SheWanders

Huge day ahead of me and I didn't wake with dread and anxious tummy! So glad I didn't let boredom and habit get the best of me last night. Thanks to all who helped with advice and suggestions. Day 3 for the 3rd time MUST be a charm right?!? ;-)

Weasel1966

Ahhhh... The ol boredom and habit. They did in many attempts of mine. Good for you you see them like that.

You will make day 3!

Congrats!

Dee74

Congrats on day 3 SheWanders

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MrsKing

Congrats on 3 days - that's excellent I hope this time is the right time for you. Keep going - it gets better and better from here x

Jeni26

And this time there will be a day 4, and 5, and 6 ......

Well done xx

ca3726

I know exactly what you mean. I am also on day 3 & boredom & habit nearly did me in last night. Somehow I managed not to drink & I'm so glad this morning. Way to go! We can do this!

SheWanders

Thanks everyone! Yes, we CAN do this ca3726! The mornings are soooooo lovely. It's mainly those pesky evenings....

IndaMiricale

2granddaughters

All the best.

Bob R

SheWanders

Thanks all. Is it normal for the mornings to be amazing and the evenings to be kinda or really blue? Just walked the dog and that helped but I just feel bone tired. Also a bit anxious about my house guests this weekend. Big drinkers. I am gonna go with honesty and keep it simple. Any suggestions on how to explain why you're not drinking without going into the whole story?

benice

SW and CA - How nice that you can do this together. See ya on day 4 tomorrow!

Live2Run25

congrats on day 3! I think the evenings it's easier to get blue because we don't have a lot to do. Try to keep yourself busy, read a book, watch a movie, or go for a walk to break that boredom.

Anna

The Day 3 got me many times. I always felt better physically and mentally at that point, and so, it was so easy to fall back into the same patterns. I'm glad you got past it.

Do you feel that you owe people an explanation about your drinking or not? Part of my recovery was recognizing that I had to be true to myself and not worry about what others thought.

SheWanders

Day 4 or 5 usually gets me so I am even more anxious since it falls on this particular weekend. I have thought a lot about why I place any importance on what others think. I guess it all comes down to being ashamed that I can't control my drinking. I usually don't do anything too stupid but I just can't handle the inexplicable shame and anxiety that the day following a six pack brings. Part of me suspects they won't care nearly as much as I think they will. I guess I'll find out this weekend.

sugarbear1

"They" don't live in your skin. You do. You will feel wonderful if you can make it through this weekend, if not, don't beat yourself up. Alcohol was my solution until I found a new one, but I had to be really ready to stay stopped.

Keep trying to stay stopped, don't beat yourself up, just be in the moment and smile.

I wish you well.
Love & hugs,

SheWanders

Thanks Sugerbear! Just got off the phone with my closest friend of over 20 years. Turns out she recently made the decision to quit drinking too. It was wonderful to actually talk to someone about it. I am feeling a bit more confident about this weekend and my future success. I will be checking in here often :-)

SheWanders

Whoops! SugArbear. Sorry, have a spelling pet peeve ;-)

IndaMiricale

You have every 24 hours for success. thats it. One day at a time.

And please keep posting on your feelings .