Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

[dexterhead]

Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

It's Day One for me, at work, and I'm feeling really scared about tonight .. but reading all your posts helps.. thanks!

[FinallyRN]

Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

I can't tell you how happy I am to find so many on this post ready to take control...and positive!
I'm one. I'm glad January is here not because of AL but because I have my life back.
Day 2 for me..........I'm going for the 30 days AF ODAT. The hardest for me has routinely been day 5 but I will be here

[Will4272]

Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

Hey everyone! Day three for me. Bad dreams and fitful sleep last night. I wonder how long that will last. Switching to cranbery juice from Jim Beam helps at night when I usually drank. I am feeling stronger though - looking forward to more energy and fewer symptoms. Weird mood swings, too. I think the fear of going through withdrawal again will be enough to keep me from trying to moderate. I just don't want to deal with the consequences of daily drinking anymore!

Happy New Year

[diane52]

Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

:new:
I arrived here yesterday and today is day one for me. I have all my stuff except the topo which I have ordered but am a bit nervous about. I listened to the clearing tapes this am. I'm scared about tonight too. Haven't had an AF day in six months at least. Great to read all the encouraging thoughts. Thanks.

[keeta]

Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

Hey everyone!
Day two for me.
good job on any days AF for those of us doing this. I need to get 30 under my belt because if for no other reason, I can prove to myself that I don't NEED to drink. I CAN live without it.(not sure I believe that yet, but I am trying to fake it for now, ha ha)

[Bettelove]

Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

Happy New Year Everyone
I had the week of Christmas off and unfortunetley did not moderate, instead I over drank almos everyday. I was starting to feel sorry for myself and feeling like I couldn't do this but reading everyone's posts has given me new hope for this new year.:thanks:

[ratana]

Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

Happy New Year to everyone and welcome to all the people who have found this group!
I was so-so over the holidays: am training for a half-marathon so that kept me AF for two Christmas parties because I had to get up early and run the next day (my friends were SHOCKED that I was drinking soda water instead of doing the splits in a miniskirt!) but days that I didn't have to run I was still 3-4-5 drinks a night, not too bad but not where I want to be. Strangely, those were the same nights that I "forgot" to take my L-Glut and Kudzu... hmmm. But three glasses of wine on New Year's Eve, and nothing NYD, so yay! I am so grateful to the MWO community for your support and helping me realize that I am not crazy and not the only one with this problem. Thank you all.

[vixta]

Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

Hi James,

you did well to keep off it for 10 yrs, blimey. I don't know about Campral but have seen it metioned on this site, I'm very new too and waiting for the cd's to arrive, i drink in the evenings at the weekend, not usually in week coz of work. I'm 38 yrs old and over the yrs have had terrible trouble with drink, i feel it's not so bad now, just that when i start i don't stop and have blackouts.

I hope you will be ok and finally kick this and enjoy the rest of your life. I hope that for everyone and for myself.

Good luck and take care. xx

[lukalee]

Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

Ratana, Half-marathon!!! Good for you. I wish I could run like that. I am very jealous.

[Deena]

Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

Thanks again everyone, I enjoy reading the posts in this thread every day...truly gives me hope as I await my packages, read the book, cut back my intake and exercise.

I'm feeling good today, better now that I'm home and reading here, strangely enough. I found that my commute into work was filled with my inner demon telling me I am a fool to think I can succeed at this.

I call her Sybil, she was very vocal when I quit smoking. I was able to do that, surely I can do this.

Hugs to all who are succeeding, struggling, or just maintaining sanity. I'm feeling very positive about this e-place and the support given and empathy shared.

[HarveyDanger]

Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

Day 3

Almost to the end of day 3. SO MUCH EASIER than yesterday was - had it been the same or worse, like I was expecting based on the experience of others here, I would have really struggled. As it is, I feel great and not at all antsy about wanting a drink. We even had a meal that we normally would drink wine with for dinner, and I really didn't miss it.

I guess that's why it's ODAT, but I hope the rest are more like this one. Very encouraging.

[Ask For Help]

Newbies in need ODAT - Wednesday

Hi all: Day two for me too, and am pleased that it wasn't too hard. My difficult time is when I get home from work, am preparing dinner and re-connecting with my 13 y/o daughter: that's when I want a glass of wine. I felt a little anxiety while driving home, knowing I didn't want to drink ( I like the "0"s on the drink count chart). But it went OK and I had a nice evening. I have been looking forward to checking out how everyone did today and will try to read/post daily.

I am thankful that you are all here.