ALCOHOLICS: RECOVERY & FITNESS (Serious Only Please)

[supy]

3 years this month. Life is good

Huge Milestone CONGRATS, me on the otherhand havent made a meeting in 2 weeks now but i will go Thurs morning, Friday nite and Sat nite this week, and will start making regular meetings again next week or ill never get my 5 yr coin. I know all to well what happens when you stop making meetings. I want that coin and many many more. I was at my first meeting in 1986 was the relapse man for 20 yrs. Life is good today and keeps getting better. Without AA im not coaching my boys in baseball, football or basketball,not tucking my little 6 yr old bossy princess in at nite id have no wife and without her i dont know what id do. Ill get back on the meeting wagon starting Thursday morning...Good luck everyone . Rome wasnt built in a day, hence one day at a time

[Forge3]

I have not posted in here for awhile. I plan on posting something every day just for the good it can do. Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday...the beginning of lent. This is the journey into the wilderness and simplicity. My goal is to abstain of course but also get someone who is a pro to talk to. I have been proactive in reminding my doctor twice so far for a referral but he seems to forget.

[Slider59]

I have not posted in here for awhile. I plan on posting something every day just for the good it can do. Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday...the beginning of lent. This is the journey into the wilderness and simplicity. My goal is to abstain of course but also get someone who is a pro to talk to. I have been proactive in reminding my doctor twice so far for a referral but he seems to forget.

Keep after your Dr.
It's always good to have a pro to speak to.

[Forge3]

Keep after your Dr.
It's always good to have a pro to speak to.

Calling him again today. Even with a referral it can take weeks.

[Cerebrah]

Damn Congrats on the progress everyone is making. Inspiring to see a thread like this. Just recently quit smoking and trying my hardest to quit for good. Keep up the great work everyone!!

[BackwoodsGa]

Hope everyone is having a safe and sober weekend.Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

[chodan9]

have a safe and sober Sunday everyone!

[JRT6]

Weds night I told my wife at bed time about how good of a mood I had been in the last few days and that I knew the swing was coming. Yesterday it hit me like a brick to the face.

[GreenWave1]

Weds night I told my wife at bed time about how good of a mood I had been in the last few days and that I knew the swing was coming. Yesterday it hit me like a brick to the face.

Stay strong man. Stay strong.

[Deathstroke]

Staying sober, fully focused on diet and exercise for overall health purposes. I been a cross addict for almost 15 years, no drug of choice really, I'd do any drug on the table and pretty much have done every one that didn't involve a needle. And finally accepted I cannot drink socially, or just have a few, I drink everything in the house when I do. Recently I started focusing on my weaknesses including patience and self-control. I have been practicing patience with success and I feel like I am finally in control so refuse to spiral out of control again.

This week I was tested. Some of you may have heard the news story bout the missing firefighter from FL now found dead. He was a friend and someone I knew since grade 6. He was killed over a drug dispute gone bad which made the news headlines for a bit.

Still though I didn't give in and won't no matter what I am slammed with, or so I hope and believe I will not anyhow.

Congrats to those of you who've hit milestones and are staying sober, very motivating and inspirational stuff here!

[BackwoodsGa]

Being sober is truly the greatest feeling there is.21 years of sobriety,and its awesome.have a great weekend everyone.

[pharmamarketer]

Being sober is truly the greatest feeling there is.21 years of sobriety,and its awesome.have a great weekend everyone.

Congrats on 21 years sober. That is fantastic

[BeStill]

Staying sober, fully focused on diet and exercise for overall health purposes. I been a cross addict for almost 15 years, no drug of choice really, I'd do any drug on the table and pretty much have done every one that didn't involve a needle. And finally accepted I cannot drink socially, or just have a few, I drink everything in the house when I do. Recently I started focusing on my weaknesses including patience and self-control. I have been practicing patience with success and I feel like I am finally in control so refuse to spiral out of control again.

This week I was tested. Some of you may have heard the news story bout the missing firefighter from FL now found dead. He was a friend and someone I knew since grade 6. He was killed over a drug dispute gone bad which made the news headlines for a bit.

Still though I didn't give in and won't no matter what I am slammed with, or so I hope and believe I will not anyhow.

Congrats to those of you who've hit milestones and are staying sober, very motivating and inspirational stuff here!

