Newbies Unite, June 08'

[Cadence]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

JMT?? What happened to "cuddles?" Day 3 here not as bad as I thought it was going to be...maybe I'm lying to myself who knows. JMT keep in touch.

[JMT]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Cadence!! How's you?? Yea, long story on the username change I didn't mean to do that, a blonde moment! LOL How was your ride? How did you do being the "DD" the other night? Hope you are doing good....oooahh.

[Cadence]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

You on the SMART forum JMT?

[better:)]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Hi Nia

I'm on day two now and it's almost over.....yippee! On to day 3! I too am having an eating fit today....I'm hoping it will stop soon. Maybe after all the weird disjointed dreams I have been having

[JMT]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Yes on SMART I saw you! ;0) Day 3 you go boy!

[renewal]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Hello everybody and hope you all had a wonderful weekend......looking forward to another AF week for us all this coming week. Lean on your friends here.....when the urge to drink hits, start typing on this thread and reach out to each other. The craving will lessen, you will occupy time and get your focus off the drink and onto the importance of your sobriety. Let's change our lives....together....we all deserve it!!
Renewal

[ready2quit]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

I'm ready to join also. I've been trying for several months and have had as much as 8 AF days, but always blow it at some point. Mainly after about 4 or 5 AF days. But I really blew it Sunday and really disappointed my daughter. My husband finally found out that I was hiding alcohol after 20 years of doing it. I was surprised but he wasn't pissed and decided he would be supportive. We decided to go one year together AF and then see if I can moderate. I made it 5 days, then my daughter had to go into the hospital and my husband was out of town...there was one bottle of wine left and I drank it. But I HAVE to quit for good. You're right I have to say DON'T DRINK. Yes, I will want it but I just can't. It will be difficult while he is out of town and won't make me accountable, but my daughter is here and will keep me in line. I have wanted to become a non drinker for many years. Maybe if I keep coming to his sight and reading and gaining support from this group I can do it. I take all the supplements and Campral. If I can get a week of Campral under my belt without a relapse I think it will really help me. Thanks for starting this thread.

[ready2quit]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

time to get on board

I'm ready to join also. I've been trying for several months and have had as much as 8 AF days, but always blow it at some point. Mainly after about 4 or 5 AF days. But I really blew it Sunday and really disappointed my daughter. My husband finally found out that I was hiding alcohol after 20 years of doing it. I was surprised but he wasn't pissed and decided he would be supportive. I've been afraid to admit to him how bad my problem was, but now it's out there and he wants to help. We decided to go one year together AF and then see if I can moderate. I made it 5 days, then my daughter had to go into the hospital and my husband was out of town...there was one bottle of wine left and I drank it. But I HAVE to quit for good. You're right I have to say DON'T DRINK. Yes, I will want it but I just can't. It will be difficult while he is out of town and won't make me accountable, but my daughter is here and will keep me in line. I have wanted to become a non drinker for many years. Maybe if I keep coming to his sight and reading and gaining support from this group I can do it. I take all the supplements and Campral. If I can get a week of Campral under my belt without a relapse I think it will really help me. Thanks for starting this thread.

[ready2quit]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

oops, I must have sent it twice...sorry

[renewal]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

My pleasure ready2quit...I just started this thread a week ago...and as you can see, it is a popular place to be. We are all in the same boat as newbies (myself included)....doing it together and supporting one another makes the road so much brighter. I live alone, so accountability is a huge issue (as it may be for you when your husband is out of town). I have found in this past week I feel more accountable simply being involved in this thread. I truly don't want to let the wonderful group of people we have down...I don't know what the future holds as I have only been sober 6 days now...but I can say I am working at it far more now than I ever have before. I, and our fantastic group welcome you with open arms.
Renewal

[Nia70]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Good morning everyone, thanks again for having me here.

Day one all over and done with, no hangover this morning and I feel a lot brighter and more awake than usual. Actually looking forward to work today.

Its a nice feeling

[JMT]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

YEAY!! NIA!!! Isn't it a good feeling to wake up and not be in a "fog?" Well, I was in a fog for the first couple of days because of the withdrawls but at least it wasn't a hangover. Good for you!! The first step is the hardest it does get a little easier please keep coming back here!!
Ready2quit, welcome! I can relate to hubby being gone, mine is in the military so he's TDY alot and it's just me and my daughter. I thought I hid alcohol well for the last 10 years, but he's known about it all along....guess I'm not too good at it! LOL Anyway, we are all here to help and support. I'm only on day 6 but am feeling SO much stronger and better. I've done this many times though, stop and then slip but this time feels different maybe it's all the wonderful help here. Anyway, we are all here for you!!

[Tina Desparate]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Hi All,

I did not do so great this weekend. I drank Saturday too. But I did not drink anything yesterday so at least I have 1 day again. I am pretty bumbed that I did not do so well. I knew when I left work Friday that I would give in. I was asked to go to happy hour (1st time). I did not go but I still got something at dinner. I had 4 Friday night and some on the lake Saturday. Well that is just what happened. I do not know what else to say but I am going to try it again and see if I can make it through this week and next weekend.

I am proud of you Renewal and others that have stuck with it.

Tina

[jubilee]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

I just found this thread and hope I can make today day 1. I keep trying and slipping. It is so demoralizing. Thank you for putting this thread up.

[whitemarshmom]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

I am very fearful of what I may be in for tonight.. I thought about going AF yesterday, since it was officially a "weeknight" But the more I thought about it, the stronger the craving got. I was actually "shaking" by the time I drank down 2 beers in a row. I think I am worse than I thought, which terrifies me. I have my first therapist appt on Weds. I am waiting for the book to come in. But tonight is AF for me for the 1st time since my pregnancy ( my daughter is 10 months old). I HAVE to do this!