lyddie

Day 1 for me. Can I join this group?

I had many years of sobriety before drinking one night almost 2 years ago. Since then I slowly started drinking more frequently. But because I was mostly not drinking, I didn't take it as seriously as I should have. I know I don't want to drink but would give in without a struggle when that impulse turned into reality. So here I am wanting to get back to total sobriety.

Debbyjay

Beginning day 2.

KiKi0615

Good morning! Day 6 and starting to feel better. I had a drinking dream last night. I didn't drink in my dream but was getting ready to. I woke up
In a panic.

I'm trying to shake it off and get ready to take my daughter school shopping. Busy is good for me.

Welcome areyoukittenme and Lyddie!

Have a sober day everyone...I am committing to another 24hours! Like teaorcoffee said....I am NOT starting all over tomorrow! (Hang in there tea)

Here is our updated CLASS LIST: ***If you haven't checked in in awhile, we'd love to hear from you...drinking or not! We are all in this together!***

PurpleCat
Forwards
Sober81
Lilymaz
teaorcoffee
Sath79
ReadyAtLast
Erratic
Doodles84
Michelle009
Eslsp
Surrender2win
determined99
fgo
Legolady
Awkwardkitty
Plenny
MNVikes4life
Jezzi
Flinders39
StartingOverNW
Islingtonite
Thomas59
Georgie123
DeniseLarkin
Evienne
LukeStanley
1StepUp
ghostgirl
courtneylove140
CaptainHaddock
Linners820
Poppy79
CJHolden
Susiegirl
Debbyjay
MovingForward1
Nic233
SoberNeveah
Atwitsend123
Pinky1
decchemist
snufkin
Purplrks3647
KIKI0615
Kgirl41
Thunderskies
Alock
DarkestHour
Horn95
LunaBlue
bblackbirdflyy
sweenzo
eremite
Lava256
Candie
BiskyRizness
Sunny06
GreatEscapade25
bllit
Jforce58
ChickChick
theVman31
Ekohe
emme99
Caramel
Areyoukittenme
Lyddie

*LET ME KNOW IF I FORGOT ANYONE! I am sure we will have more people join before the month is over.

KiKi0615

Hi Debby! You got this!

KiKi0615

This is a really good thread. Reading through it made me NOT want to drink today! Yuck! I hate alcohol!

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...gh-enough.html

bblackbirdflyy

I've been gone because I've been drinking. Ughhhhh. Drinking alone I might add. I hate this so much. Day 1. I've been giving myself permission since I "have to" drink in October anyway for my bachelorette party and wedding. How insane am I? No one is going to force me to drink. And I've gained back the 10 pounds I lost for the event. I'm revoking my permission. Gotta put staying sober 1st.

Emzy20

Please can I join this group?

teaorcoffee

Hi BBF, I was doing that as well - waiting to stop until I had events out of the way.
Then I realised that it would keep on going and going, because I always have something, so I stopped.
Just think how much better your wedding will be if you are really totally in the moment.

The mimosas appeared today and I just said, I have coffee thanks.
I felt a slight pull in the alcohol direction, then forgot about it and got on with things instead.

Welcome Sweeti, kitten, Emzi and Lyddie. Lyddie, that sounds like a great idea not to wait until it falls apart - I'm back this time because I thought I might be ok (not sure if I just needed to prove to myself that I was completely screwed up).

Debbyjay - good to see you.

Thomas - pleased that you had so much success.

Lily - strange how quickly our lives change when we do this, or at least our perceptions of life.

Jezzi - thinking of you, hoping the fog of today lifts quickly

A chilled evening for me - bit of food and perhaps some art. Work tomorrow.

emme99

Hi everyone,
Thanks for the welcome

Day 2. I usually wake up feeling so much better on day 2 but I woke up feeling awful. I was even questioning myself if I got up while sleeping and drank or something but there is no alcohol here. It will probably get better in the next couple of days. Grateful for day 2.

Thanks for the list and sharing the link Kiki

decchemist, great job on 14 days!

Good to see you Caramel

Sorry to hear about your mom ChickChick. I am in a similar situation with my mom except hers is colon cancer. You are in my thoughts.

I hope everyone has/is having a happy, sober day

lyddie

I hate Day 1 - feeling low and ashamed. Just reached that point where the AV starts saying a little bit of wine will make you feel fine! But no I won't go there. Wish it wasn't too early to go to bed (lol! its not even lunch time here) and just sleep until I feel better on Day 2.

teaorcoffee

Lyddie, Day 1 is a strange one, but you know it does get easier.

Can you find something to do, even if it is watch some crap TV, whatever, or even take a nap - nothing wrong with naps.

Keep posting, you can do this.

Emzy20

Hi Lyddie. I struggle too with day 1...then I wake up day 2 and feel so much better. It's just keeping it up i struggle with. When it gets to about 7, the wine cravings kick in. It'll be nice to have some support now I have joined. Thanks for having me everyone

lyddie

TorC - Good idea about the crap TV - it is on and is distracting me while I get through some housework.

Emzy - thanks for the support. Lets both aim to get beyond Day 7 this coming week.

rah555

Hi all, I am back. I've continued to struggle with moderation, hasn't worked. Really screwed up last night. I don't remember any of it. My husband filled me in. I was awful to him. I can't do this anymore. Day 1, here we go!

StartingOverNW

Welp, I'm back to day 1. The sadness got to be overwhelming and I used. BUT I think I'm past that gloomy patch and am feeling pretty motivated today, so hopefully it takes this time.

Purplrks3647

sweetichick

Best of luck to everyone on day 1 or 2. I'm on day 3 and just woke up and are drinking coffee. Winter is nearly over here in Aussie and the days are warming up. ATM I am not feeling that positive about life but very glad to be sober today. I have done a list of tasks to do to keep me busy and distracted. Plus I am painting the house. That's been a huge job. Hope everyone is having a great day or night.

Emzy20

Yes, we can help each other. We will get there I'm sure! Just watched Rain in my Heart, saw it recommended on a thread, it's quite an eye opener. Very sad watch, but confirms why I am doing this. Roll on day 2.

lilymaz

A quick check in to say goodnight lovely people. That is one impressive list of kick ass Augustians. Welcome to all our newcomers, days 1 and 2 suck but it does get better!

Goodnight everyone stay safe and strong.

teaorcoffee

Night all.
I'll see you all in the morning , one day further on in our journey