July 1 group. How is everyone?

[LilBit]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Brett and Zens -- throughout this whole, crazy, "Mr Toad's wild ride" I've felt occasionally yukky for no apparent reason. Exercise (sweating out the toxins) does seem to help but the yukkiness feels like such a ripoff! Here we are, being SO good. We ought to feel like a million -- all the time! I realized how stupidly unrealistic that was as I typed it. :H:H:H At least, those days pass, too, and there are more of the better variety.

[byebyebridgetjones]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

New Creation;659575 wrote: Morning all. Sunshine, we are soooooo glad you are here! What a great support group. Only problem is I think I am getting addicted to all of you. Oh well, better than AL. With y'all I feel much better the next day. Wanted to share something I found that I really like. Have it on my bathroom mirror as a reminder. Love you all.


"I drank for happiness and became unhappy. I drank for joy and became miserable. I drank for sociability and became argumentative. I drank for sophistication and became obnoxious. I drank for friendship and made enemies. I drank for sleep and woke up tired. I drank for strength and felt weak. I drank for relaxation and got the shakes. I drank for courage and became afraid. I drank for confidence and became doubtful. I drank to make conversation easier and slurred my speech. I drank to feel heavenly and ended up feeling like hell."
- Author Unknown
Barb (my real name) easier to write than New Creation and want to meet you "in person" now!

GREAT quote Barb....and so true,
Sunny is that a pic of you ? You're a lovely looking lady.
Brett,
I'm sorry to hear that, but it is normal.It's happened to me on previous attempts, and it DOES pass...promise.....as someone reminded me when I first posted here....we've been buggering up and depressing our nervous systems for so long.....it's going to take a while for things to even out. But our bodies are VERY forgiving if we just give them the opportunity to get well.
No turning back now......
Bridge

[Nics99]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Hey all,

10th July already - where is the month going. Hope everyone is keeping well and positive. And so we head for another AL free weekend. Plan to keep busy and give the house a good spring clean.

How ya doing today Brett?? I hope the gloom has lifted a little, we all been where you are. The down days can really be soo DOWN. Your body and mind are going through a major changes - It WILL take time to adjust. In the mean time give yourself a bit of slack/reward for all you have done so far - your doing great!! :goodjob:

Soo off to meet the accountant now, booked in for a good brain frying! :H

Laters all x

"If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed."

- David Viscott

[sunshine_gg]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Morning, fellow quitters

Yeah, I don't exactly feel like a million bucks either at the moment. But it's only day 3 and it'll get better. I also don't exercise right now, so I could probably feel better if I just got off my arse. Trouble is, this week has actually been busy work wise. So, I'm stuck here, hoping not to develop an ingrown office chair.

Yes Bridget, that is a pic of me. If I'm going to be accountable, I may as well go all the way and show my face.

Brett, how are you feeling today? And, Zenny... props, sista! VERY proud of you! And who here said that 24 days wasn't a mile stone? Pfffffhhhh. Is so. Remember when you couldn't imagine doing 7 days? Kudos to you, as well! And, TimetoLove... Congrats on the double digits... you're DOING it! Hope your mood lifts today!

Have a fabulous Friday, all!

[Sweaty Betty]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Hi All- have just completed a sober Friday Night. Have had tears and Tantrums but no alcohol. I think it's good we're all more or less at the same stage, as it helps to understand there are others going through the same ups and downs......

I just checked the moon and it was full on Monday - really felt like a 'full moon' day today!

Thanks for helping me through!

Bets
x

[sunshine_gg]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Betty!!!! My hot and sweaty one! Congrats on the sober Friday night - although it doesn't sound like it was all bliss and glory So sorry, hun.

Here's to a more chipper weekend! (*waving coffee cup*)

[LilBit]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Bets, sorry you had to tough it out, but SO proud and happy for you!!! Have you tried the L-theanine? It seems to help when I am in "tears and tantrums" mode.

It's still Friday morning here. So quiet that I can hear the dog snore. Having a cup of Java and watching the fog roll out. A very happy weekend to you all!

[Becky]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Hiya!

A sober evening tonight. Had a great horse ride to-day. As we seem to be talking about sweat, I came back very sweaty! Haven't taken Campral to-day as no thoughts of drinking.
Hubby is on nights. I have given him all my credit cards and money.

Have had a very lively puppy staying with me for 3 weeks but when he goes home tomorrow hope to be able to offer more support to the group.

Weekends don't happen here with continental shifts we just go on a day shift/night shift/off run.

Have a lovely sober weekend everyone!

[Becky]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

New Creation

Hiya!

Great post New Creation and so true, I am going to print it out. Thanks.

[Becky]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Hi Ronnie

My daughter lives in Perth WA. It was great riding country!

I am way down from Essex right at the bottom of Britain in (not literally) the horse shore harbour area. Going back to Perth in April.

[byebyebridgetjones]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Morning All,
We must be Day 11, right ?
I think it's a good sign when you stop counting so methodically. Just not obsessing as much.
I had a vile sleep last night, which is a shame, because in all seriousness, I have not slept so well in YEARS up until now. Probably due to some allergy medication I had to take fairly late on.
How's it going Brett ? I hope you're over the hump there.....
Hi Becky, New, Lilbit, Sunny and Sweaty....
Must do some more reading about meds....it would be nice to have some backup in the arsenal.....
Go like the wind everyone.....
Bridget.

[Becky]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Hi Bridget

I am finding Campral a great help. Enjoy your day. Late at night here.

[LilBit]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Good job, Bridge. Sorry about your crappy sleep. Any meds at all make my sleep wonky. Funny, I just noticed your avatar -- am wearing my hair like that today.

Stay busy this weekend, everyone!

[New Creation]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Betty, so proud of you. Tears and tantrums and you didn't give in! Great going. It is Friday night for me here (day 8) and I am so wanting my wine or a vodka and soda. Haven't even had tears or tantrums and I am feeling so weak. But, drum roll please..........shooed my daughter off the computer so I could check in here instead.......I AM STILL WITH YOU.....NOT GONNA DO IT!!!! Brett, hope you are doing well. Guess we are all missing it. Like missing a good friend that you haven't gotten to be with for awhile (sneaky b_ _ _ _ _ d, making us think he is a good companion!). Thank you all for being here for me. My goal right now is 90 days, AF, and then see if I can moderate through the Fall and holidays. I am really hoping, though, that by that time I will be doing so great I won't even want to drink at all. This group is so helpful. Let's absolutely commit to keep coming back, even if we screw up like I did at my daughter's b/d. Have not had a drink since, though, and without a doubt it is because of all of you!

[LilBit]

July 1 group. How is everyone?

Good job, New, on sticking with the plan and being here on the computer instead of sipping your way to oblivion! Your goal (90 days AF) is the same as mine. I'll share your commitment to keep coming back.

At the moment, I'm ticked at my BF for calling and saying he "wanted to get me drunk tonight so that he could have his way with me." And he MEANT it, the slimy cur! I basically told him to p_ss off. He knows better. Plus, it's a sick concept.

Anyway, hello to everyone, and I hope you're having a fabulous weekend!