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    Hi Everyone: I don't usually share in this forum, but since it's the most popular one, I thought I share about a thread I just read. It's on p. 2 of the research forum & is titled "Sobriety Tools." It really encapsulates much of the discussion I see on these forums from day to day. From reading it, I feel a real renewed sense of committement to my ongoing sobriety. For me, sobriety means being alcohol-free. I have no ability to moderate & have completely & totally stopped wasting mental energy on thinking of ways to drink wo/falling into the abyss I was in before I came to MWO. I know I'll read that thread again & again, one of the ideas it brings out is to remember realistically what life was like while drinking. Get specific! For me that means remembering:
    -throwing up
    -hangovers
    -paranoia
    -black-outs
    Why would I want to go back there? I think I've had a glimpse of the natural high that I so desperately sought w/alcohol. When I focus on my grandkids' unconditional love, my puppy's adorable antics, or my husband's & kids' appreciation of me, I feel (not quite high) good & whole again.

    I'm sober & grateful today. Mary
    Wisdom, Courage, Strength
    October 3, 2012
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    The thread is actually called "Sobriety Toolkit" by cv1 from Aug. '06. Mary
    Wisdom, Courage, Strength
    October 3, 2012

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      #3
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      geat thread mary
      "From now on, walking is my beer and feeling good is my hangover" .....Homer Simpson

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        #4
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        Good stuff Mary and here's the link for others:www.mywayout.org/community/showthread.php?t=5569&referrerid=450
        "Keep your eyes and heart focused on the end goal at all times, and never settle for less."

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          #5
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          great thread Mary! I love to read you posts. They are a source of strength and I know, for me, they keep me grounded!

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            #6
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            Thank you Mary! I don't spend enough time in that section as is, and the thread you mentioned (and thanks Beaches for the link) is a great place to start.

            DG
            Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
            Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

            One day at a time.

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              #7
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              Thanks Mary, I'm going to read through it. I'm struggling tonight and I know it will help.

              Janet

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                #8
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                Hi Guys, I think its the day, Friday night, I declare the weekend open and all that. I have had a sad face all night, really wanted a glass of wine, had to go to the supermarket, it was torture, just avoided that end and sulked in the car on the way home. I really thought I had nailed the deamon, but no, it's clearly a Friday night mind set for me. Probably a Saturday one too. Haven't really been yearning that much till now, probably was so relieved at feeling better that I was running on that. Anyway thanks retteacher for posting that, a great reminder of why we are here. I am glad I made it through today, but incredably worried at how strong the urge was.
                :lI'd really rather be skiing:H

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                  SkidRow,

                  I would not worry about the strength of the urge. That is normal. They will subside over time.

                  I have the same problems, had them today as a matter of fact but did not give in.

                  Remember, the urges won't hurt you, giving in will.

                  Keep up the good work!!

                  Cindi
                  AF April 9, 2016

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                    Throwing up, hangovers, paranoia, blackouts....... ah, that's what we like about drinking. It's so relaxing, so romantic, so rewarding...


                    Don

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                      #11
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                      Skid Row - Tonite has been first real crave for me also, and I am close to you at 21 days AF...I am asking Why now? It really isn't a Friday thing because I like Thursdays, Sundays, and Mondays with wine. Tonite what I am noticing different, is a little angst, a little ornery, being tempted to go to the Effing thread, excuse me, Knitting thread. Maybe that is a trigger recognition - that I thought the wine would settle me down - take away the angst so I don't yell at someone or kick something. Its a feeling....a feeling I want to change, but need to find a different way. I know that, stupid, but why don't I go take a bath, do yoga, read.......I remain in the angst waiting for wine to buzz off that feeling.

                      Is it like that for you?

                      Happy Trails,
                      GO2Goal
                      "Go Placidly Amid the Noise and Haste"

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                        Cindi: I love: "the urges won't hurt you, the giving in will." That's priceless. M
                        Wisdom, Courage, Strength
                        October 3, 2012

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                          #13
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                          ok, i need to print that out.

                          thanks!

                          well, i need to print that. out is redundant. like 2 twins.

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