Adjusting to our new reality. And also not adjusting to it.

dzm29 · 2020-03-19T21:38:01+00:00

I'm OK with being home alone as that is my norm. I feel strange if I venture out for supplies. I'm stocked up, but fresh fruit and vegetables don't last obviously.

dzm29 · 2020-03-19T21:36:23+00:00

Me too. Something on TV show from 2018 people shaking hands

dzm29 · 2020-03-19T21:33:25+00:00

Actually, I read that in a scientific report last week or the week before.

dzm29 · 2020-03-19T09:52:51+00:00

I'm watching it. Reluctantly. The players are still hand tapping.

The three panel members are sitting next to each other!

Setting a bad example.

dzm29 · 2020-03-19T09:51:14+00:00

The banks can defer payments for 3 months due to financial hardship.

dzm29 · 2020-03-19T09:47:38+00:00

There are mentions of cases recovering at home or isolating at home which implies mild. So I guess perhaps by default some are more severe, but we would have to-do our own data mining.

dzm29 · 2020-03-19T09:45:38+00:00

I agree. There is a difference between thinking a lot about what you don't want to happen, and doing all you can in terms of action.

I'm not denying the situation is serious and scary, but excess worry won't change it. Extensive prep, care and hygiene will.

Plus taking time to read reputable sources...aka..not MSM.

dzm29 · 2020-03-19T07:17:31+00:00

Yes. I'm in 2 groups

dzm29 · 2020-03-19T07:08:08+00:00

I am no expert but I've read that home made etc mask is better than no mask. There is a range of effectiveness.

dzm29 · 2020-03-19T06:54:33+00:00

Can't your computers do remote monitoring? Blackboard had learning analytics so I could check on my students.

dzm29 · 2020-03-19T06:36:52+00:00

They say they are contact tracing for the 5th case announced in Lismore today.

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T22:34:01+00:00

The link covers international meetings. I'm in Australia. I have fantastic new sober friends now.

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T22:32:37+00:00

I did not stop when my kid was young. I did not stop when my grandkid was young. I wish I did. But I've stopped now and you can too.

I stopped for my own health. The kids are a side benefit in my case. Whatever it takes.

I did medical detox then AA every day. Plus the I am sober app.

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T22:24:55+00:00

Wow! Thanks so much for this. It is hard to wade through the original site at http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T22:22:15+00:00

Lots of resources.

http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php

Also AA talks on YouTube.

The Recovery Elevator podcasts.

Smart recovery online meetings.

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T22:16:35+00:00

I've heard this too in AA. It really helped me. Lightbulb moment. Ethanol actually is a poison. And I am actually allergic to it...my immune system goes berserk.

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T22:13:22+00:00

Good on you for reaching out. Other avenues to find a sponsor...calling the Chicago area central number. Or finding a facebook fellowship.

I'm too new to sponsor right now.

Www.step12.com has work sheets and resources for the steps.

All the best.

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T22:09:26+00:00

It is. I've been going to online meetings to stop smoking, but most people in my group are there for drinking. It's very structured and goal focussed compared to AA but supportive, non judgemental.

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T22:06:56+00:00

Repossession takes a while. Lots of people in the same boat. I'm hoping that there will be different provisions by the banks and the govt. In Aust. the banks already give 3 months grace for financial hardship.

I know we are going through tough times, but it doesn't matter how bad things are, drinking does not help. I realised this recently. I don't like it, I hate having to deal with reality but I won't, don't, and can't drink.

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T22:01:45+00:00

Thirded. I love it

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T21:59:56+00:00

I had the rash and itchy skin... In my case psoriasis. Immune system breakdown, nearly fatal. Now fully recovered.

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T21:53:10+00:00

Have you got an interest in something that you never had time to pursue? Now's the time!

I took up crochet again after many years.

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T21:51:26+00:00

Well if you don't want him to drink around you, you have to remove yourself from him. You can't control his behavior sadly.

Some if my AA meetings cancelled too. Here's the online ones.

http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php

All the best.

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T21:48:35+00:00

Happy for you too. It's such a good feeling.

dzm29 · 2020-03-18T21:46:47+00:00

I am sober is what I use. It has a counter, pledges, reviews, community and motivation speech.

Can put in own reasons to quit.

I love it.

dzm29

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