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Post by angelina1512 on Sept 7, 2015 21:21:57 GMT -5
Hey everyone,
well since we have a newbie I thought we should write about withdrawals just in case a peep wants to know what to expect. That is how I found us in the first place, our first home. I had no idea what a withdrawal was. So I thought I would look it up and see what was going to happen. Just as well I did otherwise I would have thought I was going nuts and start drinking again.
i can remember sweating, shaking, couldn't eat at all. But I drank water or juice. I had the weekend off so I spend most of it in bed. I remember hearing a song, " we are the champions" over and over in my head. I thought hubby was playing it, I got up went to the lounge room, nope no music, went back into the bedroom, " we are the champions " again. I checked all over the house, no music anywhere.
i had read that this could happen so I was grateful that I had checked it out. Also I remember seeing things. Creepy things. still couldn't eat, eventually hubby made me some soup and I managed a few mouthfuls. He would keep checking on me as it can be dangerous doing it on your own. It's not recommended here but I didn't know these people at the start.
i couldn't sleep, no one minute, so I just kept reading about alcoholism. I learnt while I was having withdrawals that I would never be able to just have " one" drink, ever again. So I always knew that at the start. I was ok with it as well. It isn't easy to just change your life and not drink, but now 18 months later not a problem.
i also learnt to do " one day at a time" never look too far ahead, just that day. I was so excited when I did one full day even though I was having withdrawals. I couldn't imagine an hour without alcohol, let alone a day.
i think it took three days. I just kept sipping water. I had a bottle with me at all times. If I had an urge, I would sip. So the bottle was glued to my hip 24/7.
then the work begins. I am hoping other members will write about there withdrawals as well so you know what to expect.
i hope this helps. Don't be afraid to ask for help.
angelina/tutu.
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Post by Dana on Sept 9, 2015 12:57:31 GMT -5
Hi angelina, and all. This is a great topic! I don't really have much to add in the way of withdrawals... I think mine were relatively mild, compared to what I've read. My last drunk (blackout drunk) was on a Sunday and I had to go to work on Monday and all week. It was a REALLY BAD hangover, the kind that lasted for several days. I wouldn't say it was even the worst hangover I've ever had but it was pretty bad. I felt sick, clammy, headache, fuzzy. Maybe my saving grace is that I *HAD* to pull myself together, as much as possible anyway. I had so much to hide, and I had a lot of work - busiest time of year. I went through the motions, somehow managed to get through the days, went to bed super early all week. I drank lots of water, I was very dehydrated. I spent a lot of time on the alcohol forum beginning on day 2, as much as I could sneak in between clients and work. What a wreck I was. I'm so grateful to have gotten over that hangover, and I haven't had one since.
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Post by blueskye on Sept 11, 2015 10:34:25 GMT -5
Both of you are an inspiration to me. I think both of you have successfully quit drinking and thrived, in no small part, because of your personalities. This is how I see it. You are both people who grab life by the throat and enjoy it! You are both motivated to live happy and healthy. Positive, upbeat women. I know you are not without struggle and pain, but it's how you deal with it that makes ALL the difference. Both of you ROCK!
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Post by angelina1512 on Sept 11, 2015 18:25:58 GMT -5
Hey Blue,
good to see you here. Thanks for the compliment. I am now 43 days no smoking, now that hasn't been an easy road to walk.
i joined the smoking forum but that place is so busy, it does my head in. I just post in my august champions which we are called and then I just delete the rest. At least this place is doable. More like a home rather than a busy highway.
im excited about your classes you start Monday, let us all know how it goes. Try and make a joke at the start, to ease their tension and probably yours.
there was a little mouse called Angelina LOL.
so good luck.
sngelina/tutu
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Post by blueskye on Sept 13, 2015 9:06:58 GMT -5
Hey Blue, good to see you here. Thanks for the compliment. I am now 43 days no smoking, now that hasn't been an easy road to walk. i joined the smoking forum but that place is so busy, it does my head in. I just post in my august champions which we are called and then I just delete the rest. At least this place is doable. More like a home rather than a busy highway. im excited about your classes you start Monday, let us all know how it goes. Try and make a joke at the start, to ease their tension and probably yours. there was a little mouse called Angelina LOL. so good luck. sngelina/tutu Will do! I'm nervous and excited at the same time. I'll let you know how it goes. Yes, the Smoking Cessation forum is busy. I like it over there, but it takes ages to catch up and read new posts. I only pop in now and then. I haven't smoked for about 15 or 16 years, but I read in relation to drinking and alcoholism. It really helps. There was a little grey mouse called Angelina Ballerina ......... she wore thermals under her tutu.
