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    And another fear bites the dust!

    Good morning guys

    One of the many fears I had about life without alcohol was how I would cope with and feel about hearing or seeing others getting pissed and enjoying themselves. I expected to be riddled with envy and feeling rather pissed off about it due to missing out on all the fun and being bored etc etc.

    Well, this morning a wee observation or 10 struck me when I was having a glance over my facebook newsfeed. Some of the comments being posted by those who were out 'enjoying' themselves on the bevvy last night include:

    "Argh, having to lie down on the floor when I'm making my way to the loo to be sick! What a night tho"

    "I need a RESOLVE - head is THUMPING!"

    "Not felt this rough in sooooo long. Great night with the girls though"

    "Can vaguely remember getting home, but not going to bed! Won't be moving from the couch ALL day".

    "Ok, so I nearly got barred from the pub for being a steaming mess - I blame the shots (whose idea was that anyway? Oh aye, mine!"

    "Dying.com"

    "Ouch - I know it's a Sunday morning cliche but I'm never drinking again (well until next weekend)"

    Hmm, all sounds lovely - NOT! I'm soooo glad that I don't have a similar status to share this morning and I feel the opposite of envious.

    I was actually reading over those comments after coming back in from a fitness class, feeling fresh as a daisy and whilst eating a nice brekkie and a cuppa coffee. Now getting ready for a lovely afternoon out and about with my other half.

    Safe to say, I'd choose my 'new' life over the old one any day and, yeah, another fear bites the dust!

    Have a great Sunday all xxx
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    Great post, Jingle!!! I am always amazed at what people post on FB!! I can't imagine what they must be thinking. . .or not thinking!

    And yes, it is so much better not having to feel like they do this morning. Don't ant to go back there--ever!

    TDN
    "One day at a time."

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      #3
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      wonderful post! its what keeps me from drinking to remember those day after feelings,no not jealous at all anymore especially the post about not leaving the couch all day,that really hits home
      I have too much shit to do today and tomorrow to drink:sohappy:

      I'm taking care of the "tomorrow me":thumbsup:
      Drinkin won't help a damn thing! Will only make me sick for DAYS and that ugly, spacey dumb feeling-no thanks!

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        #4
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        GREAT POST! And to think...we were jealous of THAT????
        Now we can have the good time, minus the big head....and stupid remarks...and behaviour....and expense....etc.
        Thanks! Byrdie
        All you gotta do, is get thru this day. AF 1/20/2011
        Tool Box
        Newbie's Nest

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          #5
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          Had to add my "Great Post" as well Jingles...:thanks:

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            #6
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            Aww thanks guys.

            It's a real eye opener once you've quit isn't it. All of a sudden my perspective has totally changed and I am picking up on all sorts of things going about my day to day life that I hadn't thought about before. I think the Allan Carr book I'm reading is instigating a lot of it!

            Just feel really grateful just now that I've managed to break free and have the opportunity to see things from a different angle.

            ps another comment that someone put on my fb newsfeed this afternoon "Having a nice hungover day watching movies on my sofa". WTF - "a nice hungover day"? Just goes to show just how normal it is thought to be to be suffering/ill after a bevvy sesh! God, I never want to experience it again. My last one was just over 3 weeks ago and I honestly felt like I was gonna DIE. Hopefully the words "never again" will prove true.

            xxx

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              #7
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              That was a great read JJ. Thanks for posting. I am grateful that I don't post like that. Have a terrific time with your other half.
              ~n
              :notes:
              we are human beings with alcohol problems not alcoholics with problems caused by drinking

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                #8
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                Great perspective, JingleJo. You sound very positive! Keep finding that gratitude! It is everywhere you look when you get sober, and it is one of the keys to success.
                "When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them." Analects of Confucius
                AF 11/12/11

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                  #9
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                  I notice a particular friend of mine always posting about drinking. Then about hangovers...even posted last week about her mom's boss asking if she had quit to which she replied, yes since Friday, and he said so you can handle it now? And she's asking FB friends, what in the world did my mom say to him?

                  Scary.


                  "I like people too much or not at all."                   Sylvia Plath

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                    #10
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                    Awesome post Jingle, so very true, I rather enjoy my weekend mornings these days!
                    Maybe you should post back...LOL...
                    Kdog
                    Reflect upon your present blessingings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some

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                      #11
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                      Awesome post Jingle, I'm just starting AF and can remember Friday and Saturday shaking and looking for booze. It's horrible I've got to keep this up.
                      It's not what you drink, it's how much!

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                        #12
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                        Jingle......reading this is so heartwarming! Is this the same JJ that came here a few weeks back?

                        Isn't it amazing how different the world looks when you just stop this insanity.......and that is what it is for many,many people.

                        So glad you have caught the sober bug so completely :h

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                          #13
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                          kdog;1424608 wrote:
                          Maybe you should post back...LOL...
                          Kdog
                          Haha - as tempting as it is to post back with tales of being drink and hangover free, I'm keeping my abstinence low key when it comes to facebook. I made the mistake of putting up a post a while back saying I was considering giving up booze to coincide with marathon training and the negative responses I got riled me right up haha x

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                            #14
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                            Lasha;1424678 wrote: Awesome post Jingle, I'm just starting AF and can remember Friday and Saturday shaking and looking for booze. It's horrible I've got to keep this up.
                            Hey Lasha, that was me just over 3 weeks ago. At that point everything felt so grim and I didn't hold much hope of lasting even a few days as I was worried the withdrawals would get the better of me, but I was sooo surprised at how quickly I got over the brow of the hill so to speak and started feeling better and better. If I can do it, anyone can. Keep going, you can do it too

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                              #15
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                              kuya;1424687 wrote: Jingle......reading this is so heartwarming! Is this the same JJ that came here a few weeks back?

                              Isn't it amazing how different the world looks when you just stop this insanity.......and that is what it is for many,many people.

                              So glad you have caught the sober bug so completely :h
                              I know - I feel like a different person, but I'll be careful not to become too complacent or over-confident, I know I'm still at the start of my journey and challenging times are likely to emerge as I go forward. Still getting moments of weakness here n there, but managing them quite well so far and I'm convinced I'll get stronger and stronger. The benefits I've gained already have been massive, far more than I expected (well, my expectations were zilch at the start and I was so sceptical of people saying life is so much better once you quit - thought people were just saying that to try to be encouraging lol).

                              Insanity - definitely an apt word to describe what it had became for me. My sanity is defo in the top 3 things I've gained so far!! Although, some people may dispute that as I am naturally a little nuts :H

                              This site has been great for support and encouragement - so glad I joined :h

                              xxx

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