FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

[MissCheryl]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi all...

Made it through Day 2 last night... and looks like I'll make it through Day 3 tonight.

Had an internal struggle tonight due to, of all things, Halloween.... it's a beautiful evening and my neighbor/friend said we oughta sit outside with a drink and hand out candy. Wow, did my mind start racing with all the justifications of why it was okay to go get a bottle of wine and enjoy the night. But, I didn't do it. Wasn't easy, but I didn't do it.

Today was my first day of taking Topamax in the am AND pm... gosh, I can't wait for this stuff to really kick in.

Have a few challenges coming up.... Friday night is my Bunco group gathering. I've missed the last few because I was trying to be AF - lots of drinking at Bunco. I feel bad about it, but I think I'm going to have to bail on everyone again this Friday. I know there's no way I could make it through 3-4 hours of everyone drinking and having fun and being more than willing to share what they brought with me.

The other thing is an annual trip to Williamsburg to shop next weekend. It's with family, most of whom only have a drink on a rare occasion so it might be easier to abstain. But, it's also a special annual event and they know I love my wine. I'm thinking I'll use "trying to lose a few pounds" as my excuse. I know I could probably have a glass or two and keep it at that because it would be hard to overdue it with all of us staying in the same place together, but on the other hand, why put myself through it... could use some encouragement/advice on this one!!

Anyway, that's my update... so far, so good! Hope you're all hanging in there, too! :l

Cheryl

[cuckoosnest83]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Wow, Sweetpea, what a great thread. Will plan on visiting here often.

Cuckoo

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

:h Hi everyone

D day is looming for me very fast now and I am beginning to feel real scared that I will let myself down. I really, really wish that my TOPA had arrived but no luck so far. As I am new to the site I have not had an AF period for years and I mean nearly 30 years. But with your encouragement I WILL DO IT

Cheryl well done we are so proud of you. Yes it is a huge problem when you are away with other people. If you are on day 3 now it would be a real shame to spoil all your good work. But hey I have not even done 1 AF day yet so it is hard for me to give any advice. Loads of encouragement yes and I know I can speak for everyone - we are all there for you.

Just a thought, to take the heat off you, you could say you are taking antibiotics and cannot drink on them. Make up some ailement that requires antibiotics but doesn't stop you enjoying yourself.

Finski thank you soooooo much for your encouragment. Yes I have taken the first step so thats a huge improvement from the dark place I have been in. Well done on day 1 and I hope Saturday works out for you. I am away for the weekend but I will be sure to post on Monday to see how you are getting on. Be sure that I will be thinking of everyone though. Good luck

Hi Teardrop welcome on board and thanks Cuckoo for your positive comments. It is always nice when people drop by

Take care everyone WE CAN DO IT

:groupluv: Sweetpea xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

:wave: Hi Folks

I am really begining to think that I must have an addictive nature because I keep jumping in to see who has posted and to offer help if I can

But

What I really have only just sussed and wanted to tell you is how truely amazing it is that so many people from so many countries can unite to help each other through rough times. That is really the soul and spirit of this site and is why the member group is just going to grow and grow. I have told a few of my trusted friends who may or may not have admitted that they have a very similar problem about MWO. I guessed if they drink as much as me they might appreciate it!! So out of every new member 5 others will be recommended. After all we all have friends that drink a lot and those that drink very little. Who do we spend the most time with? Yeh welll I don't think I need any answers to that!!! But I am hoping to spend more time thems that don't. Might be more encouraging to my battered soul.

Does anyone know how many countries are involved? I'm guessing not as many as there could be. After all, we all have to be able to afford a computer and the cost of running it.

Anyway :h to you all

Keep up the good work

:h Sweetpea xxxxxxxxx

[cuckoosnest83]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Sweet Pea, in the general discussion forum, there is a thread titled "the MWO map" and it has the locations of some of the people who post. The map is based on info they provided. So for some it has their city and state and for others only the state. It's totally up to the individual if they wanted their location on the map. It will give you an idea of how many countries are involved.

[exteacher]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

I am in. Have lurked here for over a year, have good months and bad. Need to kick this thing for once and for all.

I have the book,etc. Just need to follow it. I am in all the way.

