Tuesday, 19th June

[MDBiker]

Hello Everyone. It is early, early Tuesday here so I thought I would start a new post. I was under the weather Monday and even missed work. I am feeling better now. I got a lot of exercise going back and forth to the toilet. Good job Scoob, you have made it through the hardest part and I can tell you are feeling better. I had forgotten what being happy was. Drunk and Happy cannot reside together in me. I like happy much better too. Today I am 60 Days AF. Woo Hoo. Two months and I feel like e new person.

I wish all of you to have a good AF day today.
:l
Bear

[rachel28]

Tuesday, 19th June

congratulations on 60 days wow thats brilliant, so pleased u feel happy, im finally seein dr on weds , hopefully i can get sterted bein af,

[ScoobyDoo]

Tuesday, 19th June

MDBear, 60 days is so fabulous! I reckon you'll feel even better at 90 days! I have been wondering... is that you when you were a little tiger?

You're right... I feel so much happier. Any anxiety I had has completely disappeared. I just feel really chilled out, and like yourself, content happiness and alcohol don't reside in the same house for me either

Scoobs

[cassy]

Tuesday, 19th June

Hi Bear..well done you for all those days AF....hope you feel better soon.

Cassy

[irishlady]

Tuesday, 19th June

Morning all,

What a happy thread this is today..

MD, congratulations on your 60 days, I must agree with you, I'd much rather be sober happy than drunk happy, the feeling lasts so much longer..

Rachel, good luck for doctors appointment on Wednesday, will be thinkibng of you..

Scooby, I'm overjoyed for the way things are going for you right now.. Sounds as if your feet are following the right path, keep it up..

Cassy, hope everything is okay with you and you have a good day..

I am on holiday from work now for the next two weeks.. Not going away though, we have decided to spend most of this week decorating the house, just painting really... Next week will go out for days here and there, London for a day, then up to Manchester to see my mum, hopefully a day or two at the coast, I love the sea and the beach...

When I go back to work, if things go according to plan I will be giving my notice in and taking early retirement, I CAN'T WAIT... I'm so excited at the thought of this whole new life waiting for me out there, and now I'm sober enough to do something good with it. HURRAH..

Hope you all have a good day, and a big hello to all who follow..

Love, Louise xxx

[thought2much]

Tuesday, 19th June

Arrgghhhh!!!! I need to scream and throw things around..... Sorry to bring the mood of the thread down

I dont feel at all positive and fixed today. I feel like a train wreck in waiting... yesterday I felt so good.

All manner of crap is going on and I am desperately seeking an alternative to a good drinking session!!!! I have sworn I will never get drunk again. I am only up to about day 10 and this is already starting to get hard. My dream of a sober year seems so unrealistic right now I am not even up to day 10 if you count the couple of quiet ones I had on Thurs, Fri and Sat. At least I didnt get slaughtered.

I have to break this cycle. I am over it!

It wont stop raining so I cant just run a few miles until I work off this stress. Hopefully the weather will be better in the morning Stuff the water shortage I need to get outside and be on my own.

Actually I need to get away from home and the office for a few weeks for so many reasons and I need to just sit on a mountain top by myself and get some perspective.

Unfortunately it is coming up to the end of our financial year and there is just so much on. I am not going anywhere

I am not even being productive at work as all the rubbish going on in my head is so distracting. I cant even be bothered managing my staff. Today I was meant to go to a board meeting but I just sat in my office and looked blankly at paper and ignored the phone.... Damn!!!!

I know if I get drunk I will be so regretful and it wont solve my problems, but it still sounds good right now....

Arrgghhh..... I am sure I will feel better tomorrow....

Sorry guys and girls for my vent. Better to do this than breaking a few plates I guess...... Keep up the good work...... I am going to go to bed and stare at the ceiling.

[YoungAtHeart]

Tuesday, 19th June

Hey thought2much, if you can't come here and rant, where can you go? People go through difficult times when they stop drinking, and this is the best place to come. You'll get lots of support. I wish I could beam you over here for a long run. No chance of rain for a few days, but it's bloody hot! We've just got to hang in there when our heads aren't cooperating. Not that I'm a great one to talk, however! Try to hang in there. We're all behind you!

MD, congrats on your 60 days, and I hope your physical health continues to improve! You are doing great in my book!

You too, Mrs. Scoobs! I hope that I'll be more and more like you as I accumulate my sober days.

Rachel, I hope your appointment with the doc goes well. Good for you to get it together to go.

Thanks for popping in Cassy. How are you doing?

