Journal Entry for December 2, 2007
December 2, 2007 4:45pm
Just got back from an awesome a.a. meeting. Had been low for about a week, after leaving anti-depressant medication at home, when I went …
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LauraJeanR
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Hi, I'm Laurie, 52 years my, sober since 1/7/06. I drank slow. and steady until the end which was fast and furious. 3 detox, and 2 inpatient, before sobriety "took". So grateful to have a chance to live sober. Newly divorced, and am finally becoming friends with husband, due to recovery. Have new home and new puppy, LuLu, and a direction, thanks to a.a. and my HP. Recovery and discovery is my life now. I came to believe that anything I put ahead of my recovery, I will lose. Sobriety is # 1
Hi, I'm Laurie, 52 years my, sober since 1/7/06. I drank slow. and steady until the end which was fast and furious. 3 detox, and 2 inpatient, before sobriety "took". So grateful to have a chance to live sober. Newly divorced, and am finally becoming friends with husband, due to recovery. Have new home and new puppy, LuLu, and a direction, thanks to a.a. and my HP. Recovery and discovery is my life now. I came to believe that anything I put ahead of my recovery, I will lose. Sobriety is # 1
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Journal Entry for November 21, 2007
November 21, 2007 5:01am
I am so bummed right now. I have real reson to think "my sister in sobriety" is outdrinking tonight She just relapsed a couple of …
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Journal Entry for November 19, 2007
November 19, 2007 12:45am
It has just occured to me, after perusing my own profile, that the part in the big book that says "...and were …
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Hi Laura, it is great to hear from you and I can relate so much to you and I am so glad that you have started to recover from your foot operation and that they have xrayed your knee and you are going to get that op, I know exactly what you mean about trying to get some pain free days and I would do anything for that. I am afraid I am at a bit of a standstill, I have had lots of different xrays, bone density, ultrasound they say osteoarthritis is definatley in the foot but does not think it warrants operation yet but looking at my other joints knees and fingers thinks it could be rheumotoid arthritis and I am going on wed to the specialist for more test but thank you from the bottom of my heart for the hug, god bless and love youxxxxxxxxxx
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I just wanted to stop by and leave a few words. I have been gone for awhile because of health problems but it is so good to be back. May the Lord's blessings be upon you....Chaplain Turner
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HI there stranger! Hope you are doing well and had a nice holiday!
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Hi my friend thank you so much for the present and the well wishes, had a good xmas spent with all the grandkids and family, Im sending you a big big hug and hope you have a great new year, take care and god blessxxxxxxxxxxx
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I am 52 yrs. , and sober since 1/7/06. I drank long and steady, using alcohol as the crutch to slide me through my so called life. My end stage drinking was fast and furious, 24/7, a wasting away person that is chronic ,end stage alcoholic. I was so lost, on the brink of death, when I finally surrendered, in abject fear. Am grateful today, that recovery allows me a chance at life finally. Thank you God...
Treatments
- 12 Step Program Working / Worked
- Have worked the steps with my sponsor, 1-12, and continue to work them daily.
- AA Meetings Working / Worked
- I used to be a big a.a. naysayer. Of course I was still drunk then. A.a. was a bunch of whiners and losers. Well, now I love a.a., the fellowship of others like me. We are winners and I love the alcoholics in those rooms. I attend at least 3 meeting a week to "keep my tank full".
- Detox Working / Worked
- Unfortunatly, I went through detox in a hospital setting 3 times. I had drank my entire adult life and came to be a chronic, 24/7, late, late stage alcoholic. It was to the point that it was unsafe for me to go cold turkey. I had passed that point some years back. I came to realize, finally that this disease was killing me and I seriously doubt I could live through a relapse.
- Librium Working / Worked
- I believe this is what they gave me at the hospital to get through detoxing. Perhaps it was valium, I was quite out of it. Anyway, I know that it let me NOT have a heart attack or stroke, during withdrawl. I was BAD
- Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
- I am still involved with my outpatient treatment center, 2+ years later, currently in a once a week relapse prevention group. I am long past the usual stay, but I still find value and just pay as I go until I feel ready to leave. Also have once a week 1 on 1 counseling sessions. This and a.a. has saved my life, showing me the path to learning to live sober and happy!
- Trazodone Working / Worked
- I always had sleep problems, even as a kid, before drinking, so on my last and final attempt to get sober, my doctor worked with me and we eventually landed on Trazadone to aid my sleep. I believe, for me it was an important tool in my sustained recovery, to get proper sleep on a consistent basis. For me, it is a mild sleep aid that seems to have little or no side effects. I still wake up early , and not groggy. Good sleep, helps good sober life!
- Willpower Not Working
- DOES NOT WORK!!!!!!
- SparkPeople Working / Worked
Close Codependency
I'm a recovering alcoholic and obvious to me,very co-dependent. As my drinking "dried up", I am still left with some huge issues that seem to stem from my relationships with others. Mostly my reactions to others, in a not good way. I seem so needy of attention that it seems I invariably turn that away with my neediness. A vicious cycle. Not approving of myself, needing others to validate my very existence. New at recognizing this in me. Need help!
Treatments
- Pets Working / Worked
- I have Annie ,my yellow cockatiel, 6yrs old and now little Lulu, a curly black mini-shnauzer, now 7 months old. They are gold! Pure love.
- Reading Working / Worked
- Read anything and everything I can et my hands on. Read daily, inspirations, daily!
- Talking Working / Worked
- Aways helps to have a soundboard to try and make sense of these sometimes, insane feelings and thoughts.
- \"Codependent No More\" Working / Worked
- SparkPeople Working / Worked
Open Eating Disorders
I am 52 yrs. old and 2+ yrs. sober, but now my eating disorder has bloomed! Again tired of being sick and tired!
Treatments
- Group Therapy Working / Worked
- For alcohol relapse but we talk about all problem/addictions. Great group!
- Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Working / Worked
- Only been to a few meetings, but 12 steps work for my alcoholism, and I am betting this will be my salvation.
- Psychotherapy Working / Worked
- See her once a week for addiction stuff, now concentrating on food and life in general.
- SparkPeople Working / Worked
Open Obesity
I am looking for a lifetime solution, not just another diet!
Treatments
- Alli Working / Worked
- Does what it advertises.
- Avoid Certain Foods / Chemicals Working / Worked
- No sugar or alcohol
- Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Working / Worked
- Just started, but am a fan of 12 step programs!
- South Beach Diet Working / Worked
- Low carb works best for me