[Leebo]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hello to all,

Today is my first day for 30 days AF. I promised myself Nov 1 and now it is here. I have been taking the supps and Topamax since Sept 1, had 13 of 31 days in Oct. that I did not drink and am now ready for the next challenge. I told my husband my plans for Nov. and he has agreed to be more supportive - not drink as much around me or expect me to go places that there is drinking - so I can get these 30 days accomplished ONE DAY AT A TIME. That sure makes it sound easier.. my witching hour is coming up. I am about to leave work but today should be fine. I will check in and good luck to everyone that has begun their November AF and also to those starting on the 5th. WE CAN DO THIS.

And welcome exteacher!!

Leebo

[retteacher]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Sweetp: I just read the whole thread. It was so great & encouraging. I too want to join you all for the month of Nov. I keep track of my (non) drinking on DrinkTracker. For the newbies, it's in the drop-down menu at the bottom of this page. It's also on the main forum menu. Just register & you too can keep a record of your drinking on screen. I love suggestions. We can do this. Mary
PS: Exteacher, I too taught school. I'm retired now. I managed to teach despite some pretty awful hangovers. No more of that!

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

:nutso: Hi Everyone

Think I've lost it this time. Had suuuuuuuuuch a weird dream last night!!! Was drinking a glass of wine - whats new!! - and all the glass shattered in my mouth and I spent hours trying not to swallow and picking bits of glass out. I kept waking up, then going to sleep but getting back to the exact place in the dream. How :crazymonkey: is that? Maybe my subconcious mind is telling me AF time is nearly upon me!!

:welcome: reteacher and exteacher I will use the tracker after I have had an AF stint and then if I decide to do mods. I think a lot is going to depend on how I cope over Christmass but One Day At A Time

HOW IS EVERYONE DOING??????

Leebo well done on your first day AF. I have also told my husband which should make things easier

Cheryl how did day 3 go?

Cuckoo thanks for the info I will go and have a look once I have done this post

Good luck everyone. Keep at it

I will post again after the weekend

:h Sweetpea XXXXXXXXXX

[MissCheryl]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi all.... 4 days AF now, so far, so good. Now comes the weekend, which is what has always messed me up before. But, I'm determined that this weekend it will NOT!!

I'm not going to Bunco tonight so I'll avoid the drinking there. And dh will not be away this weekend. For some reason, when dh is away for the weekend I see it as a "free pass" to drink/eat junk. And, it's not like I can't do it when he's around... I think I just use "weekend to myself" as another excuse to "celebrate".

But, not this weekend... I'm determined to see what it feels like to actually sleep in on a Saturday because I can and it feels great and not because I feel like crap and haven't slept well.

Good luck to everyone trying to be AF this Friday and Saturday night... I know those are the tough ones! And, I know I'll be checking in often!

:l Cheryl

[Cinders]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

All.

Chief says it well. "The weekends are just another day."

We can do this and be happy because there is no reason to look at the weekends as "different" from the rest of the week. It is just "another day."

Thanks, Don (aka Chief!!)

Love,
Cindi

[Feeling Fortunate]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Good morning everyone.
AF is sure tough. As some of you know I'm new, and on day 14 AF. It's nice to come online and read all the inspiring and supportive words from everyone.
Thanks so much!
I'm going to a football game tonight and just found out my sister-in-law (and former drinking buddy) is also going. I haven't told her I'm doing this yet, and she's coming by my house first. I'd normally have a bottle of wine chilled and set to go!
Help!

CJ

[betty boop]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi all,

I'm going to start AF again on November 5th, excellent idea .....

I cant promise 30 days though because I go on holiday on the 17th, but there is no reason why I cant do 16 days ...........

Love & Hugs, BB xx

[happydog]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi everyone,
I said i would start on the 5th but i'm starting today. Just feel like my body is breaking down through the alcohlic. my heart feels like it beating to fasts plus i cant think straight and i'm shaking as well i know if i have a drink it will stop. i had to leave work early today because i feel physical ill. Anyway just pour my wine and cans of diamond white down the sink. God i must be serious for me to do this especially knowing it is a friday as well. i feel too scare to drink tonight, dont want to past out and have an accident.


Love you ALL
Teardrop.x

[meditation mama]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hey, Teardrop... I am so glad you decided to make a change today. I know putting it off to a later date seems easier, but when you make a decision to do it TODAY, it has so much more fire-power behind it.

Way to go for pouring it down the drain! I have spent more money cleaning out my drain pipes with alcohol over the past few months than I would like ot think about. But I would rather keep making that resolve and pouring down the drain pipe than into my body..

I have faith in you. Sounds like you have changed yoru diet, that is a HUGE thing! That will help loads..

Stay close tonight.... I am on day 2, and plan to have a AF November - you can, too!

MM