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[frogging]

Hi ya. New here. I'm starting day 3 AF. First time I've gone AF for more than 1 day in 2 years. I'm trying to focus on ANY positive changes I've noticed 'cause I really, really need to stay positive about this.

So far -

Oh my God! My face looks so different in the morning - in a good way. My face is less blotchy and not swollen.

I had a 8:30 AM meeting this morning and I could actually pay attention. Woo woo! I haven't experienced that feeling in a long time.

And I could speak in the meeting without garbling my sentences. Dang it! That was amazing.

My eyes work in the morning. No more trying to get them to focus so I can see stop signs on the road.

No shakes. I feel a little stronger, physically, like I can navigate stairs with a little more confidence.

Yeah, this feels like one of the hardest things I've ever done. Last night was so rough. I had a constant mantra in my head of "You can do this. You CAN DO THIS." I have to focus on the positive because if I don't . . . wine calls my name. I hope my mantra works tonight. It's Friday and a night I always drank a little more because I knew I didn't have to work the next day.

I'm not much for positing on forums, but you have no idea how much it helps to read about other's experiences because they're just like mine. Good company.

[tawnyfrog]

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Hi there and welcome!

Yes ... YOU CAN DO THIS!

[lushy]

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Hi Froggin and Welcome!! I firmly believe the only way to conquer this problem is to focus on the positive. Good for you for realizing that. :welcome:

[Marshy]

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Welcome Frogging!

Yes, focus on the positives - how good you feel and how good you look!
I found my first Friday night without booze a challenge too. I stayed in (couldn't contemplate a Friday night out not drinking then), stocked up on soft drinks and had a few 'treats' (ice cream etc) to take my mind off it.
Tough it out and you'll feel great tomorrow morning.

[Not Happy Hour-Happy Life]

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Froggin- :welcome: now, this my sound pathetic to you, but on my first Friday night alcohol free, I almost felt like I was WASTING my Friday night because I was NOT drinking?

Backwards thinking, or simply alcohol trying to help me justify "just one tonight?"
Saturday morning will be SO rewarding if you keep your goal. Good luck!

[frogging]

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Thanks everyone.

I made it through day 3 - using my mantra, but my jaw was clenched the entire night and I could not sit down. I have to stay off the computer because that's what I would do at night when I drank.

Still, I feel so much better the following day.

Tonight will be a test because I'm going out with friends to a place that makes the tastiest pear martinis. Hold it, brain! We need to start thinking about martinis as poison.

Must stay positive. Clenching jaw.

[Dolly Sunshine]

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You can do it. You'll feel even better tomorrow morning

[Not Happy Hour-Happy Life]

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YOU CAN DO IT!
Try the cranberry lime- spritzer....

[frogging]

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Yeah. An non-alcoholic drink in a glass so it looks like I'm with the group. That's my plan. I hope I stick with it.

I bought RJ's book and skimmed it. I don't want to confess to my GP that I have a problem, so I won't go to her for drugs. Topa just sounds scary. I already have major "brain fog" from menopause . . . hmmm . . . maybe it's from alcohol.

I'm going to get the supplements.

It's amazing to me that 7 years ago, I could count on one hand how many drinks I would have in a year and now that's a light drinking night for me. Every single night.

[FinallyRN]

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Try a virgin Bloody Mary, its spicy, has a kick, so it ALMOST feels like the real thing.

Good for you for taking this on. As the days pile up you'll be amazed how great you feel. There is a thread called "what I hate about drinking" its very enlightening. The entries in it remind you of the negatives you forgot about. I read every once in awhile.

Congratulations. Keep reading keep posting, it'll make you strong

[bald headed old guy]

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Frogging,
I am right there with you! also crossed day three friday night...it was not easy! HAng in there Lady, we are all pulling for you!
BHOG

[lookingforhope]

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Also, right there with ya...lets keep on going. Congratulations on your new path!!

[Winefree]

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Congrats on passing day 3! That;s as far as I have gotten and then caved in.
Back on day one. Welcome to MWO.

Attmepting to be,
Winefree

[Onefortheroad]

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Well done froggin that is really great! Am just about to complete day three myself.Today wasn't too bad for me was just a bit tired. Even enjoyed work. Trouble is since I am feeling better my mind is already convincing myself that a couple of drinks will do me no harm. Arrggghh!!! Must lose that thought!!!! The tricks we play on ourselves!!!! Hang in there.

[frogging]

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Okay, I've failed. I made it through three days and then drank two days.

I started over again this past Monday and made it Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, but drank last night.

I gotta do something about Friday nights.

At least I'm not drinking to the point of blacking out, but still . . . I don't want to do this any longer. I want to go back to those days when I had no interest in alcohol.