SOBER OCTOBER

[free at last]

SOBER OCTOBER

Compassionate and focused -- those are my goals.

Shout out to Sober Soul -- how are you?

[Tom321]

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Quakegirl;1565788 wrote: Good going, everyone. I got dressed for the gym, but got waylaid preparing for a big meeting with the bank. Went great, thanks to my 'focused' approach (yep, Tom, I went there...)
I did wonder, as I was getting ready to leave, whether I would have been so well prepared, if I was still knocking back wine every night.
Another day down

Quakegirl wins a prize.
A little after 5 a.m. Here...gonna get a workout in before work. You know what I DO NOT miss? Waking up with my eyes burning out of my head. This is better.

[Lizann]

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Oh your good Tom! Sipping my morning coffee. I'll get to the work out in a bit.

[Tom321]

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Bang it out, Lizann!

[Quakegirl]

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Day whatever, and I am up with the birds (literally). They woke me up.
I don't miss feeling sludgy & tired & already half wiped out, before the day even began.
Thanks for the prize, Tom, I never win anything! Presumably it's not a bottle if wine?

[Tom321]

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Quakegirl;1565921 wrote: Day whatever, and I am up with the birds (literally). They woke me up.
I don't miss feeling sludgy & tired & already half wiped out, before the day even began.
Thanks for the prize, Tom, I never win anything! Presumably it's not a bottle if wine?

Umm...how about Perrier and Campral?
Or i can offer one of my favorite quotes instead:

?When you come to the edge of all that you know, you must believe one of two things: either there will be ground to stand on, or you will be given wings to fly.?

[free at last]

SOBER OCTOBER

Tom321;1565925 wrote: Umm...how about Perrier and Campral?
Or i can offer one of my favorite quotes instead:

?When you come to the edge of all that you know, you must believe one of two things: either there will be ground to stand on, or you will be given wings to fly.?

Tom, here's a favorite of mine. When the world pushes you to your knees, you are in the perfect position to pray--- Rumi

SoberSoul -- Happy Birthday. We want to hear from you!

[Tom321]

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free at last;1566007 wrote: Tom, here's a favorite of mine. When the world pushes you to your knees, you are in the perfect position to pray--- Rumi

SoberSoul -- Happy Birthday. We want to hear from you!

Nice one, free, I'm keepin' it

[Lizann]

SOBER OCTOBER

So I start my "cleanse" tomorrow. Wish me luck. I ran on the treadmill this morning. My foot feels just fine when I'm running, but when I walk it really hurts. What's up with that?

[Quakegirl]

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Thanks, Tom, the quote is lovely!
I need help, everyone. My boozy friends asked us for dinner and we're going. I really don't want to drink (but I really do...). My mother had a 3 hour PET scan today. Tomorrow we'll find out if she's treatable..or not. Aware I am very tired and vulnerable and upset. But not drinking really matters right now. I pulled out the business plan I started on in Dec/Jan, and it's really, really good. I am supposed to be launching a whole new product line...but have lost so much impetus this year. Somehow, the drinking takes way all my motivation and impetus. Things have to happen now...and I get the feeling that not drinking is a big part of this. How can I hold onto all this tonight? And not give in to the temptation?

[free at last]

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Dear Quakegirl,

First, I hope the news on your mother is positive and that there is a treatment option for her. Either way, you will be called upon to help your parents deal with the situation and AF will enable you to do so with a clear head.

Re tonight's dinner: my suggestions are to drink lots of water before your meal, and have a really short response about not drinking that rolls off your tongue. No thanks, I have a big day tomorrow. No, thanks, I need to make a phone call after dinner. No thanks, I am not drinking (tonight). Whatever you can get out of your mouth that does not invite questions.

Finally, I would post a fair bit before dinner. That helps strengthen your resolve.

Look forward to hearing from you tomorrow.

[Quakegirl]

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Thank you so much, Free, I did it! Felt strange at first, and I had to say no a good three or four times before it stuck. Didn't make excuses, just said I didn't feel like it. But if they had pushed, the ones you gave me would have worked brilliantly. Felt sort of serene - none of the chaos and drama of drinking.
I snuck a look at this thread during dinner and it was so lovely to see your post here - thank you.

Yes, tomorrow is going to be hard enough without a hangover. So I'm feeling good that I won't have one!

Thanks again and hope you are doing well. Day 9 down, roll on day 10

[Tom321]

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Lizann;1566070 wrote: So I start my "cleanse" tomorrow. Wish me luck. I ran on the treadmill this morning. My foot feels just fine when I'm running, but when I walk it really hurts. What's up with that?

Good luck with the cleanse. What exactly are you doing? During one of my many quits I decided it was a good idea to go on a all fresh juice regimen on like day 4...bad move, all that sugar, not enough calories..was really weak and beyond cranky, like I had sand in my crotch.
As for your foot, not sure what's up with it...if you have tendonitis then what you are experiencing makes sense..it will feel ok when running but will hurt when it starts repairing itself afterward.

[Tom321]

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Quakegirl;1566140 wrote: Thank you so much, Free, I did it! Felt strange at first, and I had to say no a good three or four times before it stuck. Didn't make excuses, just said I didn't feel like it. But if they had pushed, the ones you gave me would have worked brilliantly. Felt sort of serene - none of the chaos and drama of drinking.
I snuck a look at this thread during dinner and it was so lovely to see your post here - thank you.

Yes, tomorrow is going to be hard enough without a hangover. So I'm feeling good that I won't have one!

Thanks again and hope you are doing well. Day 9 down, roll on day 10

Proud of you, Quake. Wishing the best for you and your family, that's a tough situation to have to deal with booze free...you could have tried to justify drinking and nobody could blame you but you stayed strong. What Free said is right on...be strong and sober for your family if nothing else right now...lighten your load-you are not just doing this just for you but for those who need you.
Tom

[Lizann]

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Wow, free great advice for quake! I'm going to file away those excuses for future reference, they're good. I have a wedding (a small one) on Saturday and it would be obvious that I am not drinking. Thanks for your help!

You did quake! You should be very proud of yourself! Hope your mom makes out ok with the PET scan. Will you keep us updated?

Tom my hubby is a chiropractor who is into healthy stuff. He and I are doing the isogenix 9 day cleanse. It's a long story but this cleanse supplies all the vitamins and nutrients.. I'll let you know how I feel tonite after drinking and not eating all day! Thanks for shedding light on the foot situation. Do you think it's bad to keep running? Hoping it'll feel better today.

Have healthily happy focused AF day all!