Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

[SoberSoul]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

Ginger999;1660156 wrote: I had a great AF Mother's Day celebration with family and friends. Stuck to the plan and it worked. Thank you all for being out there.....

Ginger, aren't you glad it's Monday? It's so much easier during the week.

What tools are in your arsenal?

[Ginger999]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

SS, Monday doesn't seem easier to me. :/ I drank everyday so pretty much one day was the same as the next. I do a lot of self talk and I get outside when I start feeling like I'm going to slip. I'd gotten sick on wine more times than I care to count so I'd recently switched to light beer and occasionally whiskey/water. Hubby and I always had a cocktail and cooked dinner together. Now I make sure I have sparkling water on hand so I can still sip while we cook. Starting the Yoga has really helped get my head straight. It makes me more centered. I'm still waking up with a foggy headache. That's a real bummer but it passes quickly once I get up and start my day. Have any of you guys experienced that? It's like a mild hangover yet I haven't drank anything.
Sure glad you are all out there. It's 5:19p here so I need to go cook dinner with my hubby and sip some sparkling water. You all have a good AF night. I'm so glad all of you are out there and that I finally got brave enough to register!

[Uncorked]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

Yes that headache thing happened to me at day 5 and pretty much sucked but luckily like you I had yoga that morning so that helped. I find I am cooking more meals that wouldn't like to drink wine with...not that I needed a certain meal to drink wine with because it frankly didn't matter but let's face it there are some meals that just go with wine, right?
This afternoon was feeling a bit down which is when I posted and it feels so good to hear what everyone else is going through! Thanks for the support..hugs to all!

[SoberSoul]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

Ohhhh ... so that's what that low grade headache was all about... I still get it often when I wake up and it's been annoying the hell out of me since I thought I was through with feeling yucky in the morning. I actually thought maybe I was not getting enough caffeine.

What causes the headache???

Ginger, I get what you mean about Monday being just another drinking day as I, too always drank while hubby and I cooked every day. I had a trigger while we were BBQing tonight so I drank and ice cold A/F beer; actually I guzzled it.

Right now we have no wine in the house and hubby is not asking me to buy it. Good for my cause.

[Ginger999]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

SS and Uncorked, It is nice to know I'm not alone with my headache. I drinks tons of water throughout the day (always have) so I don't think it's dehydration but who knows? I guzzled my sparkling water too and now I'm working on my water again! Whatever it takes to stay AF!!

[Uncorked]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

Think the headaches are definitely part of paws...and our bodies readjusting electrolytes etc...I find I am thirsty during the day..probably from dehydration that comes from long term drinking?? At least that's what I think. SS so you guzzled a NA beer...good for you! I know I will want to do this at some point this summer. I know it's controversial but drinking NA beer to feel you fit in or because it satisfies that need for a cold one seems okay by me. Whatever works for you works for you, right? Traveling tomorrow ladies so won't get to check in until tomorrow evening and I will be calling on you for strength...I'll be at our cabin in the mountains alone with beer leftover in the fridge and open bottle of wine left behind which I'm already thinking about how to handle. hubby can't be there until next morning..I'm sure I will be fine but reinforcements always good! Hang in there gals!

[Kailey]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

May I join you on this thread? I certainly am in the first week of my umpteenth quit! I have so much trouble getting more than a few days under my belt, and have a habit of leaving this site every time I fail. I'm hoping that simply committing to myself that I post every day no matter what will help to finally get off this roller coaster.

[daisy45]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

Back again!!! This time I am gonna kick my own ass every step of the way! Facibg up to being an alcoholic is what I have to do......so easy to convince yourself that just because I have a couple of nights like a normal drinker, that maybe I'm not that bad........but I am!

[Samstone]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

Hello all
a daily check in at roll call is a great way to just check in and it is just one day at a time check in!
Sam

[SoberSoul]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

Uncorked;1660466 wrote: Think the headaches are definitely part of paws...and our bodies readjusting electrolytes etc...I find I am thirsty during the day..probably from dehydration that comes from long term drinking?? At least that's what I think. SS so you guzzled a NA beer...good for you! I know I will want to do this at some point this summer. I know it's controversial but drinking NA beer to feel you fit in or because it satisfies that need for a cold one seems okay by me. Whatever works for you works for you, right? Traveling tomorrow ladies so won't get to check in until tomorrow evening and I will be calling on you for strength...I'll be at our cabin in the mountains alone with beer leftover in the fridge and open bottle of wine left behind which I'm already thinking about how to handle. hubby can't be there until next morning..I'm sure I will be fine but reinforcements always good! Hang in there gals!

It's funny but I never drank beer when I was boozing except for the odd draft on an outdoor patio. But I really like n/a beer and don't care that it's not recommended. It has really helped my son who is a problem drinker. When he comes to visit he is always relieved to see N/A beer in my fridge as he gets to hang with the guys (his brother, Stepfather, etc.) with beer in hand but still be able to safely get his family home.

We will be sending you positive vibes while you are at your cabin. Just tell yourself you will go one night (or day) without drinking and then take the next tiny step until you've passed all your cabin time booze free. Don't look at the big picture. One small step at a time!! :h:h:h:h

[SoberSoul]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

Kailey;1660547 wrote: May I join you on this thread? I certainly am in the first week of my umpteenth quit! I have so much trouble getting more than a few days under my belt, and have a habit of leaving this site every time I fail. I'm hoping that simply committing to myself that I post every day no matter what will help to finally get off this roller coaster.

Welcome Kailey, you are most welcome. I am in the same boat as you and on my millionth quit. I am not leaving this damn thread until every one of us can say "mission accomplished".

So, hop on board and put down that glass. Post daily... we'll be looking forward to hearing all about your trials and triumphs!

[SoberSoul]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

daisy45;1660551 wrote: Back again!!! This time I am gonna kick my own ass every step of the way! Facibg up to being an alcoholic is what I have to do......so easy to convince yourself that just because I have a couple of nights like a normal drinker, that maybe I'm not that bad........but I am!

Hey Daisy from the Pinksters!! Nice to see you... I am formerly Tipplerette so you might remember me from two summers ago... you repeat offender you!!!

I've had many nights as a normie but I figure I am an alcoholic not because of how much I drink but because of how much time I spend thinking about drinking. Too much wasted time.

Stay close my friend.:welcome:

[SoberSoul]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

Samstone;1660553 wrote: Hello all
a daily check in at roll call is a great way to just check in and it is just one day at a time check in!
Sam

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON ONE YEAR OF SOBRIETY SAMSTONE. If you could give us just one piece of advice, what would it be???

[Ginger999]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

Good morning all.... Just checking in before I start my day. Woke up again with that foggy headache but it's already starting to subside. Maybe it's just old age! Maybe I'd feel like this no matter what. Busy day today so not much time to think about AL. Monday night was tough for me for some reason but made it AF and today is a new day - right? Glad you are all out there old and new. We can do this together!

[daisy45]

Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

Great work Samstone! Congratulations! Sobersoul, I remember you soooo well. Your new name is more positive - give me a while to get back on track and we might get those 'pinksters' going again!