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Old 05-09-2016, 04:46 AM
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Morning everyone, made it through my first weekend, and day 4 starts today. Got the kids up and out the door, and other than being super tired, I feel great, and I'm ready to attack my day. Work, gym and home again. Mondays have never been a big drinking day for me, so I feel like it won't be a struggle, and I'm feeling very positive. Have a lovely day y'all!!
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Old 05-09-2016, 05:43 AM
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Good morning,

Day 6, and starting the first Monday at work with no hangover. Feeling better every day; face is less puffy and I have a lot more energy. Not drinking is easier on me--so much easier!

Sending strength and good thoughts to all,

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Old 05-09-2016, 06:44 AM
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My day at work is nearly over I've got to go food shopping after work wonder what nice things I can buy instead of alcohol I would normally spend about £20 on alcohol when I go food shopping. maybe I will try some of the better brands.
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Old 05-09-2016, 07:29 AM
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Just finished work. Cravings consuming my whole being. Not sure I'll make it tonight....
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Old 05-09-2016, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by joandmelandhan View Post
Just finished work. Cravings consuming my whole being. Not sure I'll make it tonight....
That's your AV talking. You are giving yourself the option to drink by saying this. Repeat after me: I'm sure I'll make it tonight! And then you repeat this until you believe it. OK?
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Old 05-09-2016, 07:36 AM
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Joan, you don't have to drink again if you don't want to. Please stay with us. These cravings will pass, they absolutely will! It's so hard when they come, but someday we won't have them anymore. Be strong and keep posting. We are here for you.

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Old 05-09-2016, 07:37 AM
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This is a lovely and peaceful chant.
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Old 05-09-2016, 08:07 AM
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It's eased a little. Going to eat and drink lots of water see if it helps. Thanks lovelies....
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Old 05-09-2016, 08:16 AM
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Morning all. Checking in. Day 4. Made it thru the weekend despite the hubs bringing home vodka and beer. I kept checking in here and counted my weight watchers points. Went for a walk. Anything to keep me from thinking about it.

Really starting to pay better attention to my AV now. And retracing my posts from before the last fall has helped remind me where I've been and where I don't want to be.
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Old 05-09-2016, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by joandmelandhan View Post
Just finished work. Cravings consuming my whole being. Not sure I'll make it tonight....
stay strong jo! Never forget why we came here in the first place, hon
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Old 05-09-2016, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by joandmelandhan View Post
Just finished work. Cravings consuming my whole being. Not sure I'll make it tonight....
Don't do it jo your my UK quitting buddy! If you drink I'm gonna drink ha ha there I guilt tripped you now you can't drink!lmao
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Old 05-09-2016, 08:31 AM
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Don't do it jo your my UK quitting buddy! If you drink I'm gonna drink ha ha there I guilt tripped you now you can't drink!lmao
Cheers for that Ben (did actually make me chuckle). Guzzling a smoothie and preparing salad for tea. Perhaps it's calming down for a bit thank god 😊
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Old 05-09-2016, 08:33 AM
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Thanks country gal. I have a big day 6 mental hurdle. This is the hardest it's ever been. Just shows how progressive it is....evil stuff.
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Old 05-09-2016, 09:01 AM
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Thanks country gal. I have a big day 6 mental hurdle. This is the hardest it's ever been. Just shows how progressive it is....evil stuff.
I completely understand!!! Hang tough, friend
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Glad you are getting through the urges jo! Each one we ride we get a little stronger!

Country gal glad you made it through despite the presence of alcohol in your house. If my guy drinks at home I tell him to drink it or dump it, but it's not staying in the house overnight. I can't be trusted alone with alcohol.
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Old 05-09-2016, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by joandmelandhan View Post
Thanks country gal. I have a big day 6 mental hurdle. This is the hardest it's ever been. Just shows how progressive it is....evil stuff.
Glad to see you are still hanging in! You've got this, just stay positive. 😃
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Old 05-09-2016, 09:09 AM
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That's a good idea, blackbird
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Old 05-09-2016, 09:09 AM
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I'm new to the May thread. Had been in April thread but relapsed a couple of times. I'm on day 5 today. Relapsed twice before in day 7 so fingers crossed. My mother in law is here for the week and so far, so good. My husband drinks and we were drinking buddies so fighting that too. SR has been a lifesaver for me.
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Old 05-09-2016, 09:19 AM
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I'm new to the May thread. Had been in April thread but relapsed a couple of times. I'm on day 5 today. Relapsed twice before in day 7 so fingers crossed. My mother in law is here for the week and so far, so good. My husband drinks and we were drinking buddies so fighting that too. SR has been a lifesaver for me.
Jan, i am in the same boat. Hubs and I have been friends since we were 14, and both been big drinkers and drinking buddies since about 16 years old. (We're 30 now, married 10 years). I haven't told him I'm trying to quit again, because I just can't forsee him being positive about it and hes seen me fail so many times. I don't expect him to quit with me, but I'm going to have a hard time in our social life. The only other times I've quit were when i was pregnant, and he just said, more for me. So I just know he's not going to be supportive, so I'm just trying to quietly quit. It's all very scary. Hang in there, sounds like you're positive and doing great!
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Old 05-09-2016, 10:25 AM
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Back again....I've been doing this for years. Everytime I get 4 or 5 months sober I start to think I can control the drinking...I can't
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