7 MONTHS OF SOBRIETY BLOWN

[Unwasted]

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Hi Amazing, looks like you're new to the site?

Welcome:welcome:

I'm kind of having motivation problems myself - not in staying sober, but in not being able to get back into really loving a workout. I used to be great about it - hoping it will come once I even out a little bit.

Just came back to post that the name of the book I was trying to think of is Unchain Your Brain by Daniel Amen and David Smith. It's interesting because these guys actually image brains and show their patients the scans - very motivational I would gather!!

Also, TurnAgain posted a link in one of her earlier posts you might want to check out.

Best to all stopping by and glad to have you Amazing. BTW, be sure to check out the Newbie's Nest under Just Starting Out if you haven't already.

X-Post Tess - sounds like you'll have absolutely NO problem with sticking with tea. Have fun.

xx,
UN:l

[NoSugar]

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Unwasted;1510976 wrote:
I'm kind of having motivation problems myself - not in staying sober, but in not being able to get back into really loving a workout. I used to be great about it - hoping it will come once I even out a little bit.
UN:l

Hi, UW

I read that you had 7 months AF but I don't know how long of a time elapsed before you came back to MWO to start again. Anyway, it took quite awhile AF before I really wanted to work out intensely (and I am usually very committed). Now, it is fun again. I bet that your body will tell you when it's ready .

:h NS

PS to Amazing: links to the Newbies Nest and the Toolbox are given below. The Nest is a great place to hang out and the Toolbox is full of useful tips -- at lease some of them likely will sound good to you. :welcome:

[Amazing1]

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Hi UN ,

Thank you for the welcome. I am a newbie and have been to the newbie site. Just having some problems with posting. I can not participate in roll call because I have not totally stopped drinking. I still drink 2 to 3 glasses of wine in the evening. I want to get involved in conversation (posting) since I have never talked with anyone about my drinking. I am constantly trying to find things to stay motivated. Recently it seems reading books and these post keep me going. Thank you and all that post on this site.

[Unwasted]

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Amazing,

There is also a section where people who are moderating post. Here is a link:

Monthly Moderation - My Way Out Forums

Just read and post wherever you're comfortable. Just wanted to make sure you knew about the mods section on the site.

NS, you got me thinking, so I went and checked out how long I'd been gone - almost a year. I couldn't believe it...........I would never have thought that I had been drinking again for that long after my 7 months. SCARY.............oh well, I'm BACK and committed! No wonder I can't get back into exercise...........I will, though. Thanks for the post!!

UN

[Tess-2]

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Amazing1;1510972 wrote: Hi Tess & UN

Hats off to you Tess! I practiced Bikram Yoga for 1 year. There was no way I could have gone every day. 3 days was a max for me. The results were amazing but I must admit I disliked going. I dreaded driving to class and was so happy when it was over. I just downloaded Hell-Bent and am anxious to dive into it. One good thing about Bikram it does sweat the toxins out! I am lost looking for an exercise program I can stick with and haven't been able to settle down into meditation.

Dear Amazing,

I am just checking in before leaving for my f-i-l's b-day party, and I see your post. We were cross-posting. That's how I missed it.

Welcome!! I am happy that you are here. I will check back with you later. :chick:

Oh, and I hear you about Bikram yoga. It's a "killer" and a "lifesaver" all rolled together!!

Okay, gotta run or Hubby is going to lose his patience. I don't want that!! :sorry:

[Mein Sonnenschein]

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Amazing1;1510987 wrote: I am a newbie and have been to the newbie site. Just having some problems with posting. I can not participate in roll call because I have not totally stopped drinking. I still drink 2 to 3 glasses of wine in the evening. I want to get involved in conversation (posting) since I have never talked with anyone about my drinking. I am constantly trying to find things to stay motivated. Recently it seems reading books and these post keep me going. Thank you and all that post on this site.

