First Friday
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First Friday
Day 4 and chugging along. Didn't think Friday would be an issue since it is pretty much like any other day around here, but I have found myself obsessing about a "Friday" glass of wine. My son has ball practice and usually I stay home while my hubby takes him which gave me lots of alone time with Chardonnay. Tonight might be a challenge. Perhaps I should take my younger child somewhere just to get away from the house and old routine.
Didn't sleep well at all last night so I think the tiredness is causing that voice in my head to sound louder.
Didn't sleep well at all last night so I think the tiredness is causing that voice in my head to sound louder.
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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Oh gosh this is how weekends are for me - Saturday and Sunday rather than Friday.
For 16 years my husband and I have gone out at least once for dinner on the weekend for beer (and then I buy more for home). I told him today that I can't go anymore on the weekends to restaurants that serve.
Definitely recommend switching up your routine. Maybe go for a walk or take your younger child somewhere to play - or out for an ice cream.
Then if you are tired later you might try to lay in bed with a book (I do this with my Big Book and 12 and 12 but I'm not sure you are in AA). This also helps me get away from the fridge, thus slightly more removed from obsession.
For 16 years my husband and I have gone out at least once for dinner on the weekend for beer (and then I buy more for home). I told him today that I can't go anymore on the weekends to restaurants that serve.
Definitely recommend switching up your routine. Maybe go for a walk or take your younger child somewhere to play - or out for an ice cream.
Then if you are tired later you might try to lay in bed with a book (I do this with my Big Book and 12 and 12 but I'm not sure you are in AA). This also helps me get away from the fridge, thus slightly more removed from obsession.
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Congrats on 4 days! I'm newly sober myself - 29 days and counting. I also loved my chardonnay in my empty house when everyone was gone. 
The first 2 weeks I hated being alone for this reason. I became best friends with Netflix and watched lots of movies in my bedroom. Being downstairs where I used to drink was too much for me. I don't necessarily recommend hibernating in your bedroom like I did but perhaps switch up your routine.
I interestingly have now switched out wine for decaf coffee. My Keurig is going almost non-stop when I'm awake!
Hope you have a great (sober!) weekend!
The first 2 weeks I hated being alone for this reason. I became best friends with Netflix and watched lots of movies in my bedroom. Being downstairs where I used to drink was too much for me. I don't necessarily recommend hibernating in your bedroom like I did but perhaps switch up your routine.I interestingly have now switched out wine for decaf coffee. My Keurig is going almost non-stop when I'm awake!
Hope you have a great (sober!) weekend!
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I am newly sober myself...17 days today. I was triggered really bad last night and I am still processing it now. So I can't wait for my AA meeting tonight. If AA is a little scary, I recommend an all women's meeting. Stay strong!
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