ineedalife

I've got my AA book out and my daily reflections sitting on the coffee table. So is my journal. Back in the school of pain.

I am hungover, bad. Too much Seagrams yesterday afternoon and too much Easy Jesus last night.

Awoke to a snowstorm yesterday thinking I just might attend AA that night, but said screw it by noon.

Saturday I shopped for juices and other good4you drinks, stopped at the libary - even ordered a book on-line. Getting ready to get sober. Such a hopeful time, even after all these years of trying to get back up on the horse. Now, with my coffee staring me in the face all I can think about is a Bloody Mary.

I will get through this day somehow... And there is a meeting tomorrow night. Anybody out there have any suggestions on what I should read today to help me get through it? I don't have a real big attention span, folks - so keep that in mind. Thanks so much.

gypsytears

Hi ineedalife . Just reading the forum is a good start. Some posts are longer than others, but you can always go back and re-read when you feel like it. Hanging out here keeps my attention focused .

Anna

For me, I had to change routines and daily living patterns. I had to do things differently so that it would help to break the habit of drinking. I made specific plans to be doing something different at the time of the day when I would have been drinking.

I am glad you found us and I hope you keep posting.

parentrecovers

welcome, ineedalife -

when my daughter was in the earliest recovery, she made a list of things/goals for everyday - the night before. simple, attainable goals. kept her busy and focused. also felt very rewarded when she met her goals.

good luck! k

ineedalife

Thanks, everyone. I took some Ibuprofen which helped ... and ate and kept it down. Of course, I'm not a big puker - no matter how much I have. I quit throwing up by my mid-30's for the most part. It's almost 2:00 p.m. In 7 hours I can go to bed...

mamaofsix

Thanks for posting in my thread. I thought it would only be fair to answer yours. I looked at your profile. I'm almost 44. I'm a SAHM/WAHM with grown children and little ones. We have a little in common. Good luck on getting through today!!!

ineedalife

I did it - day 2. I almost caved around 6:00 p.m., but I DIDN'T! Hoping my prayers and God's grace will get me through another 24 hours.

Genesis

Congradulations we made it day-2!! I know what you mean ( caving) my mind was playing games with me I think I will be ok for the rest of the night after work is when it really gets me. We can do this!!!

Do over

CarolD

Great...keep in focus
you too can stay sober!

GlassPrisoner

Fun, isn't it

Hang in there !

Time2Surrender

One day at a time. The key is surrender.

ineedalife

Okay, I'm on day 3 ! The worst part of the detox for me is the a.m. constant sneezing and runny nose! Also, I just plain feel flu-ish. Still can't taste much of anything. Anybody else have the cold/allergy symptoms in detox that I do? How long does it last?

eire rose

Just wanted to sa Hi!!

You are doing great, keep it up

Love, Rose

ineedalife

Still hanging in there - day 4.

newday117

Good for you! Keep it up!!!!

nogard

As Anna says its about change. If nothing changes then nothing changes.

Kevin

ineedalife

It's Friday... It's Day 5. I can't believe I got this far. The weekend is upon me. This is where the really hard part comes. I no longer physically crave it - it's worse; I psychologically crave it.

newday117

Good going Ineedalife-- stay busy. read, exercise, call someone, go see a movie, clean your house, anything. try not to get too much "in your head" if you know what I mean. I have accomplished so much this week. I feel like there's an alien living inside me! LOL