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[blink]

i hate making calls. when i know that call start things in motion, i am anxious. i'm a head in sand sort of person. important calls to make so i tried three today, no further forward. i got myself wound up to make them for nothing. rather anti-climactic and pointless. and i'll have to do it again tomorrow.

the drink urge is rather like wanting to be back in the 80's. i can want all i like, its not happening. i didnt really like the 80's anyway. i dont like now either.

[NoSugar]

Is there any way to send e-mails or letters rather than make calls? I must admit I use the former for business type stuff whenever possible.

I'm sorry you're so discontent, Rox. It's hard to live that way. The information in the 3 principle thread was really illuminating to me in terms of my role in how I feel. Turns out it's 100% my call - not my circumstances or what others do or don't do. That's a lot of responsibility but it's also very liberating to not be at the mercy of things I can't control.

I hope you're able to get more accomplished tomorrow :hug:.

[j-vo]

Hi Blink,
Sorry you're feeling down. Hang in there and keep posting. You didn't like the 80's? Those were my best hair days using a whole can of hair spray each day!

Connections are so important. I know we may not have a lot to say, but coming here to read, and posting, and helping someone is what keeps our sobriety strong. Drifting away can be dangerous, at least for me. My mind starts entertaining stuff that will eventually get me into trouble. I shouldn't read in the mods section or anything about modding, because the next thing you know, I'll lie to myself and say I can do that. But TT, what you said, we always start off good, then it creeps right back up. ALL THE TIME. And when it creeps back up, so does the anxiety, depression, isolation, and a whole lot of other crap.

Have a good night, Gloamers.

[little beagle]

Staying connected is vital for me. In good times and in bad. This is where i turn. Right now I'm so grateful for the support I've been getting.
Hope your day is better tomorrow blink. AKA Roxy. It will pass.

[narilly]

Hello Everyone,
A big hello to Blink, aka Roxy. It is so good to hear from you. Hang in there Rox. NS has some good advice. Glad you are posting. Hang in there, like TT said, one drink is never enough. Remember where that one drink takes you.

Hi Lil B, hope you are feeling ok today.

Ya, Big Hair, I had it too. Funny JVo, I can see us in Big Hair for sure. I bet we rocked the look

Glad to be sober here. I am going to the mountains this weekend and I know there will be lots of wine drinking. I will be meeting new people and wine used to by a good social lubricant for me. I won't drink but I am sure it will niggle at my brain. Lucky I have you all making sure I don't drink this weekend. I have to be accountable to my Gloamers.

Have a great Wednesday.

[NoSugar]

How are you doing today, Rox? Did you get the calls over and done with?

I hope everyone else is doing well, too. xx, NS

[little beagle]

Not having such a good day. But I'm not drinking. I just want to stop hurting.

[treetops]

Thats no good LB - i.e. that you are feeling bad. I wish I could send some anti-hurt magic dust afar, but all I can send is my support. You know that eventually you will hurt less and less.

I had an exciting afternoon at the dentist - checkup and clean but it looks like I need some dental work due to the ancient toothies I have. My gums got lots of good comments - they used to be pretty bad when I was drinking - and I suspect that was partly due to some dietary deficiencies.

Choices - are you OK - you have gone quiet lately?

Once again, LB - take care and I hope you get some rest and sleep. XX

[little beagle]

Sleep. What is that? Took some advile pm a while back and had an anxiety attact.

[j-vo]

LB, hang in there, Friend.

TT, there are so many damages from alcohol. Of course, poisoning ourselves as we did is not going to make anything work right in our bodies, including our gums.

Nar, you'll be fine when you go away, because you don't drink. Imagine if you still had and ruined the weekend because of alcohol. You've learned how to enjoy others without that poison. Keep it going girlfriend.

How ya doing today Rox?

Choices?? Where are you?

Have a good day.

[NoSugar]

I hope today is a little brighter and easier for you, LB. Has your husband left yet? Maybe it will be a little easier when you're not in this "in between", uncomfortable state.

Oil-pulling each day with coconut oil has done wonders for my oral health. Have any of you tried it? It's weird at first but actually kind of pleasant once you get used to it. I didn't mention anything about it to my dental hygienist and the first time she saw me after I'd been doing it for a few months, she asked what in the heck I was brushing w/ b/c I had essentially no plaque! That was several years ago and she continues to be amazed (but I doubt she's recommending it to other clients - might put herself out of a job!).

I was wondering about Choices, too. Have any of you heard from her?

[blink]

i tried oil pulling for a while. you need a strong tongue! couldnt keep it up because of my jaw problems though.

hope things are ok for everyone. thinking of you beagle.

had a nice hour this afternoon as a puppy came for playtime with my dog. the clumsy big thing is quite good considering and loved it. hes eight but still very playful.

[little beagle]

Checking in tonight. Yes NS he left today. Pretty painful day. But I'm seeing my daughter as much as I can so I don't have to be alone.

[treetops]

I'll check in with you too LB. Very glad you are safe even if its what must be a painful and also strange day. Its so good you have your daughter to be with.
Here I am knee deep in work and cant take time off to enjoy the warm weather. But thats my choice. Happy to have my daughter about as well - she went to a party last night but doesn't seem to be drinking.
Very quiet on the thread lately.

[NoSugar]

Good morning, GLoamers

I'm glad the 'waiting' part is over for now, LB. Now you can go about your life at home while your husband hopefully gets himself to the point where it will be a good thing for him to come back. You deserve the best :hug:.

My 8 y old dog is still playful, too, Rox. She gets coconut oil on her food everyday. I'm not sure it keeps her young but she sure has a beautiful coat.

I've chosen to work less lately, TT, and am really enjoying it. Most of my deadlines were self-imposed and really not necessary.

Have a great weekend, all. :heart: NS