Going cold turkey? Clean you toilets!

[twinsmommy]

I'll tell what, probably the best advice I can come up with. I was AF yesterday and so far today and thank God I keep my bathrooms clean! Although i did not always drink a ton I did drink just about every day towards the end there. My kids went to their Grandmas for a visit for a couple days and I really went overboard! Now on day 2 of AF and WD I can tell you the only way it could be worse is if I were throwing up in a not so clean toilet! So if you are stopping cold and think you may have WD, get out the 'ol toilet brushes first! :H
All kidding aside this WD is making it hard not to drink but I am going to another meeting again today so let's hope!
TM
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[last10years]

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TM - Ouch! Sorry to hear of the awful WD. Day 2 for me as well. I've been pretty much living on this site and surfing the web to keep myself busy. TV bores me and I keep looking for my glass of wine that is supposed to be on the coffee table. Being on the computer doesn't trigger drinking, as I'm always on the computer for work (thankfully didn't take the drink to work!). I'm not throwing up, but my brain is going mach 10, my eyes feel like they can see like a hawk (?), and I'm a bit nervous/shaky/sweaty. I hope to see you on tomorrow as well telling us that you are now on day 3 and feeling better! (I hope to do the same

[tlrgs]

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stay strong and keep thinking positive .. it does get better

[keeta]

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t-mommy,
Glad you can keep up your sense of humour during all this.
Good for you for staying strong AND AF.
You are a star

[greeneyes]

Going cold turkey? Clean you toilets!

Yeah man.... We should have videos of us throwing up whilst sweating and shaking.

[Evie.Lou]

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You'll be FINE....NOW remember this day and remember the definition of insanity.
Doing the same thing OVER and OVER and expecting different results !!!!:applaud::rockon::day6::flush:mg

[cowgal]

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Great job guys!

You guys are both doing well, :goodjob:and being on day 7 I can tell you it will definitely get waaayyyyy better! Promise!

Love and hugs!:l:h

Mary Anne

[brittzak]

Going cold turkey? Clean you toilets!

It does get better. I have hugged a few toilets of my own honey. Stay strong...you can stop hugging them now and hug them FOREVER!

[MyHeartIsDrenchedInWine]

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Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!

[Guitarista]

Going cold turkey? Clean you toilets!

LMAO, TM!
And i agree. Cleaning the bathroom is a great thing to do in the first days of af. Put that restlessness to good use! Maybe make a list of how you're feeling during this period too, any reflections on drinking etc, pin it up somewhere, and REMEMBER, when you're feeling weak. Some inspiring quotes stuck up around the house helped me too. Great work, and keep going everyone!.............G.

[CS04]

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Can't believe IAD has not yet posted a picture of praying to the porcelain god! Good for you, Twinsmommy, for staying AF thru such yuck. Just keep thinking how much better you will feel.

[brittzak]

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IAD is honeymooning for his anniversary..

[Angelcakes]

Going cold turkey? Clean you toilets!

Ah yes, driving the porcelain bus...so not pretty.
Feel better soon.

xo

[me1455]

Going cold turkey? Clean you toilets!

ugh i wanna know how people feel from being sober for a few months. i have stopped for almost a month a few timjes, but always felt i was missing out ya know? does it get better?

[Guitarista]

Going cold turkey? Clean you toilets!

Hiya Me 1455,
Yep, it just gets better and better, but it might take a couple of months to start thinking/believing that longer term sobriety is possible for us. This was my experience. It is well worth it, my friend. Your world, life, and all it's possibilities will unfold before you. But you've gotta put in the work, and there is no magic pill. Read the thread by Providence, re- 'anyone here over 5 months af' or something. The 'toolbox' thread in monthly abstinence forums is a good read too.
Best wishes. Go for it!..............G.