Accepting that, "I cannot drink socially, or just have a few, I drink everything in the house when I do.", is where you have identified a problem. You have admitted that you are powerless over alcohol. This is the most important part, I believe, in recovery. I would recommend that you look into Alcoholics Anonymous. What you have written above could have come out of the big book of AA or straight from a meeting-specifically step 1 of the 12 steps. When you say that you are "focusing on my weaknesses including patience and self-control" you are actually working on a moral inventory of yourself and your character defects. That is step 4. AA focuses on the 12 steps and how to live now that you are sober. How to live happy, joyous, and free. Do a search on the 9th step promises and see if they sound appealing to you. If so check out an AA meeting-you may have to try a few until you find a group you like.

Some good advice I have heard about moods/difficult situations like yours is, go to bed sober tonight and worry about tomorrow tomorrow.

Best regards

[JRT6]

Stay strong man. Stay strong.

Thanks man. If there is a silver lining to clinical depression it's that it makes me not want to drink.

[chodan9]

just keep in mind everyone, that giving up drugs and alcohol is not the end, its just the beginning of a world you cant imagine.
you may go through some trials but the strength and serenity gained will make those trials worth while.

[Slider59]

Hello to all my sober friends.
Been on the road for a week so just checking in.

[zumbador]

Hello Slider. Coming up on 4 years of sobriety. Trudging the happy road.

[hawaiistack]

Hello to all my sober friends.
Been on the road for a week so just checking in.

Stay at it. Good Job.

(6 years on Dec. 27th 2011)

[Rsr911]

FOBW this time since 04/08/06 had almost ten before I quit going to meetings and fell out in '05. Sponsor two people these days and go to meetings several times a week.

[Meatpants]

FOBW this time since 04/08/06 had almost ten before I quit going to meetings and fell out in '05. Sponsor two people these days and go to meetings several times a week.

Good stuff. Keep it up.

[GreenWave1]

FOBW this time since 04/08/06 had almost ten before I quit going to meetings and fell out in '05. Sponsor two people these days and go to meetings several times a week.

Excellent man.

[supy]

Man i need to get back to meetings , its been 3-4 weeks. I did go to our membership meetng on Wed nite, but that doesnt count. Trying to get my GYM bussiness/ PT bussiness started, been kinda busy but thats no excuse.

[sfuller94]

Hey Guys..!! Haven't posted ina while as we've had a new project fired up at work and I've been extremely busy. I'm still doing well, sober and enjoying the clarity. Thanks for all your help and posts. I hope to be back on a more regular basis sometime soon!

[cowboybiker]

Checking in.
Went to a meeting tonite and saw an old friend with 2 days there.
He hasnt asked me to sponsor him but Im sure he will in time.
I havent posted in here for a while and Im not sure why, but I will make it a point too.

[muttytwist]

Wishing everyone a sober St. Patrics day.

[thepowerwithin]

Checking in.
Went to a meeting tonite and saw an old friend with 2 days there.
He hasnt asked me to sponsor him but Im sure he will in time.
I havent posted in here for a while and Im not sure why, but I will make it a point too.

I haven't been posting either. Thread doldrums were setting in and I've been feeling kinda off. I've had one day off work in 25 days, a resentment at a co-worker has been getting the best of me, and my attitude has taken a downward spiral. Don't like it.

Today is a new day filled with opportunities to do and think about things differently. Amen.

Wishing everyone a sober St. Patrics day.

Thank you, you too.

[NoSlak]

16 years ago today I walked in to AA with the clothes on my back, no skills and no education, off the streets. Yesterday I got back from Kona where I went to a meeting everyday in paradise.
By the grace of God ( whatever that may be) go I.
Thank you all and Alcoholics Anonymous.

[Big_Sky_Guy]

Good to hear from several sober folk!

supy- good luck with the gym / pt business

sf- glad you are doing well

Congrats NoSlak!

[thepowerwithin]

16 years ago today I walked in to AA with the clothes on my back, no skills and no education, off the streets. Yesterday I got back from Kona where I went to a meeting everyday in paradise.
By the grace of God ( whatever that may be) go I.
Thank you all and Alcoholics Anonymous.

Happy Anniversary. That's a major accomplishment. What a blessing!

[cowboybiker]

16 years ago today I walked in to AA with the clothes on my back, no skills and no education, off the streets. Yesterday I got back from Kona where I went to a meeting everyday in paradise.
By the grace of God ( whatever that may be) go I.
Thank you all and Alcoholics Anonymous.

Congrats and thanks for sharing