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[narilly]

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Giraffe, I forgot to give you a bear hug!

[Pavati]

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Hi, Ladies:

Jane - I hope you are wrong! I can't imagine a fever for 3 years - and they didn't come up with the lupus idea?? If you aren't wrong, there are at least steps you can take.

J-Vo - Sounding strong and positive. I hope you have a wonderful year - you deserve it.

NS - I find Glenon overwroght, too. I watched her TED talk which I LOVED, but I think I was very needy in early sobriety and I got weepy over anything...

LC - Thanks for the kind words.

Nar - I see your green light - we're here together again. I love the all-inclusive idea... Chicago would be fun, too...

Well, my head is lolling as I am typing. Very busy getting school started. Hi to everyone else and stay sober, no matter what!

xo
Pav

[wagmore]

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MAE everyone,

Finally home from my long weekend of paddling races, and I had a fantastic time! Was surrounded by partiers Sat and Sun nights after hard days of races, but I stuck with my AF plan and made it through with little trouble. I didn't even need my "contest with a friend" excuse, but I was really glad I had it planned just in case.

One tactic I decided to try, which worked wonderfully, was to arrive a bit late to the main post-race celebration. By the time I arrived, most other people had already been there about an hour or so and had a couple of drinks in them. In this buzzed-on-the-way-to-drunk state of mind, they didn't even notice that I wasn't drinking. Only one person even asked me if I was going to get something, but she wasn't drinking anything herself so it was pretty easy to just deflect it and say I was still trying to decide what I wanted. She replied and said the drinks were expensive and she was going to save her money for going out to dinner later.

Yay!

My teams both did great this weekend. One team just missed medaling by less than a second, and the other team won silver in our division. All in all a huge success!

I have a lot of catching up to do on here and probably won't have much time until tomorrow evening but I will go back through and reply better to all of you asap.

Thanks for all your support as I was prepping for the party atmosphere this past weekend.

[lifechange]

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Good Morning Ladies,

This morning has been a challenge for me-- I feel so foggy in my head and I'm draggin'. Just had a coffee which is slowly helping--but I hate feeling this way. I should just accept that I can't be on top of the world each and every af morning! I also had some small warning signs last night.. I was very restless, pacing the flat, going between a film and MWO/emails, back and forth the whole evening--and I kept uncontrollably snacking--forced myself to eat healthy snacks, but still the out of control feeling was quite uncomfortable. I am going to make a sign and hang it, reminding myself next time to turn everything off and just try to sit still. Each day I tell myself that I will begin my meditation practice again. It's such hard work to begin something again--but it does me worlds of good. So my goal today will be just 5 minutes.
This is the point where I sometimes get down on myself-- but instead of getting down, I will focus on being grateful for what I have. I am so grateful for the basics that so many in the world have to fight for each and every day... fresh, organic, even, veggies and fruits, clean, running water, healthy, strong children, medical assistance and drugs, if needed, social care help if needed, a job that I like most of the time with great co-workers, a loving and supportive BF, a couple of close girlfriends, a good relationship with my parents and sister, a great school for my kids.. time for myself, a great library system, my health! Damn...I just need to keep working on rewiring my darn brain!!

Wags, so happy that your weekend was successful, both with the great paddling and with not drinking--I knew you would be. I'm glad you're back with us!!

Ava, how are you doing on this fine Tuesday? I guess you must be busy at work, hopefully encountering some patients you like. I'm thinking about you..

J-vo, loved the garbage can analogy. It's soooo true! Drama sounds exciting--I'd be scared to death to have anything to do with the class, acting or teaching!! I admire you for taking it on and will look forward to hearing how it goes-- will the kids perform in the end?

Big hugs to everyone-- I hope Tuesday proves to be a good one! Will check in again after work..

[Eloise]

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Oh gosh Lifechange, I am feeling quite the same these days. More restless and uncertain in my mind.
Its a new day, went to the gym but that wasnt a great idea. Just trying to be normal and still drinking my Yogi Grand Calm tea all day. Maybe try something along these lines? Go grab some Calm forte? I love that stuff, calms me right down.

