Freaking so over this...
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A suggestion I received when I was struggling was to have non drinking thoughts. I thought of many things that pulled away from alcohol thinking like say swimming in the artic ocean, falling into a city sewer system along with good things like fishing with the kids, a cross country trip including many sights. it worked because I can't think of two things at the same time. It works if we work it and stay away from that first drink. BE WELL
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Day 1 going OK so far. Having a plan helps, a lot! My day is really full with things I have to do (sober).
In fact I have had no thought of the liquor store today; it is certainly that first drink that starts the whole obsession. 3PM therapist's appointment, then home to work some.
I am concerned about the weekend. I need to spend time at my office, ideally on Saturday...but alone. That scares me, so I might have to re-plan.
In fact I have had no thought of the liquor store today; it is certainly that first drink that starts the whole obsession. 3PM therapist's appointment, then home to work some.
I am concerned about the weekend. I need to spend time at my office, ideally on Saturday...but alone. That scares me, so I might have to re-plan.
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Day 1 here too. 
It's 2:20 pm here. I've taken a Librium that's helping a little. I still have no appetite, which I hope comes back at least by this evening because I need nutrients.
I seem to carry my anxiety in my chest....does that make sense?
Well, good luck everyone.
It's 2:20 pm here. I've taken a Librium that's helping a little. I still have no appetite, which I hope comes back at least by this evening because I need nutrients. I seem to carry my anxiety in my chest....does that make sense?
Well, good luck everyone.
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I am back to another Day 1, too. Not feeling great and really hating myself at the moment. Can't wait for my last Day 1 to be over!! Love the title of this thread - it is exactly how I feel. Hang in there, everyone, we can do this together! 
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Can I join in?
It wasn't my intention to post as I'm so ashamed of myself and all of my failed attempts, but reading your posts its obvious that so many of us are going through the same thing. So Day 1 for me........again!
It wasn't my intention to post as I'm so ashamed of myself and all of my failed attempts, but reading your posts its obvious that so many of us are going through the same thing. So Day 1 for me........again!
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Originally Posted by accept 
Ananias, I don't go AA meetings. But that is just because I dont have the guts to go there... I am sort of an "official" person within my profession and I am terrified that I might get recognized and "get caught" by someone and that people within my professional field will find out about my problems... Not that being caught would ruin my career or anything.. I am ashamed over my problems and struggle with being open about it. PATHETIC - I know...
But atm my support is SR! You guys really help me hangin in there.. This thread is so good for me!
Today is day 5 and I feel really, really good... And when I feel good I want to celebrate (read: drink), so I have to keep myself occupied all day and avoid all places where alcohol can be purchased 
But atm my support is SR! You guys really help me hangin in there.. This thread is so good for me!
Today is day 5 and I feel really, really good... And when I feel good I want to celebrate (read: drink), so I have to keep myself occupied all day and avoid all places where alcohol can be purchased Member
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Originally Posted by Trooper13
I am on day 5 and have gone to two AA meetings. I went today and yesterday, was too sick with detox to go before that.
Congrats on being on Day 5. Were the meetings helpful?
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Meetings are always helpful in my book. After all, we are among people like ourselves, who understand us: our failures and our conquests and the beast that we fight. No one in the non-addict world really grasps this.
We don't "have to" drink, but yet we do. I know that if I have one drink at the beginning of the day, or heaven forbid, a hangover, all bets are off for that day, except through the help of others.
We don't "have to" drink, but yet we do. I know that if I have one drink at the beginning of the day, or heaven forbid, a hangover, all bets are off for that day, except through the help of others.
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I think anger is common to many of us Dave.
try and keep busy and occupied as much as you can - if you feel up to it a little exercise could help?
Dragon if you can't get to a meeting, maybe an online one?
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try and keep busy and occupied as much as you can - if you feel up to it a little exercise could help?
Dragon if you can't get to a meeting, maybe an online one?
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I have to say, I think this, my "last" day of drinking, has been very pleasant. Not overboard, and have put some wonderful support people in my life.
I am going to try more to connect via PM; it helps a lot to have messages each morning before I go off to my 7:30 meeting.
I am going to try more to connect via PM; it helps a lot to have messages each morning before I go off to my 7:30 meeting.
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