The house that G built.

[Siren136]

The house that G built.

Persephone1;1512562 wrote: Hey Siren,
Sorry, I guess I didn't explain thoroughly enough. I go on and on in my description without giving the meat. I suppose the role that needs shed or belief that has greatly hindered me is that of being inherently flawed: unworthy, unlovable/unloved, deserving of suffering, This self~loathing has led me to extremely masochistic situations. I have sought out abusive people and environments to reinforce this and alcohol abuse is an ideal place for it to be perpetuated. And the depression that has come from it has been debilitating. In fact, its really hard to look at here in print. Its embarrassing that this lives deep inside me. Sadly, something this dark is very difficult to 'shed', but quitting the drink helps some.
P.

Yes, I completely understand that. I tend to turn inward and punish myself rather than seeking out the situations you describe, though I haven't always been in the healthiest relationships. As you say much better without drinking.

I very much appreciate you and am glad you're here, Perse :l

[Guitarista]

The house that G built.

Good morning everyone from the southern hemisphere.

All good here. Off for a jim/run/swim then lunch with a mate.

Have a good one out there. Think positive.

Day 19. Bring it on. Yo!

[FlyAway]

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Good morning G!

[Guitarista]

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FlyAway;1513027 wrote: Good morning G!

Hello Flyaway,

I imagine it is early evening/arvo where you are?

Have a marvellous evening friend.

[Guitarista]

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Well, a maarvellous day had here.

Positive human interaction is not to be underestimated, especially in early recovery. Nor is choc soy ice cream.

L8tr, Yo!

[Siren136]

The house that G built.

This is what I'm sorely lacking and why I have been so melancholy lately, I think. I work from home, so I talk to people on the phone, but don't really interact with them in person. I'm the sort of person who has a few close friends but doesn't have a lot of acquaintances. And my good friends don't live nearby. If I'm not careful I'll go for over a week and never leave the house. As it is I only leave now for krav 3 times per week and maybe a grocery run. All my other activities - run, swim, bike - are solitary, too, though I have been looking for a cycling group to join.

I've joined a couple of meetup.com groups in my area and been to one event so far, one for women who are looking to make friends in my area. I am trying to get out more.

[Siren136]

The house that G built.

Sorry!! I forgot to say :hello2: to everyone.

Hmm - maybe my lack of basic social graces is why I don't have a lot of friends..

[Guitarista]

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Siren136;1513193 wrote: This is what I'm sorely lacking and why I have been so melancholy lately, I think. I work from home, so I talk to people on the phone, but don't really interact with them in person. I'm the sort of person who has a few close friends but doesn't have a lot of acquaintances. And my good friends don't live nearby. If I'm not careful I'll go for over a week and never leave the house. As it is I only leave now for krav 3 times per week and maybe a grocery run. All my other activities - run, swim, bike - are solitary, too, though I have been looking for a cycling group to join.

I've joined a couple of meetup.com groups in my area and been to one event so far, one for women who are looking to make friends in my area. I am trying to get out more.

Hi Siren,

Yep, for me I know if I spend too much time alone I can sometimes let the negative self talk in. Far less chance of that when I have some outside stimulation from another person or people. I love my own space, but I have noticed this is something I must be careful of in my recovery. Regular exercise for me really helps me get into a positive mind set. I know I must pull on my running shoes and just get out the door daily, if only to walk.

[Siren136]

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Guitarista;1513199 wrote: Regular exercise for me really helps me get into a positive mind set. I know I must pull on my running shoes and just get out the door daily, if only to walk.

Speaking of which - I must pull on my own and get out there. Meetings the last 2 days have been so early that I haven't been out.

I'll catch up with all the housemates later! Happy Friday to anyone just waking up!

[Guitarista]

The house that G built.

Siren136;1513198 wrote:

Hmm - maybe my lack of basic social graces is why I don't have a lot of friends..

Absolutely and irrefutably incorrect Mam.

L8tr, Yo!

[Guitarista]

The house that G built.

Day 20. Looking gooood.

[Siren136]

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Hi G and housemates! A lie in for me today. Is there any coffee left?

Read about your car, G. That stinks! Mine left me sit in the cold on my birthday earlier this year. Nothing a couplea hundred bucks couldn't fix, though.

[Guitarista]

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Coffee's hot Siren,

My car's okay now. Just needs a good service.

A lay in sounds magic! Winding up for the day here. Off to hit the hay soon. Making music tomorrow with my 2 bands, so will be a cool day.

[Siren136]

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Have a good sleep! We'll keep the noise down.

[Kradle123]

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Good morning all. Happy Saturday. Just wanted to pop in...have some coffee. :h

Been meaning to ask, does The House Of G except pets?

:l