Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

[rustop61]

Hi everyone

Had to really think there, what day of the week is it?? Hope I got it right. It was great to read yesterdays thread and to see so many who celebrated xmas day sober. Thanks to MWO and looking forward to an AF New Year.

For those who are struggling, it will get better, hang in there and join us. I am going away for a few days to visit the outlaws (not looking forward to it) but mean to get into the swing of things again in the New Year!!

Rustop

[tylyr]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Hi
I've been away until today, but have remained AF despite a 'party' yesterday. I know, however, that I'll have a drink on new year's eve, and possibly one day before them. I'm trying to think ahead for this, so that I can do it, and then leave the alcohol again. Usually, once I start it's the 'that's it' mentality, and I start all over again. Hope it works this time. I am missing the wine, not actually craving, but I feel that I'd like a glass. Do others feel like that sometimes? This is my seventh day. Love to all, looking forward to reading your posts. Tylyr

[retteacher]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Hi New Newbies & Older Newbies: I think I'm starting to get the hang of drinking soda while others are having their wine & beer. Last night we had a post-Christmas light dinner out w/friends. We had wine first at someone's home. I didn't feel tempted when the host asked everybody what they wanted. I did feel kind of hyper-aware of what everyone was having, & yes, I was the only one drinking soda. Nobody asked why. Nobody had more than one. It was all fine.

I hope all of you are on your way to your goals (abs or mod). 2008 is on the horizon. I know it will be a very different year for me thanks to MWO. Who could have predicted that a web site would change my life? Certainly not me. Love, Mary

[Loved1]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Mary,
I have read a lot of your posts, it seems like you have a real good handle on this......would you mind sharing if and how many of what supps you take daily??
I am on Day 14 myself and taking only Kudzu and L Glut. I absolutely do not want to take any prescriptions.

Thanks!

[KAT20]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Hello all, Have'nt posted in awhile but I think it does me a world of good. I did not go AF for the holidays and feel like a failure because of it. I hear what tylyr is saying about having a glass in your hand. I need to go retteachers way and stick with soda. I am on supps, Campral and just started Naltrexone again. I think now might be the time to go 30 days as mods is not working for me. Any words of encouragement would be helpful.

[Long Road]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Dearest Kat,

Sometimes you just know you have to go AB. Like me.

Try 30 days and see how it feels.

It's worth the effort

[retteacher]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Kathy: Don't feel like a failure. You are definitely not at square one...any AF you've done since coming to MWO is like money in the bank...it makes a difference. We have a brand new year coming up. Maybe you can set a goal.

Love: You don't need prescriptions. All you need is committment. I will not drink today. Those "todays" add up, & after a while it is not so difficult. I just take my normal vitamins every day. For me, it's in my head. I want to stop drinking all together. ODAT is what really helped in the beginning. Now that I've got some AF under my belt, I can think into a future AF. Mary

[Loved1]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

So you did not take any supps either, the Kudzu or the L Glut??

[KAT20]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Thanks Long road & retteacher, Your encouragement is very helpful. I have been dieting and was AF during the week most of October. Why is it when one thing goes to hell we just say the hell with the rest ? Sort of like getting a spot of ketcup on your shirt and saying oh what the hell and pouring the rest on. Well ya sure would'nt do that. Our minds are the toughest to change. I agree with the meds and supps comment, nothing is going to help if you don't set it in your mind first.

[FinallyRN]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Ty,
Just want to answer your question because I have the same problem. Its not so much that I miss the wine but miss the IDEA of wine. I use to be able to enjoy alcohol, have a great time and go home. Not anymore. I think the more I consume, the more fun I'll have. Obviously thats not true. I need to get to the point of not mourning it anymore. My life memories have always included alcohol, dating, cooking, socializing, unwinding at the end of the day, but it took over, which is why I'm here.
I get mad at myself when I decide to try a glass, don't even enjoy it, but damn it........I'm going to have fun. One of my friends said that when she drinks it makes people more interesting................I laughed. I know what she means.
And please everyone.........I'm not trying to make light of our problems, but this is a big hurdle for me.....learning to live without.

PS. I managed to mod during X-mas dinner. Today is my husbands birthday. Hopefully I can do the same tonight. This is where I get in trouble, too many social events close together. I'm looking forward to the New Year

[KAT20]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Loved 1, Hi, I take amino acid supps, vit c, Glutamine, mag, calcium, fish oil, evening primrose, potasssium, milk thistle, evening melatonin and tryprohan, Campral and just started taking Naltrexone again. These are to help repair and reduce cravings . I put alot of these together from 7 weeks to sobriety, vitamins for dummies (has a section on alcoholism) and MWO. I think they work well when my mind is into it.

[retteacher]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Love: No, I don't take L-glut or Kudzu...just a senior citizen multi-vit, calcium, & something for my arthritis...God, I sound like an oldster! Anyhow, for me, I knew there would be no magic bullet, but the supps work for some folks. So, don't count them out. Also, I eat properly.

Yes, I did not like giving up the idea of wine w/dinner, parties, etc. Now that I've tried it several times, it's not so bad. I too always chased the high after the first few sips. But, it's impossible to get high on 3, 4, 5, 6, etc. drinks. It's chemically impossible. I'm finding that socializing AF is a challenge, but I'll get used to it. Mary

[Winefree]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Moderation is trying now

I keep trying to cut back to no avail, during the holiday season. Too stressful.
Trying to read the forum and the book, using the supps. Do well until the pm and then fall off..so grateful to see others doing well and hoping for inspiration.

[rudemama]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Hello 2 days af and I will not drink today. I feel slightly strange as the toxins from way too much holiday drinking seep out of my system. Lots of water and vitamins and tea oh yes and breathing when the stress mounts. love you all rudemama