kam00096

I'm from Stirling but I'm an Airdrie supporter for my sins. Good on you for not having a drink!

TriGirl

Crap. Just got super depressed suddenly because of a complicated friend issue (long story.) I'm trying to enjoy a beautiful day w my kids & don't want to ruin it. I KNOW a glass of wine or a couple of beers would bring back the fun me!

kam00096

Sorry you're having a rough moment! I'm the same tonight (parent thing ... again!) which is annoying because I was having a good day. Just keep thinking how much worse tomorrow would be if did have a drink tonight. Chocolate instead for me

Orbea

The finish line is more fun than the medical tent!

lilac0721

TriGirl, think of how much easier it is to run when you're not trying to get booze out of your system! You can get through this without alcohol.

Turns out the phone call was from some auto-dialing 800 number (sales call). Thank goodness for call ID. Besides, if anyone got tossed in the pokey, I'm not who they need. They need a bondsman. And a judge won't see them anyway til Monday afternoon. Nothing I can do!

I went to church this morning. I always feel a little out of place at church. But I did feel better after. And it's SNOWING! Makes me happy, but also makes me want a cocktail and a nap.

EternalQ

I've been trying to go with asking myself this question when the triggers and/ or uncomfortable emotions arise:

" What would I do, if drinking were not an option?"

Healthyfood

TriGirl

Have you eaten enough today? Hunger triggers the urge to drink.

EternalQ

DMR, this was a big problem for me, (cravings, agitation, insomnia at night) and the insomnja persists but.im.less upset by it now. Have you decided how you are going to switch up your routine? I think this is key, whether taking different routes home, or even sitting in a different room or chair from where you usually drank? Anyway have you read the threads from this class from earlier in February? People gave.me.many helpful suggestions. I cant remember them all but you might want to take a look.

At any rate, if it gets bad, get on this thread at night.

Glad you have joined us! And congratulations! Well done!

Dee74

Welcome Dmr
Nights were hard for me too initially - but I spent a lot of time here - things do get easier

Glad to have you with us

Do you really believe this TriGirl?

D

Healthyfood

Its day 21. And all of sudden Im bored. Got through sober Friday night and Saturday night as well. Refused to drink even pear juice in a tin, cause I could not find if it was alco free Its a little obsessive now.

EternalQ

HF: Day 21 is AMAZING!! I know you are bored, but tell me what has improved so I know what to look forward to!?

TriGirl

I think so. I'm a ridiculously healthy eater -- another addiction? If so, at least it's a good one! I AM trying to lose about 20 more pounds before the tri, but doing it carefully.

I'll admit, I had a few gulps of a friend's beer, but that's it. I think it managed to trick my brain into thinking that it was ok to relax. Feeling a bit better for now. The issue that upset me is going to be one of the hardest to stop drinking over, because it is a hopeless and terribly painful situation for me. It's very hard not to be able to numb the emotions associated with it. I'll have to find a new way...

For now, I'm having fun with the kids.

TriGirl

I believe that about ONE drink. Temporarily. As long as it isn't followed by a lot of OTHER drinks. There is the problem....

Orbea

What happened TG? Maybe talking about it will help...

Orbea

On a good note, Daddy is HOME! Traffic was awful!

Healthyfood

EternalQ

Everything pretty much has improved. I look better, feel better. No more wasted thoughts about what time to go to the shop to buy another bottle. I do more stuff everyday. But I get bored sometimes.

TriGirl

I really can't, Orbea. And, unfortunately, it's not something that talking about could help. But thank you SO much for caring! That means a lot.

I'm really excited that I only took a couple of drinks of someone else's beer. Is that warped?

EternalQ

Dmr:

If its any help, I was TERRIFIED the day I quit. My anxiety felt like the equivalent to going uphill on a rickety old rollercoaster, one I felt sure ran out of track once I went over the top.

But the thing is, while there is no track, there is no freefall either, because angel wings from blind faith and from supports like this one carried me gently then, and still do, like a falling leaf. Until I fly.

Just try.
Really try.

EternalQ

HF
Thanks! I will watch out for the boredom then, as that is a trigger that could sneak up on me, if not being watchful.

Healthyfood

TriGirl

One drink won't ease your emotions. At least it did not for me. Soon you will need 2.
Then more. Emotions are just feelings, they come and go.

Quitting alco and dieting at the same time is a little too much. As it is important not to be hungry . Carbohydrates make us sober people happy.