Newbies Nest

[j-vo]

Good Friday Morning,

Well...made it through the dance! It was a great time. The kids all were decked out, hair and nails done, and so excited. They danced, I danced, they laughed at me, and all was good. It feels good to dance completely sober. Truly.

Neo, keep doing whatever you're doing. Drink a lot of water, and don't be so hard on yourself with everything else. Try and get as much rest as possible. Think about today, being alcohol free, and make that your only goal. Too much might backfire and you don't wanna relive the early days again.

Good article on Grace Slick, Pav. I like reading that kind of stuff. Makes me feel not alone, and know that this addiction can be managed, if not cured. The common denominator (s) of staying sober, is a support group, talking about how you're feeling, addressing things that make you want to drink, and being grateful everyday.

It's bitter cold here too, Lav. Not a fan of this weather.

Have a great day all.

[Dutch1988]

Kensho I admire your conviction. I have tried to cut sugar so many times on this quit, I just never past the 2/3 week point. It literally comes down to I am either going to drink a soda or a long island, and I am always choose the lesser of two evils.

Neo glutamine worked really well for me for about 2 weeks, then cravings came back, I hope that it works well for you in thew early days. I haven't heard of phenibut, what is that? When I googled it sounded like something I would like to try, as I drank for anxiety/stress and a gaba agonist sounds nice, especially with the weight training plus. Are there negatives to this stuff I should know about before I buy a bunch lol

Congrats to Pav and Ava, having someone to quit with definitely helps, hope lilbit is doing well, haven't seen her in the nest but know she's been super busy. Everytime I think of my crappy back kick I remember her video of pulling her leg practically up to her head ice skating and I get encouraged.

Been feeling lousy, as I said, and discouraged. I haven't been to grappling for weeks, which can't be helping my mood, but I just don't feel like going. Considering I used to love to go, I am pretty damn positive I am depressed. Then I get more depressed thinking I am slacking on my goals, goals I made to keep me from drinking. Coming up to a year is definitely going to be a dangerous time for me, and ironically, I am beginning to dread it. Plus, I spent 2 days looking for my wallet, so these a.d.d. meds just ain't working. A.d.d. and running your own business just don't mix, I have to do something when it pops into my head, otherwise I forget, I make a list, lose the list. I put the list on my phone, then forget I made a list and find it a few days later on there.

I am turning 28 in a few months, maybe I am just getting old =P

[Neo]

Phenibut: The Soviet smart drug

[JackDanielsGirl]

Evening all,

It has been a moderate day here. Kinda blah. I do have 2 leads on jobs, praying at least one pans out. Still no word from the nursing board.

Neo - great to hear from you. It only gets easier from here.

Dutch - I get depressed too despite being on meds. Try to stay positive and find a positive stress relief even if it is just chilling and watching a movie.

Have a fantastic Friday,
JDG

[Matt M.]

Quick check in hope everyone is having a great day!

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[Byrdlady]

Happy Birthday, J-VO!!!!!! Hope you had a great day!!!
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[Lavande]

Good evening Nesters,

Yep, it's still freezing here!!!

Neo, CONGRATS on your 3 AF days :welldone:
Please stick with us as you move forward!

j-vo, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you! I hope your day was wonderful :sohappy:
Glad you enjoyed the dance last night too!

Dutch, you are a true youngster among us!
You have a long happy life ahead of you. Staying away from AL will only make it that much better. You can learn skills to deal with your ADD without meds, my son certainly did. Stay on course now & celebrate your one year anniversary with us.

Hello to everyone & wishing a safe night in the nest for all!

Lav

[BreakingDown]

Hello. How is everyone? First time on here.

[daisy45]

Pav and Ava....congrats on your 800 days! Sorry I'm a little late...
And Lifechange.....your 100 days are in the bag! Proud of you partner!
Been so busy with the kids this week that I was exhausted. We took 7 of them out to a farm yesterday to see the calves, then to McDonalds....chaotic and fun all rolled into one!
After 3 months of really bad sleeping habits, this week things are changing in a good way. I wasn't sleeping until 4 or 5am, but this week it has been between 1 and 2am which is great.
Haven't had a chance to read back but will take some time out tomorrow.....night all...

[daisy45]

Pav and Ava....congrats on your 800 days! Sorry I'm a little late...
And Lifechange.....your 100 days are in the bag! Proud of you partner!
Been so busy with the kids this week that I was exhausted. We took 7 of them out to a farm yesterday to see the calves, then to McDonalds....chaotic and fun all rolled into one!
After 3 months of really bad sleeping habits, this week things are changing in a good way. I wasn't sleeping until 4 or 5am, but this week it has been between 1 and 2am which is great.
Haven't had a chance to read back but will take some time out tomorrow.....night all...

Breakingdown, welcome to the nest!

[Neo]

Day 4 and didn't take val during day 3 which was great. Not as hungry in morning so had protein shake but think appetite will pick up later today

[JackDanielsGirl]

Evening all,

Breaking down glad you are here. Stick around and we will get through this together. There are lots of good advice, support, and ideas to help with cravings.

Neo day four done and in the books, you are doing great. Keep it up.

J-Vo HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Hope you have a wonderful day.

Home alone tonight, which is ok with me. Had some minor thoughts earlier about having a drink, and then quickly remembered the after effects and immediately the thought was gone. I hope the remembrance of how I felt afer a binge will never leave my thoughts. It is a horrible endless cycle chasing after the next drink and I never want to be there again. So tonight its me the four legged kids and Netflix.

Hope everyone had a great nights sleep or great day. Hugs
JDG

[j-vo]

Thank you all for the birthday wishes. It was a great day, very uneventful as we had a clerical day at work (NO KIDS!) so peaceful. Tonight, mr. Jvo, MIL, son, and I went to an Italian restaurant then came home and had a little cake. Now just holding the couch down.

Dutch, have you seen a specialist that can help with developing skills for your ADD? I know it's frustrating for you, but I have seen many students over the years using different forms of accommodations to help them. Hang in there buddy. And I know Pav or Ava talked about coming up on their year and feeling like you do right now. Maybe they have some good advice for you on this.

Have a good night all.

[Marylou123]

Hi Nesters - Quick check in. Life is really good.

Happy Birthday J-Vo!! Sounds like you had a good day and holding down the couch is a wonderful way to round it out!

And belated congratulations to Pav and Ava too.

Enjoy the weekend - sober. Hugs, ML

[Pavati]

Hi, Nest.

Happy Birthday, J-Vo - sounds like a great evening.

I miss Lil Bit, too.

I had a week with a lot of high highs and a lot of low lows. Interesting balancing act, and thankfully alcohol wasn't part of the equation, or we know who would win.

Off to bed.

Pav