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[NoraC]

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Fantastic Trap!!!!!:l

[one2many]

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Oooohhh I am so pleased, WELL DONE!!! Delighted for you!

[TrappedDad]

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747pm...The demons have arrived... I knew they would. I can feel them talking to me. Telling me I can't do this. This so called friend of mine has been with me for over 20 years, and now here he sits telling me all sorts of lies about my character and strength, bringing up fears about sleep and restlessness, anxiety toward withdrawls and feelings of illness.

Here it is...the edge. What some people call cravings, some demons...I opt for the edge. In my mind I envision an island, not surrounded by water but air. I have been trapped there most my life. What happenes if I jump I am told is that I will be born again into a new life that will not be entrapped by the invisible walls of the island, but in order to have this new life, I must jump...off...the...edge...

I close my eyes, and think of all the times I have watched friends and family jump. Only to see them dancing far off in the distance, living free. I have to jump...

I know that at the same time this battle to jump off this edge will be a daily decision that I will have to make on my own. So today, I tell the demons to back the hell off!!!! I am going to jump!!! I am NOT GOING TO DRINK TODAY!!!! I AM NOT GOING TO LIVE ON THIS ISLAND TODAY!!!!!!! NOT TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mama bear]

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Trapped..I SWEAR and PROMISE this gets easier...not easy, but easier........don't jump...think how proud of yourself you will be in the morning
ONLY YOU CAN DO THIS...but we are all here with you

[Wagoneer]

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You can do it Trap. You really can. Get away from the area where you would drink, your triggers. After this day you will feel better. You will feel so much better in the morning you wlil not believe it. Deep breaths, a big glass of water or herbal tea. Tell those demons to go straight back to hell where they belong. You are stronger, MUCH STRONGER than they will ever be. You have friends here and we are here for you. Do this for you. Do this for your child and for your amazing life. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

[momof3]

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Hey Trapster,

Just checking in to see how you are doing. If you haven't taken an xanax since late afternoon, it won't hurt for you to take another one now. It will take the edge off for you tonight.

The days almost over and it's almost time for bed. Every AF day that you get under your belt will increase your confidence in being able to do this.

If you would like some good reading tonight, check out the Toolbox thread in the Monthly Abs section. Lots of great advice on getting and staying sober.

I have three children ages 13 and under. The best thing I could have ever done for them and myself was to quit drinking.

M3

[Popeye]

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Hi TrappedDad.
Hope you managed to have a good sleep.

[Panno]

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Trap just checking how you doing, hope you slept well

[jodiex]

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lets us know how you are zach xx

[gyco]

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tempted

one2many;997468 wrote: 1. I used fruit juice mixed with sparkling water, it will take you a few tries to find one that you really like.

2. There is no alcohol in Xanax, go for it if it takes the edge off, but as Greenie says, don't use it as a replacement.

3. In the early days, I used to come on here and post music, read old posts, go into chat etc etc, it kept me and my hands busy and before I knew it, it was time for bed.

I PROMISE you one thing TD, if you do today and get that one AF day done, it will pave the way for many others, the first is the worst and you WILL make it....it's a matter of hanging on and getting thru the night, it is not easy but it IS doable and you will be delighted with yourself in the morn...



Oh and for the boredom thing....

