100 Day Club members/Maintenance Thread

[Dottie Belle]

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One of our dogs sleeps with us..the large one and when she and my husband snore it is a hoot...but not if i am trying to sleep....not sure who to evict first...we have 3 beds so room for everyone.

[kuya]

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My kids tell me how badly I used to snore when drinking and how much better it is......

They are lying, of course I don't snore ! :H:H:H

[Pinecone]

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NS, that year looks good on you! Good to see you too. Let's step it up here in a mindful way! Are you meditating any lately? Great to see you!

[K9Lover]

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My Cocker Spaniel snores...then again, he has the comfiest bed in the house!

Skull - Are you on day 90 or 100 today?? I know my math is BAD, but I thought it was 90. Not that you're not welcome anyways :l

[NoSugar]

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Hi, Pinecone. I am still having trouble putting aside the time to 'learn' to meditate. I have been able to use some of the techniques when I'm in a stressful situation or just want to relax. Maybe I'm actually doing it but think I need an "official program" when I really don't ??? (I have practiced concentrating on my breathing so as to ignore snoring :H!).

[Sunbeam]

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I believe I posted a simple meditation on the toolbox thread, if you are looking for another resource.

[NoSugar]

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Thanks, Sunbeam. I will try to find it.

[Lavande]

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I've just posted this link elsewhere but it may be of some use here as well
Emotional Freedom Techniques by Dr. Friedemann Schaub

[Samstone]

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kuya;1620606 wrote: My kids tell me how badly I used to snore when drinking and how much better it is......

They are lying, of course I don't snore ! :H:H:H

I stayed up all night one time to see if I snored and I didn't

[Pinecone]

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Lav, thanks for the link, that is some good stuff there.

NS, I found Thich Nhat Hahn's "The Miracle of Mindfulness" to be a very basic nuts and bolts guide to meditation. It is a short book. I manage to get two 15 minute sessions in per day, and I'm noticing quite a bit of benefit. Once the little one and the pup are a bit older I'd love to expand my practice gradually.

I'm so happy it's Friday! Takeout and a movie on netflix! Maybe sleep in just a tiny bit and leisurely coffee in the morning. Ahh! AF life!

[NoSugar]

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I managed to do a session yesterday, Pinecone - our conversation inspired me! I slept very well last night --- coincidence ? I will take a look for that book. Thank you.

I was thinking about the joys of AF life as I made my way through the crowded grocery store late this afternoon (everyone is stocking up given another bad weekend forecast, I guess) and thought about how dang many times in the past I did that, knowing I would buy wine, and knowing I would hurry home and drink too much of it. I also wasn't impatient to get the shopping done and get home. All the people who used to seem so irritating now just seem like shoppers .

Enjoy your evening and leisurely Saturday morning.

[Byrdlady]

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NS, I get exhausted thinking of the old days. How the hell did I keep all the balls in the air for so long.....and more over, WHY? Life is so much more calm. I am so grateful! Xxoo Byrdie

[Dottie Belle]

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NS I was thinking about that last night...grateful that I wasn't thinking about rushing home from the event to drink..or drinking before we left..what a waste of time...but NO MORE!!!
I regret all the time I have wasted but I cant get it back so I need to deal with it and move on...easier said than done some days but making progress..

[Lavande]

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I spend some time each day (at least a few minutes) to consciously thank God, the universe & myself to starting on this AF path & for staying on it - no matter what!!!!!!!
So, whatever you did today, do it again tomorrow & thank yourself

Sure beats the old days of beating yourself up on a regular basis, am I right or what? :H :H

[WineBGone]

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Hi everyone. Well I finally made 100 days AF. Today is actually 102 days AF.

For the most part I am comfortable in my world AF..... I get very few cravings and have adjusted to a new life AF. I am more pleasant to be around and have a much better relationship with my wife. I am trying not to take this new life for granted as I know how easy it is to slip back into a dark place with AL.

Unfortunately I just found out I am getting laid off in 3 weeks which is going to set up a whole new set of emotional challenges for me to remain AF. I am 55 years old, not ready to retire quite yet and anxious about the future. My emotions right now are very raw and in the past I would have numbed those ugly emotions with AL. I have stepped on an emotional rollercoaster and I am holding on as tight as I can.

I have downloaded hypnosis tapes for confidence, controlling anxiety and relaxation. I also have a prescription for anxiety pills which I take when the stomach anxiety becomes too much. I am committed to staying AF at all costs and will just have to learn to live with the raw feelings.

I know there is another position out there for me and I must stay sober to be at my best while prospecting for new jobs. Sometimes life just feels really unfair and I am worried as I am the family breadwinner for my wife and 3 teenage children.

I am glad I have made it to the 100 day thread. Thanks for giving me a soft place to land.

Jim