ALCOHOLICS: RECOVERY & FITNESS (Serious Only Please)

[scottyb05]

I just watched "Flight" for the first time last night. What did you guys think about the movie?
If you don't know it's a movie about an Alcoholic hitting rock bottom.

Never heard of it..was it any good?

[BlackJack619]

Never heard of it..was it any good?

It was pretty good it stared Denzel Washington

[Epix00]

I just watched "Flight" for the first time last night. What did you guys think about the movie?
If you don't know it's a movie about an Alcoholic hitting rock bottom.

I thought it was an awesome movie. I had no idea thats what it was about. They made it seem from the previews that it was more about the actual plane landing. They used that just as a vehicle (pun intended) to show a mans journey to salvation and recovery. Deeeep.

[scottyb05]

Will def have to check it out!

[Epix00]

Will def have to check it out!

Definitely do scotty.

On another note...im assuming not everyone here has only a problem with alcohol. But other substances as well. Does anyone sometimes have issues in regards to taking their supplements and having it feel like a trigger sometime? I know its not mind altering stuff, but sometimes ill skip my vitamins or capsule supps because it feels like im taking pills to solve a problem or insecurity I have about myself like I used to with other substances. Im just getting back in the rooms and I know this will fade with time...I just wanted to find out if im not alone with that thinking. Thanks guys.

[scottyb05]

Definitely do scotty.

On another note...im assuming not everyone here has only a problem with alcohol. But other substances as well. Does anyone sometimes have issues in regards to taking their supplements and having it feel like a trigger sometime? I know its not mind altering stuff, but sometimes ill skip my vitamins or capsule supps because it feels like im taking pills to solve a problem or insecurity I have about myself like I used to with other substances. Im just getting back in the rooms and I know this will fade with time...I just wanted to find out if im not alone with that thinking. Thanks guys.

I have never found taking supplements to be a trigger for me. To me, I take vitamins and such to stay in good health, and help reverse the effects the drugs and alcohol had on my body. With that being said, everyone is different. If you feel that it is going to trigger you back into active addiction, them don't take them! Nothing should be worth risking your sobriety! I know if I lose my sobriety, I will lose everything else that came with it. I would think that not taking vitamins and supplements would be healthier than using and taking vitamins and supplements. Then again we supplement to get things we aren't regularly getting in our every day diets, right? If you don't feel comfortable taking vitamins and stuff, I would recommend reevaluating your diet. Make sure you are getting all your vitamins, minerals, proteins, etc necessary to meet your goals through your diet.

[Slider59]

14 years today.

Well done cowboybiker.
Keep up the good work.

[dogetta]

http://www.recovery-world.com/index.php

[dogetta]

14 years today.

Congrats!!

[dogetta]

http://www.workingthesteps.com/

[darkninja67]

14 years today.

congrats old man, may you have another 14 clean and sober.

Been clean and dry myself still, just having a lot of issues with sleep and stress.

Hope you all are well.

[PappaBear76]

congrats old man, may you have another 14 clean and sober.

Been clean and dry myself still, just having a lot of issues with sleep and stress.

Hope you all are well.

Congrats on hanging in there even with the sleep and stress issues.

[EjnarKolinkar]

Sleep n stress checking in.

Finally got tired enough for sleep last night, had instant bad dream. Woke me up. Drifted off, had another, I was surrounded by tentacles. Was about to wake up, just decided to sleep, let's the tentacles tentacle. I'm declaring it a victory.

Back on earth, went to a good meeting Thursday. Haven't been hitting many, because I am a moron. Going to hit that one regular. Every time I go there I get some good listening in.

Fcuk ing tentacles.

[doughnutgut]

Sleep n stress checking in.

Finally got tired enough for sleep last night, had instant bad dream. Woke me up. Drifted off, had another, I was surrounded by tentacles. Was about to wake up, just decided to sleep, let's the tentacles tentacle. I'm declaring it a victory.

Back on earth, went to a good meeting Thursday. Haven't been hitting many, because I am a moron. Going to hit that one regular. Every time I go there I get some good listening in.

Fcuk ing tentacles.

Have you thought about ZMA?

Priceless for sleep and cheap as hell. Has helped me so much and works as a sleep aid but not as a test booster.

[JRT6]

I take a low dose of remeron to stay asleep. It's a SSRI but in a low dose it will knock you out for a good five hours. The first time you take it you'll sleep twelve.

