For members with less than 2 weeks sober...Part 4
"Meow. No, I am not a pup!
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 269
Everyone seems so positive on here...sorry but about to bring the mood down!
On fifth consecutive Day Zero (does that sound better than 5th day boozing? No? Oh, never mind!)
I am struggling to think of reasons not to drink...Obviously not 100% sure Ok to drink as then would not be on site called "soberrecovery"! And am reducing drink (ie only one bottle of wine a night...only twice the max non-dangerous drinking for a female...sarcastic yay, but I was doing 2-3 bottle until recen tly.)
But I am really struggling as to why to stop.Had 4 day break last week and did a fabulous half-marathon. Logically know that if stopped drinking forever, would be way more amazing.
Also would rather like to reduce mortgage and my alcoholic tastes are rather upmarket.
Why does my brain not rule on this????
On fifth consecutive Day Zero (does that sound better than 5th day boozing? No? Oh, never mind!)
I am struggling to think of reasons not to drink...Obviously not 100% sure Ok to drink as then would not be on site called "soberrecovery"! And am reducing drink (ie only one bottle of wine a night...only twice the max non-dangerous drinking for a female...sarcastic yay, but I was doing 2-3 bottle until recen tly.)
But I am really struggling as to why to stop.Had 4 day break last week and did a fabulous half-marathon. Logically know that if stopped drinking forever, would be way more amazing.
Also would rather like to reduce mortgage and my alcoholic tastes are rather upmarket.
Why does my brain not rule on this????
Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 92
Originally Posted by PupMum 
Everyone seems so positive on here...sorry but about to bring the mood down!
On fifth consecutive Day Zero (does that sound better than 5th day boozing? No? Oh, never mind!)
I am struggling to think of reasons not to drink...Obviously not 100% sure Ok to drink as then would not be on site called "soberrecovery"! And am reducing drink (ie only one bottle of wine a night...only twice the max non-dangerous drinking for a female...sarcastic yay, but I was doing 2-3 bottle until recen tly.)
But I am really struggling as to why to stop.Had 4 day break last week and did a fabulous half-marathon. Logically know that if stopped drinking forever, would be way more amazing.
Also would rather like to reduce mortgage and my alcoholic tastes are rather upmarket.
Why does my brain not rule on this????
On fifth consecutive Day Zero (does that sound better than 5th day boozing? No? Oh, never mind!)
I am struggling to think of reasons not to drink...Obviously not 100% sure Ok to drink as then would not be on site called "soberrecovery"! And am reducing drink (ie only one bottle of wine a night...only twice the max non-dangerous drinking for a female...sarcastic yay, but I was doing 2-3 bottle until recen tly.)
But I am really struggling as to why to stop.Had 4 day break last week and did a fabulous half-marathon. Logically know that if stopped drinking forever, would be way more amazing.
Also would rather like to reduce mortgage and my alcoholic tastes are rather upmarket.
Why does my brain not rule on this????
) hang in there, we will get through this.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NYC - New York
Posts: 305
Ruch – Well done!! 12 days is fantastic and you have every right to feel great about it
Boracho – Welcome!!
Jeeplady – I very glad for you. Keep using that card and paying it in full every month (even if it’s only $10) and you’ll see your rating improve quite quickly. When you’ve mastered that, get a couple more and do the same. I’m a bit of a credit expert so PM me if you want more info.
Johneire – Hey it may be for you or not. I applaud you for giving it a real try. Either way it will help your recovery.
Pupmum – Oh I know where you are in your head. The alcohol has you in its grips right now. God I know how despondent that makes you feel. I just slipped for 4 days over the weekend, and it took 3 hangoverless mornings for me to start feeling better and positive again. You’ve made great progress so far and have had a lot of sober days this month. Keep trying sending you (((hugs))).
Buttercup – I admire your courage. Day 1 day 1 day 1 day 1. That’s persistence for you! Keep it up, you’re here and you’re trying and that counts for so much. Be proud of that.
Faith – I can tell by your post that you’re feeling depressed and crappy. We’re here for you if you want to post. Otherwise just ride out the bad feelings, don’t pick up and you know you’ll feel better really soon.
Least – I admire your tenacity. Great job on sticking with it and I hope you feel better.
MaybeToday – Well done on your 5 days so far!!! I am looking forward to the weekend but I’m scared of getting through it sober. I wish you and me luck.
Boracho – Welcome!!
Jeeplady – I very glad for you. Keep using that card and paying it in full every month (even if it’s only $10) and you’ll see your rating improve quite quickly. When you’ve mastered that, get a couple more and do the same. I’m a bit of a credit expert so PM me if you want more info.
Johneire – Hey it may be for you or not. I applaud you for giving it a real try. Either way it will help your recovery.
Pupmum – Oh I know where you are in your head. The alcohol has you in its grips right now. God I know how despondent that makes you feel. I just slipped for 4 days over the weekend, and it took 3 hangoverless mornings for me to start feeling better and positive again. You’ve made great progress so far and have had a lot of sober days this month. Keep trying sending you (((hugs))).
Buttercup – I admire your courage. Day 1 day 1 day 1 day 1. That’s persistence for you! Keep it up, you’re here and you’re trying and that counts for so much. Be proud of that.
Faith – I can tell by your post that you’re feeling depressed and crappy. We’re here for you if you want to post. Otherwise just ride out the bad feelings, don’t pick up and you know you’ll feel better really soon.
Least – I admire your tenacity. Great job on sticking with it and I hope you feel better.
MaybeToday – Well done on your 5 days so far!!! I am looking forward to the weekend but I’m scared of getting through it sober. I wish you and me luck.
Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 5
I am hoping to stop drinking today. I have been drinking every day for years and have only been able to quit 4 days in a row. I don't think AA is the answer for me although I am sure it is right for many others. I am encouraged by all of your posts and feel that this will be very supportive. In gratitude . . .
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 8
Day 1 ( again!)
I am obviously in the right place, as it's day 1 again for me! Feeling really crappy, heart racing and feeling sick. I know that I have to do this but I also know it's going to be really hard.
Your posts are really helping.
Ceder
Your posts are really helping.
Ceder
"Meow. No, I am not a pup!
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 269
:ghugWoke up this morning with a moment of great clarity...Exercise! Haven't done any this week as letting body recover and have horrid cold (half-marathon was in freezing rain!) and everytime I stop exercising, drinking feels like a good thing (no real remorse or despondancy...just logical brain wants to scream!). I think (hope) exercise = exorcise desire to drink. At least enough that personal strength takes over.
Fri am here and will swim at lunchtime.
Hopefully on here this evening with my pot of tea
Hugs all you other day-oners
PupMum
Fri am here and will swim at lunchtime.
Hopefully on here this evening with my pot of tea
Hugs all you other day-oners
PupMum
Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: BK, NY
Posts: 41
Exercise defintely helps- I have been doing Bikram yoga, rings the body out like a sponge and all you want to drink after that is water, esp yummy coconut water. More yoga less time for thinking about drinking. If only I didn't have so much time between classes. :chatter
getting there
Join Date: May 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 1,314
Originally Posted by ruch
Hi Colagirl. I hear you. I don't even know why I drank today. I decided I was stopping at the liquor store and I did. And there you have it. Back to square one........
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