Day Seven: I'm in Heaven!

[Tipplerette]

Hi everyone, I've been around but not saying much as usually I say alot and end up letting myself down.

Since last Tuesday, I haven't drank alcohol and I've managed a long weekend at the lake house with lots of partying, boozing, fire pit time, fine dining with wine available, friends dropping over, etc. For some reason, it was easy.

I would like to think it's because this is my final quit but I've thought that before and let myself down.

Taking it ODAT and I know one important thing. If one day I say "What the Hell." and take that glass of wine someone is offering me, I am simply starting the endless cycle over again at the beginning. Moderation is too much work and inevitably leads to a night I will regret.

But today I feel great and have no other goals to contend with so all my energy is in this one important goal: being abstinent.

I had a great weekend and have so much work to do running a home in the city and a lake house in the countryside. Not complaining but it would be impossible to run both and have serenity if I was drinking.

So, a special thanks to all those who invariably are there to encourage those of us struggling with our numerous attempts at quitting.

Life is wonderful without alcohol and I intend to continue on this healthy, mindful journey forever.

Only at day seven but feeling like this is it.

I`ve been exactly where I am right now before so I must be vigilant.

Tips

[Tipplerette]

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Drank for ten years, drank red wine and was drinking most of one bottle daily and on the weekends more. Sometimes I would have a beer then share a bottle of wine with hubby ensuring I got more than my fair share. Always wanting more.

Want to join me?

[Tipplerette]

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Well Merlot, I would be honoured if you would join me. I definitely have your wine drinking habit. Convincing myself that there are lots of drinks that taste better helps. The high is something I could do without too. We have to be aware of triggers and "What the Hell" moments when we say yes to wine without thinking.. it is so automatic.

On Saturday we had a lovely meal in our dining room at the lake house and even used the crystal that came with the estate sale. I was poured a glass of red wine and when I sat down it was right in front of me. I had walked to the table with a half-litre carafe with pomegranate juice mixed with club soda. I debated for a moment then poured my wine into anothers glass and drank my tasty drink. Sounds hard to do but in reality was quite easy. Sure is nice to be the one walking around at midnight locking doors, securing windows, pouring half-drank glasses down the sink and collecting bottles and cans from around the fire pit. It beats crashing on my bed and waking up to a messy, disorganized place with a headache and funny tummy to deal with.

Come with me and report on your progress here daily. Together we can beat this.

[Cinders]

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Tipplerette,

:goodjob: on day 7!! It does feel amazing to actually get some sober time in, doesn't it? If you keep it up, you will start feeling better and better. :-)

Merlot, :welcome:

Cindi

[K9Lover]

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YAY Tippy! You are doing awesome! Keep up the good work girlfriend! I am so proud of you!!!

K9

[briseus]

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What an inspiring post - thanks Tipplerette! I am on day 2 and feel optimistic and confident as well! We can do this!
:l

[Kradle123]

Day Seven: I'm in Heaven!

Tipplerette;1341251 wrote: Hi everyone, I've been around but not saying much as usually I say alot and end up letting myself down.

Since last Tuesday, I haven't drank alcohol and I've managed a long weekend at the lake house with lots of partying, boozing, fire pit time, fine dining with wine available, friends dropping over, etc. For some reason, it was easy.

I would like to think it's because this is my final quit but I've thought that before and let myself down.

Taking it ODAT and I know one important thing. If one day I say "What the Hell." and take that glass of wine someone is offering me, I am simply starting the endless cycle over again at the beginning. Moderation is too much work and inevitably leads to a night I will regret.

But today I feel great and have no other goals to contend with so all my energy is in this one important goal: being abstinent.

I had a great weekend and have so much work to do running a home in the city and a lake house in the countryside. Not complaining but it would be impossible to run both and have serenity if I was drinking.

So, a special thanks to all those who invariably are there to encourage those of us struggling with our numerous attempts at quitting.

Life is wonderful without alcohol and I intend to continue on this healthy, mindful journey forever.

Only at day seven but feeling like this is it.

I`ve been exactly where I am right now before so I must be vigilant.

Tips

Good Morning Tipper !

