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    #91
    Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

    Day 26 ? Booze free!

    Checking in a little early as I am off to smart recovery then for a coffee with a new mate from the group.

    I am still kicking booze in the butt and am having some good reflections on life; it is close to spiritually seeing everything in a different way.

    Treating yourself well accelerates the growth of your self-esteem. I take this line to mean a lot. Good diets, exercise, no booze, friendships, love etc.

    Just a short check in as I have to run to my smart meeting.

    I hope everyone is going great!

    I will never ever ever give in! I will always be strong
    Cheers,
    Marty
    If drinking is interfering with your work, you're probably a heavy drinker. If work is interfering with your drinking, you're probably an alcoholic.

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      #92
      Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

      Wow, Martye you really are in a good place! Hope you enjoy the meeting and coffee, order me something yummy too. I admire you SO much!

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        #93
        Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

        Ah the insomnia...it's almost 4am here and I've just finished reading your blog. You are such a pleasure my friend. I can't even tell you how many times I laughed out loud at some of the things you shared, so thanks for the chuckles!

        Clearly, your optimism, enthusiasm, determination and humor are contagious and so appreciated by many people on this forum, as I'm sure in your personal life as well. I don't want to be redundant, but I am sincerely inspired by you. Fifteen years is a long time to invest in something that seeks only to destroy you and you are on your way to conquering it! I am so very happy for you. It's so wonderful to hear all the great changes happening in your life. The gift of a new life for sure!

        Today is day 5 for me, and started very rocky. I was terrified for a bit that I wouldn't pull through, but I did! So, cheers to another poison free day!

        Take good care of yourself, today and always. :l
        "People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone."
        
? Audrey Hepburn, Actress and Philanthropist :heart:

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          #94
          Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

          Persephone1;1454114 wrote:

          Today is day 5 for me, and started very rocky. I was terrified for a bit that I wouldn't pull through, but I did! So, cheers to another poison free day!

          Take good care of yourself, today and always. :l
          Thanks for your post, I am glad I can help people but enough about me!

          5 days for you! Kicking arse ... keep it up
          If drinking is interfering with your work, you're probably a heavy drinker. If work is interfering with your drinking, you're probably an alcoholic.

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            #95
            Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

            how was your meeting?

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              #96
              Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

              honeysuckle;1454171 wrote: how was your meeting?
              Meeting rocked my world, I love them! I love your new profile pic pinky
              If drinking is interfering with your work, you're probably a heavy drinker. If work is interfering with your drinking, you're probably an alcoholic.

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                #97
                Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

                Day 27 ? Booze Free

                Good evening AF people and people starting on their journey. How are we all on this fine evening?

                Well day 27 for me and still going strong. Did my cross fit, down 5kg?s in 2 weeks now, I guess that is what happens when you stop drinking a case of piss an evening!

                After cross fit I called into a mate?s house and a few of ?the boys? were there, typical Friday night drinking a few beers and having pizza. I was a little uncomfortable but I made it through and they all respect my decision! In saying that most the lads were driving and would only have 2 or 3 beers and then stop!

                That was my problem. I could NEVER stop. I used to go there Friday night sink about 6 beers then drive to the pub and drink about another 20 beers. I admire people that can drink in moderation but I know I am not one of those people and never will be!

                I drove past my local on the way home wound down my window and stuck my finger up at it ?. Saying some expletives to it and that made me laugh!

                If I can make a suggestion listen to redimental ? not giving in. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVwoauguRS0[/video]]Rudimental - Not Giving In (Lyrics) - YouTube. Pump it loud and dance around like an idiot screaming NOT GIVING IN! I might post a video of me doing it one day if enough people request it

                "Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they?ve got a second."

                I will NEVER give in I will never GIVE UP, I will never FALTER ? EVER

                Cheers from Sydney
                Marty
                If drinking is interfering with your work, you're probably a heavy drinker. If work is interfering with your drinking, you're probably an alcoholic.

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                  #98
                  Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

                  Putting in the first request for the video Marty

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                    #99
                    Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

                    2nd.

                    'I am part of all that I have met, yet all experience is an arch wherethro', gleams that untravelled world whose margins fade, forever and forever when I move'

                    Zen soul Warrior. Freedom today-

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                      #100
                      Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

                      Day 28 ? Booze free

                      What a great day, went to crossfit this morning. Took a mate with me who got half way through the workout then had to take a little trip outside for a spew LOL funny stuff. He went too hard to early.

                      I also had lunch with the MRS my shout as I have $$ now I don?t need to spend it on booze.

                      Like my friend who went too hard to early @ crossfit I relate that to booze. When you quit. I mean really quit, no alcohol at all you have to want it more then you don?t want it. If you simply quit because a friend, doctor, wife or husband says you drink too much quit, it is more than likely you will NOT succeed.

                      You have to love yourself more then you love the booze in order to have a fighting chance! When I finally made the decision I was 100% committed and I made sure everything was in place.

                      Remove booze from house
                      Tell people who need to know
                      Get a good doc
                      Get a good support network like this forum
                      Join and attend F2F meetings with other alcoholic?s
                      See a physc
                      Sign up for exercise

                      Another amazing thing that helps that some of you may not have tried ?.. mindfulness!

                      ?Mindfulness means paying attention with openness, curiosity and flexibility. Through various forms of mental training, anyone can master "the art of conscious living", and find inner peace regardless of their life circumstances.?. google it and have a read, it starts off hard but with more practise you get better. There are some good iphone apps if any one wants suggestions.