[xsman13]

Hew fellows, I'm kinda new here but I felt like the group on this thread,I could probably relate to. I was wondering where exactly is your waist measurement taken,at the belt line or just below the ribs? I've also noticed some folks on here take shoulder measurement straight across and some wrap around and use circumference. Which is correct?

[bastonjock]

Hi Guys

Im very new to working out at the gym and ive been on the forum for a short time and I had to read the title to this thread twice for it to sink in.Its the last place or so I thought were I would find recovering alcoholics/addicts . ive been sober since 12 of December 1994. I quit cigarettes on the 15th of june this year and that in turn led me to heading to the gym.

Matt

[xsman13]

I went sober for a full year once after having a 2 week migraine 4 years ago.I have fallen 4 times this year,last time being about 2 weeks ago. I've now been suffering with migraine for a week now. Definitely time to completely quit although I often wonder if a couple beers might relieve it?

[doughnutgut]

Hew fellows, I'm kinda new here but I felt like the group on this thread,I could probably relate to. I was wondering where exactly is your waist measurement taken,at the belt line or just below the ribs? I've also noticed some folks on here take shoulder measurement straight across and some wrap around and use circumference. Which is correct?

Hi fella.
Pop to the section for that specific info dude. Or google bmi and it will show you. I am sure that it is taken just above the bellybutton.

Hi Guys

Im very new to working out at the gym and ive been on the forum for a short time and I had to read the title to this thread twice for it to sink in.Its the last place or so I thought were I would find recovering alcoholics/addicts . ive been sober since 12 of December 1994. I quit cigarettes on the 15th of june this year and that in turn led me to heading to the gym.

Matt

Hi. Welcome and great job with the drink and the tabs fella.

Get lifting and getting swole.

[doughnutgut]

I went sober for a full year once after having a 2 week migraine 4 years ago.I have fallen 4 times this year,last time being about 2 weeks ago. I've now been suffering with migraine for a week now. Definitely time to completely quit although I often wonder if a couple beers might relieve it?

Wish it was a migraine that made me give up the drink and not the fact I screwed everything up in life.

Often wondering about having a drink is EXACTLY what alcohol does... Persuasion... Clever drug...

[xsman13]

Wish it was a migraine that made me give up the drink and not the fact I screwed everything up in life.

Often wondering about having a drink is EXACTLY what alcohol does... Persuasion... Clever drug...

Yes I hope everyday that I never pick it up again. But then comes some day, usually on a weekend that I'll be bored or aggregated with work or wife or something and I'll have a few beers. Before the day is done its a few sixpacks. Next day pick myself up and kick my own but for a week or two. Than year I'd quit I was too busy to drink, working the but off just to survive & support family. Been in church a lot over the last year, just got to regain consistency .

[chacha15]

Brave soul, we are not alone in this battle. One day at a time folks

http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/vi...-orig.cnn.html

[xsman13]

Where is everyone today, not having TGIF drinks I hope?

[cowboybiker]

Where is everyone today, not having TGIF drinks I hope?

Does milk count?

[JRT6]

I've been having PTSD issues recently so today I gave in and had a couple of beers. Holy **** did I get emotional. That friggin sucked on a level I can't even begin to describe.

[doughnutgut]

I've been having PTSD issues recently so today I gave in and had a couple of beers. Holy **** did I get emotional. That friggin sucked on a level I can't even begin to describe.

Without the feeling of guilt and emotion setting in you would possibly just shrug the shoulders and get back on the wagon. Stay strong fella. You can't let a minor issue tip your cart.

Your doing AMAZING fella. Stay strong. My Pm is always open dude.. no homo

[raynerd]

Hey guys, fairly new to the site and happy to find this post in my particular area of expertise.....booze. Good to find other drunkards to chat with. Been friends with Bill a while now and always willing to do some 12 step work! Hope everyone is having a good day today!

[raynerd]

I've been having PTSD issues recently so today I gave in and had a couple of beers. Holy **** did I get emotional. That friggin sucked on a level I can't even begin to describe.

I have been there man, worst feeling ever! Dust that **** off and get back to whats important, being sober tomorrow.
If u have 1 foot in the past, and 1 in the future, u are pissing on today!

[praiseharper]

Just got fired over text today cuz I did not show up to work Friday. Feelsbadman. Got drunk and high and I fuked up. Life is so fricking difficult and I make it worse. Not sure if I'm gonna make it.

[raynerd]

Hello, I have been there man. I just added u as a friend if u would like a someone who may be able to help u get back on track.
Shawn