When I read your post, I just felt such an overwhelming gratitude that your had loved your weekend and had been able to walk through your homes locking up and picking up, last one making sure everyone was safe.
I guess I still ,feel, that strong connection from your 'Elton John' post

I want to be you when I grow up!
Hugs & congrats
:l

[Tipplerette]

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Thanks everyone. I appreciate the kudos but feel undeserving as of yet. Hey when I get to 30 days I want lots of congratulations and one of Nelz's stars too. I will be celebrating as I feel that only by abstaining for 30 days I will have gained a better perspective as to what the future holds as far as continuing the vicous cycle or continuing the quit.... duh... which will I choose???

It felt awesome, Kradle, to watch the antics of others, laughing along with them but also observing their drunken behavour from a non-judgemental but 'eyes wide open' point of view. AND THE SMELL of my boozy husband when he crawls into bed at night... to think I smelled like that. I was afraid to light a match near the poor, old bugger. LOL...

Thanks again, guys.

[mama bear]

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BRAVO TIPP!!!!

[Sunbeam]

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I also have quit multiple times, for a week or two, or a month or two. It is such a relief that something seems to have clicked for me this time. Sounds like that's true for you too.

[daisy45]

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Glad you got to your 7 days 'happily'!!!!! Good going Tipps!!

[Tipplerette]

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Day 7 - DONE !! Drinking some interesting hot teas; ginger tea mixed with Jasmine Green. It's good. I chilled some for tomorrow. Also have some Beck's n/a beer in the fridge. I keep reminding myself that this has to be permanent in order for me to follow my life's calling. I am determined to resume reading my spiritual books and get some more to read. Reading while sober is like reading the same book anew. With alcohol clouding all my thoughts, emotions and physical well-being, I was stunted in every way. Being present, mindful and totally conscious feels like a rebirth to me. Tonight we even left the house to go buy fresh honey at the beehive farm and to pick up a few groceries. This is unheard of. We usually are so sozzled by the evening that going ANYWHERE is impossible. My daughter called tonight and I was able to talk without having to be careful to hide my inebriation. It's absolutely fabulous compared to the hell I was living before. Every day.

So have a great evening everyone.

[emily]

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I'm on day one (again) Tipps, having drunk 2 bottles of Cava last night - I'm totally fed up with this. I've been where you are now and it rocks! I've just ordered a liver detox book on my kindle and about to get my organic produce in for my juicing to commence again.

I stopped for a long time and as you said, that one glass just starts the cycle all over again.

My daughter phoned last night too and I was trying to hide the fact I was well down the first bottle. I've gotten myself into so much bother recently when drinking. I also have a photo of myself on my fridge when I wasn't drinking and I looked absolutely fantastic. My skin is glowing with health. Today I'm all spotty and grey and look like a dried out prune!! I'm so dehydrated!

I also feel such a fraud because of my 'career' I can't even bring myself to say what it is on this forum, I feel such a hypocrite!

Anyways, I'm away to work on some mindset stuff and make a couple of very small changes today.

I've been wanting to get a small tattoo on the inside of my wrist and want a word that really meant something to me. One of your posts mentions the word 'serenity' and boom! I got my word, thankyou.

[Tipplerette]

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emily;1342260 wrote: Anyways, I'm away to work on some mindset stuff and make a couple of very small changes today.

I've been wanting to get a small tattoo on the inside of my wrist and want a word that really meant something to me. One of your posts mentions the word 'serenity' and boom! I got my word, thankyou.

Hi Emily, you sound a lot like me. One piece of advice from the tiny bit of success I've achieved is to put no pressure on yourself to do anything except NOT drink. I am really into the detox books, the supplements, the exercise, the mediation, all that stuff but right now the only thing I am doing consistently is NOT drinking. I figure that after 30 days I'll incorporate another change like doing a detox or rebounding every day but for now I allow myself off the hook for everything except the booze. This brain and this ego can only handle one thing at a time. That much I've learned in my struggles.

As far as the tattoo, we had a group called the Pinksters last summer and together we managed some good AF time. I hit my personal best at around 15 days. We had talked about getting a tattoo and one of the ideas was to get a small bird cage tattooed on our wrist with a bird flying out of the cage to symoblize "freedom from addiction" or whatever you want to call our booze problem. Being on the wrist we would see it each time we raised a glass to our lips. I love the word serenity too and incorporating that into a tattoo would be very meaningful.

Why don't you join me, Emily. What's a few days difference between MWO friends?

[emily]

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I'm joining you Tipps.

Have felt very emotional today - downloaded a book from amazon onto my kindle called 'Breaking Addiction' by Lance M Dodes - fascinating, highly recommend.

Love the idea of the bird flying out of the cage. :-)