One Step at a Time - June 2012

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

hey foxy...
edamame is yummy
Hope Cheddar perks up
Lucky Cat is like a tick...stuck to me at all times. Sitting here grooming himself right now
Zen- I love the names of your kitties

[ronnie]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Hi everyone,
I hope you dont mind me posting here, but I had such a fright today, I have been A/F for 10 days now and today was my first bad craving, luckly I was at work but Friday nights use to be my big drinking night. I actually said to myself at one stage that I will go via the bottle shop on my way home........
But I did get over the craving....mind you if anyone saw me at work they would of thought I was in labour....lol as I was trying to breath through them....lol
I even stayed late at work to make sure I was over the cravings so that I did'nt go to the bottle shop. I am pleased and proud to say that I am still 10 days A/F and am looking forward to being 11 days A/F. But my god I did frighten myself. If anyone can please give me some encouragement I will be very grateful as I do not want to go through this again tomorrow.
Thanks for listening xxxxx

[sunshinedaisies]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Oh Ronnie - SO WELL DONE for getting through that craving. I know that they say that the first few days are the hardest - and they are - initially - but then after a week or so, we tend to think "oh gosh, we have done it" - and then all of a sudden when we think we are sailing along - yes, the cravings jump up and kick us - but you did all the right things and I am so proud of you. It would have been so easy to cave - but you didn't! Go you and on to day 11 ........

Good to see you here.......

Hugs to you, Sun XX

[nicelife]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Hi Ronnie,
I'm lurking around the boards tonight. I should go to bed ...
You are doing so well and your day count is adding up. I always get great delight out of counting up my days! Cravings are no fun at all, but I always think that a hangover is a way worse thing to deal with than any craving! I also think about how disappointed in myself I'd be if I caved in. I found it easier to set myself small goals and each time I got past one it gave me more motivation to keep going. Believe me, the longer you keep at this, the better you will feel and the easier it will be!

Sending you strength and hugs, Nicey.

[ronnie]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Thanks sunshine & nicey
I am soooo glad i did'nt cave but i think i have used up all my energy trying tonite as i am now shattered!
But i can now go out shopping tommorrow instead of nursing a hangover :-)

[RingingCedars]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Way to go Ronnie and nice to to see Nicey. Sleep well ladies. xo
Sunshine--thinking of you and your friend. Hope your work load is light tonight and NO SCRATCHING!
Nora-you sound good--glad the kiddies are there to boost your resolve.
No Johnny Depp dreams but wish there had been. Had the strangest one actually--some young rockin guy bought me a car and was about to give me my mortgage papers all paid if I went outside. When I tried to get out the door it was sealed and some young girl was standing behind me crying "but I'm the feta cheese crumbler"
Going to have to clean out the cabin today to bring stuff from my neighbours garage in town. The rain the past weeks has not been conducive to yard sales. Wish I'd got those mortgage papers.... ooo just got a call from the interested sauna people... fingers crossed.
Have a good day peeps.

[Cinders]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Hi all,

Ronnie, I know how difficult it is sometimes to get through those cravings. It is mentally and physically exhausting. Hang in there. They get fewer and farther between and lessen in intensity. I wish I would've never let them take me back to my old ways. :-(

However, this thread is what it is all about, isn't it? One step at a time.

I am still sober, still interviewing nursing facilities for my mom and so grateful to be sober and clear headed to get through it.

Hang in there, friends. Remember, make sure the next step is the right step. :-)

Love,
Cindi

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Hello everyone!

Ronnie - you did GREAT!!!!! :goodjob: It is so hard sometimes to get thru those cravings. And, you DID IT!!!!

RC - Totally strange dream. :H:H Feta Cheese Crumbler??

Cindi - you sound really good. Are you taking any anti-craving meds?

Back to work for me. Have a wonderful day/evening/night everyone. :h

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

hi peeps!!!
feta cheese crumbler???? I gotta think about that one...
How are you feeling Cindi??? It is so nice to have you here. I am a Southrn Girl too. Is your Mom suffering from dementia or alzheimers?? My gma did and it was awful
a GRIT as they say..."Girl Raised in the South" for those of you that donlt know
Ronnie - awesome job....people here swear by L-Glut for cravings...
Day 26 here...HOLY SHIT!!!!
ok...work emails bombarding me...gotta run
But first...I must gloat...me new 28 year old assistant went out last night and is SOOOOOOO sick today..........Patron and beer........barf

[paula]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Hi everyone, my garden is part flooded, but guess what RC, the hosepipe ban has been lifted.!! Well done Ronnie, those terrible cravings can creep up when we least expect them, I have to remain vigilant. I went shopping today and just took my credit card as I am afraid of being tempted, if I have cash on me I'm am more likely to buy al, what do others do to try to ward off temptation, I would be so interested to hear, I have lots of silly little things I do to ward off the evil al. Hope you all have a good day.

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

When I'm having cravings, I try not to go to the store alone. I take hubby with me. Of course, sometimes we end up in a fight because I buy the AL anyway. :upset:

I try to eat something before I leave work. For some reason that seems to help.

I change my clothes as soon as I get home. So, I would have to get changed again to go out.

Sometimes, I just go to bed early.

I agree with Paula, I'd love to hear some more ideas. :thanks:

[NoraC]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

Cheddar is doing so much better!!! She ate quite a bit. She played. She even woke me up last night to go outside. Wonderful to see.

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

I am feling sick to my tummy...just drank my daily Ensure for vitamins
Gosh- it's only 3:00???

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

I will Zen...it passes after about thirty minutes
we have rain too, but no hail

[mama bear]

One Step at a Time - June 2012

on the news this morning I saw lots of destroyed property is Texas from hail yesterday
we have been having record breaking rains lately
when I am having cravings, I eat or do chores ot something...
it helps to talk to Hubs too.....he nixes a beer for Mama REAL fast