Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

[poppy]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hi all

LilyRose

OMG its not easy with young uns. Mind u I had a bad nights sleep last night as my hubby snores like a train ( dont notice this when numbed by the juice!) Dont know how the weather has been for you today but it has rained all afternoon here. Also dont know the ages of your kids but swimming pools are good for tiring them out and maybe you could get some excercise too - depends on whether they can swim or not but could be an idea. Was going to take my daughter to see Shrek but now shes going with a friend so think I will try to go to the pool & sauna etc then pick them around 10ish - home & to bed.Well thats the plan
Catch up with you all later...

[LilyRose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

End of tether

Good news: I went out to buy some milk just now, and didn't buy a bottle of wine. I thought about it then just made myself walk past. Bad news, I've snapped at the children tonight BIG time. But then I have had a day from hell. Yes Poppy it's monsooned here all afternoon. We went out to the cinemas this morning, that was stressful for the first time taking a fiesty 20 month old. To be honest, I feel worn and torn tonight, but tomorrow night when I am meeting an old friend in London, will I think I've done so well and have some? Will I be able to stop at one or two? How are you doing Poppy et al? Tomorrow will be my 4th AF day. Hope you are all coping. Don't you find the evening's the worst? Am I tetchy because I'm not drinking? ......:nutso: :nutso:

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hey Lilyrose, well done on passing up the wicked wine. I can totally understand the tetchiness!!! My boyfriend now knows to STEER CLEAR when I get home from work.
The first hour I am a witch!!
Glad to hear you are doing well.
Poppy, sorry to hear about the snoring - My man snorts occasionally (last night I had to ask him to roll over 3 times) so its not like a constant rumble - I would die!!
Evening of Day 3AF for me and just off to bed now.
Tahlula, snoozing on through to Day 4!
Marisa, check on in when you can.

Bye all and take care

x

[SK8RGRL]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

I love this thread. Can I join in? I am on day 3, first time ever(could never get passed 2 days) so I am feelin pretty chuffed with myself. Cant understand my head tho, feels worse than a hangover - not fair! I am taking L-Glute, time release B complex, 5 htp, and tonight I have started insitol for anxiety(among other things. I am waiting an order of GABA from MWO. I got campral from my doc an have an app next tues in the hope of getting naltrexone pheww. My witching hr is about 5pm. I take a handfull of supps an think "got ya". Anyway well done everyone here an bestest wishes

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hey Maxineanne, I am so happy to hear you got passed the dreaded day 2 mark!!! Awesome. Your head probably feels crap because your body is detoxing and your body is trying to cope with that - hence the headache. Stick with it though and it will go away.
I did read in a thread by Jacy just now that maybe 5htp gives a headache the next morn if taken in the evening (but I don't know for sure).
As far as the witching hour, I do the same - take my supps and jump on here and wait for the time to pass.
So far so good.
Poppy, Lilyrose and Tahlula - HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL

XX

[LilyRose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

I survived!

Hi Tahula, Amelia, Poppy and Maxine

Hope you all slept well, Tahula you are still asleep and waking up to day 4 or 5?
I got through the evening, I think the motivation was that I was on my own with 4 children and it wasn't safe to drink (of course, I hear you all say!!!). I actually slept like a baby last night, and for the first time can feel the benefits of 'natural sleep'. Re meds, all I am taking is 1000mg of Vit C for my comprimed immune system, zinc, magnesium, Vit B5, omegas 3,6,9 and multivitamin. Also a tablespoon of Aloe vera, flax seed oil. Im slowly getting back on track with my diet, eating quinoi again and raw veggies with salad. My plan tonight is to have a healthy dinner out with my friend and to advise her in advance that I won't be drinking.
Hey? Strange question, but always wondered if this was related to my drinking and consequential health but does anyone suffer from really dry cracked heels? I think it's because our bodies are robbed of omega oils. Also my eyesight is not as good, with floaters.....might be unrelated but just thought I'd check it out......

