AF Army - 2nd September 2008

[Chief]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

You guys are doing fine....I know you don't think so, but you are flying through the storm....

Here's the secret.....Make a vow to yourself and eachother that you will not drink today...no matter what......toothaches, flu, kids, job, spouse, nuclear war......

Look at this as having the flu.....you know you will be uncomfortable for a few days, but it will pass.

ANY thought that has you taking a drink is the thought of The Beast....not the real you. The Beast will try any trick he can to get you to take a drink.....he just want's you to take one, because he knows after one, he's got you. All The Beast wants you to do is consider taking a drink....he just wants to put it on the table....

This is where you come in......Is it on the damn table or not?

It is not.

Go into this actively. Plan on succeeding. You don't "hope you can do it"....you know you can do it.

Read and post as much as you can .....support eachother and help eachother if someone is feeling weak. If you hear their Beast talking in their posts, call them on it. Help them understand what's going on.....THEY don't want to drink....The Beast wants them to drink.

When I first quit, I would actually have conversations with The Beast......I would say..."nice try Beast, but I'm not drinking a fucking drop!....now get back in your hole.....I'm in charge of what goes into my mouth now, not you....you're done"

Engage the enemy....don't sit around waiting to get weak......you're not weak.

You only want to go through this one time.

Make a committment to yourself.....a COMMITTMENT......"I will not drink today"....

What is your word worth?

I promise you will not be the same person this time next week if you just stubbornly refuse to drink. Get through these first few days together......lean on eachother....

Stay strong, focused, and selfish. This is all about you...

Don

[Alley]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

Man, I have got to get up earlier! Hello to the troops. Day 2 for me, and the hubby drank last night, and I didn't!!!! I was thinking of the AF Army and how I wanted to get off on the right lock-step! I'm ordering the supps this week because I really want to get past day 3 and day 4 and day 5 . . . !

Sorry to hear about the physical woes. O2M, feel better! Vlad, hang in there. WIP, glad to hear that your mom is doing a bit better. Mar, Ruby, everybody I missed, have a good day, as good as you can! I'll check back in tonight. Off to work! :h:h:h Alley

[Chief]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

You guys are doing fine....I know you don't think so, but you are flying through the storm....

Here's the secret.....Make a vow to yourself and eachother that you will not drink today...no matter what......toothaches, flu, kids, job, spouse, nuclear war......

Look at this as having the flu.....you know you will be uncomfortable for a few days, but it will pass.

ANY thought that has you taking a drink is the thought of The Beast....not the real you. The Beast will try any trick he can to get you to take a drink.....he just wants you to take one, because he knows after one, he's got you. All The Beast wants you to do is consider taking a drink....he just wants to put it on the table....

This is where you come in......Is it on the damn table or not?

It is not.

Go into this actively. Plan on succeeding. You don't "hope you can do it"....you know you can do it.

Read and post as much as you can .....support eachother and help eachother if someone is feeling weak. If you hear their Beast talking in their posts, call them on it. Help them understand what's going on.....THEY don't want to drink....The Beast wants them to drink.

When I first quit, I would actually have conversations with The Beast......I would say..."nice try Beast, but I'm not drinking a fucking drop!....now get back in your hole.....I'm in charge of what goes into my mouth now, not you....you're done"

Engage the enemy....don't sit around waiting to get weak......you're not weak.

You only want to go through this one time.

Make a committment to yourself.....a COMMITTMENT......"I will not drink today"....

What is your word worth?

I promise you will not be the same person this time next week if you just stubbornly refuse to drink. Get through these first few days together......lean on eachother....

Stay strong, focused, and selfish. This is all about you...

Don

[Alley]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

Chief, thank you so so much! You're absolutely right.

[rubywillow]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

Right on, WIP. I went through some bad poop when I started moderating after drinking so heavily so long. Chills, fever, nausea, sweats, headaches, a whole bag of nasty tricks. But remember, too, if your symptoms become too severe, including shaking really bad, hallucinations, get to an ER-get help. I had a friend who had gone through DT's, and lots of med stuff from that. At 47, I thought he was at least in late 60's. It played a part in killing my Daddy, too, since he couldn't drink and take meds, and he chose the drink. Ya think I would have learned, huh. But cheer up! It doesn't last forever, and the payoff is incredible. I've decided to save my money for a face and body lift.

[Chelle12]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

Yep, thanks for that WIP. Would much rather my stomach being bloated on all this water Im drinking than poisoning it with wine anyway!

[vlad]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

Random craziness! Cuddly knitted traffic cones! Aren't they cute!