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Post by angelina1512 on Sept 15, 2015 7:19:12 GMT -5
Hey Blue,
i just oust wanted to ask you how your day went with the 12 steps, or maybe your are doing it now. Who knows. I forgot which time zone you are in.
anyway I hope it went well. Tell us about the joke OK. Lol
angelina
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Post by blueskye on Sept 17, 2015 7:20:00 GMT -5
Can you believe no one came?! I was disappointed, but from what I hear, it's fairly normal. Some meetings take weeks or months to get off the ground. I'll do a bit more promoting. There I was worrying that too many folks would come!
This is a lesson for me to be brave and not worry about the results (too soon) and not be afraid to fail either.
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Post by Dana on Sept 17, 2015 8:45:17 GMT -5
Can you believe no one came?! I was disappointed, but from what I hear, it's fairly normal. Some meetings take weeks or months to get off the ground. I'll do a bit more promoting. There I was worrying that too many folks would come! This is a lesson for me to be brave and not worry about the results (too soon) and not be afraid to fail either. Awww... sorry to hear that blue!! I hope you can get the word out and drum up some interest. Is this a weekly meeting/session?
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Post by blueskye on Sept 17, 2015 9:31:32 GMT -5
Yes, weekly. But as it's during the day, it's tough for some folk who have expressed interest. I can't do evenings though. There are three meetings in my area now, each in a different city, but within 18 miles of each other. The other two have been up and running for a few months, one is poorly attended, the other is busy. This is service work for me, so I'm going to hang in. I'll show up, wait a while and if no one shows, I'll go home. I'll keep showing up for at least a month, maybe more.
According to other leaders around the country, this is fairly normal. I've used social media, flyers, word of mouth, posters etc. to get the word out.
Meanwhile, I'll hold my thumbs and hope!
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Post by Dana on Sept 17, 2015 15:07:55 GMT -5
Okay good luck blue!! Love the new profile picture.
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Post by blueskye on Oct 2, 2015 10:34:36 GMT -5
Yeah, people attended the Y12SR meeting last week and this. It's growing! Slowly, but surely.
Both people (hey, it's a start!) expressed delight at finding a 12 step meeting that incorporated yoga because they felt regular 12 step meetings lacking. I was quick to point out that Y12SR doesn't replace regular meetings, having a sponsor etc.. but that it's an adjunct to the person's recovery program. Another tool in the box.
We had so much heartfelt discussion and lots of fun!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2015 14:59:31 GMT -5
Hey Blue, That's great that your Y12SR meeting is growing and thriving. What is a Y12SR meeting in that what do you do there? I'd be interested to know.
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Post by blueskye on Oct 3, 2015 13:57:10 GMT -5
Sure, Kim. Y12SR means The Yoga of 12 Step Recovery. There is a website and FB page that you can look at. The organization was founded by Nikki Myers, who is an amazing yoga teacher, yoga therapist and recovering addict. Y12SR combines the ancient wisdom of yoga with the 12 steps. A meeting/class would look like this: A typical 12 step meeting where people share their experience, strength and hope. Followed by a yoga class where we focus on releasing the issues from the tissues. Our creed is 'The Issues Live in the Tissues'. Simply put, we store energy in our bodies. We store tension, anxiety, depression, past trauma etc.... We learn to let it go during a physical yoga practice. Sometimes we do the yoga first and then the 12 step meeting, depending on the energy of the room. Here is the link to read more: y12sr.com/about-y12sr/
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Post by Sam on Oct 3, 2015 18:39:39 GMT -5
Blue, The tissues of the brain you mean where it all resides, I don't have depression in my hands Meditation helps with that as well, is meditation a form of Yoga? I don't know much about Yoga, but my daughter just joined a class and we are talking about it at home. She showed me a clip of people doing Yoga with cats around (not her class), it was amazing how calm the cats were, it's like they knew what was going on and needed to stay calm and less active!
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Post by JoeY on Oct 6, 2015 5:03:41 GMT -5
my withdrawals were horrible and if that weren't enough i has PAWS on top of it. i had quit drinking twice before and it was the run of the mill 3 days of hell withdrawal symptoms but the last one was a game changer. 4 months after i quit i was in a worse state then when i had first quit so much so i had to take a 4 month leave of work to recover. even after returning to work i was on shaky ground for months but was improving. thing is that still was the easy part as the hard part was making the necessary adjustments in my life to change my life and that took years to accomplish. my best to all, JoeY
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