Hope u all ok........

ps I used to take 5htp but didn't work for me, but then I would never go back on a anti depressants again........

[planetjanet]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hi Guys,

I would like to join in, today is my AF Day 2 and I am feeling great. Had a great 45 minute workout. Congrats to all you guys and look forward to sharing my AF Day 3 with you all. Take care and thanks for your support.

Big hugs,
Janet

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Welcome Janet:welcome:

Would love to have you here and to share your AF journey with you. Are you planning to go to 30 days or beyond?? Blimey - well done on the 45min workout!! I dragged myself out of bed and went for a 15min run this morning and thought that was good:H I will get there though,...my achy, shaky, creaky body just has to get used to it (it's not really that bad). But I do think that as far as physical fitness goes - if you don't use it, you lose it.

Lilyrose, Yep I slept well. Had some strange dreams - dreamt I was on a date with Calumn Best (now that's a worry!!)
Glad to hear you made it through the kiddie ordeal. I still haven't 'brought forth' any little angels into this world yet, so I don't know how you do it (deal with the stress).
As far as the cracked heels go, I think most woman get them when they get older.
I keep mine in check with one of those heel thingy's - keeps the skin as smooth as a babies bum - but you have to do it every couple of days.
I have one 'floater' in my eye, but also, my optometrist told me that they are completely normal and not related to drinking. Just a piece of jelly like substance has broken away inside your eye and as a result you can see it. Completely harmless - if not annoying.

Anyway hello to everyone else, I'm off to work now.
BYE

[LilyRose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

rag doll

Thanks Amelia, I know how you feel with that creaky body!
Janet! Welcome! I know I couldn't have done a 45 min workout on day 2 AF! I barely have the energy to move at the moment! What's your secret!!?
Have a nice day at work Amelia, it's sunny here right now - hope it lasts for your evening.
Bye all - will check in later X

[Tahlula]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hello darling people! Welcome to our newbies, as I keep saying - the more the merrier - the more merrier SUPPORT!!

Don't worry about the yelling - I did that the first night AF... I would rather do that than be the other, you know what I mean!

Beauitful winter's day here today - day 4AF!! Yoooo hooo, I grab a cup full of mixed nuts to snack on in the afternoon and just adore my juice (which I will be making in a minute) it is thirst quenching and so healthy and yummy!! mmmmm so good for my liver. I slept all night last night! So good to wake up and have a clear head/conscience!! I almost skip around in the morning!!! The week has flown by - it's the weekend, am going to keep myself busy, for obvious reasons.... look forward to catching up on your posts.

Take care, be happy & keep smiling,

Tahlula

DAY 4 AF **** :-)

[Tahlula]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

This is a great link we have going girls!

xx

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Pleasant dreams Tah!!
x

[Sante]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Can I jump in, too? I'm running around joining as many AF newcomer threads as I can. I'm hoping by making a commitment I can stay away from the bottle today...more specifically tonight. You are all so enthusiastic...hopefully I'll get there, too...but right now I'm just focusing on getting through this day without a drink.

Thanks for letting me post,

Sante

[LilyRose]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Had a day from hell. Seriously, felt like walking out of the house today. Postponed my dinner date tonight, so that worked out fine, BUT then found something out which upset me and I knew if I just asked my husband to get a bottle of wine for our dinner, he would go and probably come back with two. I am drained, almost on auto pilot, almost not capable of making the decision. I know that's an excuse. I need a glass of wine. I will try to limit it but I'm going to have that one. Or should I? How weak am I??? Any thoughts? I'm so glad you're there.....

[AMELIA]

Need some buddies - Day 1 today 24th July

Hey Sante:welcome:
We would love to have you post here and count on up those AF days!! Drop on in if you need encouragement or just need to vent and hopefully one of us will be reading and reply!

Lilyrose, My only thought is that if you were to dig deep and say maybe I can get through tonight without the wine, tomorrow morning you would be so happy that you had. I know that in the past I have been seriously disappointed with myself when I have succumbed. What do you think?
xx