I am not going to drink today.

[Frequent Traveler]

I am not going to drink today.

Good morning all,

Friday morning has arrived and another day of waking up feeling better and better, no poison for me today.

FT

[Doggygirl]

I am not going to drink today.

BradyKelly;1006750 wrote: Nothing, withdrawals were seriously bad, but tomorrow I'm going for some Xanax. Nothing else helps the first day for me like xanax. The second day I'm OK. I get very bad withdrawals very quickly. Some people have stopped after a 750ml hardtac every day without meds. I start worrying I will get a heart attack - the chest pains could be referred stomach pains, but its not worth taking a chance.

Hi BradKelly. I'm so glad you decided to join us today with a decision not to drink. Please seek medical attention if things are too bad, OK? WD's can be dangerous.

I am not letting AL steal today from me. That is all. We'll see what happens tomorrow, but for today I will not be drinking AL.

DG

[Choochie]

I am not going to drink today.


Absolutely no temptation for me today - I'm on course and have no desire to veer off of it -- loving the way I'm feeling without poison in my body. 8 hours of blissful sleep consistently - every single night!

[Panno]

I am not going to drink today.

I've no intention of drinking today because I am visiting my 2 lovely grandchildren

Coochie that kitten is adorable

[peacenik]

I am not going to drink today.

i am a sober girl today!

[Meech]

I am not going to drink today.

Ahhh it's Friday once again and there will be no AL today. I work tonight so it eliminates the possibility!

Peacnik - Yes it's pretty cool being surrounded by mountains and snow and at the same time swimming outdoors in hot spring fed pools. Problem is I never want to get out so I look like a withered prune! :H

[Sarasmiles]

I am not going to drink today.

I am not going to drink today, for so many reasons...One of which is, tomorrow morning I'll be running in my first 5K, and I want to be rested and well!

I'm not going to drink today, because I had such a wonderful conference with my oldest son's teachers this afternoon. One of them said he is "quietly brilliant". I am bursting with joy and pride to have someone else see what I've always known. I'm not going to impair my ability to parent my "quietly brilliant" son by being buzzed while I spend time with him.

I'm not going to drink today because alcohol depresses me and I'm so glad not to be depressed!

[Meech]

I am not going to drink today.

Quietly Brilliant - I love it. I'm sure you are proud Sara.

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR RACE!!!! It's such a great feeling of accomplishment when you cross that finish line. Have a great race.

[momof3]

I am not going to drink today.

Good Luck w your 5K tomorrow Sarasmiles!!

[Sarasmiles]

I am not going to drink today.

Thanks, Meech and Mom!!! I'm excited to do it. I've only been running for about eight months, and even a 5K will tire me out. But I never would have signed up for this challenge if I had continued to be a near daily drinker. I'll let you know how it goes!

[Choochie]

I am not going to drink today.

Good Luck Sara!!

[BradyKelly]

I am not going to drink today.

Doggygirl;1006973 wrote: Hi BradKelly. I'm so glad you decided to join us today with a decision not to drink. Please seek medical attention if things are too bad, OK? WD's can be dangerous.

I am not letting AL steal today from me. That is all. We'll see what happens tomorrow, but for today I will not be drinking AL.

DG

Ouch, sorry, but yesterday morning I was replying to the question, "What am I doing to not drink?", and my answer was "Nothing", i.e. I was already on my morning bottle of cheap red.

But yeah, I'm now wide awake at 4am the next morning, and today my 7am trip will be to the doc, not the wine shop. Yes, our local grocer opens at 7 and he sells wine. I've been there at opening time every day this week.

Thanks for the thoughts though, and be strong yourself.

[Sarasmiles]

I am not going to drink today.

Hi Gang,

BradKelly, I hope your doc is helpful. Keep coming back here and let us know how you're doing. We're all routing for each other!

I finished my 5K in 28 min. 51 sec., which I feel pretty good about, considering it was my first ever. My goal was just to run the whole thing and not walk any of it, so I'm pleased to have met that goal. As I ran, my brain did a lot of good work. I kept thinking really positive thoughts, like: "I can do this. I'm healthy. I'm strong. I'm staying sober. If I can do this I can do anything that really matters to me. I can live without alcohol. I can push my own limits. I can meet challenges head on". It really got me through, and I will continue to think this way.

Although for someone who is going through acute withdrawal, I realize some of the challenge is physical, for all of us, the bulk of it is mental. We have to believe we are able to stay alcohol free - and if we can't quite believe it, we have to keep telling ourselves that it's true until we do believe it. That's why I like this thread so much. It is a daily reminder of what we need to be thinking in our heads: I am not going to drink today!

Hello and strength to all!

Sara

[BradyKelly]

I am not going to drink today.

Sarasmiles;1007699 wrote:
BradKelly, I hope your doc is helpful. Keep coming back here and let us know how you're doing. We're all routing for each other!

Thanks Sara. Ended up not going, for the most unlikely of reasons.

I was awake from around 3am, after a 2 bottle of wine Friday. At around 4 I gave up trying to sleep, and started some new work I've landed. Around 5 I started doing washing - I needed clothes to go to the clinic at 7 - but when I came out the laundry at around 6.30 I was surprised by some young friends on their way back from a club. Against all better judgement I snorted some cat (methcathinone) with them, but although my shakes increased, my anxiety almost disappeared. It totally disappeared after a joint, but a while after everything, I felt weak and had to lie down. When I stood up my nose still felt a bit bunged up, so I best avoided the doctor and possible examination. I resumed work, and haven't stopped.

Although I have some sweats, and I'm very amped, I've never had a better withdrawal day. Maybe it was the company, the distraction, just maybe the drugs played a small role. Not that I would recommend cat to anyone withdrawing.

[Choochie]

I am not going to drink today.



Sara, I believe the struggle is all mental once we're past the initial few days.

AND

WOOHOOO........CONGRATS ON YOUR RUN AND THANKS FOR INSPIRING US!! Oh, and no way am I gonna drink today!

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