PJ fans in 12 step Recovery

Hobbes · December 2018

Hedo

Proud of you!

njnancy · December 2018

mickeyrat said:

njnancy said:

hedonist said:

Thanks, Nancy. The emotions attached to this are surprising, but not really unwelcome.

One day, one hour, one second at a time. If your day gets messed up, just start over. (I give great advice for a person who is so messed up ) I'm proud of you. But I'll leave you to your emotions.

thats the do as I say not as I do for advice.

No, that's the admission that I make mistakes and am flawed. As we all are. But I know how to stay sober so I try to help.

mickeyrat · December 2018

hedonist said:

Thanks, mickey...I appreciate it so much.

I didn't feel unwelcome, just wasn't ready to bare and share that here. I'm glad I did.

if you ever chose to share what was behind this decision, either here or privately, you'd find an interested wiling ear in me.

I find power and hope in such stories.

mickeyrat · December 2018

Recently found and reached out to my high school best friend.

Spoke with him yesterday. Glad to know he is on a sober path via a christian 12 step deal. What I could glean through public records from the recentish past didnt look good.

Turns out he lives super close. Like walking distance close. Life sure is strange......

hedonist · December 2018

I went to my first AA meeting today. Much swirling in my head, to process.

Right now, I'm still finding my footing on this new path, figuring out shit. I'm not sure if meetings are the right fit for me or if I'll give it another shot. I like that that particular road is there though, should I choose to take it.

mickeyrat · December 2018

hedonist said:

I went to my first AA meeting today. Much swirling in my head, to process.

Right now, I'm still finding my footing on this new path, figuring out shit. I'm not sure if meetings are the right fit for me or if I'll give it another shot. I like that that particular road is there though, should I choose to take it.

so, no pressure, but try many meetings. different formats. Initially I'd recommend speaker or lead meetings. This is where one person shares their story. Just sit and listen. see where you identify. If it suits you , branch out to discussion meetings and literature meetings. Again, just sit and listen. see where you identify.

njnancy · December 2018

hedonist said:

I went to my first AA meeting today. Much swirling in my head, to process.

Right now, I'm still finding my footing on this new path, figuring out shit. I'm not sure if meetings are the right fit for me or if I'll give it another shot. I like that that particular road is there though, should I choose to take it.

I'm glad that you are happy you have choices. They are big steps to take and it is overwhelming.

Thanks for letting us know. It's not easy to open up but I'm glad you did and I'm here to support you in any way you need.

Fifthelement · December 2018

Sending my heartfelt wishes for continued sobriety for so many of you. To those struggling, keep going! You can do it.

mickeyrat · December 2018

Curious,in general about the meeting you went to? What type, size, etc.....

hedonist · December 2018

Thank you, all

mickey, there were about a dozen people - and such a range (based solely on the physical). Only a few people spoke, and while I didn't necessarily relate personally, I was aware of the commonality amidst our differences.

Funny, a few hours after I got home, was absolutely WIPED. Not just physically - my liver is sick and "normal" activity can be taxing - but moreso emotionally.

Thoughts, and processing them, can be so fucking exhausting!

It's wonderful to have this thread for those who need a haven now and then.

mickeyrat · December 2018

like cancer, alcoholism and drug addiction dont give a shit who you are, where you are from, how you grew up, how much is in your bank account, where you live, what you look like, who you pray to, or dont pray to.

The great leveler.

mickeyrat · December 2018

hedonist said:

Thank you, all

mickey, there were about a dozen people - and such a range (based solely on the physical). Only a few people spoke, and while I didn't necessarily relate personally, I was aware of the commonality amidst our differences.

Funny, a few hours after I got home, was absolutely WIPED. Not just physically - my liver is sick and "normal" activity can be taxing - but moreso emotionally.

Thoughts, and processing them, can be so fucking exhausting!

It's wonderful to have this thread for those who need a haven now and then.

ok. would still suggest a variety of different meetings. locations, days etc....

you may land with folks you are drawn to. or not.

HughFreakingDillon · December 2018

I'm seriously considering giving up alcohol permanently. I have read about people who have done it and experienced unexpected health benefits.

anyone have any experiences like this they'd like to share?

dankind · December 2018

Well, if beer is your thing and you quit drinking it, you'll likely lose some weight.

And your liver will thank you as well.

HughFreakingDillon · December 2018

dankind said:

Well, if beer is your thing and you quit drinking it, you'll likely lose some weight.

And your liver will thank you as well.

more of a whiskey guy.

lastexitlondon · December 2018

I guess it can only benefit health and mental health.

HughFreakingDillon · December 2018

lastexitlondon said:

I guess it can only benefit health and mental health.

in the long term, yes. it's the short term i'm worried about.

HughFreakingDillon · December 2018

dankind said:

Well, if beer is your thing and you quit drinking it, you'll likely lose some weight.

And your liver will thank you as well.

losing weight is a certainty for me. I don't drink much pop unless I'm mixing it with whiskey. but I also tend to snack a lot when drinking. loads of chips and other garbage.

had a crazy anxiety episode that lasted two months; ate regular portions at meals, no junk food, drank zero alcohol. lost 40 pounds in that time. unfortunately I gained it all back once shit improved.

people thought I was sick. I kinda was.

mickeyrat · December 2018

HughFreakingDillon said:

I'm seriously considering giving up alcohol permanently. I have read about people who have done it and experienced unexpected health benefits.

anyone have any experiences like this they'd like to share?

well, alcohol is considered a depressant , so stopping surely would have mental health improvements, unless its being used in a self-medication way. which for many in AA is the case. So outside professional help is recommended in conjunction.

In any case, it can be done in the guise of an experiment. Stop and just see what happens.

Ernie Vedder · January 2019

We have a Sober PJ fans FB group if u care to join.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/228865097280217?multi_permalinks=1132205063612878&notif_t=group_activity&notif_id=1548268271992442&ref=m_notif

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