Hey guys
Im on day 25. Feeling pretty well I must admit. It was a loooonnnng day. I worked 9 hours and had class, my last accounting class, final next week. Im actually ready for it. I understand it finally. My mind is back in order
I had a crazy night before school. I was getting out of my car and a girl, who i never spoke to before in my class, she said arent you in my class. I said yes. She said she was having a MISCARRIAGE. I was like oh my God. So i said just jump in my car. Needless to say I didnt feel good about the situation so i called 911. I just pulled over and 3 cops came right away. I explained what had happened, and went back to school. What a crazy night. I do feel like a good samaritan though.
You should have seen the teachers face when I told her what happened
Unreal
very kind of you..she must of knew you were a kind man............
i am so glad your feeling better.....................reddog.
your really amazing going through all this.....and working and going to school..
you really holding it down..............
so proud you..................
God Bless you..............
thumper
i am so glad your feeling better.....................reddog.
your really amazing going through all this.....and working and going to school..
you really holding it down..............
so proud you..................
God Bless you..............
thumper
Thank you Thumper. I feel like I really have hit a milestone tonight. I really feel good for the first time in a while. I feel stronger, my mind, I can think again and study. I even gained a couple pounds back. So it is just amazing. I feel as though I have faught the battle of my life. I know I have a long way to go, but physically and mentally to an extent, I feel better. It sure took a while though.
So two finals next week and im done for 7 weeks. Im going to work out like crazy and go to more meetings
So two finals next week and im done for 7 weeks. Im going to work out like crazy and go to more meetings
working out................excellent idea.........
you will feel so much better.............
exercise is a wonderful way to get stronger and feel better...........
i always feel better when i exercise and sweat..............
thumper
you will feel so much better.............
exercise is a wonderful way to get stronger and feel better...........
i always feel better when i exercise and sweat..............
thumper
I cant wait. I a really enjoying sleeping a bit and eating. Im hungry now and I can eat. Its a nice feeling. I was wasting down to nothing. Lost like 16 pounds and was already not very heavy/. I may take creatine when I work out to build some more mustle mass.
reddog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i got almost tears in my eyes!!! what a battle, huh!!!! but you actually sound positive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are getting better, your body adjusting & going back to homeostasis - (balancing) the right way!!!!!!!!!!!!!
congratulations - you'll be amazed how much more you are capable of when you are clean and sober!!! my finals are tomorrow, i'm sweatin it!!! but i know i will do okay!!!!
i'm so happy for you!!! give yourself a huge pat on the back!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are an inspiration !!!!
and hey - are you going to meetings? as my favorite cowgirl would say - what are you doing to stay clean???? my brain would try to trick me into thinking well i can take just one. HELL no. lol. not funny, but duh. are you getting support? meetings?
LOTSA xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxossssssssssss
keep going, sobriety looks damn good on you.
i got almost tears in my eyes!!! what a battle, huh!!!! but you actually sound positive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are getting better, your body adjusting & going back to homeostasis - (balancing) the right way!!!!!!!!!!!!!
congratulations - you'll be amazed how much more you are capable of when you are clean and sober!!! my finals are tomorrow, i'm sweatin it!!! but i know i will do okay!!!!
i'm so happy for you!!! give yourself a huge pat on the back!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are an inspiration !!!!
and hey - are you going to meetings? as my favorite cowgirl would say - what are you doing to stay clean???? my brain would try to trick me into thinking well i can take just one. HELL no. lol. not funny, but duh. are you getting support? meetings?
LOTSA xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxossssssssssss
keep going, sobriety looks damn good on you.
Thanks Skeeter. That was a very very nice post. I appreciate it. It sure did feel like a battle. It was a every day thing, no sleeping, lack of proper diet, etc. But.. today and yesterday were different. In a great way. Of course im going to meetings. I have been making 3 a week. Its all I can do until school is over which is next week. Good luck on your finals as well.
I was on fire in class tonight, between the police incident and just knowing the answers/ She gave out a review sheet for the test. I knew it all, I was in awe. Left class feeling high. Cant explain it. But... im exhausted. Im going to bed soon.
Thank you
I was on fire in class tonight, between the police incident and just knowing the answers/ She gave out a review sheet for the test. I knew it all, I was in awe. Left class feeling high. Cant explain it. But... im exhausted. Im going to bed soon.
Thank you
Reddog,
You are FANTASTIC. An absobloodyloute legend.
Thankyou for sharing your battle with us. Good luck with your finals!!
Wendy
You are FANTASTIC. An absobloodyloute legend.
Thankyou for sharing your battle with us. Good luck with your finals!!
Wendy
Amazing Red...........
You are such an inspiration I mean that too...........I read all your posts, and you are provig to everyone that this is do-able, and there is a light at the end of such a dark dark tunnel...........
I call feel the hope and energy in your post.............
You are getting your life back................How great.
Keep on Kicking Butt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs.
You are such an inspiration I mean that too...........I read all your posts, and you are provig to everyone that this is do-able, and there is a light at the end of such a dark dark tunnel...........
I call feel the hope and energy in your post.............
You are getting your life back................How great.
Keep on Kicking Butt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hugs.
Good for you, Dog. You are my hero. I am so glad to hear another success story..
