ODAT - Monday

[gelgit]

ODAT - Monday

Bummer, bummer week in general. Miscarriages, illnesses, accidents, binges and the economy to boot!. Depression and angst all around. Husbands are in the angst category! I drank this weekend and watched movies trying to hide out from myself. From now on, I'll try SamE and theanine! My 30 straight days of 10/12 hours daily summer job starts tomorrow. ODAT everyday!! xxx g.

[New Day]

ODAT - Monday

Greenie --- sorry to hear you have to deal with all that on top of trying to stay AF... makes it doubly hard. I just started here last week, had 2 days AF, and then the weekend ....knew I was going to drink Friday and Saturday, so I guess I shouldn't be too hard on myself for it, but today is another start at an AF run for the rest of the week. Even if I make it to Friday, I'll be very happy..... a step (a big one for me) in the right direction. ODAT ... stay strong everyone!

[Seacailin]

ODAT - Monday

Finally checking in. Day 10 and I am miserable. I am depressed, irritable, and having trouble sleeping. I am afraid to call the mortgage company. The agency has not given me any work. Thankfully, I have no desire to drink. I have been lurking here a good part of the day, but did not want to check in because I was feeling so miserable. Now I have to go grocery shopping and buy food that I can not afford. Sorry for all the bitching and moaning.

[New Day]

ODAT - Monday

Just ordered the MWO book and L-Glut .... will be looking forward to reading it as I've read a lot of recommendations for it. I just hope I get to the mail before hubby does ... he ususally picks it up .... don't want to have to explain what's in the package! I know he'd be supportive, but this is something I want to try on my own for a bit (I guess I'm afraid of failures and being judged by that).

[CS04]

ODAT - Monday

New Day, you can download the book for $12.95, print it out on your own and you won't have to worry about hubby checking the mail. I kept much of MWO to myself for a lng time too (other than telling hubby I had found an online program). I will say, however, that the more I shared/share with him, the easier it is for me to try to stay AF.

KBCE, I am annoyed with myself too. (I posted my angst on the 1-30 thread earlier). I too am worried about it being in the house, but don't think I can make the change because hubby drinks. I have rambled on about this before! I need to be stronger. ButI do understand how you feel.

Seacailin, I understand your financial woes. And the depression and irrititability is awful I need to work past that and get back on the wagon.

Thanks everyone.

[KBCE]

ODAT - Monday

We can do this. I just ordered the GABA, Milk Thistle and Multi. I am dead set on this. Gotta be strong. We all do.

Seacallin - totally understand about the money. I am sending postive money vibes your way. I am confident that things will turn around for you. You are doing so well, don't let this crap get you down. Stay strong, friend.

Kat

[Luvwins]

ODAT - Monday

Jumping in on this post today

Been following Bessie's ODAT thread for a while but not confident enough in myself to make a commitment for a day. I love that the thread is always there first thing in my morning on the west US coast.

My goal is moderating. Been doing that sometimes in the last month but mostly not on days when I have off with the darling children, like today. The vodka usually calls to me in the late afternoon - "just a few sips"- to relieved the tedious parts of the housewife day.

Sounds like many here had tough weekends - sorry to hear that. I had a the good fortune of spending two terrific days in tight quarters (a sailboat) where I couldn?t get away for a few sips and my friends are minimal drinkers. As I?m sure many of you know with a little pre-planning, I COULD have found a place to hide some vodka but didn?t. With that decision felt I should be accountable to all of you whose stories I have been privileged to hear.

[Seacailin]

ODAT - Monday

Thank you Kat
Not letting it get me drunk anyway. Hopefully there will be work tomorrow. The mortgage company hasn't even touched my paperwork yet, so I am safe for now.

[LemonLover]

ODAT - Monday

Book

Hi New,

You'll be glad you ordered the book. I downloaded it last week and read it over the weekend and it was very helpful.

:new:

[New Day]

ODAT - Monday

Got past the witching hour tonight by filling my wine glass with cranberry/blueberry juice and club soda and ice. Just the fact that I had it on the counter, and something to sip on eased the chatter in my head about whether or not I was going to be able to resist opening a bottle .... it worked! Then I had 2 glasses of milk with dinner and went and brushed my teeth immediately after. Seems to help.

[Cinders]

ODAT - Monday

New Day,

That is great!!!

Take it one day, one hour, one minute at a time

We have ALL DONE THAT.

Damn, I have taken it one SECOND at a time,

Just do it.

Love, and I mean lots of love,
Cindi

[vera-b]

ODAT - Monday

So many struggles, so little time! Luvwins, be careful with those sips of vodka. I used to do this as well and it led to big trouble. I thought I was just sipping to get through the day, get "ready" for a social night out, or whatever my supposed need was at the time. That's when I was at my worst. I don't ever intend to go back there.
Sea - I was hopeful the agency would have called you by now. Perhaps the mortgage company will negotiate with you given that there are so many problems in the industry. Is there a family member that could help you out in the short run?
Cindi - you're a veritable fountain of good advice. Of course it's always better to face life's challenges sober - the problem doesn't go down the hatch with the booze. Greenie, sorry to hear about your relationship with your husband. Whatever you do, don't let it drive you to drink!! and Bessie, good for you for getting back up on the proverbial horse. You just don't give up - amazing.

I'll try my best to send out into the ODAT universe the most positive vibes I can muster. I like the hypnotic cd's message - drinking (to excess) is beneath us. We are better than that. Hope your Tuesday is a bright one.

V.