Day 5 and still alive....
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Day 5 and still alive....
Well my friends, Here it is day 5 and I'm still alive.
I do have to tell you though...for a split second I almost caved.
My hubby and I ran some errands earlier and on the home he asked if I wanted anything...I told him no. Then he was like, you don't want any beer?
I said nope, I'm fine...his next sentence shocked me. He told me that he sort of wanted some, he wanted to feel different (mind you, my hubby barely drinks...the last time he drank with me was on Christmas Eve).
I was thinking oh no....it has been a long time since we drank together and it probably would be fun. We've been laid off since October and I think that he just wanted to have a couple and enjoy the weather.
Anyways, he stopped at the store to play is lottery numbers and when he came back out, to my surprise he had no beer with him. I was relieved...but the temptation was there. I think that since I told him that I didn't want anything in the first place, he decided not to get it.
So, here I am on day 5 and still alive!
Just to let you all know...you were in my thoughts and in my heart when I made the decision not to do it (But I did come very close).
Thanks for reading this and being here for me my friends...
Lots of love and hugs :ghug
XOXO
I do have to tell you though...for a split second I almost caved.
My hubby and I ran some errands earlier and on the home he asked if I wanted anything...I told him no. Then he was like, you don't want any beer?
I said nope, I'm fine...his next sentence shocked me. He told me that he sort of wanted some, he wanted to feel different (mind you, my hubby barely drinks...the last time he drank with me was on Christmas Eve).
I was thinking oh no....it has been a long time since we drank together and it probably would be fun. We've been laid off since October and I think that he just wanted to have a couple and enjoy the weather.
Anyways, he stopped at the store to play is lottery numbers and when he came back out, to my surprise he had no beer with him. I was relieved...but the temptation was there. I think that since I told him that I didn't want anything in the first place, he decided not to get it.
So, here I am on day 5 and still alive!
Just to let you all know...you were in my thoughts and in my heart when I made the decision not to do it (But I did come very close).
Thanks for reading this and being here for me my friends...
Lots of love and hugs :ghug
XOXO
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my boyfriend hates when i drink, but he can enjoy a beer or two and call it quits. its so frustrating. he knows when i start i cant stop, but if i say lets stop and get a bottle, he will. but then get mad when i pass out and pee the bed..."they" just dont understand. sorry......just venting...so where in ohio are you from?
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Hey there, Friend!....
Wow.... how BIG is that with what ya went thru..... and went thru it!!!!!!
I'm elated for you and certainly see the accomplishment in all that! Way to go, GF!!!!
I'm so glad you posted this..... It gave me a reason to come back for a moment!
Wow.... how BIG is that with what ya went thru..... and went thru it!!!!!!
I'm elated for you and certainly see the accomplishment in all that! Way to go, GF!!!!
I'm so glad you posted this..... It gave me a reason to come back for a moment!
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FeelingBetter,
My husband doesn't really mind when I do...but I feel like I can get on his nerves just a little. I play my music a little louder than normal or start chatting up a storm and he has to keep putting the DVR on pause...lol.
I think this whole shouldn't be drinking thing is more of my own personal struggle. I'm so hard on myself and carry a guilty conscience very easy. My family thinks I'm silly for feeling this way...I just can't help it. I don't know where it came from, it just started developing within me over that past 6-7 years. Plus, I believe in God and Jesus Christ and I feel like I'm letting him down.
As far as just having a few, like your boyfriend or my hubby can be happy with it...I'm more like the give me a 12 pack kind of girl and lets keep this party going.
By the way...don't worry about venting on here, that's what we're here for...I'm sure you'll see me do it one day.
You asked what part of Ohio am I in....Columbus, the heart of it all.
I hope my post didn't sound like I was rambling too bad...if it did, I'm sorry.
Well, hang in there...it will get better (I hope I can remind myself of this everyday..."it will get better", that is if I don't mess it up).
Thanks for your reply...look forward to hearing from you,
Hugs to you :ghug3
XOXO
My husband doesn't really mind when I do...but I feel like I can get on his nerves just a little. I play my music a little louder than normal or start chatting up a storm and he has to keep putting the DVR on pause...lol.
I think this whole shouldn't be drinking thing is more of my own personal struggle. I'm so hard on myself and carry a guilty conscience very easy. My family thinks I'm silly for feeling this way...I just can't help it. I don't know where it came from, it just started developing within me over that past 6-7 years. Plus, I believe in God and Jesus Christ and I feel like I'm letting him down.
As far as just having a few, like your boyfriend or my hubby can be happy with it...I'm more like the give me a 12 pack kind of girl and lets keep this party going.
By the way...don't worry about venting on here, that's what we're here for...I'm sure you'll see me do it one day.
You asked what part of Ohio am I in....Columbus, the heart of it all.
