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Elder
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Mar 24, 2020 at 07:34 PM
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Day 119. And I don't know what I need right now. This isn't a good headspace to be in.
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Mar 26, 2020 at 07:21 AM
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greentires4me, yes my pharmacist warned it might make me tired, but my Dr. wants me to try taking it in 2 doses, 1 an hour before my cravings usually hit, and one at night. I'm hoping it doesn't knock me out too much.
WastingAsparagus - that's great. Are you feeling better without the drinking? Keep it up. puzzlecar. Today should be 4 months right. Congratulations. I hope you do something to celebrate. I think everyone is feeling sort of on edge and out of sorts, I know I am, due to COVID. Don't know if you're on lock down or not - we are, and I find being cooped up in my apartment is really bad for my mental health. I'm coping with phone calls with friends. I'm doing ok. I'm a little over 17 months, so in about 3 weeks, I'll hit 18 months which is my previous best ever, so I'm happy about that. Taking it a day at a time, but I'm determined to get to 2 years. __________________  "I danced in the morning when the world was begun. I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun". From my favourite hymn. "If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba 
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Elder
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Mar 26, 2020 at 02:21 PM
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That is so exciting that your three weeks till 18 months! I know that we are all stressed but I also know that this, if we let it, will make us stronger! Being isolated is tough. I find myself wanting to go out and also not wanting too. It's difficult to navigate. But oh well, most things in life are difficult! |
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Mar 30, 2020 at 07:20 AM
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My addictions Dr. called me on Fri. to talk and see how I and my recovery are doing. She's trying to schedule phone appointments with all her regular patients once a week, which is great support.
Also she prescribed me gabapentin to help with alcohol cravings. It's been like a miracle drug for me. After taking it for 2 days - zero cravings. Unfortunately I don't like some of the side effects so I'll have to see if they wear off after a couple of weeks. __________________ "I danced in the morning when the world was begun. I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun". From my favourite hymn. "If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba
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Elder
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Mar 30, 2020 at 07:51 AM
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Got 2 months yesterday. Because of all this, can't go get a keytag or a chip.
__________________  Diagnoses: PTSD with Dissociative Symptoms, Borderline Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain |
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Mar 30, 2020 at 10:09 AM
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Well done childofchaos831!
 I'm sorry about the keytag or chip.   Still: You are doing great! 
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Mar 30, 2020 at 02:00 PM
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I worry about folks having to go without AA or other support groups during these times. "Idle hands are the devil's workshop." Since I have a few 24 hours the urges haven't hit me, but I know how difficult things were early in sobriety. You are to be commended for your two months, childofchaos! I'm not sure what would have happened to me in a situation like this at two months. Stay safe, sober and clean, y'all!
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Mar 30, 2020 at 07:57 PM
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4 months and 4 days!!!!
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Mar 31, 2020 at 06:11 AM
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Congratulations childofchaos, well done.
And puzzlecar, congratulations on your 4 months 4 days. Keep up the good work everyone. splitimage __________________ "I danced in the morning when the world was begun. I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun". From my favourite hymn. "If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba
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Mar 31, 2020 at 01:44 PM
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Slightly addicted to phenibut and xanax. Dependent on zopiclone.
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Apr 11, 2020 at 03:07 PM
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Mar 31, 2020 at 02:19 PM
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Congratulations puzzclar!! |
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Apr 01, 2020 at 01:03 PM
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Today i am 4 months clean / Sober
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Apr 01, 2020 at 03:06 PM
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Congratulations Astral, that's fantastic.
__________________ "I danced in the morning when the world was begun. I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun". From my favourite hymn. "If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba
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Apr 04, 2020 at 03:38 AM
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Well done Astral!
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Apr 05, 2020 at 08:55 AM
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From 130.... I am back to day 1. I know the trigger was along the lines of needing. I need to step up and reconnect with my higher power.
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Apr 05, 2020 at 09:44 AM
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Your 130 is great and cannot be taken away! And you csn start another long run. |
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Apr 07, 2020 at 07:27 AM
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I'm generally feeling pretty strong in my sobriety, and as a precaution take Antabuse so there's no way I'll drink. But for the past few days, I've had some wishful thinking, about how nice it would be to go have a beer on a patio, after the lock down ends.
Just wondered if anyone else is having similar thoughts. splitimage __________________ "I danced in the morning when the world was begun. I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun". From my favourite hymn. "If you see the wonder in a fairy tale, you can take the future even if you fail." Abba
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Apr 08, 2020 at 07:39 AM
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I've been low the last few days. All due to the slip. My body aches and that just intensifies my mind. I made it 3 days. I hope that this last time was just a lapse.
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Apr 09, 2020 at 02:36 PM
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