                      In a nut shell: Mindfulness is proven effective for managing stressors and coping with other psychological issues that arise in the mind and emotions, which are major reasons why some turn to using drugs and alcohol ? that is, to relieve stress and cope with issues. Additionally, because practicing mindfulness helps one remain present and conscious of what?s happening in the present moment, including when getting urges and cravings to drink or use another drug, mindfulness is a practical skill for dealing with the cravings: you learn to observe the cravings without automatically reacting to them and following through with the urge to use.

                      I hope everyone else is kicking ARSE!

                      I WILL NEVER FALTER, I WILL NEVER GIVE IN, I WILL DANCE EVERY MORNING BECAUSE I AM SOBER AND FREE, THE CHAINS ARE BROKEN!

                      Cheers,
                      Marty
                      If drinking is interfering with your work, you're probably a heavy drinker. If work is interfering with your drinking, you're probably an alcoholic.

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                        #101
                        Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

                        Day 29 ? Booze Free

                        Gday gang, how is everyone on this amazing day?

                        Day 29 and still going strong, feeling stronger and better all the time that there is no longer poison in me.

                        My doctor I see about my alcohol addiction is blunt like me I like her. It was 27 AF when I saw her. She asked ?How is it going? I replied ?I have not had a drink and I am feeling better? her answer ?well of course you would feel better? made me LOL.

                        When I first went to see her about my Alcohol intake we worked out a plan of attack. I took my mother and my partner to this appointment so I could hold myself accountable.

                        About a year ago I was diagnosed with clinical depression and bi ? polar. My mum asked the doctor in this appointment does my son have depression and bi?polar? The doctor stated there is really no way to tell why he is drinking every night as the drugs won?t do a thing.

                        It will be interesting in the coming months if I can lower the doses of the drugs I take for both depression and bi ? polar. I trust my doc so it is up to her! Just an interesting insight that you ?cant? tell what is ?wrong? with you until you get clean and sober.

                        Apart from that nothing new to report at this stage except I am staying strong and I hope everyone else is as well?

                        I am practising some more ?mindfulness? that I discussed yesterday. I cant explain how good it is to bring you back to the present. Out mind had approx. 86,000 thoughts a day and 80,000 of them are thoughts we have already thought before. Mindfulness helps open your mind to new and exciting ideas!

                        I will never fail, this life is mine I own it; booze does not! I won?t falter

                        Cheers,
                        Marty!!!
                        If drinking is interfering with your work, you're probably a heavy drinker. If work is interfering with your drinking, you're probably an alcoholic.

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                          #102
                          Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

                          Hi, Marty

                          I enjoy your posts and positive attitude. Thanks for your daily posts!

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                            #103
                            Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

                            martye;1455862 wrote: Day 29 ? Booze Free

                            I am practising some more ?mindfulness? that I discussed yesterday. I cant explain how good it is to bring you back to the present. Out mind had approx. 86,000 thoughts a day and 80,000 of them are thoughts we have already thought before. Mindfulness helps open your mind to new and exciting ideas!

                            I will never fail, this life is mine I own it; booze does not! I won?t falter

                            Cheers,
                            Marty!!!
                            Hi Martye! Awesome that everything is going so well for you! Speaking of "mindfulness". I also tend to think way too much (as we all do). I really love Eckhart Tolle for the "power of now" thinking practice. Check him out! Have a great Sunday! :angel:
                            Live in the "NOW". :h

                            Deb

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                              #104
                              Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

                              DAY 30 ? BOOOOOOZEEEE FFRREEEEEEEEE

                              Evening gang, so I made it to 30 days, by far the longest stint for 15 years. I still feel a little lost but I am finding out more about myself every day.

                              Turns out I am a nice caring selfless hardworking guy, as opposed to a prick, selfish and lazy! Wow what 30 days without poison can do!

                              I have another speech tomorrow morning to about 100 people. Little nervous about that because I have not started preparing as yet. Normally I would turn to booze so I could ?ignore? it. This would make we wake up with huge anxiety and being even less prepared.

                              I had a friend ask me today ?how do you deal with stress without booze? my answer ?I deal with it like almost 90% of the adult population that don?t turn to the bottle when stressed?

                              Things are a little different at the moment with my lady friend She seems to be picking at every little thing and getting upset over nothing. Somehow I feel maybe she was so used to the chaos I caused when I was drunk (slamming doors, picking fights, swearing) that she for the time being has to start a bit of chaos to feel ?normal? she is not a drinker. Let me know if anyone else has experienced this?

                              When she left the house this morning she was rude and abrupt, about an hour later I got a txt saying she was sorry. I have to tell you in our 5 year relationship this is the first time she has said sorry as I can assure you when I was drunk everything WAS my fault. It was strange!

                              Any way enough from me I have a speech to learn ?

                              I truly hope everyone is kicking butt in their goals. And if you slip get back up and try again!

                              I will NOT fail, I will NEVER falter, I am Sober Marty (sounds like a super hero)
                              Cheers,
                              Marty
                              If drinking is interfering with your work, you're probably a heavy drinker. If work is interfering with your drinking, you're probably an alcoholic.

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                                #105
                                Day One and onward: The Diary of a chronic Aussie Drinker

                                Well done Marty - that's fantastic!! :goodjob:
                                There's two ways of looking at the holes in your shoes
                                You can dig the ventilation... or you can sing the blues

                                I didn't come this far to only come this far.

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