Any clean and sober people here?

[BOLT.]

I used to smoke weed. I still do. But I used to too.

[1972girl]

[QUOTE=proteinpump;90457083]That is good to know because I do get very uncomfortable around drinkers. I have a very big challenge next week, I am going sailing for several days and will be out in the middle of the ocean with no where to go and the other people on board will be drinking. I am stocked up with diet soda and coffee to get me through.[/QUOT




Just remeber that a year is a long time and not only would you have to face your family but your self also.And just some advice bring some caffeine free sodas also,the first time I went out I got home around 1:00 and did not sleep till 5:00.I dont think I drank that much soda sinse I was in high school.best of luck to you.

[TechLady]

Originally Posted by proteinpump

That is good to know because I do get very uncomfortable around drinkers. I have a very big challenge next week, I am going sailing for several days and will be out in the middle of the ocean with no where to go and the other people on board will be drinking. I am stocked up with diet soda and coffee to get me through.

The first time doing something sober is always the most difficult for me. Do you have any literature you can take with you? (Big Book, etc.) You can read some literature in your down time to "remind" you what will happen if you drink/take/snort/shoot the first one. Remember it's always the FIRST one that will set off the craving, not the 3rd or 6th or 8th one). Will there be any other sober/non drinking people on board? Will you be able to use your cell phone (well probably not, since your going to sea and all). Internet? Guess what i'm suggesting is to have some kind of plan. Something to fall back on.
(yes concern) (no dictator) (yes suggestions) lol I lurk on teh misc too much

[proteinpump]

Originally Posted by sydnisd183

The first time doing something sober is always the most difficult for me. Do you have any literature you can take with you? (Big Book, etc.) You can read some literature in your down time to "remind" you what will happen if you drink/take/snort/shoot the first one. Remember it's always the FIRST one that will set off the craving, not the 3rd or 6th or 8th one). Will there be any other sober/non drinking people on board? Will you be able to use your cell phone (well probably not, since your going to sea and all). Internet? Guess what i'm suggesting is to have some kind of plan. Something to fall back on.
(yes concern) (no dictator) (yes suggestions) lol I lurk on teh misc too much

Nobody will be drinking heavily, because we have to sail 24/7, but I will just excuse myself and read a book if I feel uncomfortable. I will have no cell out at sea and no internet, just email through satellite which is very slow sending and receiving messages. I really appreciate you're concern, it means alot that you take the time to suggest things...thank you

[ScottC]

Originally Posted by proteinpump

Nobody will be drinking heavily, because we have to sail 24/7, but I will just excuse myself and read a book if I feel uncomfortable. I will have no cell out at sea and no internet, just email through satellite which is very slow sending and receiving messages. I really appreciate you're concern, it means alot that you take the time to suggest things...thank you

I doubt your fellow sailors would go for it, but one of the sailboats I used to race on had a no drinking policy until we hit port and secured the boat. When I raced the Chicago to Mackinac Island, MI, it was the longest 40 hours of my drinking career.

I wish you well on your trip. I don't know if I would have had the nerve to attempt what you are doing when I had your clean time. Once, after having 2 years sober, I was living in Chicago and was going downtown for a political function when it hit me that I was heading to a large bar to meet with people I had never met before. I knew it wasn't right, pulled out my directory of meetings and found one in the neighborhood I was at the time.

If you like, PM me your email & itenerary and I will send you some "thoughts for the day." No worries if you don't.

[Master.D.]

yeah..
i like to drink a lot, but these days im so keen on weight loss and all that so i try to only have a big night once a fortnight or so, and with exams coming up i am not going to go out at all

as for drugs (bix, coke, speed), i used to.. but the fact that im this serious about BB has really made me stop because they are so detrimental to mass gain n all that

having said that, i still enjoy the casual ciggy and occassional joint
;]

GAV

[dawona]

I celerbated three years a month ago. Went from 135 to 170 within a few months of getting sober. Now about 210 after working out a little over a year. I kinda went crazy on the cigs and energy drinks when I first got sober. Don't even drink caffine anymore.

[Deviant Dingo]

Originally Posted by dawona

I celerbated three years a month ago. Went from 135 to 170 within a few months of getting sober. Now about 210 after working out a little over a year. I kinda went crazy on the cigs and energy drinks when I first got sober. Don't even drink caffine anymore.

try and drop the cigs too man, cigarettes are pretty much a straight up killer... They stink and age you terribly, worste thing out IMO

[F.A.M.E.]

Used to get my drank on 5 days outta da week.. I just loved bein faded... Never done drugs in my life though... Havent drank in 3 months though.... Gettin in shape just in time for basketball season.. Had arthroscopic knee surgery several months back.

[samispain1973]

Originally Posted by JokerJ

Thats ok, but in moderation these things can be quite fun and good memories. Just need to keep yourself in control and use them for the right reasons.

Ummm is there a right reason to use drugs? interesting, must be a good one

[Do_Somethin]

Clean and sober since March 25th, 2007.
My last blunt was January 1st in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. My last cigarette was Export "A" Regular @ 18:11 (6:11pm), Monday, January 15th, 2007 with Deep Purple "Smoke On The Water" playing here where I live in Canada. My last beer was a Budweiser the afternoon of Sunday, March 25th, 2007.
Sometimes it's hard but it's worth it. I find I seem to have fewer friends but a healthier lifestyle.

[dawona]

Originally Posted by JokerJ

try and drop the cigs too man, cigarettes are pretty much a straight up killer... They stink and age you terribly, worste thing out IMO

I started working out when I quit buying cigs over a year ago. Its just hard everyone I know smokes. I have maybe 15 or so in the last year and half. I usually feel like **** after one too.

[PunktedUp]

Whats a 'sober'?

[MacGyverDel]

Just came across this thread. Have a couple yrs atm and prior to my last evening of drinking had had a year.

Before that a number of lenghty periods after some treatment and education on alcohol and other drugs some 12-13 yrs ago.

A couple threads that may be of interest;

How Alcohol is Toxic to the Body (most links should still work here)
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=356705

Thought For The Day (just some daily inspirations on a variety of addictions)
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=3869693

[calibutcher]

I have 8 months and 11 days today! Clean and serene is the key to my success at work , in the weight room and at school! I am so happy to be alive and clean today!

Since getting clean I have gotten on the honor roll at school, lost 65 lbs and bought a house. Get clean, stay clean life is beautiful.

Best of luck to all you people here in the thread. The power is in one addict/alcoholic helping another.

[smithson2001]

Clean and Sober for 3 Years .
Best thing I have ever done.
I do find that I overcompensate with eating too much and have to try my best to moderate...I love to overeat. I use to be 190 and am now 205 but life is so so so much better these days.

[NextProtege]

I'm going to court today to start my sentencing for diversion classes for dui for marijuana. Weak.


Guess I'm going to have to be an alcoholic.

[phuture]

I'm coming up on my 4 months clean and sober. Feels good except I started smoking cigs-- just craved something to smoke.

[BlackPaladin]

Originally Posted by Deviant Dingo

I still use both recreationally, not an addict by any means tho... Moderation is the key

This.

[phuture]

<< not an addict by any means tho... Moderation is the key >>

Well, the thing you don't understand is that we addicts cannot moderate, that's why we're addicts!