Good to see you Irish, now that you're the only one with the Lime Helmet again! You sound so happy about your potential retirement; I hope it goes EXACTLY as you have planned. Sounds like you'll be one contented sober kitty!

No drinking dreams last night, Yay! I'm still in that not-very-motivated-to-do-anything-other-than-what-I-absolutely-must phase though. I've completed one week sober, and I am pleased about that. I called my psychiatrist yesterday. I told him he didn't have to call back, but he called anyway to tell me how happy he was for me that I had gotten through a week. I thought it was really nice of him.

I'm noticing a few more aches and pains though; is it possible that when I was drinking, it took the edge off and I didn't notice as much? It's not that bad, I'm just noticing. I probably need a little Motrin. Oh well, onward and upward through Day 8!

Hugs to all!:l
Kathy

[bootcampbarbie]

Tuesday, 19th June

congrats on the big success to bear and scoobs. kathy congrats on day 8 just rounding my day 5 and feeling good. just checking in to say haylo and rant away thought two. perhaps it will have you not drink today. have a great day

[hart]

Tuesday, 19th June

MD congrats on 60 days. I broke off at 30 something but back on the wagon. Only AF day two but hey, gotta start somewhere.
((Thoughtomuch)) I had a similar feeling at 10 days last time. I kept taking my pills (I don't know if you are on any) and gritted my teeth and it passed. I am sorry you can't bugger all and escape off that mountain. Maybe you can take 5-10 minutes and PICTURE yourself on that mountain. Small respites throughout the day with deep breathing may help. I'll be thinking of you.

And everyone else, have a great day!:goodjob:

[bear73]

Tuesday, 19th June

hi posting after work as got up late today, day 11 for me (unless I start counting again from Sat when I did drink, but that's a bit disheartening).
day 2 with no nicotine too.
I'm feeling ok, work is busy busy but on the whole quite positive.
I'm feeling very positive about my running at the moment - I'm off for run for 36 minutes tonight and maybe some weights if I feel like it later.
60 days is great other bear and keep going everyone.
If anyone is in the UK dispatches last night really is helping me not want to drink too!
see you tomorrow x

[Breez]

Tuesday, 19th June

Hi All-
Big Congrats to you Bear! 60 days~that's wonderful! You should be proud.:wd:

Have just a moment. Geez this is a busy little place today. Too many to individually address-so a big "keep up the good work" to all & congrats on your accomplishments. Every step forward is an accomplishment.

I'm sad & mad-I have this little island with a weeping cherry in my front yard with a boy & girl on a bench statue under it & a gazing ball next to it. Someone stole the ball! :upset: The tree even has a light on it at night. The ball was unique in that it matched my shutters & had a cool design. I take pride in designing our exterior & keep it maintained. I especially was even prouder this year in that I'm AF & am able to spend more time to details. Ugh people have no conscience.

Have a good evening everyone.

[MDBiker]

Tuesday, 19th June

:thanks: Thanks for all the atta-boys.
Luv you guys:l

Bear

[MDBiker]

Tuesday, 19th June

Scoobs the little guy in my avatar is Spanky from the old TV show Spanky and Our Gang

You would have be pretty old to remember it.

[ScoobyDoo]

Tuesday, 19th June

Breez, that's horrible! I'm really sorry to hear about the ball being stolen. I'm not quite surw what a gazing ball actually is, but your island and weeping ree with bench and light on the tree sounds absolutely heavenly. Can you replace the ball? I think hope so, and if you can, I think it's a good idea to remind ourselves that things like that are replaceable but our experinces and time with family is irreplacable and what a great thing it is that we are now sober and able to milk every moment out of life Big hug for you Breez *hug* and yes, I totally agree... these people wh lack in conscience can really ruin spirit (but don't let that thug ruin yours).

Well done to everyone! These days are really starting to rack up.

I am now on Day 17 and loving it! I have a mega busy day again. We're approaching end of financial year here and my business has taken off, and I'm reaching an all time high so far as sales turnover goes (I have had the business going for 14 years) which is fabulous, but wow, I'm not used to working so hard, and my mini Scooby has been sick so it's a bit of a balancing act at the moment.

Lots of love all 'round
Scoobs

[Breez]

Tuesday, 19th June

thanx Scoobs-I'm over it. Gazing balls are one of the oldest and newest fads in garden decor. The look like this: glass blown ball on a stand. an example:
Gee Scoobs you learned 2 new things today: Our Gang & gazing balls! LOL.


Bear-
I loved Our Gang. I remember coming home from school when I was little & watching the re-runs on TV. And I AM NOT OLD! hmf....:H Attached files [img]/converted_files/269317=1149-attachment.jpg[/img]