Anyone in the First Week of Their Unpteenth Quit?

[BeachGirly]

Hi guys - quick fly by to check in. I am at work.
All is fantastic.
If anyone wants more info on the 10 day detox let me know. I feel so good getting the last of the junk out of my system.
I am in the final phase of my practicums so not much time to spend here, but I am doing quick check ins. Love all the duck and grandpa stories. I really hope my grandkids talk about me like this years from now.

Welcome Piper - glad you have joined in..

[Lizann]

Yes, yes, let me know about the detox! At work, check back later.

[Ginger999]

Hi all! Lots of stuff going on with family. Seems there is a dark cloud of health issues hanging over us. I won't go into it here (I'm fine) but any extra healthy good vibes would be much appreciated.

We are doggie sitting for my BIL and SIL until Saturday. There little dog has major separation anxiety. I feel so bad for him. He's so sad. Took him for a long walk but it didn't help the little guy. Saturday won't come soon enough for him.

Wine was flowing last night around my house due to BIL and SIL being here to drop of the dog. Didn't bother me a BIT! Felt weird to be so indifferent to AL but I loved it. My one year anniversary is right around the corner, thanks to MWO and all of you. Thanks for being here!

[paulywogg]

Proud of you Ginger I'm that way too most of the time, people can drink around me and I don't even care, I guess I'm more of an emotional drinker which is worse in a way,I wanna hear more on the detox, I checked out the link but couldn't get much info, hubs and I cut out diet coke on Sunday, but I've been drinking one regular can a day for caffeine and fizz,but I don't like all that sugar!but I also don't like the calories so it's easy to stick to one,with diet coke, I'd drink 2 20oz bottles a day,plus a can thrown in somewhere, I do feel less headachey and do I dare say less congested somehow? Not sure what is up with that, maybe all that soda was swelling my nostrils haha,Cowboy, I hope your mood is improving, read an article in Oprah magazine(don't ask) about embracing every mood, good and bad,and how 63 percent of people on antidepressants don't fit the criteria for clinical depression, just over analyze their moods,tell the doc and they're too quick to write a script, was a good read, hope everyone is having a good day

[Lizann]

Thanks Pauly, I will look up that article. I'm glad you're feeling better. Could it really be the soda?
Ginger, sending positive thoughts your way. Glad your doing well on the AF front. Hope to be there someday soon! Poor doggie, I worry about the little guys. He'll probably start feeling a little better by Saturday when it's time to come home.
Cowboy, if there's anything I can do please let me know, it's interesting to me how when some of us are up others are down. I guess that's why this works. Just pop in and let us know your ok?
Well, hubby is hanging up my blinds and I guess I should do hold the screws or something. Have a good night!

[abcowboy]

Hi everyone! Better day today, way better! Amazing how I can let the weather get me down a bit, but it did, so today I said I could no more control the weather than many other things, so I just need to accept the things I cannot change. What surprised me is that I didn't think of drinking, I thought of a vacation lol. And thanks Liz, Pauly, and all the rest of our gang for being here for me!

Ginger, you just get problem after problem piled on you! Then a bunch of wine and drinks thrown around you to boot! Amazing lady, simply amazing! What in hell keeps you going?? Whatever it is, you need to pass it on!

BG, knock'em dead on the practicums!

Liz, I had put our new blinds up a while ago, then Bubba ordered a valance for the top to cover the mounting hardware on the blinds. The valance came in certain lengths and we needed 3 to cover the window. Ordered through Amazon, 5 days later 2 show up, 3rd is backordered lol. Well it came last Thursday, so on Saturday I got to finally finish it!

Halo, Chief, Piper... how goes the battle?

Pauly, I'm a Coke Classic kinda guy, at least 3 cans per day, but will be switching to AP Arizona Iced pretty soon....

And as Liz pointed out to me, I missed a morning post and my whole day was off! Now, at least 2 posts per day, morning and night, even if it's just to say Hi!

And being from Canada, and hockey, well, who are hockey fans with the upcoming playoffs looming?

