcohol, and go to bed with my makeup on. My inner rebel was screaming at me all day for some odd reason. But I’m propped up in bed, moisturizer on face, Pellegrino on the nightstand. Just read through your challenge thread and that helped me be content with the perfectly satisfying and healthy dinner I ate at 6:30. I’m too old to blame PMS. Heck, I’m too old to blame menopause!6
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@whitpauly I wonder where Whit is these days! I hope you're ok. I was just looking at a thread from 2018 and saw a few familiar friends.
@salleewins How' life?
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@RubyRed427, good for you for starting the other challenge. I’ve lost a steady 6 lbs./month since I quit drinking July 6 (Hey! 5 months tomorrow I just realized). I know my metabolism won’t do 30 by March although I do have probably 40 more to lose to be where I’d like to be. So I won’t join that challenge but will lurk and get inspiration. Today has been a crazy day. I really wanted to eat like a maniac, drink alcohol, and go to bed with my makeup on. My inner rebel was screaming at me all day for some odd reason. But I’m propped up in bed, moisturizer on face, Pellegrino on the nightstand. Just read through your challenge thread and that helped me be content with the perfectly satisfying and healthy dinner I ate at 6:30. I’m too old to blame PMS. Heck, I’m too old to blame menopause!
I think I am overly ambitions with "by March". 30 pounds til summer here works too!
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I am on a plank challenge page too. You know these challenges are so helpful. When I join a challenge, it keeps me accountable. I also recently upgraded to a paid membership but I don't really know what I gained... except I now have no ads.
Good morning! Last night, I had a pleasant night; I made myself lobster tail, sweet potatoes and asparagus and made a sparkling mock tail. I am really not missing alcohol these days. I hope the switch stays off!5 -
@FeelinFooFoo , I think you are smart to treat sobriety as almost a full time job at first. One of the best analogies I read compared early sobriety to pregnancy, a time when a woman has no hesitation to put almost all her energies into that very important time and experience.
My eating and drinking temptations came on together yesterday so I think I’m discovering that for me if one slips the other is in danger. I didn’t really realize that until yesterday. But I guess it’s why I’ve consistently lost weight during the last 154 days (Yep. That’s me counting)! Mediterranean eating is so yummy although I’m not following any system, but I think that’s pretty much what healthy eating looks like for me. Nuts, avocados, tons of produce, fake beer (Ha!)4 -
For those of you wondering about the weight loss thread, I think it will be fun and motivating. No need to lurk just come on in and say hi! Just like this thread, I feel like it will be a no judgement zone.5
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30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021 - this is the thread title; it's under "challenges".
@JenT304 Thanks for the plug.
I just arbitrarily picked March but everyone sets their own goal.3 -
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