166 days sober
Todays been rough. The counseling session was difficult and brought up a lot of emotion and thoughts of my past. Which caused high anxiety and had an anxiety attack today which happens less often these days. I just wanted to be in my own home and surrounded by the things that bring me comfort. I ended up having a long walk and then going by my place to check on the roof progress which is still…well in progress.
So that’s been my day not the best but not the worst. And most importantly still sober.
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Checking in day 203
@Twizzlers I think your surgery today. Praying for you!
AA Meeting this morning.
Wishing you all a sober “Radiant” Day
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Did not know which one to pick. Sending you hugs.
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Well I’m glad you decided on both. Thanks for the encouragement 
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Most everyone has been here 2 years or more. The guy I am replacing is retiring after 12 years.
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Checking in on day 17.
Take care of yourselves everyone x
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“Hi everyone, I’m on my 10th day without alcohol, and it’s been a tough but important journey so far. I’ve been struggling with some pretty consistent withdrawal symptoms, especially waking up with headaches every night. I’m trying to stay strong, but it’s been rough, and I just wanted to ask the group for some feedback. How long do these symptoms usually last? Is it normal that I’m still dealing with this at this stage? Any advice or similar experiences would be really helpful.”
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Congratulations on your double digits Rich. This is normal to experience. Everyone is different but for me it did take some time for my body to detox from the poison. Stay hydrated, keep pushing forward and know that you are cleansing yourself more every day.
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Nothing stunning about me and my life right now, but thank you for the kind words, Cam! 
Checking in 
Back on day 2, last night I slept like crap! Weird dreams, waking up over and over again.
Work has been ok, I had a work lunch, and everybody ordered sparkling water! Even my boss! 
I never used to drink at work anyhow, but it’s always easier when everybody else is on water!
Not much more to tell really, I’ve kept busy this afternoon cleaning, unpacking groceries and listening to an audio book. Now it’s dinner and couch time! 
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Day 947
Afternoon TS fam! Today has been a good day but CRAZY busy. My son stayed home from school as he had a couple appts to go to. Went to the Dr first than to xray. Then we stopped by Starbucks and I tried the Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. Sooo good!!! I gotta learn how to make these beverages at home. I cant justify spending over $7 for a coffee that often. Once in awhile, like today, its okay. We got home awhile ago and are now having lunch. Going to tidy up the apartment and prep supper. Tonight I may have to do the awake overnight shift with my son. Our usual nurse called in sick so i may have to do the shift instead. We will see if someone can cover. Highly unlikely tho as we dont have many floater nurses available. Hope everyones day is going well!!!
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Hey I bought a Mr Coffee Frappee maker and you can literally make any coffee, hot or cold, milkshake, slushies etc with this thing. Plus it comes with a little reusable one cup basket rather than the expensive pods. It was about $100 but ive used it for over a year and it works flawlessly. Also comes with a blender. You can get all the Starbucks recipes online 
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Wow! That must be one hell of a coffee! 
That’s why I never go to Starbucks, they have these long fashion names for overpriced drinks that are basically water and a lot of flavored sugary extras!
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Work afternoon check in.
Last weekend my wife and daughter and I went camping and hiking, with friends who brought their daughter, and are pregnant. No one brought alcohol. It was great. I have plans after work every day this week, and then this Friday I’m going on a big mountain bike trip for the weekend.
Thursday night I’m starting squash lessons. I’ve been wanting to do that for a few years, and just stopped putting everything else ahead of it.
I’m feeling overwhelmed by the schedule me and my wife put on me, but I’m just taking deep breaths, and trying to stay focused and as chill as I can be (barely!)
Take care of yourself 
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Ten days is great!
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out of surgery 
So far so good
Miss you all, reading and talking.
I have to stay the night at the hospital and I miss my son and all the pets so much 
never spent a night away like this. My no.1 son is brilliant and taking care of them.
I’m very lucky and grateful for all the nurses and surgeons and porters and everyone here on the hospital x
Edit : Thank you everyone for your well wishes and messages, you are always so caring and I appreciate you.
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Day 451. Nice day. All good. Have a fab evening folks. Went for a coast walk first thing. Then a drive over to the other coast line. Weather has been brilliant this week… And went for an evening walk. I need to keep the walks up in the evenings over winter as I tend to just stay in. I can’t believe the years I wasted drinking and the damage I did. Blessed to be sober
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Hey, it’s good to read that you’re doing well! But I missed the previous part I guess… why are you in hospital? 
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Oh to remove a bone tumour (non cancerous as far as they can tell, been sent to lab just to confirm)
Doing alot better than I thought I would be and thank you 
When I logged in and seen so many of you all over the world thought of me today I had such happy tears.
You all mean so much to me, and it just made my heart feel loved and warm that you all care so much 
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Squash is SO much fun, hope you enjoy it as much as I did (before I stuffed up my ankle) 
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