Welcome Amazing! I am very much in your boat so I want to offer you some support and let know that you are not alone. I'm also having a difficult time going completely AF. For a few months I did try to go completely AF (I believe my longest duration was 9 days) but I was not successful with this methodology. Right now I'm gradually weening myself away from AL and this seems to be working better for me. I'm also not participating in the Roll Call until I can begin to count those AF days about (without having an anxiety attack!). We have a lot in common. You are def not alone and I think you are going to love this community and the great people here. :l

[Wagoneer]

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I am a little late here UW, but wanted to say WELCOME BACK! I was 11 months sober and got back on the wine wagon after some pretty bad life situations, but here I am again. 90 days I think tomorrow. It is certainly a struggle still. Wishing you the best and so nice to see you again. You did it before, and you most certainly can do it again

Love Waggy

[Unwasted]

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MS, Welcome to the thread. I think we have to find our own way to be sure. I've been reading your "folly" thread and I can tell that you are an extremely intelligent woman. I believe you'll be successful when you're ready.:l Thanks for stopping by here - please come often and share your wisdom. I think you're going to find that trying to keep a foothold in the drinking world is misery, though, and that the only true freedom lies in completely walking away from alcohol. I'll continue to read your thread and also see you in the nest!!

Wagon, Hi Sweetie :l:- we definitely are on similar time tracks. So glad you dropped by this thread!! It's encouraging to see that you have 90 days now! That's great. I hope the issues have resolved that were giving you problems! I actually went through the entire death of my stepdad (literally by his bedside) without drinking. When I chose to go back there was nothing stressful going on. I think I went back to drinking because I couldn't imagine being able to enjoy life without it. People with long-term sobriety kept saying if we give it enough time, life is better sober. When I quit for the seven months I think way deep down I still felt like something was missing. Now, after having consumed alcohol for almost a year post 7-yr stint, I know I'm not. I had glamorized alcohol in my mind still, thinking it held something for me. I know now that I was chasing a false memory. NOW, that I know that to the very bottom of my core, I think I'm on my way to living a life free of the chains of addiction. Thank you so much for the encouragement.

Love,
UN:l

[Tess-2]

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Amazing1;1510987 wrote: Hi UN ,

Thank you for the welcome. I am a newbie and have been to the newbie site. Just having some problems with posting. I can not participate in roll call because I have not totally stopped drinking. I still drink 2 to 3 glasses of wine in the evening. I want to get involved in conversation (posting) since I have never talked with anyone about my drinking. I am constantly trying to find things to stay motivated. Recently it seems reading books and these post keep me going. Thank you and all that post on this site.

Good Morning Amazing,

The birthday party ran a bit late, so I'm just getting back to you.

You are absolutely and totally welcome to post on Newbies Nest. Each of us is at a different stage in our recovery. And most of us need support to be successful. When I first found The Nest I just started posting and posting. It helped a lot!!

I tried tapering about a hundred times before stumbling across the MWO website. I think that it has worked for some people, but it did not work for me. Just one drink changes something in my brain, and all of my resolve to cut down on alcohol flies out the window. After the first drink, I easily justify the second drink; after the second drink, I'm toast!! At that point I won't stop drinking until I collapse into bed. I don't know if there are different degrees of alcoholism, but if there are -- I'm at stage 4 (the worst possible!!).

There is HOPE, Amazing, for you and for all of us. Lots of hope!! Many have stopped drinking and are maintaining their sobriety. None thought it would be possible to walk away from alcohol, but it is possible, and you can walk away too. The fact that you are here and asking questions and looking for help is an indication that you may be ready to begin.

I hope to see you in The Nest. :threesome:

X-Post Unwasted: A happy good morning to you, too!!

[Mein Sonnenschein]

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Unwasted, thank you for the welcome! I am also enjoying reading the posts in your thread. I look forward to reading and hearing from you as well.

[free at last]

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Hi all, am enjoying the articles about Al effects on the brain. Also, might want to know that studies have shown that people who meditate have less likelihood of developing Alzheimers. Another tool for keeping AL out of our lives. Unwasted, you are doing so well!

[FreeFly]

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Unwasted;1510929 wrote:
FF, I've not heard of Kryia yoga, but it sounds super if it actually deals with addiction and helped you! Do you just do it at home?

Hi Un, yes at home. All you need is a quiet space and your breath. Yesterday the sun was out so practised on the riverbank. Well, first week down and feeling strong

[Unwasted]

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Hey All,

Crazy busy today. Just wanted to wish everyone well - will be back to post later.

Day 11 for me - YAY

xx,
UN
p.s. MS - will be posting on your thread too - lots of stuff there I want to address!

[allswell]

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Hey Un,

Day 11 is super fantabulous! Enjoy the freedom.

[Unwasted]

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Alls, my bud. So good to see you! I have to find where you're posting. Will look around. Hope you're kicking Al's ass.