[giraffe1234]

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Thanx for the hug Nar!
xox

[available]

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Eloise;1695123 wrote: Oh gosh Lifechange, I am feeling quite the same these days. More restless and uncertain in my mind.
Its a new day, went to the gym but that wasnt a great idea. Just trying to be normal and still drinking my Yogi Grand Calm tea all day. Maybe try something along these lines? Go grab some Calm forte? I love that stuff, calms me right down.

What are you uncertain about El? if you have to decided not to drink then you have nothing to worry about. Let that al brain take form and you are gone. Restless is fine and it will pass. Normal, well we arent normal are we, we are alcoholics recovering and we have more ups and downs than a brides nighty but not drinking far outweighs taking that first drink. Its gets easier as the days and months go by. I am certain in my mind that i wont drink again but i still take it one day at a time as i am in early recovery.

Hi Giraffe, how are you girl?

[jenniech]

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head down, defeated, tired…..I am back I hope…..

[j-vo]

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Morning!

Was up earlier this morning. Trying to slowly get my body to accept 5:15 a.m. It accepts 7 a.m. but any earlier is a struggle. Oh well, glad i have a job! Just take a nap when I get home or when I need it.

Nar, +28! Well, not sure what that converts to in farenheit, but it sounds cold. Your summers are really short. But I love, love fall here. Football and fall and the newness of the school year. I'm not really a football fan, but just love the excitement it brings for everyone. This time of year for me is kind of like a second new year's.

Pav, when is your students first day back? Good luck!

Wags, so glad to hear that your paddling was successful on all counts!

LC, feeling foggy in your head and dragging will go away. It's not worse than a hangover, right? Hang in there dear and keep practicing that mindfulness. You're right. Rewiring takes a long time and we're just at the beginning. Now I'm getting why they say "one day at a time." Just get through this day, and do what you can to be happy. It's never going to be perfect. Nothing is. My drama class is just an intro to theater arts. But maybe this'll pique some students interest in auditioning for the middle school musical!

El, look at PAWS. You may be experiencing this. Or it may be a result of all of the stress your body and mind has been going through lately. With surgery, moving, and just trying to get through that, your body needs time to adjust. Hang in there girl.

Ok, time for me to get to work and set up shop. That's the plan today and tomorrow. Have a great day!

[j-vo]

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x-post Jenni,
Glad you're back! As they say in the NN, velcro your butt in here!

[NoSugar]

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I just wrote to you in the NN, Jennie. I'm so glad to see you.

Don't hope - make the commitment! I know you are a committed person - look all you've accomplished professionally. This is tougher because of the nature of an addiction but I know you can do it - I've seen you do it!

I hope that other than this that things are going well for you. I think of you often.

[jenniech]

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yes, butt needs to be velcroed for sure….
will be back during my witching hour…..PROMISE
and thanks for your warm welcome backs……..unlike AA, i don't feel any judgment here….

[Eloise]

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available;1695142 wrote: What are you uncertain about El? if you have to decided not to drink then you have nothing to worry about. Let that al brain take form and you are gone. Restless is fine and it will pass. Normal, well we arent normal are we, we are alcoholics recovering and we have more ups and downs than a brides nighty but not drinking far outweighs taking that first drink. Its gets easier as the days and months go by. I am certain in my mind that i wont drink again but i still take it one day at a time as i am in early recovery.

Hi Giraffe, how are you girl?

Hey Available! My uncertainty has nothing to do with alcohol. I definitely do not want it in my life anymore.
The question marks are about my health, quitting my job, moving to a foreign country, getting Married, financial woes... Shall I go on? So much uncertainty .... About the only think I Am certain about is what a blessing it is not to be drinking anymore.

Patience is about all I can strive for....

[Eloise]

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El, look at PAWS. You may be experiencing this. Or it may be a result of all of the stress your body and mind has been going through lately. With surgery, moving, and just trying to get through that, your body needs time to adjust. Hang in there


What is PAWS J-vo?

[lifechange]

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El, I'll just re-post this PAWS link from J-vo quickly first..

Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms - Relapse Prevention Strategies