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[go2goal]

AF Anyone??

Hi - yep, back here again -

I haven't been to this site since July because life got too busy. I was working on Moderating, but seems it was daily Moderating - what I am now calling 'Everyday Wine' - so I am with you in starting AF today - not sure how long, no real plan, I just want to see what its like. My habit is 2-3 glasses of wine daily - not drunk, high functioning, no hangovers (that I notice anyway), get to work every morning, do my tasks..........but its getting harder....I thought because I'm getting older.......BUT perhaps if I go AF a few days, I will notice something different.

Any specific things others have noticed after AF? I have gone a day or two, but if I really look back honestly, its been a long long time since I even went AF for one week....at least 6 months, if not longer. I used to do it at Lent - to see if I could, but never lasted the whole time. I have said - "Anh, I don't need to quit all together, its just a couple glasses of wine around dinner...that's not a problem...." But maybe there is a connection with feeling not so energetic, aching bones, tired eyes, and low mood. If the wine has any part in creating that, then maybe that's a reason to try AF.

I guess I'll try for just today....no big commitments.....but honestly, that seems big just because it IS a different MO.

OK, I rambled......good luck and let's keep track of each other.

G2G

[cuckoosnest83]

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Wonderworld, you're so right about Friday night. I don't know if it is having the whole weekend looming ahead of you and for me that use to mean party time. Saturday although is more of a trigger than say Tuesday or Wednesday has no where near the impact of Friday. It also confounds me that rather than pick up the phone and ask someone to meet me for coffee or a movie because I might risk looking needy (or as you put pathetic, abandoned, left out) I'll stay home and try to fight this thing all night by myself. It's as if because I feel I am out of control with my drinking I feel this overwhelming need to appear in control of my emotions. Oh well, I could philosophize ad infinitum. Thanks for the comments WW and you take care and have a good day. Like the looks of all your stars.

Cuckoo

[cuckoosnest83]

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Evergreen, I think you are right. When I first tried AF in October I was only able to make it 4 days and when I did go back to drinking I still liked it. This time I was able to make it 8 days and when I drank last night I didn't even want to and I didn't enjoy it. So hopefully each time it will become a little less difficult. I don't think it will ever be easy.
Enjoy your weekend and keep in touch.

Cuckoo

[cuckoosnest83]

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Go2Girl, whatever you decide is best for you, there are people here to support you. For me I want to go AF but many others just want to moderate. You mention that it is getting harder to do tasks, get to work, etc. I don't know how old you are but drinking is progressive. I started out being a weekend drinker and even then I didn't always drink to excess and it just got progressively worse so I think you are very smart in trying to address it now before it gets out of hand. Good luck and keep coming back and posting.

Cuckoo

[AMELIA]

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Hello Everyone!!! OMG how fantastic, some more new names!!!! Wonderworld, Evergreen and Go2goal - Welcome:welcome:

I haven't had time to read through what you have posted but will do tomorrow - promise. I am just all excited because I have got back from the 'UK meet of MWOuters!!'.
So before I have my dinner (if I can fit anything in after lunch, I thought I would repeat my post on Betty Boops thread about our lunch) :

Hello All, I have to say too that I thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. Very nervous of course. Arrived there first and thought two things, first, oh my god, what if no one comes and second, I could just leave now and make my excuses!!

But is was lovely (everyone was nervous, so that made it OK....), it is so nice to finally meet some of the 'virtual' people that I read so much about everyday. Lots of stories swapped, a little bit of gossip and over and above that, laughs all round which makes the meet so worthwhile. It is so nice now to have at least some of the faces to some of the names from a site that means so much to me.
I am so glad I turned up and of course,....stayed and didn't back out.

BB, thanks so much for suggesting a meet and organising it. Beatle, thanks so much for PMing me the meet details, Wakeupmom, Finding My Feet, Teardrop, GargyKath, Jay42 and of course, Steve and Kerry,...so nice to meet all of you.

[AMELIA]

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Just finished dinner (with some telly thrown in),.. Wakeupmom, I know you post here quite a bit. So nice to finally meet you. You are a laugh and I like that.
x

[wakupmom]

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Amelia,Hi am here.I loved meeting you too.(Knew i would some how)Will prob PM you if thats ok?XX
Welcome, ww,eg, and Go2,so nice to meet you.Its great that you have posted your fears-We are here for you what ever.
Cuckoo,and Prose No worries,you have both done really well,its all a learning curve, you will get there.Just don't GO AWAY!!.I will post more tomorrow just wanted you to know i am reading,and care very much xx

[AMELIA]

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Hello All, Hope you are all doing well. Today is going to be and AF day for me - definately.
Got loads of sleep last night so am making today the day. My head is in the right place (so to speak) x

[fjones]

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Hi I will join you 10 hours into day 2 and feeling very anxious and vulnerable the know it my stomach is so big I feel sick - guess that is the detox. Good luck.

[AMELIA]

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Hey Fjones, good on you for getting to Day 2 (that'll be tomorrow for me!). Yeah, I am feeling a bit strange today (had a hard night last night), but I am looking forward to waking up clear headed tomorrow.

[cuckoosnest83]

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I'm looking to join you all. Amelia, I like the new avatar and I love the new mood stamp.

Fjones, take care it'll get better.

Hi wakeupmom and thanks for the words of support. Hopping back in the saddle.

[AMELIA]

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Hey Cuckoo, sorry you had a glitch with the AF.....yes lets go for it!!!!

[prose]

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Hi everyone,
love the new picture Amelia! I am 5 af 2 not af for the week, going to try for 6 or 7 this week, at least this is better than it has been!
good to see you fjones, keep posting it sure helps me!
Amelia and wakeupmom- it is so cool that you got to meet,
have a great day everyone, P

[finski]

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Hello you all

Hi,
And a warm welcome to all you who recently joined.

I read a few little hick ups with some of you along the way, but don't dispair.. Like someone said, it's all a learning curb. Treat it more like a "lesson learned" rather than failure. Just jump back on and we can all go through november.

I'm on day 13 AF and have soooooo surprised myself. I cannot believe it's been that easy for me to stay off the booze. Of course i've had a few cravings, some worse than others, but what's kept me going is the thought of all of us going for this together. I love you all for it!!!!

Cannot stay long again, chores to do and work to go to again :upset: ... But have my days off wednesday and thursday so will post a longer one then.

Keep your heads up all of you. You're all doing wonderful.

Finski :l

xxxxxxx xxxxxx

[cuckoosnest83]

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Finski, thanks for the upbeat post. You've got attitude. Congrats on 13 days AF. You're right, we are in this together.