An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

[Guitarista]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Went to an AA meeting today. My 6th. i think in about 3 yrs. It's one i've been to a couple of times recently, and has a really good, welcoming vibe for such a large group (around 30/40 people). Some characters there to be sure. All ages, all sorts, from yer hipster's, ex-cons, 'little old lady's', folk in their early 20's, early 80's.......a real mixed bag, and from all walks of life. Very welcoming. I was asked to 'share' a bit of my story, which wasn't as nerve racking as i thought. One woman spoke of how a couple of regulars from the group had helped her move house that week, to which she was most grateful as she didn't know anyone else who could/would assist.

The theme of isolation stood out for me today, as folks spoke of how they would eventually lock themselves away, not answer the door, phone, and just drink.....and drink. Ring a bell? It does for me.

Anyway, the face to face aspect of this group is what interests me. The building of a social network of non drinkers.

Best wishes to all.

[Anjicia]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Good g and anyone who follows its day 6 for me. Its a froasty morning here but forecast is good for the afternoon mild and sunny. Was lovely yesterday too it got warm around noon gud for November. Day 6 for me. I used to go to AA meetings and i did find them a help specially listening to peoples stories and how they are coping. I was thinking of starting back the only thing is i don't really want to to the 12 steps but as i was told you take what you want from the programme whatever works for you. Wishing you all a good day just going to make more coffee.:cupajoe::hiya:

[available]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Good on u Mr G. Putting a face to a name is always good and knowing u are not alone is a relief that u are not the weird one. Isolation was a great maker of me drinking but i just said i have had a bad day at work and deserve a drink then it was a struggle to do anything on the weekends but drink.
day 7 has been a bit of a struggle, i think it was the at work thing and always coming home buying wine and getting plastered. All solved by going for an hours walk and changing my routine. I have found yesterday and today very hard for some reason. The just one wine and i wont feel like this. oh yeah, just one bottle or two more like it.
so off to day 8 i go in the hope that it gets easier.

Good on you Mr. G and keep going

[Anjicia]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Oh yeah and i also relate to isolation, not awnsering the pone or door not showering and staying in same clothes and only venteering to buy supplies... no i don't want to go to that dark place again.

[Guitarista]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Congratulations on day 6 F'fox. Great stuff.

I'm not too concerned with the 12 steps as yet. I do most of them, or similar anyway day to day, but i see the sense in the 12 step program. It may or may not be something i get into down the track, but for now as you say FF, i'll take what i need, and that at the moment is some face to face company/support, and other folks to yap to who understand. I intend to go to a few more meetings next few weeks, and see where it takes me. I really enjoyed todays group. Lot's of laughter, which is nice.

Great going on day 7 AV! And good job on recognising your craving/evening grog routine, and doing something about it by going for a walk. The thought association and age old routine of a wine after work probably took awhile to become ingrained, so now we've just got to re-wire ourselves and break that habit. What a waste of time a drink is, and what a waste of not only that evening, but the next day, performing under par, and ripping ourselves off again. We don't need alcohol to relax, or have a good time. That is a myth, and a lie.

[Guitarista]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Firefox;1204571 wrote: Oh yeah and i also relate to isolation, not awnsering the pone or door not showering and staying in same clothes and only venteering to buy supplies... no i don't want to go to that dark place again.

Me too.

It's no way to live F'fox. Geez, we aren't on this planet for long. There is so much fun to be had.

:band2: :day5:

[available]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

the isolation is a killer, i became friends with the ppl that sold me alcohol, sad really but not their fault. this summer my mission is to do something, anything, too nice not to get into an activity, just have to figure out which one.

Dont think AA is for me but it is still a thought at the back of my brain if things get off track.

Oh god i dont miss the coming home, getting pissed, talking to my other pissed fueled friends, not remembering what i said, passing out, waking up, driving to work and trying to function. That was such a downer so thanks for giving me another positive mr g.

[ronnie]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Mr G
I would just like to say that I have always looked up to you and still very much do.
Your posts always help me and you always seem to post the right words at the right time that I need to read them :H
Keep posting my lovely :l
Ronnie
xxxx

[Guitarista]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Ok AV,

I'll catch you later, as i'm off. Tonight is almost done and dusted for you. Bravo friend! Stay positive, and something i say to myself every morning now is....Today is the first day of my life.

Take care, G-bloke.

[Guitarista]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

ronnie;1204582 wrote: Mr G
I would just like to say that I have always looked up to you and still very much do.
Your posts always help me and you always seem to post the right words at the right time that I need to read them :H
Keep posting my lovely :l
Ronnie
xxxx

Is that because you are watching me Ronnie? (through your fogged up swimming goggles) :H

Thanks for those kind word's, but remember, it is you who are doing the work.

See you later. x

[Guitarista]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Day 10, and feeling slightly Zen.

A big day for your man downunder yesterday, with sharing at an AA meeting, followed by a hard boxing and gym session, so today it'll be a relaxing bath, easy jog, and a cruise into town to see what kind of trouble i can get myself into.

I've been meditating every morning for the last 3 weeks too, which is interesting. When the thoughts fly around, i just do my best to let them go and return to concentrate on my breathing. (there's a beginners tip!)

All the best to you.

[Juja]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

G-man,

You always seem to have your s*** in a pile. How do you do that? Gym, AA, meditatiing, being positive... I am in awe, I truly am.

Day 6 for me, and out to dinner tonight. AL's not on my menu; not interested.

[Chillgirl]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Sounds like my kinda day Mr G, taking care of the body and the soul.
There is no greater high in life than that feeling when both are nurtured.
Strength to you my friend or forca as we say in Portugal. :l

[Guitarista]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Juja;1204872 wrote: G-man,

You always seem to have your s*** in a pile. How do you do that? Gym, AA, meditatiing, being positive... I am in awe, I truly am.

Day 6 for me, and out to dinner tonight. AL's not on my menu; not interested.
Hi Juja,

I am one of the most disorganised, disfunctional people you are likely to meet, but i have a plan, and that plan is simple, The plan is to DO SOMETHING every day that takes me forward in some way. I simply must, and so do, take ACTION. Congratulations on your day 6. That's a huge acheivement. It's me who is in awe of you my friend. Have a great dinner. I love going out to dinner etc alcohol free. Stand tall and proud. Pull those shoulders back.

Chillgirl;1204873 wrote: Sounds like my kinda day Mr G, taking care of the body and the soul.
There is no greater high in life than that feeling when both are nurtured.
Strength to you my friend or forca as we say in Portugal. :l

Thanks Chilli.

Forca to you too.

[Anjicia]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Good morning folks. Its just after 5.30 am here and i have awake an hour. Can't get back asleep so i decided to make coffee and take it back to bed and check the posts. The start of day 7 for me my first week almostover so onwards and upwards. Well done G on your plan of action i would to try meditation again and do more exercise i have at least 10 ibs of bloat mainly around my middle to lose. Got to get grocery shopping done this afternoon and i'll get a walk in. Might go for coffee in town. Wishing you e doveryone a good day whatever your plans and success with your goals. Chillgirl i'm also trying to do something positive each day. I'm catching up on house cle. aning as when i drink nothing gets done but i'm getting there. I'll check back later. :wavin::cupajoe: