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Posted by Lee05 on February 27, 2005, at 19:11:57
In reply to Re: It's a Deal! » Lee05, posted by partlycloudy on February 27, 2005, at 19:04:33
> I felt kind of whoopsy when this board was down... so I baked some chocolate-oatmeal-spice brownie thing I invented. Looks like haggis but tastes much better :)
Looks aside, it sounds wonderful--care to the share your recipe? Glad you managed to get through the whoopsy feeling. I know you wanted to keep it casual this time, but please let me congratulate you--day 9 now isn't it? That's fantastic!
Lee
Posted by TamaraJ on February 27, 2005, at 19:14:30
In reply to Re: 52 days now Lee? » TamaraJ, posted by Lee05 on February 27, 2005, at 19:04:48
> > Kudos Lee. You should be very proud of yourself. Hugs and pats all around. Now for the treat: a new cd? a manicure? a pedicure? a massage? some Godiva chocolates maybe? Whatever you decide, you deserve it!
> >
> > Tamara
>
> Thanks Tamara. Great treat ideas, but I can't decide. Perhaps all of the above is the way to go, yes? :)
>
> Thanks for the support!
>
> LeeYes! Yes! Yes! :-) A full spa day perhaps, with a nice box of Godiva chocolates and some soothing music as augmenters :-).
And, you're welcome very much. I have been where you are, and support can make all the difference.
Take good care,
Tamara
Posted by Lee05 on March 5, 2005, at 8:50:34
In reply to Re: 52 days now Lee? » Lee05, posted by TamaraJ on February 27, 2005, at 19:14:30
Very, very excited and proud of myself! I've booked a massage for my next day off to treat myself.
Thanks for all your support guys! Have a great day!
Lee
Posted by TamaraJ on March 5, 2005, at 9:06:46
In reply to I made it to 60!, posted by Lee05 on March 5, 2005, at 8:50:34
(((Lee)))
You every reason to be proud of yourself! I am so happy for you :-) Enjoy your massage - you deserve it!
You have a great day as well :-)
All the best to you,
Tamara
> Very, very excited and proud of myself! I've booked a massage for my next day off to treat myself.
>
> Thanks for all your support guys! Have a great day!
>
> Lee
Posted by just so sad on March 6, 2005, at 17:20:28
In reply to I made it to 60!, posted by Lee05 on March 5, 2005, at 8:50:34
Posted by sjb on March 7, 2005, at 11:10:22
In reply to Re: I made it to 60! - CONGRATULATIONS! » Lee05, posted by TamaraJ on March 5, 2005, at 9:06:46
Posted by just so sad on March 7, 2005, at 11:34:36
In reply to Re: - CONGRATULATIONS! I made it 28 days (nm), posted by sjb on March 7, 2005, at 11:10:22
Well congrats to you too!! 28 days is amazing! I'm so envious.
Posted by Lee05 on March 7, 2005, at 11:44:36
In reply to Re: - CONGRATULATIONS! I made it 28 days (nm), posted by sjb on March 7, 2005, at 11:10:22
That's fantastic--how're you feeling? Pretty damned proud of yourself I hope :)
CONGRATULATIONS! And have a great day!
Lee
Posted by AuntieMel on March 7, 2005, at 13:32:49
In reply to I made it to 60!, posted by Lee05 on March 5, 2005, at 8:50:34
Posted by AuntieMel on March 7, 2005, at 13:34:44
In reply to Re: - CONGRATULATIONS! I made it 28 days (nm), posted by sjb on March 7, 2005, at 11:10:22
Posted by Lee05 on March 7, 2005, at 14:41:18
In reply to Re: - Two days til another virtual chip party (nm) » sjb, posted by AuntieMel on March 7, 2005, at 13:34:44
Indeed! SJB, have you given any thought to how you're going to treat yourself? Pick something really wonderful for yourself OK? Doesn't have to be expensive, just really wonderful--you deserve it and then some!
Enjoy!
Lee
Posted by Lee05 on March 7, 2005, at 14:44:49
In reply to Re: I knew you could, little choo choo (nm) » Lee05, posted by AuntieMel on March 7, 2005, at 13:32:49
You know Auntie Mel, I almost forgot about that. You've had such faith in me right from day one--often more faith than I had in myself. Thank you so much--love you for that!
Little choo choo is still chugging, and pushing on towards 90 :)
Lee
Posted by antigua on March 7, 2005, at 15:46:53
In reply to Re: I knew you could, little choo choo » AuntieMel, posted by Lee05 on March 7, 2005, at 14:44:49
Posted by sjb on March 8, 2005, at 9:21:26
In reply to Re: - Two days til another virtual chip party (nm) » sjb, posted by AuntieMel on March 7, 2005, at 13:34:44
Oh, thank you guys for replying. It really helped. Although, I am proud that I've refrained I am upset about my huge appetite. The chocolate isn't really working, I've just been ravenous for any type of food. However, I know it's much more important for me to stop drinking.
I picked up "Sober For Good" from the library and I can relate to so many of the stories. Also, since I have not yet been to AA (I'm not in denial, I just a loner type and am very uncomfortable in group settings) this book offers advice from those who have succeeded with and without AA.
