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

[Guitarista]

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

Kradle123;1474881 wrote: Hi Mr. G.

FreeFly got me interested in this doc so I googled it and found this link...

Russell Brand - From Addiction to Recovery on Vimeo

Have been watching it and it is excellent.

Hope it works!!

:l

Thanks Kradle!

The link went a bit wobbly the last half, but thanks for taking the time to post it. I enjoyed what i saw.

[paulywogg]

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

russell brand has scary eyes,but hes funny,so another day to be strong pretty sure ill get through the weekend strong,you guys have a good one

[Kradle123]

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

My pleasure Mr. G.

What did you or FreeFly think his being jealous of his former drug using self?

That whole scene with his friend at the Savoy Hotel was really astonishing to me.

:l

[Kradle123]

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

blondie;1474895 wrote: Thanks for the heads up on, and link to, the Russell Brand doc; great viewing. I think it would be a good idea to post it on general as I'm sure a lot of folks would be interested in it. (I'd try but probably fail :-) )

That's a good idea, Blondie. I would find people opinions, observations about these types of programs very helpful...

[Siren136]

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

Kradle123;1475105 wrote: My pleasure Mr. G.

What did you or FreeFly think his being jealous of his former drug using self?

That whole scene with his friend at the Savoy Hotel was really astonishing to me.

:l

I thought it was honest and scary to know that even after 9.5 years of being sober he's still not sure he would never use again.

[FreeFly]

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

Kradle123;1475105 wrote: My pleasure Mr. G.

What did you or FreeFly think his being jealous of his former drug using self?

That whole scene with his friend at the Savoy Hotel was really astonishing to me.

:l

Hey Kradle, nice to see you

It was very candid and a little bit scary. I did indulge in other substances in my younger years (never heroin) and I have zero desire to get high in that way, thank God! You guys are further down the line than me with alcohol so I can't really comment on that front. I'd be interested to hear your viewpoint re alcohol though. Are you guys jealous of your former alcohol using selves? I seriously hope once I am further down the line I'll have zero desire for that either, but not feeling that at the moment! Day 6 though

[Guitarista]

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

Kradle123;1475105 wrote:

What did you or FreeFly think his being jealous of his former drug using self?

Hi Kradle. I understand and relate to that. For me there is a little part that likes oblivion! BUT, do i want to live in that state? The ultimate answer is no. So, i need to accept and acknowledge this 'reckless' streak in me, which i do, and carry on living the life that i prefer, and that life is a fully present life, a sober life. A life where i can go anywhere and be anything i dream. I cannot do this when i am imprisoned by my own inward thinking, selfish, all about me self destructiveness. I've been in that state for long enough and whilst getting numb can be attractive, for me it is ultimately boring. It becomes a boring, repetitive existence. It is no life for a handsome young fella like me. I prefer life, to feel alive, warts and all. Bring it on! I love living and not just existing.

Take care y'all, and kick some ass in your own inimitable way. :h

[paulywogg]

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

feeling jealous of that former self is something i can relate to,i get envious sometimes of the days when i didnt care that i drank,i get envious on fridays when im at the gas station and i see everybody buying their beers,i get envious of my hubs who can drink one and be done,i wish al didnt ever cross my mind

[hadit]

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

Pauly, I have just been around a few threads and found your post. Are you OK? Just scream out if you need help!!!

[paulywogg]

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

hi boozer,im fine i am just tired of al being everywhere and always on my mind,either hating it,missing it or drinking it,it just gets tiresome ya know?

[Guitarista]

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

Hi Pauly , Boozer and everyone,

For me, i just keep pushing through, keep going at all costs, keep busy, distracted, and push on through to the other side, doing whatever it takes, just for today. I work daily on cultivating my attitude of gratitude. If i do this daily, i know tomorrow will take care of itself.

Have a beeewdy out there. Be kind to yourself.

Yo!

[paulywogg]

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

attitude of gratitude,i like that i have tons of things to be grateful for,im tired of taking things for granted what a waste,if it was all gone tomorrow,id give anything for just one more day ya know?

[Guitarista]

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

paulywogg;1481666 wrote: attitude of gratitude,i like that i have tons of things to be grateful for,im tired of taking things for granted what a waste,if it was all gone tomorrow,id give anything for just one more day ya know?

Yep, i hear you Pauly.

I had a chest infection for about 5 weeks over Christmas before i finally went to Doc. He got me to do a blood test, and told me he was checking for some full on terminal diseases, just to be sure. Sheesh! I was stressing so much waiting for the results. Did i have cancer? Pneumonia? Aids? Leukemia? What? Would i ever be able to make music again? What if this was it, and for the rest of my life i had to be on full on meds and be mostly bedridden?!

Luckily everything was good and i'm 100%. I prayed to Jesus, Allah, Buddha, Vishna, Krishna, The man in the moon, the Universe, everyone! But like you say, i now try to remember how lucky i am to have my health, and everyday i do my best to remember to be grateful for this, and have an attitude of gratitude.

L8tr, Yo!

[paulywogg]

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

im glad you are a.o.k!

[Guitarista]

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

paulywogg;1481700 wrote: im glad you are a.o.k!

Thanks. Me too!

Take care of yourself, and have a great weekend friend. G.