desperate for support this w/e

[hadit]

Hello Everyone, Thought I was doing ok nearly 40 days and then bang,struggling yet again!!!! Hope everyone is doing ok

[K9Lover]

desperate for support this w/e

Hi Boozer,
I can relate...there was something about the 40 day mark that got me a few times! Seriously, I'd get right up to 39 and then BAM. I don't know how many times I started over at what would have been day 40. All I can say is that you CAN get through this..I FINALLY did. Everyone seems to have different "numbers" that they struggle with. Believe me, everytime I caved on day 40 I regretted it. Save yourself the trouble and just get through it! Wishing you strength!
K9

[DriftyAlison0]

desperate for support this w/e

I am nearing a year and for a few seconds my mind went to drinking and was trying to plan for it, but I reminded myself that I don't have the money nor the want to drink again and then reminded myself that I no longer drink.

[rubywillow]

desperate for support this w/e

I hate catch phrases, but 'that stinkin' drinkin' thinkin' is appropriate. The thought comes long before the action. Learn to stop them in their tracks, as DA said. We'll be around this weekend. I can't post much one-handed, but will watch for you.

[DriftyAlison0]

desperate for support this w/e

I will be busy Saturday and will stop by when I can. Sunday afternoon should be open. Praying for you. YOU CAN DO THIS!

[Kradle123]

desperate for support this w/e

I don't have 40. The most I have is 30. What do u think changes at forty? It sounds almost biblical...40 days and 40 nights.
Can you share any of the circumstances? Maybe the mind set? I am trying to prepare.
I need to pick a date.
I know I know. I'm working on it. Pinky swear. .

[azurmyst]

desperate for support this w/e

hi all managing to stay focused despite the bac i am on now. hoping the weekend holds a promise for everyone.... all i can say is we can do this.

[mama bear]

desperate for support this w/e

Boozer...BUDDY!!!!!
I am here for you this weekend.
Just tell yourself you don't want another Day 1.......

[K9Lover]

desperate for support this w/e

I'm not sure what it is about the big 4-0 that always made me cave...maybe I thought I was "cured" since I'd done so well for a month and a half! I think that was it...the false sense of security. Thinking "I've quit before, I can do it again". Yes, it does sound Biblical, like a plague or something. LOL

I hope you make it through Boozer, I'll be here for you too!

And Kradle, pick a date already! LOL

[Unwasted]

desperate for support this w/e

Boozer, I love the phrase, the first drink is the easiest one not to take.

I'll check in this weekend too. Sending you peace and the strength to stay AF because I promise, it's a much better life if you can just give it enough time. Be sure to distract yourself, go for walks, get outside, read, watch t.v. - stay away from triggers. Drink lots of water or herbal tea and eath healthy foods. If you have to, grab something sweet to quell a craving. Are you taking any supplements? L Glutamine is a good one. Read around the site to see what others are doing. Don't forget the Toolbox under Monthly Abstinence. :lilheart:

[hadit]

desperate for support this w/e

Thanks Everyone for your support, you guys are truly amazing, always there waiting to pick us up when the going gets tough!! Its Sat pm in Oz and I am doing OK, feeling more confident than my last post when I was really struggling!! Will post again later.:thanks::thanks::thanks::thanks: for being there.

[tawnyfrog]

desperate for support this w/e

G'day Boozer - feel free to drop in to the Underoos if you'd like. We're all in Oz or NZ so there's usually somebody around in your (our) time zone.

[Dave_]

desperate for support this w/e

hey Boozer, good luck for the weekend, you will be fine, just don't let the inner thoughts divert you from your path.

It's not easy, it's not fun but it is worthwhile.

[Guitarista]

desperate for support this w/e

Hang in there Boozer.

Remember why you want to stop drinking.

Here are a couple of idea's to keep you busy.

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.

[RingingCedars]

desperate for support this w/e

Just a couple G Man?? Who could deny that list?? Me I guess, but I'm speshal....why is that?? Hypothecating....it's all a choice is it not??