I am not going to drink today.

[Nelz]

I am not going to drink today.

Not drinking today because its going to be 80 degrees and sunny, and today is the last motorcycle track day of the year.........

[pingu1997]

I am not going to drink today.

I am not going to drink today because yesterday I discovered that painting a wall purple and listening to Sibelius very loudly gave me more pleasure than wine ever did!

[DriftyAlison0]

I am not going to drink today.

I am not going to drink today because today is a day that I don't drink.

[pingu1997]

I am not going to drink today.

I like this idea!

I am not going to drink today because I have just been to Asda and filed up my fridge with yummy flavoured waters which are way nicer than the bottle of wine my OH opened last night.....

[mauritiusdodo]

I am not going to drink today.

I am not going to drink today because today is my day 1 of the 30 day challenge and I am determined to do this!

[Doggygirl]

I am not going to drink today.

I am not going to drink today because I choose LIFE.

DG

[Meech]

I am not going to drink today.

Today was a close one

I am not and did not drink today. although the cravings were intense when I was making supper. I kept thinking I love this peppermint tea I am drinking and then immediately thought "no what you really want is a cold beer".

I knew it wasn't me thinking but the Beast. So I tried something I have never done before (but read it in the Tool box thread). I tried to ride out the urge, urge surfing.

and I kept thinking about scenario #1 - Tomorrow after having a sober night
Or #2 - Tomorrow after a beer binge.

I went with #1 and I can't wait for tomorrow. It's going to be fantastic!!

Phew. It was really hard in the moment. But like the tool box says, the urge ACTUALLY fades away. Something I figured would just get stronger disolved. Thank goodness.

And I made sure I ate right away with the family so the urge was completely killed for the night! Very happy to have made it through this one!

[CS04]

I am not going to drink today.

That is the best post I have seen in a long time! Please share that on other threads if you can.

All the best to you (and the rest of us) ~ CS

[mauritiusdodo]

I am not going to drink today.

I am not going to drink today because I had horrible night sweats again last night and I want to make day 4 and see if they improve! (sorry if tmi :blush

[Doggygirl]

I am not going to drink today.

:yougo:Meech!!!

I am not going to drink today. I don't drink any more.

Mauri - not sure what stage of life you are in. I had really bad night sweats too when I first stopped. (and often that IS related to just coming off AL) For me, it turns out it was hormone / menopause related. Just something to discuss with your doc if you are anywhere near the broad age range for that. For me, AL masked it but didn't help it at all.

DG

[pingu1997]

I am not going to drink today.

I will not drink today because I am going for a curry with family and driving home later. Quite pleased secretly as they don't seem to get the words "I do not drink any more" and insist on offering me wine whenever I go over.....

[DriftyAlison0]

I am not going to drink today.

I will not drink today or tonight because a hangover at 8 am class is so not appealing so no drinking for me.

[Meech]

I am not going to drink today.

Thanks Doggygirl!!

CS04 - Maybe I shall if you think sharing that post yesterday will help others.

I will not drink today. A friend invited me to dinner tonight on her. And she doesn't drink so I will share a nice evening out, eating great food and enjoying a sober clear headed social outing. Now that's fun and relaxing!

[TribalRose]

I am not going to drink today.

I am not going to drink today because my son died last week and I want to NOT get buried in the pain.

[Meech]

I am not going to drink today.

TribalRose,

I don't know what I could possibly say, except my deepest sympathies go out to you. Be with support, friends, family and here too if it helps you. AL will only bury you deeper as you say. Very very sorry for your tremendous loss.