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Go team OCT-SOBER!!
Just adding my support and good vibes to you wonderful peeps:-)
Go team OCT-SOBER!!
Just adding my support and good vibes to you wonderful peeps:-)
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OCTOBER CHALLENGE...
yes Moo rewards are great...might get a facial at the end of the 30 days.
I had a major family crisis yesterday and drank a heap of wine last night...I feel absolutely shocking today...never been sicker. It of course reminds me of why I need to do OctSober but it also pushes me towards my ultimate goal which is to be not drinking and grateful for it (not feeling deprived)...so that's what I'm gonna focus on.
I also realised how ingrained the habit is...i reverted to the type of drinking I did when I joined here more than a year ago - when I'm drinking and I don't even want it, forcing it down almost, just because it's all I know to do in a crisis.
So I'll be listening to the CDs, doing exercise, eating well, taking supps, getting a good book to read, writing in my journal and planning some fun stuff with the family/hubby.
I'm not kidding myself, I think this is going to be hard...but living like this is harder.
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Hey folks,
Haven't been here since February.
I'll give it a shot.
I agree with you, Angel... definitely more harder to live this way than to stop altogether. It HAS to be...
Detox today and start anew October 1st
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Look's like everyone is feeling positive about a new start tomorrow, bring it on!!TwitchComment
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HI SHIKAKAI...welcome to OCTSOBER...as we have become known.
ANGEL....what is good here is that you are identifying when things are not going to plan...clearly a crisis is a stressor for you and AL is your way of dealing...so we need to find new things for you to turn to first...to try to allieviate that issue...it is not easy to reprogramme many years of thinking but it can be done.
One day to go...day 4 here, but still really looking forward to a new palate on drink tracker to fill in daily. Its sort of a ritual I find, a bit like drinking!!!!LOL"The greatest thing in the world is not so much where we are,
but in what direction we are moving."Comment
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Angel-I really feel for you. The last time I drank wine, I was so sick it was shocking. I thought that since I had not drank in that quantity for a while, the hangover was especially horrible and severe. But, maybe I was just used to feeling good most days and feeling hungover was worse than I remembered. The last time and the hangover have made me determined to try for a 30 AF October and I am enthusiastic and ready to go.
Last night we received bad news for our family and I was hit with anxiety. Normally, would want to drink and the thought went through my mind. Instead, I talked with friends for support and prayed like crazy for peace and assistance. This morning, I feel peaceful as I have given the situation to God. That's all I can do - so many things I do not have control over and it is hard to deal with strong unpleasant feelings.
I hope people will try to post as often as they can in October - it helps me to read others stories - the good and the bad.Redhibiscus
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Yes, I am positive and excited about tomorrow... also, my favorite nephew's birthday is tomorrow, so that is a swell incentive for me to stop on such a memorable occasion.
I know we can do this... thanks, Moo
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It's October!!! (here it is at least!!!)Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn
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Hi
I'm in and ready for tomorrow, I think. Still scared at the thought, but going to give it a go. I must remember not to beat myself up about it if I slip up, I would never be like that to anyone else, so why myself. It will only make me feel even worse. If I fall I will just have to pick myself up and begin again.
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KTAB checking in for the Oct AF challange.
Remember guys there is strength in numbers and although there may be one or two tough days ahead we can all achieve this goal.Ethanol is a toxic chemical, why would I drink it?Comment
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GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
WELCOME KTAB, so glad you are here with us (old pal from mod squad). You are right there is strength in numbers...
WEll for me here in the UK...its bed time 30th September...so for it all kicks off tomorrow...well up for it now. So pleased to have all you fabulous peeps with me...
ELSA - you can only do your very best.....we will all be with you if times get tough..post lots and tell us all how you are feeling....."The greatest thing in the world is not so much where we are,
but in what direction we are moving."Comment
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Moo, It's tomorrow here already so I've started the OctSober thread...I know you won't mind.
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OK ANGEL..no worries...just make sure everyone knows where to find us...
WE ARE AT "OCTSOBER CHALLENGE" guys....see you all there!
oxoxo"The greatest thing in the world is not so much where we are,
but in what direction we are moving."Comment
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