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    #76
    One Step at a Time - March 2013

    I am so nervous....

    Help me, folks.:upset:

    I've decided to start my Campral tomorrow, and I am frightened at the possibility of anxiety and mania being side effects. I've taken so many meds for depression and GAD in my life, that I'm med-shy. I'm scared to death I'm going to weird-out.

    I had 5 drinks last night, but I'm not drinking tonight, so I can start the med tomorrow. I know I should be AF 3 days, but from all I've read, I should be okay.

    Am I getting off one rollercoaster just to jump on another?

    I know I need to be positive, but man, I'm scared.

    I want to be AF, dammit!

    Breathe, Juja, breathe.
    "Remember, you are responsible for creating your life by every thought, action, choice. Choose well." Oprah Winfrey

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      #77
      One Step at a Time - March 2013

      Juja, we are here to hold your hand.
      My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.

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        #78
        One Step at a Time - March 2013

        Thank you, SB. I will need you.

        Gosh, I got myself worked up. I'm a bit better now.

        I'm going to talk to hubs tonight, and tell him my plan. I haven't talked to him about it yet--I suppose I'm scared of making the various leaps, and failing.

        I'm going to be all right.
        "Remember, you are responsible for creating your life by every thought, action, choice. Choose well." Oprah Winfrey

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          #79
          One Step at a Time - March 2013

          you will be fine Juja......I promise....I had no side effects from Campral honey
          I love my family more than alcohol.:h
          Live in the Solution....not the problem

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            #80
            One Step at a Time - March 2013

            Glad you are loving my state Sunbeam, there is a reason why I live here... Yup weather.

            Good morning all, 2 whole nights in my own bed - PRICELESS.

            Now time to get going and actually do something around the house like laundry and other cleaning stuff after being away for a week or so.

            But 1st another cup of coffee

            Hope everyone has a great day, hang in there Juja you can do this we are here for you.

            FT
            AF with a few speed bumps during 2014 & 2015 but will succeed.
            As of 4/12/2014 I have not smoked at all and feel great.

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              #81
              One Step at a Time - March 2013

              Juja, I am glad you are going to share your plan with your husband. When I first quit I made a list of all the reasons I needed to quit, and asked for his support if I was not immediately successful. He understood it was the beginning of my battle.

              During this vacation my husband has kept wine on hand in the kitchen of our efficiency. Gratefully, I haven't wanted any. He drinks a glass or two each day, never more than that. If he orders a second glass in a restaurant, he often leaves some. Amazing to those of us with an alkie brain.
              My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.

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                #82
                One Step at a Time - March 2013

                That's good advice, Sun. I'll ask for his support tonight, just as you did. Thanks.:l
                "Remember, you are responsible for creating your life by every thought, action, choice. Choose well." Oprah Winfrey

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                  #83
                  One Step at a Time - March 2013

                  crazy, busy day off, but all is well
                  just wanted to check in
                  Juja, if it weren't for hubs and the kids and their support, I would be probably still be a heavy drinker
                  enjoy your time at home FT
                  hi Sun!!
                  I love my family more than alcohol.:h
                  Live in the Solution....not the problem

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                    #84
                    One Step at a Time - March 2013

                    More drama!! Had a horrible smell coming out of the pantry/dryer. Nobody smelled it. Yesterday I finally made my brother go stick his head in the dryer. So, then they believed me. Thought that an animal had crawled in the vent & died. Had someone come out today. He checked everything & it was clear. He crawled under the house to check for a dead animal. No dead animal - a pipe had burst and it was raw sewage. :upset::upset: They had it snaked out last June. I think that the pipe must have been broken then so all this time the crap has been leaking out. Now we're tryng to contact homeowners insurance, a plumber, etc. We are so lucky that my Dad was so organized, I was able to find the homeowners policy.
                    "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
                    ..........
                    AF - 7-27-15

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                      #85
                      One Step at a Time - March 2013

                      Yikes, Nora! I'm glad you were still there, and detected the smell. A bit of normalcy in a surreal situation, eh?

                      Talked to hubs about my drinking, and starting Campral, and asked for his support. Wasn't a big deal to him, and he was supportive. I was surprised, as I thought he get all partriachal on me, as he frequently does. He did say that outpatient therapy is probably a good idea, which is what my psych suggested. I'll try to cram that in my schedule... Maybe I'll call Monday.

                      Have a good Saturday night everyone.:l
                      "Remember, you are responsible for creating your life by every thought, action, choice. Choose well." Oprah Winfrey

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                        #86
                        One Step at a Time - March 2013

                        Juja -so glad that you talked to hubby!!! Great that he is supportive. Let me know what you find on the outpatient therapy. I do talk to my therapist about it but she is not a substance abuse counselor. Anyway - great news.
                        "Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.".....Carol Burnett
                        ..........
                        AF - 7-27-15

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                          #87
                          One Step at a Time - March 2013

                          Hi Everyone
                          I?ve been following from afar again this last week.

                          Nora ? I?m sorry to hear you?ve had more drama. It truly never rains sometimes!

                          Juja ? good luck with the Campral. I?m very glad to hear your husband is being supportive.

                          I?m struggling at the moment. I made the 28 days of Feb as planned, but then had several days of events (wedding etc) and ended up having a few drinks nearly every day. No real damage except to my confidence but now I?m trying to get the courage to start again.
                          There's two ways of looking at the holes in your shoes
                          You can dig the ventilation... or you can sing the blues

                          I didn't come this far to only come this far.

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                            #88
                            One Step at a Time - March 2013

                            GHE, I know your situation all too well. No one can take away your 28 days, however, so pick up and keep moving forward.:l
                            "Remember, you are responsible for creating your life by every thought, action, choice. Choose well." Oprah Winfrey

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                              #89
                              One Step at a Time - March 2013

                              you can do it Glass! Welcome back. Let's do this ok?
                              Nora- eeewww! I am glad you were there and sober so you could take care of it
                              Just in from a mexican dinner. I am stuffed and sleepy.
                              Juja....glad you talked to hubs..it really helps to have a support system
                              I love my family more than alcohol.:h
                              Live in the Solution....not the problem

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                                #90
                                One Step at a Time - March 2013

                                Hi friends,
                                Juja, I'm glad the talk with your husband went well. Out pt therapy will also increase your success. Have you thought about putting aside the money you will save? That can also be motivating.

                                Glass, just keep counting those af days unless you don't have an af goal at this time. The mods group is also very supportive, that is a choice you have.

                                Nora, yuck! Good thing you tracked the problem down. That could have gone on for a long time.
                                My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.

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