aw58

Im not going to give in , its not going to beat me this time

HeadLump

Hold tight, aw. You're doing great!

SoberLeigh

You are doing so well, aw; stay strong; rooting for you.

aw58

Today I feel wobbly, My son left school yesterday hes 16 and starting college. A big mile stone and hes my youngest I feel really weird like thats it hes all grown up. My Hubby wanted to go to watch a football match in a pub I just cant go so hes staying in and hes bought a few beers, Im ok but I know I couldnt have gone without being tempted, So Im off for a long way xx

SoberLeigh

Hi aw, I remember that empty nest feeling; it's very strange at first; we put so much time and heart into mothering and, when everyone has flown the nest, we sort of look around and wonder "What now"? But it is just another step in the evolution of our relationships with our children. Just continue to nurture your relationships; it will be okay.

LooseGrip

Kick the drink easily. By Jason Vale. This book really helps me not feel like I am depriving myself of something great by choosing to live a sober life. It may help you during those times when you cave.

afloatsober

You will feel wobbly from time to time. Think all of us that stick with it are familiar with a good healthy wobble.
Have read your posts and you are doing so well.
You have come a long way.
Keep wobblin' forward....
Sober.
It passes.
G

SnoozyQ

Still going strong AW :-) xxx

aw58

thanks everyone. I have got through the day, its been a tough one and I went for a long walk so that helped. I know these thoughts are the addiction shouting at me trying to get me to drink, I so really want to succeed this time I don't want to keep putting myself through this. Thank you all for your support you really are helping x

aw58

Good day today, only a couple of thoughts on drinking so Im a happy bunny and they didnt last too long. I went to a baby shower and I think it was just me and expectant mum not drinking, but I felt in control and feel proud that I did it, no one questioned me I just had a nice juice, orange and mango.. Tomorrow a Bank Holiday so we are going to Matlock in the peak district its a gorgeous area and I will be taking lots of photos. Hubby moving all his clutter(his office) out of the dining area and upsatirs to the spare bedroom so Im really happy about that, so a good day x

aw58

wow where do days disappear . Its 21 days. so nice to feel alert and not walk round in a fog wishing it was bed time . Ive had a few wobbles and stupid thoughts on how I can become a social drinker. I must admit I will be glad when I dont think like this. It will be lovely to not even have to think about it or the thought play any part in my head. I keep saying to myself I DONT DRINK ! so one day I will have no thoughts on the subject at all, Im looking forward to that day x

aw58

hi everyone, day 23 is here and Im clear headed which is more then I can say about my Hubby who went out to the pub without me last night. I have decided not to go into pubs for a while as Im not enjoying other people drinking and would prefer to stay at home . Ive been having a lot of chest pain especially when I lay down, I have acid reflux its really horrid and lasts for hours. I have been to the doctors and Im on tablets and hes advised me not to drink, which to be honest has caused this , after I had my last binge of half a bottle of whiskey I had really bad pains the next day which lasted 4 days and Im still getting the pain but not as often, it really is a horrid pain and Im praying I haven't done permanent damage . Ive researched into the condition and its a bit of a trail and error as everyone reacts in different ways to different food and drink, but they say Alcohol is a real no no. This has been a wake up call and a warning and Im now on a mission to get healthy . I was having plain old soda in the pub when out with hubby and thats a no no to too much fizz, so Im not going to the pub and Im sticking to my guns x

aw58

Hi everyone, been so busy but Im sober and happy. It now 51 days and its getting better every day..

Nuudawn

What a wonderful update!

aw58

52 DAYS !! , Amazing high on life I don't need booze. I have just got a new job, start in oct as there still building.. Im so happy I could shout ok I will IM REALLY HAPPY lol

Dee74

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KAD

You sound just like me in that first thread. I kept reading on and see you are at 52 days now, and counting. That's awesome! Keep it going!

DisplacedGRITS

Congrats!! I've just started working at a new job and I'm loving it. It's not just that I'm working and making money. It's that I'm out of the house and feeling useful again. I get to work at a job I love, providing excellent customer care and letting the love and serenity in my life shine through. Also, I get to work with dogs all day. I had the world's sweetest mastiff come in for a bath today. I got a bath as well, lol!

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aw58

55 Days A F and Im aching because I did a pilatas class yesterday and at the time I thought this is lame, then this morning Ive got bits hurting what I didnt know existed and today I have hour and a half in a stretch class oh boy what have I done lol, on wards and upward its all in my plan of recovery. Hugs to all , OUCH OUCH OUCH

Croissant

Oh, aw, you gave me a heart attack....I clicked on this thread and read your original post saying you were at 9 days sober, and I was like WHAT???

Phew...glad to see you are still going along well.xx