I hope my post didn't sound like I was rambling too bad...if it did, I'm sorry.
Well, hang in there...it will get better (I hope I can remind myself of this everyday..."it will get better", that is if I don't mess it up).
Thanks for your reply...look forward to hearing from you,
Hugs to you :ghug3
XOXO
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Thanks Nicki!
I made it thru today...I just hope I can do the same tomorrow and the next day, etc....
I know, we're not supposed to think this way, because when we do, panic can set in...well, at least for me it does.
I'm glad you came back...you give me a reason to keep moving on.
Thank you, I missed you so.
Love ya,
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I made it thru today...I just hope I can do the same tomorrow and the next day, etc....
I know, we're not supposed to think this way, because when we do, panic can set in...well, at least for me it does.
I'm glad you came back...you give me a reason to keep moving on.
Thank you, I missed you so.
Love ya,
XOXO
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Awwww, You know what?
THANK YOU for finding us...the more the merrier
Isn't this place addicting or what?
I think I see a support group for this place SRA=Sober Recovery Anonymous (support group for those who are addicted to this board)...Just Kidding, I LOVE it here!
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THANK YOU for finding us...the more the merrier
Isn't this place addicting or what?
I think I see a support group for this place SRA=Sober Recovery Anonymous (support group for those who are addicted to this board)...Just Kidding, I LOVE it here!
XOXO
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Originally Posted by ADayAtATime 
I made it thru today...I just hope I can do the same tomorrow and the next day, etc....
I know, we're not supposed to think this way, because when we do, panic can set in...well, at least for me it does.
I know, we're not supposed to think this way, because when we do, panic can set in...well, at least for me it does.
I think you're right, don't worry about tomorrow, it'll sort itself out if you keep up your commitment. Member
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[QUOTE=ADayAtATime;2163782]FeelingBetter,
My husband doesn't really mind when I do...but I feel like I can get on his nerves just a little. I play my music a little louder than normal or start chatting up a storm and he has to keep putting the DVR on pause...lol.
I think this whole shouldn't be drinking thing is more of my own personal struggle. I'm so hard on myself and carry a guilty conscience very easy.
WOW, this could have been me writing this.
Congrats on passing on the temptation, my mind has been playing tricks thinking "go ahead have a drink, you're ok" but I am tricking it back with my weight loss, fitness reason -- I am a gemini LOL
Every temptation we pass, makes the next one easier.
WAY TO GO!!!!!!
IMT
My husband doesn't really mind when I do...but I feel like I can get on his nerves just a little. I play my music a little louder than normal or start chatting up a storm and he has to keep putting the DVR on pause...lol.
I think this whole shouldn't be drinking thing is more of my own personal struggle. I'm so hard on myself and carry a guilty conscience very easy.
WOW, this could have been me writing this.
Congrats on passing on the temptation, my mind has been playing tricks thinking "go ahead have a drink, you're ok" but I am tricking it back with my weight loss, fitness reason -- I am a gemini LOL Every temptation we pass, makes the next one easier.
WAY TO GO!!!!!!
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Sorry if you already said this in a previous post, but does your husband know of your committment to never drink again? That made things MUCH easier with the "drinking together" temptation thing here..
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My wife would very much like it if I could have a couple, and then stop.
Jeebus, if I could do that, I wouldn't be a lush.
Saturday (that would be my day 1) she comes home from a party with a half-empty bottle of champagne.
Today is Day 5.
Jeebus, if I could do that, I wouldn't be a lush.
Saturday (that would be my day 1) she comes home from a party with a half-empty bottle of champagne.
Today is Day 5.
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Hi Flutter,
I don't even know if I'm committed to never drink again...lol.
Saying never panics me, I'm just taking it a day at a time and see how far I can make it.
My Hubby supports me on my choice if I decide to drink or not...I guess that he wants to see me happy.
I know I sound confusing...make up my mind already. I just don't want to make any promises and say I will never do it again, I don't know what tomorrow brings.
I do know that I didn't drink today...in which is now day 6...and I will try not to do it tomorrow. I'm hanging in there!
Thanks for the question though...it does give me something to think about.
Congrats on making it past 3 months
Hugs to you
XOXO
I don't even know if I'm committed to never drink again...lol.
Saying never panics me, I'm just taking it a day at a time and see how far I can make it.
My Hubby supports me on my choice if I decide to drink or not...I guess that he wants to see me happy.
I know I sound confusing...make up my mind already. I just don't want to make any promises and say I will never do it again, I don't know what tomorrow brings.
I do know that I didn't drink today...in which is now day 6...and I will try not to do it tomorrow. I'm hanging in there!
Thanks for the question though...it does give me something to think about.
Congrats on making it past 3 months
Hugs to you
XOXO
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