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    #16
    MY NEW APPROACH

    Tips-
    I'm pulling for you. You have given many good reasons for wanting to be in control.
    What is THE most important reason for you to win this battle? When you know that, you will know one of the most important ways to win.
    We're here.
    Stay Strong, and lean on us.
    BHOG

    ?Alcohol removes inhibitions - like that scared little mouse who got drunk and shook his whiskers and shouted: "Now bring on that damn cat!"-Eleanor Early

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      #17
      MY NEW APPROACH

      Good morning... I was so pleased to see all of the responses. Sometimes I think I sound like a broken record and am afraid of boring people to death.

      Day 6 for me and I love the Drink Tracker to admire my progress. Grinning while entering all those zeros.

      I made a promise to myself that I would relearn how to be a crazy sober lady. I was the life of the party in my teens and early twenties and hadn't started drinking then. I thank you Kuya for reminding me of this.

      Last night as we ate in our favourite Japanese restaurant hubby was teasing me as he sipped his half litre of wine.. I had a virgin cocktail which did not taste good at all and realized that the act of drinking does not have to continue. I don't need to drink anything other than Adam's Ale: Water. I love cool lemony water. By the way, I am in no way tempted to drink red wine which was my drink of choice. I have finally admitted that it tastes like crap and only starts tasting good after I've had a few.

      As I made my decision to not order the whole bottle to split at the table in the restaurant, it was preceded by my new inner voice saying "remember how pissed off you get at yourself when you even have one.." I never want to face to wrath of my own reality again. My wiser, conscious self has finally come to the rescue and is now in the process of setting the little, needy girl straight.

      Comfort doesn't come from a bottle; it comes from self-forgiveness and love.
      Tipplerette

      I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

      "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
      ? Lao-Tzu

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        #18
        MY NEW APPROACH

        Tipplerette;1494754 wrote: Good morning... I was so pleased to see all of the responses. Sometimes I think I sound like a broken record and am afraid of boring people to death.

        Day 6 for me and I love the Drink Tracker to admire my progress. Grinning while entering all those zeros.

        I made a promise to myself that I would relearn how to be a crazy sober lady. I was the life of the party in my teens and early twenties and hadn't started drinking then. I thank you Kuya for reminding me of this.

        Last night as we ate in our favourite Japanese restaurant hubby was teasing me as he sipped his half litre of wine.. I had a virgin cocktail which did not taste good at all and realized that the act of drinking does not have to continue. I don't need to drink anything other than Adam's Ale: Water. I love cool lemony water. By the way, I am in no way tempted to drink red wine which was my drink of choice. I have finally admitted that it tastes like crap and only starts tasting good after I've had a few.

        As I made my decision to not order the whole bottle to split at the table in the restaurant, it was preceded by my new inner voice saying "remember how pissed off you get at yourself when you even have one.." I never want to face to wrath of my own reality again. My wiser, conscious self has finally come to the rescue and is now in the process of setting the little, needy girl straight.

        Comfort doesn't come from a bottle; it comes from self-forgiveness and love.
        Great post Tipperless! Sounds like you are coming home to true self. Lovely.:l
        Psalms 119:45


        ?Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.?

        St. Francis of Assisi



        I'm not perfect, never will be, but better than I was and not as good as I'm going to be.

        :rays:

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          #19
          MY NEW APPROACH

          Welcome to the world of AF Freedom! It does free your mind and free your soul.
          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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            #20
            MY NEW APPROACH

            Hi all,
            I just remember one advise my cousin gave me recently "before you take that sip remember how you felt the morning after" as I like he would not stop at "just" one, and this has carried with me each and every time father taste tester has knocked on my door. (He's still waiting outside)
            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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              #21
              MY NEW APPROACH

              Can't say there haven't been close calls though.. this warped mind of mine sends split second decisions and then words to my mouth that I utter before I really think... Like "if you order a bottle, I'll have a glass." Then I have to backtrack... So I am not out of the woods yet by any stretch of the imagination.
              Tipplerette

              I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

              "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
              ? Lao-Tzu

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                #22
                MY NEW APPROACH

                Tipplerette;1495126 wrote: Can't say there haven't been close calls though.. this warped mind of mine sends split second decisions and then words to my mouth that I utter before I really think... Like "if you order a bottle, I'll have a glass." Then I have to backtrack... So I am not out of the woods yet by any stretch of the imagination.
                Not many of us are Tipps. It's good that you feel this way...it has helped me too. WHen I am feeling cocky, that is when the beast wins. Good for you. Stay strong. You can do this. :goodjob:
                February 27th, 2013. A New , Successful Start. :h

                When everything seems like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top!!

