It's been so long since I started one of these I forgot how. I would like to spend October Sober, hence the name of the thread. Would anyone care to join me? I would really love, and could use the company! I will post more about me later. I hope to have joiners soon!:welcome:
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Ill do it with you odat x I'm only on day 2 AF but I welcome the challenge xxxxTrying again from 22nd September 2014
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I am in, if you care to extend October into infinity
AKAF since 1st Sep 2012
NF since 1st Sep 2012
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allankay- good job on thirty days today! NF and AF, some very long time sober people on this forum have gone the way of AF and NF at the same time....maybe I will give that a try also. Tomorrow will be my official day one. I've had a really hard go of life this year but I need to crawl my butt out of the bottle and stop being afraid to feel.... easier said than done but what do I think is going to happen if I feel? I can take the feelings they are just feelings and if I want a break I can read a book. Reading really does help, it's hard to think of anything else while doing it!
Welcome Quest and allankay, thanks for the company!ALL I HAVE TO DO IS GET THOUGH THIS DAY AFComment
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Totally agree odat - and well done Allan on your 30 days xxxTrying again from 22nd September 2014 Keeping it simple. Keeping it real.Comment
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I'm in for another month I hope. I agree about reading, I have read so many books since I stopped drinking. I have had a lot of bad things happen this year also, but I hope they have inspired me. Good luck ODAT..Comment
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I'm in for infinity but will start with October. Today is day 4 for me and I am sober in October. Best birthday gift i could give myself.
it's not been tough so far but complacency is my worst enemy so checking in here daily will really keep me excited and happy to be finally doing this.
My attitude right now is that I am the luckiest woman alive because I don't need booze. Hubby and I sat down for a nice romantic dinner last night and he drank a bottle of wine. I had iced green tea. At the end of the meal as we sat and chatted I commented "Isn't this fun!" He said with a little hiccup "Yup but I'm having more fun than you." Boy was he wrong. I was having a great time while dead sober. It's all in one's perception.
Let's keep being kind to ourselves.Tipplerette
I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.
"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
? Lao-TzuComment
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Odat, today I got almost run over by a motorist who did not indicate and yet had the nerve to yell at me. Usually this would have my heart racing and my blood boiling for the rest of the day. However, I told him to go **** himself and with a steady pulse kept on walking. This would not have happened 30 days ago. So if you are having a hard time at the moment, being sober is what you need to be able to cope with the problems mentally and emotionally. Contrary to drinker’s beliefs, I am more relaxed, less anxious and more productive than I have been in years.
BTW have you subscribed to Newbies Nest yet? It’s a great thread where we discuss going AF and usually you can get your question answered there a lot quicker than creating a new thread.
Wishing you strength this month, you will need it. Just remember that moderation = failure and keep your tummy full to prevent cravings.
ALLANAF since 1st Sep 2012
NF since 1st Sep 2012
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Paula- wow just pasted 90 days! tipplerette welcome!
My goals for October- not drink, exercise daily to be in 5k shape by November, go to a float lab, experience acupuncture, get a new and better job. 5 goals. I can do it!
Thanks for joining me guys!ALL I HAVE TO DO IS GET THOUGH THIS DAY AFComment
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Count me in My goal is to reach 30 days this October, pleeeeaase! (nts that is!)
Big congrats on your 30 Allan - great job!
ODAT - enjoy your float - I used to do it a lot years agoYou were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life? Rumi
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Thanks everyone. I have a question? What is a float lab?
AKAF since 1st Sep 2012
NF since 1st Sep 2012
If you want to feel better visit www.hopeforpaws.orgComment
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ODAT..count me in......90 days tomorrow ..heading for infinity..we can do it folksaf since the fourth of July 2012...howzat then America..now proudly marching into year 12Comment
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I'm in for Sober October. Odat!!! Woot 90 days for you tomorrow!
Y'all be good tonight now cuz we're off and running tomorrow for another 30 days.
~nurdle~
bitch slappin' Al's ass on a daily basis!:notes:
we are human beings with alcohol problems not alcoholics with problems caused by drinkingComment
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a float lab is where you go into an isolation tank filled with water an Epson salts, like 1000 lbs of Epson salts, the water is body temp and basically you relax completely into an instant meditative state, your mind is receiving no input from the body so you think clearer and more deeply. It's is suppose to be awesome, I have never tried it. The cost is $50-$100 and money has been tight for a while so I haven't had the time or money to go. I want to use the money I save on cigs and al to go. Yes I think I have decided I will try not smoking also. I don't smoke much so it should not be really hard.allankay;1385143 wrote: Thanks everyone. I have a question? What is a float lab?
AK
If you Google float lab you can find one near you!ALL I HAVE TO DO IS GET THOUGH THIS DAY AFComment
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Like in the Simpsons... I got it. Looks interesting
AKAF since 1st Sep 2012
NF since 1st Sep 2012
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