2 weeks today

[Struggles 106]

A bit of a milestone-but really I'm not thinking much about it. I have just finished Kick the Drink and agree with a lot of the conceots, including not counting. I think it will always be in the back of my mind but I kind of feel like I'm just ready to live each day as it comes.
I've been reading posts here about what to tell people about not drinking, and it really is mind-boggling that alcohol is the only drug you're expected to justify NOT taking.
Amazing. I can picture myself being asked why if I'm in a particularly peckish mood saying
something scathing. Or maybe not. I don't foresee this happening.
FOr me I think the answer if just the simpe truth-"I cannot handle it."

[looking for peace]

2 weeks today

Good for you Ann! I agree with all of what you said, especially having to explain yourself for not drinking. Imagine being in a restaurant and the waiter asking you if you want coffee at the end of yor meal and upon declining getting a bunch of questions thrown at you. What's the matter? Aren't you drink coffee? Are you sick or something? Do you have a problem with coffee? Etc

[sunshine_gg]

2 weeks today

Congratulations Ann!!!!

It IS a mile stone! Well done!

[Guitarista]

2 weeks today

Congratulations Ann!

Well done on 2 weeks AF. Keep it going, and watch the treasure unfold before you.

Bravo!

[Accountable for Me]

2 weeks today

Way to go Ann!! Keep on truckin'!!

I am always baffled with people having questions as to why one doesn't want an alcoholic beverage. It baffles me.

[Doggygirl]

2 weeks today

Congratulations Ann! :yougo:

Reflecting back, I think most of the "big deal" of people asking me about a drink was in MY head - not theirs. Most people don't give a rats behind WHAT other people are doing, really. I was just super sensitive at first. I'm not any more. I'm more likely to say something truthful and possibly a bit smartass these days.

DG

[Struggles 106]

2 weeks today

Thanks for support

I had to be around some drinking people
(because of work) for just a bit this evening.
It didn't bother me at all, I think mostly because
I don't want to be drunk , and that's the only reason
I ever drank-to get drunk. Drunkenness is just
no longer appealing. I had ice water and it was
no big deal.
My neighbor wanted me to go to a church thing with
her so I guess I'm just going to have to tell her
that I can't do that .
At any rate I'm doing fine .
Thanks all for being here.

[Unwasted]

2 weeks today

Ann, so glad to hear that you're doing well. You sound super.

[DriftyAlison0]

2 weeks today

Good for you Ann! I may not count daily, but I count weekly and monthly. I am hitting 5 months tomorrow, and I know you can be at my point while you keep up the good work!

[Boh]

2 weeks today

Nice Job!!

I had a very similar situation tonight. I drank water as well and it didn't bother me in the slightest!! I thought about having just one but I have recently realized I only drink to get wasted and I cannot stop at one!!

I'm feeling very happy knowing now that I don't have to wake up and apologize to any co-workers!!


:goodjob:



Boh

[Doggygirl]

2 weeks today

You are doing great Ann! I wish I had a nickel for every time I talked to people about going out for "a" drink! I'd have a whole lotta money. And one time since sobering up I actually sat down to figure out how many times I really only had one drink. What a shocker - I couldn't think of a single time I only drank one. What a joke! :H

Zero is definitely the right number of AL drinks for me.

Keep up the good work!

DG

[Peacefull]

2 weeks today

Way to go Ann,

In my recent attempts, I would agonize about what to say when faced with the inevitable "why aren't you drinking?" but this time I am just to say I am abstaining - period. The ones that it bothers just want someone to drink with. I have many friends that it would even be an issue, but maybe one or two that will question it. Plus, it makes them look at their drinking, doesn't it.

Right behind you Ann, I am on Day 11, looking forward to another AF weekend - they recharge me more than any party weekend any day.

[Struggles 106]

2 weeks today

Hey Peaceful

You go! We are gonna make it! Friday night at home-
Going hiking in the morning. I don't even
allow the thinking to even START about
smokes or drinks. It's really strange.
I just seem to be able to stop it before it even gets
started.
Before I quit I noticed something that I had read about.
When I would decide I was going to drink there
was a noticeable physical change. Don't know
if you've read about that but it is a recognized thing.
So anyway-I just don't go there in my mind.
Take care and have a great weekend

[Peacefull]

2 weeks today

I know what you mean Ann, when we would be getting ready for a party or to go out, yes I would feel different. Even the days of the week felt different, like woohoo it's Friday, party time or Friday hungover at work. This week at work was great and to come home and really relax and have a great sleep is amazing.

Sober Saturday morning and getting ready to go to the gym and not agonizing in my bed with a hangover ruminating over the night. LOVE IT!!

Peace :l

[greeneyes]

2 weeks today

WELL DONE!