FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

[flutterby]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Day2 2day

Hello fireworkers,
The beast is on the run. But I know it's a sneaky little bastard so I have armed myself with the appropriate weapons..... vitamins, kudzu, aminos, amigos... etc.
I also am grateful for the opportunity to have set up a series of accupuncture appointments targeted for withdrawal. I'm new to it all but have faith in the concept. We'll see..... so far so good. The first session was relaxing and my doctor is a remarkably postitive person. I also have faith in all of us. We make up an awesome forcefield to keep the beast away. It's even more awesome when we are sober! Funny how that works.
Keep on keeping on.... to quote our fearless leader Sweetpea.....
WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!
Hugs to all,
FBy

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[evergreen]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Good morning Sweet Pea and all,

Just wanted to thank you for sending up the fireworks to start this awesome November!!!! I have completed Day 5 for the first time in . . . . . don't know when. It has been easier than before for some odd reason. Must be the pyrotechnics!! If the beast lurks I just say "Go away it's November". So far he seems to be afraid to come around!!!! Also I have been exercising with my daughter which has been fun!! My first real challenge though is coming tomorrow night when I am headed to a 50th bday party.

Thinking of each and every one of you!!!

United we stand!!

Evergreen

[CaptJBean]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

I'm going to try harder to day.

[start over]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

I am starting to feel human again!!!

2 1/2 days AF and starting to feel normal, I will have to watch that because when I start feeling normal I start thinking I can drink normally! I will be in the chat room tonight see ya there, and don't drink today, we will make 30 day AF!!! How you feeling Roz??

[Izzie]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Start of Day 3 for me and it really feels good. Except I almost felt hungover this morning - don't know if its just my body withdrawing or the yoga class last night. Either way, it felt good to wake up and know I wasn't feeling that way because of alcohol. Have really high hopes for today and Start Over - I can so relate to what you said about feeling so good you can drink again. I can't tell you how many times that thought has gone through my head.

Wishing everyone well today.

[iluvdesert]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

HI! I too understand the feeling that when you start to feel normal again it's ok to drink! After 2 days of not drinking the 3rd day I feel so good I want to celebrate! Not tonight...I gotta keep this feeling going. I'm worried about the weekend though. Gotta figure out a way to stay AF. Maybe a good talk with my husband, he loves his beer and bbq. Oh well..ODAT and this day feels so good! Think I'll jump on the treadmill and quit thinking about drinking. Sometimes the more I think about it the more I want it. How many times have I felt good all day and said "for sure I'm not drinking tonight" and then30 mins. beofre we go out I'm sneaking a shot! To many times to count. Ya'all have a great AF day!

[finski]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hiya

A warm hello to all of you.
I'm glad everyone's doing so well!! See, WE CAN DO IT!!!
I'm on day 7 AF now and i have really surprised myself. It's been easier than i thought. I'm sure it's thanks to the supplements, but most of all the fantastic support i get from you people. I wouldn't have done this without you!!
Once you get past the first couple of days, it just seems to get easier for me. Maybe i finally had my brain adjusted to the right "channel".
I just want to thank you all for being here with me and giving me the couragement.
Keep up the good work.
I didn't quite get how to do the stars..lol.. so i'll just use x's to mark my days af..
See you soon.
Finski :thanks: :l
xxxxxxx

[Chief]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

This thread is fantastic! You guys are all doing great! Keep reading and posting. Support eachother. The first few days you have to make this your #1 priority. Get in the mindset of "This is where I change my life. I'm tired of talking about it and wishing I could do it. I AM doing it. The Beast is no longer going to control my life. There's a new sheriff in town."
Any thoughts you have about drinking are The Beast putting those thoughts into your head. Thoughts such as, " the weekend is coming and I don't know if I can make it through...'"- The Beast. " I have an event I have to attend and it will be so hard not to drink..."- The Beast, and especially, " I've gone a few days AF and I feel pretty damn good. Maybe my problem isn't as bad as I thought. I could probably have a drink or two if I'm really careful and watch myself..."- THE BEAST!
When I really accepted the fact that my moderate drinking days were long gone and realized that the only way to beat The Beast was to never step into the ring with him, things got so much easier. I stopped fighting myself. I put an end to the inner struggle. I can't drink. I don't drink. And you know what, there's not a damn thing wrong with that...

You guys can all do this. You have a great opportunity in front of you. A vast group of individuals who all have a common goal, and you have all the tools you need to make it happen. Stick together and make this the best holiday season ever. I can't think of a better Christmas present you could give yourself and your families.

Stay on here, go to chat, Think about your Thinking...

Don

The pain of drinking is worse than the pain of quitting.

[Livewire]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Day one was a success. Plus I got a pretty good nights sleep last night. Only some lingering effects of my last binge.

Onto day two. I'm am glad I came here when I did.

[Izzie]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Thanks, Chief. It's getting that time of day here for me so I needed your words of encouragement. I'm good for day 3.

[start over]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Thanks for the encouragment Chief, I am finishing my third day and am feel very good. The beast will be calling this weekend but I am confident ODAT I will make it. There will be heavy duty Xbox time this weekend!

[flutterby]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi everyone!
Just checking in to check off day 2 for me. The day went pretty well except that it seems that everyone at work has left-over Halloween candy at the ready. Having somewhat distracting sugar cravings I couldn't help but munch on whatever was available (anything with peanut butter and chocolate is my favorite). I'm going to give myself some slack these first few days but then get real about moderating my sugar intake.
Take care all,
Hugs and Hershey's Kisses :-)
FBy
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[start over]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Eat that candy

Don't worry about calories now, keep your streak alive. Alcohol has move calories than you think. So it is a wash. Good luck, i am on 3 AF days going for 30.

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

:wavin: Hi Everyone

2 days AF and feeling really good. Know what you mean about craving for food. Yesterday mine was peanuts and chocolate but when you think how many calories are in 2 bottles of wine I probably had less calories than normal

I think I would rather be a little overweight and sober than thin and not remember my life.

I will take care that the Beast does not get me, and, I have really taken on board that he may come lurking around the corner after a couple of days AF. We should put a wanted poster up and give a reward to anyone that can track him down and put him away for ever!! The sheffif could do with all the help he can get

Seriously though thank you for your love, posts and support

A very warm :welcome: to Chief and iluvdesert

Well I am off to take my sups. I find that l-glut powder tastes really good with orange juice. Still waiting for my TOPA to arrive

:hug: Sweetpea xxxxx

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[happydog]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Good Morning everyone,

Was meant to come on this tread yesterday got home from work...My body needed a siesta, over slept. by the time i woke up i was running late again!!! ( thats the story of my life at the moment.) Can relate to feeling normal because i'am getting itch feet. But i keep saying to myself i will not drink.( hopefully it will sink in.) some of you keep on saying you have an appetite. Has anyone lost there appetite???? I have to be the odd one out.
Thanks chief for your encouagement as well!!
Have to go, But take good care everyone and stay strong.
Love
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