I am NOT ready for finals....=0(
I am NOT ready for finals....=0(
hell yeah!!! those were your NATURAL endorphins!!! they're coming back...and as long as you stay true to yourself - go to meetings - get support - and most importantly stay busy - you're going to love living again. God, I remember when day 16 or 17 came around, and i was listening to music in my car - singing outloud just felt wonderful to be FREE. then i came on here and someone said - watch out for high highs & low lows or something like that.
just take it easy - and treat yourself to something (good & healthy, of course). happy 25th day!!!!!
sometimes life gets squirrly & there are obstacles to overcome & things can feel uncomfortable - but it's getting through all that without using - and just learning that it's life. some meeting savvy person can probably word that better for me. but i get points for the gist.
i think that us addicts - need to stay twice as busy as "normal" people. that way our mind doesn't veer off into NO-NO land ....... when school is over you're going to have a little extra time, huh.... i know a break would be nice - but how bout a winter class, or volunteer somewhere, do something you've always wanted to do - little projects. set goals. little goals , too - cuz big goals can get overwhelming ... and well, you know.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
just take it easy - and treat yourself to something (good & healthy, of course). happy 25th day!!!!!
sometimes life gets squirrly & there are obstacles to overcome & things can feel uncomfortable - but it's getting through all that without using - and just learning that it's life. some meeting savvy person can probably word that better for me. but i get points for the gist.
i think that us addicts - need to stay twice as busy as "normal" people. that way our mind doesn't veer off into NO-NO land ....... when school is over you're going to have a little extra time, huh.... i know a break would be nice - but how bout a winter class, or volunteer somewhere, do something you've always wanted to do - little projects. set goals. little goals , too - cuz big goals can get overwhelming ... and well, you know.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Reddog,
Congradulations on 25 days. Keep up the good work.
Congradulations on 25 days. Keep up the good work.
Reddog:
WOW Day 25!!! Fantastic!
I can tell by your post that you ARE feeling much better. Isn't it amazing when we get to witness our sober brains working? I remember fearing that I COULDN'T do this or that without those stupid freaking pills. How wrong was I??? I am actually working much better now.
I am so grateful you helped that woman. That must have been an awesome experience. And just think, if you hadn't been sober, that "high" from doing the right thing would have just been numbed away. Good for you!
You are getting some excellent advice from Skeeter...very wise and sound stuff. Listen close, and stay busy. When you hit your 7 weeks off...make sure you are scheduled to do a lot, and not too much idle time. But, from the sounds of things, you will be fine.
Keep on keeping on. You are amazing!
Peace. peace.
Sarah
WOW Day 25!!! Fantastic!
I can tell by your post that you ARE feeling much better. Isn't it amazing when we get to witness our sober brains working? I remember fearing that I COULDN'T do this or that without those stupid freaking pills. How wrong was I??? I am actually working much better now.
I am so grateful you helped that woman. That must have been an awesome experience. And just think, if you hadn't been sober, that "high" from doing the right thing would have just been numbed away. Good for you!
You are getting some excellent advice from Skeeter...very wise and sound stuff. Listen close, and stay busy. When you hit your 7 weeks off...make sure you are scheduled to do a lot, and not too much idle time. But, from the sounds of things, you will be fine.
Keep on keeping on. You are amazing!
Peace. peace.
Sarah
So glad you are doing great reddog! Congratulations and keep up the good work! You are an incredible gift from God! Thanks for being an inspiration to all here!
Red,
WTG..keep it up, doesn't it feel GREAT!! I remember the day I cranked up the surround and sang at the top of my lungs. I am sure the neighbors and for real my kids thought I was KRAZI...LOL but to feel like your on the road is something to be proud of.. Stay strong and be good to yourself...
as Skeeter says.what you going to do to stay clean?? I don't go to meetings.....but I try and keep my mind as buzy as all get out, and spend more time with friends and family when I start feeling that urge of wanting when I don't need them...( I actually do have chronic pain, so it sometimes flares up and I have to take something...but never have any in the house..and I won't have surgery...)So do what ever you have to, to stay strong and not caving in..
Krazi/Traci
WTG..keep it up, doesn't it feel GREAT!! I remember the day I cranked up the surround and sang at the top of my lungs. I am sure the neighbors and for real my kids thought I was KRAZI...LOL but to feel like your on the road is something to be proud of.. Stay strong and be good to yourself...
as Skeeter says.what you going to do to stay clean?? I don't go to meetings.....but I try and keep my mind as buzy as all get out, and spend more time with friends and family when I start feeling that urge of wanting when I don't need them...( I actually do have chronic pain, so it sometimes flares up and I have to take something...but never have any in the house..and I won't have surgery...)So do what ever you have to, to stay strong and not caving in..
Krazi/Traci
Went to work
Went to school
Went to NA meetings at night for two hours
Went to eat with the gang afterwards
Went to holiday party
Posted everyday
E-mailed and talked on the phone with people here
Talked to new sponsor
Threw away sleep meds and made a stand not to take anything.
Will have 30 days in 4 more days.
Dude........I am in awe.You are the reason this board exist.Please give back here your story.You will be a force in those seeking recovery.
I am so incredibly proud of you Justin.I would give anything to see you pick up your chip on Sunday night.
Went to school
Went to NA meetings at night for two hours
Went to eat with the gang afterwards
Went to holiday party
Posted everyday
E-mailed and talked on the phone with people here
Talked to new sponsor
Threw away sleep meds and made a stand not to take anything.
Will have 30 days in 4 more days.
Dude........I am in awe.You are the reason this board exist.Please give back here your story.You will be a force in those seeking recovery.
I am so incredibly proud of you Justin.I would give anything to see you pick up your chip on Sunday night.
I concur with Tim...You are a miracle and took action in your recovery and when I read your posts, I can see you blossoming...thank you for being such a huge inspiration...
Way to go Justin and keep comin back, it works if you work it....
xoxo
Stacey
Way to go Justin and keep comin back, it works if you work it....
xoxo
Stacey
