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[Overit44]

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Birdie-How about this one?

December 2012 by Overit:
I quit smoking 2 years ago, while still drinking. I used the patch. My husband still smokes and I LOVE the smell of it but I know just one drag and it's all over. I worked too hard to quit to start again. I hope that's the same attitude I'll have about drinking too. My husband still smokes and drinks."

[TheSunFlower]

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Working late at the office...got my energy and mojo back....lets not waste it on work

I've only skimmed today....but, I did want to say thanks to Tess...

I loved your analogy yesterday on the eye color. If I ever question having one again...I will check to see if my eyes have changed color If they haven't....I can assume my brain chemistry has not changed.

Also...you are right about creating a new life. I find myself getting more involved with community and school activities. Cuts into my MWO time though:exclaim:

[looking for peace]

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Hello everyone, I mistakenly posted in newbies nest roll call. I'm just checking in by posting. So far, all is well. I'm having a nice productive evening. Have a great day! peace

[K9Lover]

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Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to show you all my new boy: Attached files [img]/converted_files/2159820=7622-attachment.jpg[/img]

[STEADFAST]

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Happy Day 100, Little Beagle, and hello Nesters!

Dear Little Beagle,

Happy 100 days AF! We made it! Sorry i haven't checked in for a while. The many reasons for this are too hard to articulate. But i have thought of you and the other Nesters often.
It's really been a roller-coaster 100 days; i've learned so much, and remain STEADFAST!
best wishes to all, and lots of love,
Steady
:h

[Elvis]

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Watch out for those triggers people! They sneak up on you out of the blue! Make a plan to deal with your triggers and stick to it. Have a great evening everyone, and see ya tomorrow!

[Byrdlady]

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K9, what a beautiful boy!!! He looks like a real sweatheart!! His name is Jack?

Witts, Smart Recovery....It's a group thing similar to AA without the higher power thing, I think!! I'm using that as an excuse to say hey to you....you are chugging along (in a good way!)
Little Beagle and STEADFAST, holy moly! 100 Days! This is newsworthy!!!

Here is your 100 Day Birds!!!

:finger::finger:

Wow, what a great job each of you has done! This entitles you to memebership to yap in the 100 Day Maintenance Thread! I hope you are as proud of yourselves as we are of you!!! Keep up the great work!

Elvis, keep it rocking!!

Hugs to all, stay safe and sober tonight, no matter what and no matter who! Byrdie

[Pinecone]

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Good evening friends,

LB and Steadfast, great big kudos to you both! Would you kindly share some of the wisdom that got you there?

K9, what a great looking dog! I bet he's a real sweety. I was playing with my neighbor's dog for a bit today and it really made me miss having a dog in the house. Time to remedy that soon.

Elvis, glad to see you. I agree with you about having a plan. This is the place to come and steal techniques from your colleagues.

I keep thinking about two great concepts that I've seen mentioned here very recently. From Byrdie is the phrase about maintaining my quit being 1000 times easier than starting over. I just love that phrase. I think it is true whether you have 3 days or 3 years AF. Just ride out the craving until its gone and then go about your life, you'll be so glad you did. Eventually it will become just faint and annoying mental chatter, easily ignored.

The other great concept is about building an AF life, not just quitting drinking. These are two different things. I'm trying to remember to do something everyday to keep my life headed in the direction I choose, not what gets chosen by a life of hungover neglect. I used to feel life beating down on me when I was drinking, a very oppressive feeling. With an AF life, we get to steer the ship a little more and are not victims of ourselves.

Thanks for all the great posts today. Have a great AF night.

[woofer]

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Byrdlady;1540526 wrote: Witts, Smart Recovery....It's a group thing similar to AA without the higher power thing, I think!!

This is a good description. A program based on rationality/science rather than spirituality, but alot of people in SMART go to AA as well. They have alot of really good toolbox type stuff that you can check out online, and they have good online meetings as well.

Self Help Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery | SMART Recovery?

Anyways, what's up nesters? I'm coming to the end of my day 1, and it sucked but I made it through. I didn't realize how sick and withdrawing I still was until about 5pm today. I started getting ready to go to a 6pm SMART meeting, and by the time I got ready I was sweating bullets (and toxins), and feeling really shaky and anxious and sick, started to want a drink really bad. I decided to stay in, rest, and take an Ativan to help with the withdrawals and I feel much better.

Day 1 pretty much in the bag, thanks for being here all.

[Lavande]

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Good evening Nesters!

Hang in there woofer

K9, such a sweet looking doggie! I hope Jack settles in nicely

LB & Steadfast - CONGRATS on your 100 AF days :yay:
You both show that commitment needed to succeed & a growing sense of gratitude. Keep it up you guys!

I've had a busy day myself. Wishing everyone a safe night in the nest. Let's do it all again tomorrow!

Lav

[little beagle]

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Yeah!! We are both awesome. Miss you around the nest Steady, but I am so glad you are staying the course.
Hang in there woofer you can beat this thing. Trust me. I never thought I could do it.
Have a great one wherever you are.

[Icanwithoutacan]

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Day 1 done and wow to 100 days you guys!!!!!!!
I just keep repeating, "I don't drink" to myself..... Maybe I can shut that beast up and believe it
I am reading more than posting bc I have to do it on this iPhone and its tedious to type.
Stay strong woofer and all D1'ers

[cynthialynne]

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Pinecone;1540538 wrote: I used to feel life beating down on me when I was drinking, a very oppressive feeling. With an AF life, we get to steer the ship a little more and are not victims of ourselves.

Wow, great words, Pincone. Your post inspires me to get through another day. On to day 6 for me, and off to bed as to not even consider changing my mind about being AF forever.

Goodnight all, and sweet dreams!

~Cyn:h

[neferkamichael]

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Little Beagle and Steadfast -fantasic on your 100 AF days . Congratulations. :band2:

[neferkamichael]

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Pinecone, you are right. At 3 years sober I have rode out the cravings, just suffered through them, more than anything else as far as recovering goes and I barely notice the urges anymore.