Newbies Unite, June 08'

[JMT]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

(((((renewal))))) once again my voice of reason and comfort. Thank you!
AND yes, it did taste, smell, feel horrible, I don't know what happened in my brain but something has finally "clicked!" I guess yesterday showed me that like I said and you said, "I'm not missing out on anything anymore!"

[Whatever_it_takes]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

I just found this sight. If this turns out to be as great a resource as it seems, I believe i can do this. Same story as many here. A dear friend died about 2 years ago as a result of severe alcoholism. He drank a fifth of Vodka daily and had been rehabbed 3-4 times. At that time I counted myself as a social drinker because of "socially "drinking a bottle of wine or 5-7 beers every night. since then, I have slowly realized that I am not that far removed from what took his life. I resolve every day to "not drink tonight" - doesn't happen. Always a good excuse to be found.
What I have read here today gives me hope. Thanks! Good to know that others are on day 1(sometimes consecutively) with me.:new:

[renewal]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Wow, you are quick...I JUST extended an invitation for you to join us here, and as soon as it was posted, I saw that you were already here.....good to have you!
Renewal

[LVT25]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

?? for Destined for Joy

Does your drink taste good, bad or otherwise? I'm always interested in the nutritional aspects of healing our bodies.
Thanks!

[louise]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Just popping in to say welcome to so many more newbies! Sounds like you are all doing great in learning lessons, such as getting right back up if you fall and focusing on the days you did NOT drink (any improvement is improvement) and supporting each other. Best wishes to all of you in being hangover free forever!

[SpiritGirl]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

I have been reading this thread since the day that Renewal started it. I don't know why I have not joined in before today because it's one of the best threads going that I have found. I think one reason is that if I join one more thread - it's that many more "cyber-friends" that I will let down when I fail. Because I KEEP FAILING. I am going on vacation with my parents and children (they are also bringing friends). I HAVE to make it through this week AF. I was divorced a year 1/2 ago and my kids simply deserve a happy, healthy mom. Drinking wine does not bring that out in me. I used to be happy with myself. I felt attractive, confidant, intelligent - gone are those days. AL has caused me to gain weight, feel sluggish, and takes it's toll on my appeatance. Not to mention - you don'e feel too intelligent when you can't REMEMBER conversations. I actually feel downright stupid. Try playing off remembering a conversation that you had with someone who remembers the entire thing!! I don't want to live like this. I don't want to make promises to my children that I can't remember. I don't want their friends to see me wine induced. I want to be healthy and happy. I did NOT go through a divorce so that I could stay miserable because I don't have the will power to quit drinking. This continues to progress. The more I drink - the more I drink. I hate this vicious cycle. So, I'm in - Day 1 for me AGAIN...

[Nia70]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Hi there whatever, pleased to meet you

Thanks for that Louise, its great for me to read about people who have been Af for longer periods of time. I keep reminding myself of how much happier they come across on the forums. If you look at the newbie forums theres a lot more sadness in those posts so that must mean something to us all

Stood in the queue at the shops just after I finished work, looked over at the chilled wine section and had a slight pang but resisted again.

[whitemarshmom]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Destined for Joy- I used to take a product called Barley Green. I felt great while I was on it, and also my daily for life for women by Meleluca. i still take the daily for life, but stopped the Barley Green, Thanks for the reminder, I am going to order some more ( my dad sells it) and start taking it when i get home, maybe that will help,

because otherwise. i am just finding it impossible to go one day AF. Its a combibnation of " i love a party" and the need to relax. We have 2 young children, one is cutting about 4 teeth at once, fussing.... while I am trying to find parts to specific toys my son is requesting. Trying to be calm after a stressful day at work, and a long drive home.. Have to make dinner and keep everyone happy. We just go a pool and some friends came over to eat crabs and swim, ( yay a party) I had already given in when I hit a huge traffic jam on the way home and rather than sit in it and suffer, I got off where I used to pick up my 4 pk and started from there.

[Cadence]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

JMT, keep that pretty chin of yours up, you're doing GREAT!

[renewal]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Hello all......Nia & Louise, great to hear from you both. Nia, our newbie post probably is a little different than those with long time members. This AF concept is a process. It's not an overnight success story or none of us would still be on here. I think what you might see are 'growing pains' from people trying real hard to change their lives....and that's great!! That's why we are all here....to help pick each other up after we fall and continue to cheer on those enjoying success........Spiritgirl, great to see you. Ya been hiding out reading our thread eh? Thank you for your kind words about our thread and we are priveleged to have you be a part of it....feel free to PM me if I can help in any way. Whitemarshmom, we gotta get you through day 1......gonna PM you if that's okay. See ya all.
Renewal

[Living in Hope]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Hi everyone and welcome to the new people on the thread. I have gone one day AF but as I said before, my problem will come at the weekend. I start to crave drink, have just the one?????? and then lose whole days. My goal is to get a week over with no drink. Whitemarshmom, I feel for you with all the stress you seem to have in your life, job, two small kids. It must be so hard to come home and try to not do the one thing that will relax you. But I know and you know that somehow we have to stop doing this to ourselves. If only you could get into bed and fall asleep for 24 hours...you would have your Day 1 AF. But I think the key to this is to actually go through the cravings and the bad feelings and come out the other side. I have to keep really busy and try to not think of alcohol...I find this helps. Good luck everyone..talk tomorrow.

[whitemarshmom]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Living in hope. That is one way to think of it... Riding out the storm, making thru it and coming out the other side, I have to stop testing the water ( with my pinky) and forge ahead. I can talk the talk, but can i walk the walk. So far I am just talk and no action. I will try tonight or ELSE! You hang in there too

Renewal-- I Pm'd you back.. Thanks!!!!

[SunDaisy]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Major Road Bump, but bandaged and marching on...

Went 12 days AF, then went on a 3 day bender....but I'm back AF on Day 2 again. Wish me luck.

[better:)]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Hello SunDaisy - good luck to you! I am on day 4 now - longest I have gone in 7 years. I'm proud of myself but today day 4, I am not feeling myself. Really snappy, edgey, hungry all the time (I'm sure this is blood sugar related) and TIRED. I'm sure this will pass. Thank God gas prices are too high - I'm unwilling to drive to the store after I get home! Maybe I'll go and have another Fresca out of the Fridge.

[Whatever_it_takes]

Newbies Unite, June 08'

Im just going home from work - this is the hard time 7-bedtime (11 or so) Planning to drink flaovred water and exercise. Knowing that there are so many others out there doing the same or similar thing is really helpful. Here's to wishing the best for all of us.