150 Things To Do Instead of Drinking



1. Read a book
2. Take a walk
3. Play a musical instrument
4. Knit
5. Clean your closets
6. Research your genealogy
7. Cook a gourmet dinner
8. Write an article for your local newspaper
9. Go take some pictures
10. Clean the mildew in your bathroom
11. Start writing that book you've been planning
12. Plan a garden
13. Plant a garden
14. Play with a pet
15. Read to a child
16. Visit someone in an old folks' home
17. Watch a news special on TV
18. Set up a family budget
19. Make a web site
20. Take up archery
21. Exercise
22. Go to an online recovery meeting
23. Surf the internet
24. Call your mom
25. Learn a foreign language
26. Write a poem
27. Play golf
28. Take a bubble bath
29. Draw
30. Teach a parakeet to whistle
31. Take a nap
32. Listen to music
33. Paint
34. Clean your desk
35. Start a stamp collection
36. Go window shopping
37. Browse in a book store
38. Go to an art gallery
39. Go for a drive
40. Paint a room
41. Watch the clouds go by
42. Play darts
43. Do target shooting
44. Do home repairs
45. Clean your garage
46. Sort your photographs
47. Make a scrapbook
48. Climb a tree
49. Plant a tree
50. Make marmalade
51. Make a list of things to do
52. Write a letter to the editor
53. Volunteer somewhere
54. Take a hike
55. Take a college class
56. Try yoga
57. Meditate
58. Get a massage
59. Make fruit smoothies
60. Bake cookies
61. Do a crossword puzzle
62. Go to the gym
63. Plant a color bowl
64. Sharpen your pruning tools
65. Change your engine oil
66. Sew
67. Groom your dog
68. Go see a play
69. Write a sonnet
70. Sort your recipes
71. Play solitaire
72. Go bird watching
73. Write a letter to a friend
74. Read a poetry book
75. Repot your houseplants
76. Go to a movie
77. Mow your lawn
78. Put up (or take down) your Christmas lights
79. Make pickles
80. Go jogging
81. Watch sitcoms
82. Plan menus for a diet
83. Do a jigsaw puzzle
84. Play chess
85. Write a country-western song
86. Watch a video
87. Go for a bike ride
88. Plant an herb garden
89. Start an online journal
90. Dye your hair
91. Go to a restaurant
92. Lift weights
93. Bake some bread
94. Learn a martial art
95. Polish the furniture
96. Make a flower arrangement
97. Read the newspaper
98. Start some seeds
99. Sort your magazines
100. Do some laundry.
111. Take a nature walk
112. Play with your kids
113. Volunteer at a homeless shelter
114. Volunteer at a school
115. Pick up garbage in a park
116. Tickle your kids
117. Play basketball
118. Volunteer at an animal shelter
119. Read to a child or pet
120. Sign up for obedience training with your dog
121. Take a walk and pick up litter you see on the way
122. Spend time at the library
123. Sort all your digital photos and make an album to print for holiday gifts to family.
124. Help your kid organize his closet.
125. Figure out the melody and chords to your current favorite tune on the piano.
126. Practice your holiday cookie recipes
127. Make crackers from scratch (that one didn't go so well).
128. Make tortillas from scratch (better).
129. Reread a book you haven't read for years.
130. Tango
131. Learn about someone else?s religion.
132. Reread one of your college textbooks.
133. Key out a wildflower.
134. Do your nails.
135. Do word puzzles.
136. Play a board game.
137. Burn CD?s of some of your favorite music for a friend.
138. Plant a bonsai.
139. Play Mad Libs.
140. Speak only in heroic couplets for an hour.
141. Read poetry online.
142. Ride a stationary bicycle.
143. Set up a domino topple.
144. Play backgammon.
145. Build a house of cards
146. Make an entry in Wikipedia.
147. Read a world almanac.
148. Publish a family newsletter.
149. Throw cards at a hat.
150. Go to bed.
____:goodjob:darn dont you just love the lady,she doesnt only giv advice she gives you the hole dictionary,im almos t tempted to join you,:upset:ive stopped earlier this month,i lerned to moderate,everyoone around me consumes the stuff,buti hav to say,som of my family after 3 years of my ? on and off sobriety, are gettin the message,it is not stopping,anyone can stop,yes its pain ful the 1st few days,all the symtoms you get,we all no them,that at times is harder then puttin up with the drunkeness and hangovers,you hav to askk the question why should i stop,after you stop, forever is a long time,this mite sound lame,but im telling what your gonna xperience,as one says,for months your gonna be clinically unstable,if youve been drinkin a long time,the symmtoms are worse,most of all,as much as you mit think your crazy,come here,vent,listen and read and lern wishing you well gyco

[TrappedDad]

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I have made it past day one!!! It is 652 am EST. I feel no guilt. No shame. I'm cozy in my bed. The kids are still asleep and ya know what? I am 70% sure that I can do this again today.

[one2many]

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WHOOOHOOOOOO!!

I am so happy for you..you DID it. you KNOW you can do it now!!

Awwhhh I have a big smile on my face here TD!! Be VERY proud of yourself xxx

[Brigitte Bardot]

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That's wonderful Zach!!! I'm so proud of you!

[jodiex]

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WHOOO im so pleased for you zach, its a great achievement xxx you have world wide support here xx

[sunshinedaisies]

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Oh Zach - way to go! That is so wonderful - we are all so proud of you!! And you should be proud of you too!

Hugs to you,

Sun xx