venuscat

33C is nothing for me, for sure. And when it is only 40% humidity, I am a happy camper.
And yes, I am used to it.

And oh boy, best men's final at Wimbledon ever....best for me since McEnroe/Borg in '81.

I hope you sleep well tonight dearest RAL; so much love.

RAL

I hate the humidity too. Desert heat for me anyday!!

Thank you. At least I won't have a hangover tomorrow, I hope you have a lovely evening and sleep well too x

venuscat

Thank you dear RAL. ❤️

Citrus

I drank yesteday stupidly too. And we had to leave the hosue at 5 am to get the boys 2 hours away to their bus for cross country camp. Cringing at how yucky I looked standing there amongst the parents.
Looking forward to not being hunover in the morning as well RAL.
Making some salmon and salad for dinner. We have been eating dinner plenty late as it is just too hot in the kitchen earlier!

Hi Suze

Dee74

I'm glad you came right back Citrus.
what stopped you from posting here beforehand tho ?

D

RAL

Morning all
Good to see you back citrus. I've started eating earlier as once I've eaten I have no desire to drink. Complete changing of the evening routine helps me.

Day 3. No sleep was had last night so I've just got up and will get on with the day, tire myself out and hopefully get a better sleep tonight.

Anxiety still here. All those little things that were in my mind that I'd numb with drink are now there jumping around in my mind - hello I'm here trying to annoy you so of course the AV will try to use that but I will not be engaging in any dialogue with the AV. I do not drink.

Hope everyone has a good day x

SimplySue

Hello everybody

It’s been quite a while since I checked in. I think I must be coming up to my six month anniversary. I’m not sure on the day count, but I know it’s around now.
I got to six months last year and then lapsed, so now is a good time to check in with you all!

How is everybody? I hope everybody is well and staying strong. I’ve been keeping busy with work and my fitness regime. I haven’t been in any social situations at all, so luckily no temptations yet.
We’re going on holiday in a couple of weeks, so that will be a test of my resolve! I’m so excited to be finally going away, so fingers crossed I can stay steadfast

calmself

End of Day 239 - Gn from Seattle!

Dee74

Good to hear from you Sue and to hear all is well

D

freedomfries

I found a bottle of alcohol in my room this morning. I guess I stashed it in a blackout. I just flushed it, over two hours after finding it. I was sure I was gonna drink it. But I made the right decision in the end. Day 6. Not nice to have a challenge like this in early sobriety. I already regret flushing it if I'm being honest. But going to sleep sober tonight, I'll be glad I did.

venuscat

Well done dear FF! I hope you feel empowered. That was a good move! s

Hi Sue. Congrats to you love, and good idea to plan for the holiday. I would, for sure. I would think about where I am staying, and if there is alcohol in the room. It is easy to get those things changed in advance if it is a decent hotel. You can even ask them to stock your mini fridge with extra water if you like. Of course, I have no idea where you are going, so just thinking out loud. s

Hi calm s

RAL ~ I am the same as you. I realised years ago, when I was getting sober....eat dinner earlier. And boom, all cravings disappeared for me. s

RAL

HI sue

Good move FF.

Yes Suze it makes such a big difference. It's not even 5pm here yet but dinner already in the oven

Strange day, thinking about stuff. Despite it being early days I'm thinking of all those tasks I've been neglecting which I need to do. Also had a walk at lunchtime instead of just being online. Got my bike out of the shed too so will start using that again. Little steps at first but it all adds up.

Hope everyone has a good evening

venuscat

All of those little steps add up, as you said, and then before you know it, you have a whole new routine which makes you happier.

Citrus

Good point Dee. I have got to make myself reach out for support so I am not alone in my head!

I hope you can get some good sleep tonight RAL. Running on little sleep is no fun at all.

Good to see you Sue and well done on 6 months!

Well done flushing it FF! Glad you are here.

Way to go on 240 calm!!

❤❤

venuscat

Thinking about you dear Citrus. Here with you love. s xxx ❤️

Citrus

Thank you! ❤ Just attended a meeting. About to head out for groceries really quick. Will be back before witching hour. It is funny to just have 3 to cook for!
I will reach out if I even feel a twinge of a craving.

ChopStickCheese

Back again over here, this time with you guys. Day 1 for me.
On and off drinking, but my relapses are getting worse. I think I really have to work out my drinking issues from lesson 1.

Greetings to everybody.

venuscat

I think that we can work out where we are once we stop.....a clear head makes it so much easier to think through the tough parts.
So maybe go from there....day 1 is awesome.
I hope you were able to eat.
Goodnight CSC s xx

Citrus

Good to see you CSC.

Grocery store was no problem today. I got absorbed in 2 new knitting projects as soon as we got home and got stuff put away.
Went to a great meeting tonight. I have been in bed texting a bit with the boys at camp and reading in between messages. Great end to the day.

Good night class.

SimplySue

Great to see everybody is here and keeping on fighting!

venuscat , thank you for the tips. Luckily we are in a villa so I don’t have a mini bar challenge! I don’t think there’s much in walking distance either, so I will be driving when we go out in the evenings. Hopefully these things will stop me from being tempted!

Wishing everybody a lovely day. Quite hot here in the uk. It’s my kind of weather