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- Wed Sep 11, 2013 3:53 pm
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: Getting used to sobriety
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7080
Re: Getting used to sobriety
Finally I know it is out of my system. Man was I a stroppy person for a good 3 weeks. Done done done.
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 7:21 pm
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: Getting used to sobriety
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7080
Re: Getting used to sobriety
Thanks everyone for your support.
I reckon I'm making this sound worse than it is!
Think I'm over the hump with nicotine, feeling much calmer today. Man. I have nothing else to give up! Amazing!
I reckon I'm making this sound worse than it is!
Think I'm over the hump with nicotine, feeling much calmer today. Man. I have nothing else to give up! Amazing!
- Mon Aug 12, 2013 9:40 pm
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: Getting used to sobriety
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7080
Re: Getting used to sobriety
5 months sober apart from nicotine. 3 days 100% sober.... And fell off the wagon. Giving up nicotine creates SO much anger. I gave in to dukkha and had some beers. They were horrible! I felt a million times worse! More anger, more frustration. Very useful lesson to learn.... Alcohol makes you think ...
- Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:44 pm
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: I want to scream at my husband
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3921
Re: I want to scream at my husband
It went well, we had a frank discussion, he threw away all the drugs. We will see how things go.
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 9:21 am
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: I want to scream at my husband
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3921
Re: I want to scream at my husband
Thank you, it's good not to feel alone. You are right a frank discussion with an ultimatum is the best way to deal with it rather than angry screaming. Your also right if I issue an ultimatum I need to follow through with it. Better make sure the ultimatum is sensible. Just hope I can be strong. Cry...
- Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:42 am
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: I want to scream at my husband
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3921
I want to scream at my husband
There is anger so this post is unlikely to contain skillful words. My husband disrespects me, he lies to me about illegal drugs and expects me to pick up the pieces and forgive him. Apart from the drug issue that comes up every 1-2 months we have a really good loving relationship. This morning I hav...
- Mon May 06, 2013 4:03 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Serious back pain when sitting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2888
Re: Serious back pain when sitting
Thanks, I'm starting yoga classes next month, maybe that will help.
- Mon May 06, 2013 3:10 pm
- Forum: General Theravāda Meditation
- Topic: Serious back pain when sitting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2888
Serious back pain when sitting
I find it so uncomfortable to sit in half lotus or just crossed legged, I want too, but it hurts and I find it difficult to get a full breath. I just sit in a chair or lean against something normally so it's fine, but I wonder if I'm sitting wrong!? Sit up straight it's so much effort and I can't br...
- Mon May 06, 2013 11:03 am
- Forum: General Theravāda discussion
- Topic: Buddhism & overcoming traumatic experiences?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4500
Re: Buddhism & overcoming traumatic experiences?
Mindfulness, mindfulness, mindfulness. Getting distance and a non judgemental acceptance of traumatic memories is hugely helpful.
- Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:34 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Dāma. Sīla, Banana
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2037
Re: Dāma. Sīla, Banana
Got it. Love it. I mean, just noticing the desire surrounding it
- Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:51 pm
- Forum: Connections to Other Paths
- Topic: Dāma. Sīla, Banana
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2037
Re: Dāma. Sīla, Banana
Ow I don't get it
- Mon Apr 29, 2013 6:49 pm
- Forum: Sīla
- Topic: Getting used to sobriety
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7080
Re: Getting used to sobriety
Still going, getting used to it more now. Just watching thoughts of 'one won't hurt'. Minds also saying 'wish it was longer' just noticing the desire for a longer time sober. Why does nicotine count as an intoxicating substance? It doesn't have any recreational value (as in it doesn't get you high, ...
- Wed Apr 24, 2013 8:08 pm
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Boring newbie questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3122
Re: Boring newbie questions
Oo hello. No not really, well I have opinions about the nuns order but that that is another thread. I used to go loads but I've seriously got out of the habit. Really need to put more effort in, so lucky to live within driving distance from a theravada monastery. It's only 40min down the road. Do yo...
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:02 pm
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Boring newbie questions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3122
Re: Boring newbie questions
Thanks people
- Sun Apr 21, 2013 8:00 pm
- Forum: Theravāda for Beginners
- Topic: Jhana? Confusion. Com
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3484
Re: Jhana? Confusion. Com
Hm you have a point. Think a bit more information about dhamma is what I need. I'm writing out the dhammapada