Have a great one my friends, no quitting on your quit eh!

[piper123]

I am hanging in there. I typed a long post today and it poofed. I am on an iPad mini so that is why my posts are shorter. To give you an idea of who I am I am a 54 yr old single mom of 24 yr old triplets. For the most part I am on my own. I am very lonely and wine was my go to to feel better. After 7 month sober from 7/6/13 to 3/6/14 I relapsed and the AUD took on a whole new level. I remember how awesome it was and now the hiding, isolation, severe depression, anxiety, low self esteem self hatred are 10 fold. well that is all for now I hope all have a good night. Can't believe I made it another night and I am worried about the weekend. The av is already talking trying to justify Friday night.

Piper

[Lizann]

Oh piper just take it minute by minute. Come here, talk to us, well help you through. I'm sure you're feeling better after those two days. Are your kids around? Can you find something to keep you busy?
Cowboy glad your feeling better, we all have days like that. We can't always be up. Blinds are up and they look fanastic. Project kitchen complete and I love it!!!! Maybe I'll see if I can post a photo. Have a good night.

[open halo]

Lizann post a photo if you can, that would be great!
Piper staying busy definitely helps, is there anything you really wanted to do but never had the time? I joined a book club and it is such a positive hobby that I really enjoy! Just remember to read and post as often as you can, it really, really helps.
Cowboy so glad to hear you are feeling better, we are always here for you, remember that.:love:
Ginger I am sending you lots of positive thoughts , hope health improves for everyone you love.
Pauly, I stopped drinking pop about 6 months ago and feel so much better, I make different flavoured waters and put the jugs in my fridge, I feel more hydrated, and it has made a difference in headaches, and my skin. I think so many of us don't drink enough water. One day at a time. I think you are right about the posting as well, we have a good crew of regulars here and I really like that, but we see so many come and go...just hope they are doing well in finding other ways to deal with AL. Because as byrdie says, I"If you found yourself here , I guess that gives you an answer if you have a problem with alcohol.. "

Here's to a great Thursday tomorrow everyone!

Beachygirl, Chief hope you are doing well.

[open halo]

Oh BeachyGirl I want to know more about the detox as well!

[Ginger999]

Hi Piper, Thanks for sharing your story. We are so glad you are here. Have you checked in on the Newbies Nest? Ladies on a Mission is another good thread to check out. I think the most important thing for me was having a plan in place. What would I do when the people around me started drinking? What would I do when I went out with people that would drink? What would I do if a crisis hit? I tried to list all my usual triggers then put a plan in place for when they came along. I ate a lot of ice cream in the beginning LOL! I also walked a lot! You've had success before so you know more than most what you gave up when you started to drinking again. Stay close. We are glad you are here!

Hey peeps! How is everyone?

[BeachGirly]

Hi guys - it is LATE - but I promise I will write a post with info tomorrow afternoon after work.

There is another challenge coming up in April ( that costs $ though) but I will get together some good info for all.

Happy days and nights to all

[Lizann]

Good morning guys! Woke up with a headache. What's up with that? Just Lucy and me here today. Getting in some good cuddling time before we start our day.
Cowboy I forgot to mention, my SIL (still can't get used to calling him that) played hockey in high school and college. He still plays now on team a couple of nights a week. My daughter thinks hockey is the longest season ever!! She does go watch him play.
Anybody know how to post a picture? I will try and fiddle with this and see if I can figure it out.
Going to put my winter sweaters away and take my summer things out of the attic. It's cold and rainy, miserable day today. It's gotta get warm sooner or later right?
I'll check back later. Have a good Thursday!

[paulywogg]

Hey all, Piper,that's awesome you have triplets are they girls?please try and come and post when you get those thoughts, I know when you're in the midst of them the last thing you want to do is post,at least for me anyways but we're here for you hello to all, groggy this morning so I'll post more later, have a great Thursday peeps

[mama]

Day 1 - Starting over again today. I really want to make this work. One day at a time. I would appreciate any & all advise you are kind enough to give me. Thank you.