Anyway, I've been a bit down. Weather sucks, my clothes don't fit, I'm getting old, I've been pushed aside in my job and now have no work (if it wasn't a state job, I'd been fired/layed off long ago). . . BUT, I'm NOT drinking, my year old lab is the most wonderful dog in the world and so is my husband, uh, that's the most wonderful man in the world, not dog.
Geez, I'm rambling. Congrats to the rest of you as well, whether you've been sober for x amount of days or still trying. Your here, on this thread, and for me, that was huge step.
I'm looking forward to my 30-day virtual chip. SuperBowl Sunday was the last time I drank, and it was a doozy. I never want to feel like that again.
Posted by AuntieMel on March 8, 2005, at 13:53:05
In reply to Re: - Two days til another virtual chip party, posted by sjb on March 8, 2005, at 9:21:26
I'm not a group person myself. Actually I *can* do ok in a group, but only if I know the people in it, and that takes a while.
You could start with taking a friend to an 'open' meeting. Or sample several places that way. You might find a fit.
If they ask you to talk you can alway say 'No thanks, I'm here to listen tonight.' They won't force you.
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 8, 2005, at 23:58:20
In reply to Re: - Two days til another virtual chip party, posted by sjb on March 8, 2005, at 9:21:26
> I picked up "Sober For Good" from the library and I can relate to so many of the stories.
I'd just like to plug the double double quotes feature at this site:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#amazon
The first time anyone refers to a book, movie, or music without using this option, I post this to try to make sure he or she at least knows about it. It's just an option, though, and doesn't *have* to be used. If people *choose* not to use it, I'd be interested why not, but I'd like that redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20020918/msgs/7717.html
Thanks!
Bob
Posted by AuntieMel on March 9, 2005, at 8:43:08
In reply to Re: - CONGRATULATIONS! I made it 28 days (nm), posted by sjb on March 7, 2005, at 11:10:22
Thirty days. Yahoo!!!!
Posted by sjb on March 9, 2005, at 10:38:34
In reply to Re: - Virtual chip party for sjb !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, posted by AuntieMel on March 9, 2005, at 8:43:08
Auntie Mel,
Thank you! Last night was especially tough as we had a cold spell with snow and high winds, the kind of day you just want to cuddle up and have a nip, in my case, a big nip. Didn't do it. 30 days, whew.
Posted by Lee05 on March 9, 2005, at 10:43:12
In reply to Re: - Virtual chip party for sjb !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, posted by sjb on March 9, 2005, at 10:38:34
Posted by TamaraJ on March 9, 2005, at 11:11:17
In reply to Re: - Virtual chip party for sjb !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, posted by sjb on March 9, 2005, at 10:38:34
You did it - 30 days! Good for you. You should be very proud of yourself. The first 30 days can be a real b*itch to get through. This member of the Psychobabble Sobriety Support System salutes you!
Kudos,
Tamara
Posted by just so sad on March 10, 2005, at 0:03:19
In reply to Re: - Virtual chip party for sjb !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, posted by sjb on March 9, 2005, at 10:38:34
Posted by antigua on March 14, 2005, at 16:54:20
In reply to Re: - Congrats and best wishes! » sjb, posted by TamaraJ on March 9, 2005, at 11:11:17
Posted by AuntieMel on March 17, 2005, at 12:20:38
In reply to Re: double double quotes » sjb, posted by Dr. Bob on March 8, 2005, at 23:58:20
No green beer for you!
{she says as she sits at her desk listening to Irish drinking songs}
Posted by Lee05 on March 17, 2005, at 13:51:30
In reply to Re: Happy St. Pat's day Lee and sjb, posted by AuntieMel on March 17, 2005, at 12:20:38
> No green beer for you!
>
> {she says as she sits at her desk listening to Irish drinking songs}Thanks--and to you too Auntie Mel. I'm glad you posted today--I'm kind of in dangerous territory, so hearing from you was well-timed. I've found myself in that dangerously complacent place where the addiction tiger can easily convince me I can handle "just one". For me this is much harder patch to get through than those first days. And to add fuel to the fire, I broke up with my boyfriend last night, so that tiger's got a fair bit of ammo to hit me with. So far just drowning my sorrows in coffee, and working hard to keep it that way.
So thanks for the reminder to keep coming back here often, especially right now.
And yes, Happy St. Patty's to everyone out there!
Take care,
Lee
Posted by AuntieMel on March 17, 2005, at 14:47:11
In reply to Re: Happy St. Pat's day Lee and sjb » AuntieMel, posted by Lee05 on March 17, 2005, at 13:51:30
Interesting timing, indeed!
Last week both of the counselors at the family thing I go to quit. I got an email from one 'best wishes and stay sober'
I emailed her back something like 'so far this year my daughter's been arrested, my bird died and you guys have quit and I haven't slipped yet. I may have been voted "most likely to be a scout" in our group, but. by gosh, if and when I do it it will be on *my* terms, not because of outside influences'
scout: having 'just one' to see if you are really an addict.
hang in there. don't let others' actions dictate what you do. and be prepared that there will be times that you will think you're 'cured' - usually around milestones. I'm coming up on a two year birthday next month and I'm nervous as a cat right now myself.
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