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                  #23
                  MY NEW APPROACH

                  Monday and I am still here. Hubby opened up a bottle of Pisse Dru which used to be my favourite wine. Not even tempted. My cravings are in hiding waiting to appear at the least opportune time, jump up and hit me before I know it... continuing to be vigilant.
                  Tipplerette

                  I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                  "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                  ? Lao-Tzu

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                    #24
                    MY NEW APPROACH

                    Tipplerette;1495586 wrote: Monday and I am still here. Hubby opened up a bottle of Pisse Dru which used to be my favourite wine. Not even tempted. My cravings are in hiding waiting to appear at the least opportune time, jump up and hit me before I know it... continuing to be vigilant.
                    This is a good time to recognise that the cravings, when they come, are mental NOT physical. If they were physical they could not come and go.

                    Sobriety is a mind game, and recovery simply a matter of belief.

                    I believe I am cured.....therefore I am. If you were not even tempted by that wine, you are cured too IMO.

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                      #25
                      MY NEW APPROACH

                      Every time I think I 'm cured I drink.. so I can't thump my chest yet. I LOVE WAKING UP IN THE MORNINGS!!! I love peeing lots of pee and not having a dry mouth. I love cleaning up after dinner and preparing the coffee for the next day. I love being the Designated Driver. I love feeling everything when I make love with my husband and actually remembering it. I love reading, playing the piano and knitting at night rather than sitting, sipping, staring... I love the fact that my son took a double take today and asked if I had lost weight...
                      Tipplerette

                      I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                      "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                      ? Lao-Tzu

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                        #26
                        MY NEW APPROACH

                        Tipplerette;1496042 wrote: Every time I think I 'm cured I drink.. so I can't thump my chest yet. I LOVE WAKING UP IN THE MORNINGS!!! I love peeing lots of pee and not having a dry mouth. I love cleaning up after dinner and preparing the coffee for the next day. I love being the Designated Driver. I love feeling everything when I make love with my husband and actually remembering it. I love reading, playing the piano and knitting at night rather than sitting, sipping, staring... I love the fact that my son took a double take today and asked if I had lost weight...
                        WOWSERS! Way to go!

                        You sound wonderful!
                        BHOG

                        ?Alcohol removes inhibitions - like that scared little mouse who got drunk and shook his whiskers and shouted: "Now bring on that damn cat!"-Eleanor Early

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                          #27
                          MY NEW APPROACH

                          Another sober evening... really getting into playing the keyboard. From one obsession to another. I want to make so many changes like incorporating half hour of daily exercise, daily meditation, regular flossing, etc. I've decided that I will focus only on the not drinking until May 1st, then incorporate ONE new habit into my life. The next month I can add another healthy habit. Every time I try to cram too much change into my life, I eventually fail.

                          My reminders of how crazy I get the day after a drink is enough of a deterrent at this point... so on and on I go. Very content.
                          Tipplerette

                          I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                          "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                          ? Lao-Tzu

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                            #28
                            MY NEW APPROACH

                            Hey Tip - just wanted to congratulate you on your achievement thus far.

                            You've made me think in the fact that I try to do everything when I try to quit. I try to diet, exercise (note : try lol) etc. Too much too soon.

                            I think I'll do as you have mentioned, and concentrate purely on the AF life for a while before tackling anything else. The weight can wait............
                            Trying again from 22nd September 2014 Keeping it simple. Keeping it real.

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                              #29
                              MY NEW APPROACH

                              Hey Tipp,

                              I just love your incorporating Flossing in the healthy habit routine! don't know if you ever saw that film Prelude to a Kiss, but there is a touching scene where Alec Baldwin asks the Aged Meg Ryan Charcter what they would do differently if they could live their life over..."

                              "I'd have flossed more" he answers :H

                              So you are WELL AHEAD of the game!

                              As usual...

                              :l
                              On My Own Way Out Since May 20, 2012
                              *If you think poorly of yourself, you can fail with a clear conscience.
                              https://www.mywayout.org/community/f11/tool-box-27556.html tool box
                              https://www.mywayout.org/community/f19/newbies-nest-30074.html newbie nest

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                                #30
                                MY NEW APPROACH

                                Never saw that movie but I know there is a correlation to placque on the teeth and the build up of placque on the arteries of the heart so as I tend to build up tarter and placque I should be flossing daily. Flossing while wasted is not something one tends to do but being sober opens the door to all kinds of healthy activities.
                                Tipplerette

                                I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                                "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                                ? Lao-Tzu

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