Applekat

I've lurked, then posted a few times, but I (finally) want today to be my Day 1. I'm a stay at home mom of two little ones. I quite simply started to enjoy and then "need" my wine, too much. Soon it became a crutch or a reason/reward for every emotion. Hard day, need it. Good day, deserve it. Wednesday, just want it.

Also going to check back in on the Moms/Mums thread.

Anyone else! Let's do this.

Dee74

Best wishes Applekat - there's a ton of support here

You can do this!
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jutam

I never regret not drinking either..... that's a good saying... good luck!

Laura567

Day 1 for me too. Again. Also a mother of 2. This has to stop. Let´s do it!

Applekat

Laura, great! Let's stick together today!

least

Congrats on making the decision to stop drinking.

SoberLeigh

Way to go, Applekat. I will be thinking of you (and Laura) and sending lots of positive energies your way.

Laura567

Applekat, what is your plan? I will try AA on Friday. And I need to figure out other routines and thing to do during evenings and weekends that does not involve wine.

SoulKat

I am with you Applekat!

Applekat

My plan is focusing on today and tonight. It's only 9 AM here. A jog later, taking the kids out and away from the house for the afternoon. Herbal tea and bubble bath and a book tonight with some mindless television then bed. Hope I don't get too shaky and too many night sweats etc.

Also number 1, almost forgot - no wine in the house!!! My hubby has a few beers left from the weekend but that shouldn't tempt me.

Thepatman

Sign me up, we got this toghteter.

Applekat

Yay, SoulKat!

Applekat

And Thepatman!

Applekat

I have Caroline knapp's book, Drinking: A Love Story. I really wanted to pick up a couple other recovery related books but couldn't find them in stock nearby. So I may be doing an amazon order today too.

Anyone else want to share their plan?

Laura my toughest time of day will be about 4-8 PM. And then the weekends. Trying not to think too far ahead though.

Laura567

Exactly the same for me with the times. Do you live in the States? I myself lurk around in Northern Europe, so here it will be 4pm in about an hour.

Applekat

Yup I'm in New York. What time do your kids go to bed? What will your evening/night routine be?

Laura567

They go to bed about nine, I will try to keep busy, go for a walk and maybe rent a movie. I know that the first days will be ok, the I will try to think I can moderate....sigh..
What will you be doing in the evening?

Applekat

Sometimes watching an addiction themed movie or an intervention helps remind me why I want to have my day 1 and more.

My plan tonight is bubble bath, watching survivor and having a cup of bedtime tea. And prob a bowl of ice cream!

Maybe try writing down how you feel/felt in the crummiest of states and go back and re-read!

Applekat

Have you had much in the way of withdrawals before around day 1 or 2?

Laura567

Not so bad, but trouble sleeping and sweating through the first nights. And irritated...