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Posted by verne on April 8, 2006, at 6:47:53
The last few months have been brutal - off the stress scale. Everytime I turned around something happened. Just about every internet order arrived with parts missing or in the wrong color. I tried to buy some pot and it turned out to be crank or something (blew $200 on that one)
I had a bad broadband internet connection for 3 months because the installer hooked it up wrong. A fantasy sports outfit was jerking me around for over $1,500 in prize winnings - the check was long overdue. Add to that plumbing problems and the neighbor's dog and I was near the breaking point.
Anyway now that everything is finally "fixed" -money arrived, plumbing working, dog quieter - I feel like I can breathe again and make a run at sobriety.
I realize most of my "problems" were trivial in comparison to what most people go through daily. In fact, much of my trouble would be considered a luxury elsewhere. This tells me how truly shaky I really am.
What's worrisome is my lack of patience. I can't let every wind of circumstance blow me back into drinking. Somehow I have to make this recovery count and not "dry drunk" it until the next typhoon.
I really hope I actually do the positive things I always talk about like the Borderline Skills Manual, Egoscue stretching exercises, meditation, light yoga, reading scripture, etc...
Probably taking a break soon.
Verne
Posted by gardenergirl on April 11, 2006, at 15:30:33
In reply to Sixth Day, posted by verne on April 8, 2006, at 6:47:53
Hi verne,
Want to make a yoga pact? I'll do it if you do it?gg
Posted by verne on April 11, 2006, at 16:13:16
In reply to Re: Sixth Day » verne, posted by gardenergirl on April 11, 2006, at 15:30:33
I'll have to start with some simple asanas or the Egoscue Exercises. Have you heard about Egoscue? - much like yoga, it involves stretching. Many aging athletes have prolonged their careers using this method.
I'm not sure when I can commit to anything. I'm drinking again and had to postpone my doctor's appointment. I had hoped to ask about Emsam.
I guess the anxiety associated with the doctor's visit triggered me to drink. I've been thinking all month about what I want to say - I have way too much psyhic energy invested, way too much expectation.
I need to back off and forget about emsam for now.
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