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[New Day]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

In response to Chief's advice (and what great encouragement there, thank you Chief) ...... I WILL NOT DRINK TODAY!

[shelbysmiles]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

Thanks Chief! I will not drink today!

Vlad-I must get myself a set of those!

[kriger]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

Good Morning Everyone,
At last count last evening on the thread we had 29 to join the Army for Sept AF. Today we have had a couple more join. Even though most of you are suffering a bit (O2M-more than a bit), hold tight to your committment. Read Chief's post several times- maybe even print it out so you can refer to it often. His words are of great wisdom.
O2M and Chelle, I hope you two are off to the dentist and doctor today. O2M, do you have anyone who could watch the kids while you run off to the Dr?
Ruby, Let's try to get a 2 for 1 sale for the face and body lift. I think I need to drop weight before I do mine.
WIP, I'm glad your Mom has been more gentle with you; maybe you'll get her home soon. How old is she? Is her health good in other areas?
My parents are 83 and 82 and 2100 miles away; what was I thinking to move across the country. I have been asking myself that for several years now!!
I have a quit date of tomorrow for smoking; just a warning because I may get a little testy (hopefully not). Smoking has always been harder to quit for me than quitting AL, so I'm really not looking forward to tomorrow. Between me and my husband we are spending $380/month on cigs-that will drop to $250 when I stop. The next step is to get hubby to cut back to 1 pack a day instead of 2. Have a great day whatever day it is for you! I hope everyone gets to feeling better as the day wears on. Kriger

[startingover]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

Good afternoon. Private Starting reporting for duty.

It seems like you are all having a tough time today? I know only too well how that feels and I wish I could take it away for all of you. All I can say is it DOES get better and quite quickly too. I had all the nausea, headaches, hot and colds, and the anxiety. I think the supplements like kudzu, gaba, lglut and the omegas are the ones that are really helping me. I take them religiouosly Plus eating small meals regularly. Your blood sugar levels will be all over the place without the alcohol in your system. If possible, stay away from stimulants (coffee, nicotine, chocolate) I couldn't but I KNOW it made things harder for me.
The dreams lasted a couple of weeks I think. I used to dream about drinking every night. I would wake up thinking I had a hangover most mornings. It wasn't very nice.
But I PROMISE it does get so much better. Like Cindi says, I smile more now, I am happier now (much) I look better now, and my self worth is returning.
It is SO worth the initial discomfort.
Massive hugs to all of you. You are doing great and the fact that you can all support each other will help immensly.
((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))

[tlrgs]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

amen chief sounds like an awesome plan

Chief;398762 wrote: You guys are doing fine....I know you don't think so, but you are flying through the storm....

Here's the secret.....Make a vow to yourself and eachother that you will not drink today...no matter what......toothaches, flu, kids, job, spouse, nuclear war......

Look at this as having the flu.....you know you will be uncomfortable for a few days, but it will pass.

ANY thought that has you taking a drink is the thought of The Beast....not the real you. The Beast will try any trick he can to get you to take a drink.....he just want's you to take one, because he knows after one, he's got you. All The Beast wants you to do is consider taking a drink....he just wants to put it on the table....

This is where you come in......Is it on the damn table or not?

It is not.

Go into this actively. Plan on succeeding. You don't "hope you can do it"....you know you can do it.

Read and post as much as you can .....support eachother and help eachother if someone is feeling weak. If you hear their Beast talking in their posts, call them on it. Help them understand what's going on.....THEY don't want to drink....The Beast wants them to drink.

When I first quit, I would actually have conversations with The Beast......I would say..."nice try Beast, but I'm not drinking a fucking drop!....now get back in your hole.....I'm in charge of what goes into my mouth now, not you....you're done"

Engage the enemy....don't sit around waiting to get weak......you're not weak.

You only want to go through this one time.

Make a committment to yourself.....a COMMITTMENT......"I will not drink today"....

What is your word worth?

I promise you will not be the same person this time next week if you just stubbornly refuse to drink. Get through these first few days together......lean on eachother....

Stay strong, focused, and selfish. This is all about you...

Don

[vlad]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

Just back from the shops - bought myself some grapefruit juice and of course some Shloer Red Grape, 2 drinks I love. It occured to me whilst placing these items in the fridge - why don't I buy these things anyway and drink them instead of beer and vodka???

[vlad]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

Glad you're feeling better O2M, not drinking Shloer just yet - it's chilling in the fridge. Cooking dinner at the mo - Spanish Chicken! Then I have loads of work to do on my 'puter whilst which I will drink my Shloer!!!

[startingover]

AF Army - 2nd September 2008

Glad you are feeling better one2, truly horrible when ya feel like shite.....