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Originally Posted by needtostopthis 
So its the beginning of day 10. Wow! Really proud of myself actually. I got mad at my husband last night because he hasn't even told me that is proud of me. He actually drank two nights ago, just a few, but I didn't give in and drink and I think that is amazing for me. I think the last couple days I have been getting irritable from not drinking. The true test right now is the weekend. I always felt like I deserved to drink once it was Friday.
That's a difficult environment at home, especially at the early stage, yes? You're doing great. My husband drinks (too much, too often) as well. Most of my own drinking happened when I was alone, so he isn't aware of how bad things had become for me. I haven't had the conversation with him yet... it's strange to be recycling his bottles this morning. I commiserate with you re: the irritability! It comes and then it passes.
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Hello all. Day 2 is going well. Already logged in 3 miles on treadmill, walked my doggies a bit, still snowy and very cold here.
Seems like everyone is doing great! Congrats to us, right?
Artic, sorry to hear about your ulcer. It will heal up, in time. That is scary stuff tho. Can appreciate your feelings there.
Bring on the weekend! They use to be my trigger times, especially Friday nights. Then when the drinking became more normal, like anytime I felt like it, weekends were no big deal anymore. So, its just another day, really, to those that struggle with that. Try to think of it that way.
This whole drinking problem is really for me, a mental issue. I never had withdraw that I know of, its more for me like a mind game. But drinking is not a game, its serious business. One I need and want out of my life, for good.
Let's stay strong Marchers!
Seems like everyone is doing great! Congrats to us, right?
Artic, sorry to hear about your ulcer. It will heal up, in time. That is scary stuff tho. Can appreciate your feelings there.
Bring on the weekend! They use to be my trigger times, especially Friday nights. Then when the drinking became more normal, like anytime I felt like it, weekends were no big deal anymore. So, its just another day, really, to those that struggle with that. Try to think of it that way.
This whole drinking problem is really for me, a mental issue. I never had withdraw that I know of, its more for me like a mind game. But drinking is not a game, its serious business. One I need and want out of my life, for good.
Let's stay strong Marchers!
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Originally Posted by maximus97
Hello all. Day 2 is going well. Already logged in 3 miles on treadmill, walked my doggies a bit, still snowy and very cold here.
Seems like everyone is doing great! Congrats to us, right?
Seems like everyone is doing great! Congrats to us, right?
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Yes, NikTes. Exercise gives me a good lil healthy buzz. I always did like the effects of exercise!
Have to laugh tho, I remember belonging to a gym, years bac(not saying how many) and took my friend with me one Friday after work. We worked out, then went to hit the bars? What? How counter productive was that? Crazy..
But yes, movement is good.
Have to laugh tho, I remember belonging to a gym, years bac(not saying how many) and took my friend with me one Friday after work. We worked out, then went to hit the bars? What? How counter productive was that? Crazy..
But yes, movement is good.
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Thank you guys so much. The amount of support and love here is just amazing. Yes, Dee, I use urge surfing a lot - it's really helpful.
Cameron, you're on. Thank you so much - that's exactly the kind of challenge I need! Not sure I'll be able to post again until Sunday morning, but I will be thinking of you and wishing you some calm and strength. (Although Trachemys's idea about changing the plan is also a good one - can you meet in a restaurant that doesn't serve alcohol? Or get coffee in the afternoon instead?)
Wishing you all a weekend of many fun things that do not involve alcohol! Can't wait to hear how it goes.
Cameron, you're on. Thank you so much - that's exactly the kind of challenge I need! Not sure I'll be able to post again until Sunday morning, but I will be thinking of you and wishing you some calm and strength. (Although Trachemys's idea about changing the plan is also a good one - can you meet in a restaurant that doesn't serve alcohol? Or get coffee in the afternoon instead?)
Wishing you all a weekend of many fun things that do not involve alcohol! Can't wait to hear how it goes.
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Try this jim http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html
if you want to talk im around bud
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...e-surfing.html
if you want to talk im around bud
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Jim, play it through to the end. I never woke up glad that I had drank the night before. What are all the normal consequences that you are trying to avoid? Drinking will not move you in the right direction.
You can make it. Stay on here for support.
You can make it. Stay on here for support.
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Hold tight LJJ. I had this happen and it was so hard but finally it went away. I had to keep remembering that it's a wild lie that a drink is relaxing because it's never one drink. Remember the times you drank and what really happened vs. the fantasy.
Post here, remember the feelings waking up hung over and focus on how life is going to get better.
Take it a minute at a time. You can do this.
Post here, remember the feelings waking up hung over and focus on how life is going to get better.
Take it a minute at a time. You can do this.
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This is hard. Fridays are hard. Was me and hubs drink night together/ too late to get beer now, but it's hard sitting here bored, knowing what we could be doing. Also feeling anxiety, even with the klonopin?
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Man....my craving makes me a horrible person...so easily irritated. I came home and went straight out on the bike (my family doesn't deserve me grumpy) and now I feel better. I'm gonna grab some coffee now and keep hydrating. Thanks for the push guys. This will be my longest I've gone in probably the last 6-7 years with out having to binge (usually 2-3 times a week on the weekdays...weekends a blur etc)
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Day 6....
Hope everyone had a good day today. Made it through another day with no alcohol.
I am a very simple person by nature, so when I started this journey on March 1, I only had two daily goals:
1. I will not buy alcohol today.
2. I will not drink alcohol today.
That's it. Every morning for the past six days those are my two goals for the day. And that will be my goal for tomorrow also. For now, I try not to worry about certain numbers of days, or anything else.
Reading the posts on this board has helped me to stay with it and be accountable. Thanks everyone.
I am a very simple person by nature, so when I started this journey on March 1, I only had two daily goals:
1. I will not buy alcohol today.
2. I will not drink alcohol today.
That's it. Every morning for the past six days those are my two goals for the day. And that will be my goal for tomorrow also. For now, I try not to worry about certain numbers of days, or anything else.
Reading the posts on this board has helped me to stay with it and be accountable. Thanks everyone.
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