One Step at a Time - September 2015

[abcowboy]

Nora and Liz, the thoughts and feelings do go away, but you can help by thinking of something else when they hit....:hug:

Think I better check the news Nora!

[NoSugar]

Nora and Liz, I thought I was going to go crazy with all the "thinking about not drinking". It was a constant, negative, suffocating feeling. Over time, the weight gradually lifted. I still thought about not drinking but it was a positive, thank goodness sort of thing. I still think about it that way - frequent brief little thoughts about how much better things are now and how grateful I am.

I don't stay on MWO because I'm consumed with "not drinking". Frankly, I think it would be too easy to forget - to stop appreciating all I've gained. I stay so that I can make sure I remember and hopefully help someone else get free, and besides - I really like many people that I've met here.

The best thing you can do is give yourselves sustained time AF without trying to force yourself to feel a certain way, without comparing yourself to others, and without judgement.

In a relatively short time, you'll look back and wonder what all of the fuss was about. xx, NS

[Lizann]

Thanks NS and cowboy! Think I'll go check the news too!

[SKendall]

To those who have posted about the thought that drinking thoughts will keep on. They do not.
Once you have applied your non-drinking thoughts into your life, the drinking thoughts become impotent. I think Molly on the Army states it well.

When I was in Canada last year I was invited to the home of an artist who happened to be a nun. Many in Canada. and many other places, believe offering a drink is a social behaviour. Anyway, I went back to put Peggy in my apt. and she had poured me a glass of wine. I didn't want a nun to be insulted and took a tiny sip - it was awful! Sour and not nearly reminiscent of wine I had drunk before. When she went to answer the door, I poured it into a potted plant, poor plant. Even tho I had been sober for a while it did not encourage me to drink again. The opposite occurred.

Even tho I was being polite, it never entered my mind to drink more. I did end up buying one of her paintings though. A blue heron.

[Lizann]

Skendall thanks for sharing! You made me laugh! In kinda of a funk today, I just didn't sleep well and hope that's all it is. Home today I'm hoping to run on the treadmill, maybe that will help. Hopefully I'll get in some pool time. Hope your all ok. I'm going to be sticking close here today.

[paulywogg]

Yeah,that was a funny story Skendall Liz,have you seen the new treadmill from Nordic track that has a super high incline?almost looks like walking up a wall haha,I seen your post on the umpteenth thread,I think that thread is kinda done with, it happens,off to get ready,hello to all

[Frequent Traveler]

Good morning all,
Rusty nice to meet you and appreciate word of encouragement, as well as from all of you it is appreciated.
Walking is a nice way to just get out and allow the mind to relax and take in what's around you.
Was going to walk this morning but strangely enough its raining here in Orlando, go figure
So i guess its time to do some of the errant stuff and pay some bills.
FT

[Frequent Traveler]

Nora C - I know how you feel, I have those same feelings, battles and thoughts - this is where walking has helped me.
FT

[Dottie Belle]

Morning all,
Interesting/strange evening.
Jerry came by to show me his new car and we sat and talked and talked and he spent the night...didnt see that one coming at all. So not sure where that leaves us but I do have feelings for him...argh.....
Off to get 4 new tires for my car $$$$ Then errands. If it isnt too late will visit my dad. If I go to late in the afternoon he doesnt know me. So sad...

[NoraC]

Dottie - I am getting confused. I didn't realize that Jerry was still in the running. I am going to make a scoresheet. :rotlf:

Pauly - Liz - I hope that the 'First Week' thread doesn't die. I like that thread.

Ok - back to work. Liz - stick close. We're here.

Thank you all for the wonderful advise. Hope that everyone has a great day. :hug:

[blue1]

Hey guys....stopping by to say hi!

Keep up the good work!!!!

[Dottie Belle]

Nora Jerry kind of fell off the truck then reappeared last night....I am confused too...LOL

[mama bear]

I am home and pooped. But all is well and I am getting a ton of work done. Had to drive home in the pouring rain for four hours last night, so I was a nervous wreck when I got home.
Chicken soup and bed for me. I promise to be around more this weekend

[NoraC]

Mama - great to see you! :hug:

Where is everyone? Oops....sorry, I see that people were posting this morning. But, there are still people missing. I hope that everyone is doing well. Mama Bear posted a funny little clip on Facebook that really made me laugh. You all have probably already seen this but it was funny after the bad times at work (my friend was crying today).....

I'm About To...........

[Dottie Belle]

Nora I saw that too on FB....cracked me up...
I am home tonight NO MEN ...watching football and gong to bed soon