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[anon]

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Thank you JC and Neart for making me feel proud of myself.:thanks:

I thought of you all as I was running that race and my main feeling was-- That tougher than any race is the fight against alcohol and staying clear of it and being sober is probably our greatest acheivement so:goodjob:

Also falling off the wagon and getting straight back on is such a brave thing to do and most of us have been on that trip.

Neart I started running 10 years ago as I had Osteporosis common in drinking women. It was a great hangover buster but I was never any great athlete! I started very slowly ran 1 minute walked 1 minute until I could run for 1 mile without stopping.

Stopping drinking I suddenly could work much harder and faster without the complication of headaches, tummy upsets, etc. Main thing I could drive to lovely places to train.

This site has not only saved my life it has saved my sanity:thanks:

[Guest]

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JackieClaire;1000671 wrote: Well I have the privilege of posting the most fabulous picture of Mrs Anon at the head of the race.




Isn't she just an amazing woman. Will be back later.

she sure is.....theres no way I could do a marathon!

[mollyka]

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Afternoon everyone, quite a few interesting points raised since this morning. Peace, like Neart says, I think without a doubt there is something that happens - happened to me twice, round the 3 month mark. I have no idea what it is - physical, ,mental, emotional, chemical - not a clue, didn't last for long but wow it was overwhelming, I think you are brilliant even recognising it, I only did in hindsight, young Neart realised it as well. Like Choochie, I would hate to have to even think about moderating. Being able to stop at 2 drinks etc. holds no attraction to me, I want to go on a mad bender, do no harm etc. and still feel as wonderful as I do today ----eemmm, maybe not going to happen!
Ifyoulov and 'Wagon' :goodjob:, double digits both of you, imagine if you make it to the end of the month , which of course you will, 2 strong people,you'll be 30 days!!!!!!!!
Molly

[Dewdrop]

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My goodness this is such a busy thread, I?m glad everyone is doing well and battling on, I know that I can?t contemplate modding, this fight is all or nothing to me at the moment so no alcohol for this girl and I?m feeling pretty confident about it. Hate to tempt fate though so I?ll just truck on. We do seem to have a great vibe going again this month .

Right I?m off for some dinner and I?ll catch you all later before an early night with a good book.

Dewdrop :h

[Peacefull]

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Hi everyone,

Mod thoughts are gone today I didn't think I was under any stress, but realized that I do have something coming up in a couple of weeks that must be playing on my subconscious mind and bringing with it some anxiety that in the past would be dealt with by drinking.

I am not willing to give up this wonderful feeling of being in control of my life and need to get through the highs and lows of life without escaping into a bottle.

Thanks to this site I have a place to vent and learn from others. :thanks:

[ifulovelife2]

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Peace,
You hit it on the head and I didn't relize it until I read your post "CONTROL" is the key word. AL had control over me and that was the most depressing feeling waking up every morning knowing I caved in again. And Molly, me too; had to be a bender or nothing.

Happy mid-day everyone! Let's make it to 11 Wagoneer! There are other 10's out there too, just in other threads!

[Choochie]

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Peace - Yea! So glad to hear it.

[ifulovelife2]

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Sorry realize or realise...both okay according to Merriam-Webster but relize is not :-)

[Choochie]

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IFuL - sounding good!

[gettinghappy]

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Funny how you can be feeling so strong and encouraged one minute and then the old "I wasn't really that bad" starts sneaking into your head. Today is day 12. I think I will go to an AA meeting tonight. Haven't been there in a couple years, maybe that will be a boost. Have a great day everyone!

[mollyka]

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Good on you Gettinghappy, the cravings do suddenly hit you in the gut alright. Well done thinking of AA if you're feeling iffy. I know my life is a bit out of synch. the last few days cos I'm on hols and stuff but when posting on Techies thread I realised I'm not exercising or eating very well at the moment and I need to bring myself back into check on that - also drinking an awful amount of coffee.
Molly

[Brigitte Bardot]

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Hi everybody! It's good to hear everyone with a lot of strength and more importantly honest to their real feelings and dedication to beat this..
Another AF day for me as well and I'm feeling really great. Had a couple little stressor moments today but managed to push them aside.
So, I forsee in my near future another great nights sleep waking with a clear head and clear heart tomorrow that I conquered another day.
Much love and respect to you all,

[Dewdrop]

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Well I'm logging off shortly, I can hardly keep my eyes open its been a busy day. I know what you mean about the healthy eating and exercise Molly it really does make a difference to how you feel. I had a lovely caramalised onion & goats cheese tart with rocket salad, green tea and an orange for dinner.

I spent a while on the What Are You Reading thread and wrote down some more books to read there are some good recommendations, I used to be an avid reader years ago but have gotten out of the habit recently - well was never sober enough to remember what I'd read if truth be told

Happy sober Wednesday to all

Dewdrop :h

[Choochie]

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Dew - lol - can really relate

[Guest]

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Dew, try the 19th wife , I loved it1 That and the help and to kill a mockinbird are my latest great reads, hope everyones good tonight x