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[paisley]

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Hows everyone doing?? Gollie, do you guys ever wonder how it is that when you are personally fighting something as strong as an addiction and you are already somewhat irritated, people around you really find some way to push your buttons that much more.

sorry, i am venting. i just don't understand why people are so difficullt like my friend Cindy who just basically made a comment that i am getting old and that i should start dating again. can you believe?? well i am just not ready and thats that. i want to focus on me for a little while.

i just wanted to make a drink but i cant and i wont. im on day 4 and i have to push forward and think positive thoughts or i will feel bad in the morning.

enough about me.

I really hope everyone is doing alright.

[needachange]

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What a great thread. Day 5 for me. hooray. Lets all keep up the good work.

[Petey]

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Well I made it through day 4 AF but as SpiritGirl mentioned, the weekend starts tomorrow and it's the hardest time for me. Tomorrow I am going to workout right after work and I have made no plans for going out, so I will probably rent some movies and have a bag a popcorn and make it through Friday. Saturday is a different story. I'll plan to work out but that won't necessarily make me not want to have a drink come dinner time.
Anybody got any ideas on how to get through the weekend, other then working out (I just have to keep telling myself that I feel healthy and I don't want to ruin it by over indulging in drinking).

[Petey]

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Paisley - I just read your message about the dating comment and I am right there with you - I get those dating comments myself and I too just need to work on myself right now, before I try and have to think about involving someone else. Dating to me can drive me to drink (lol).

Well, I am glad to see everyone has made it another day - Congrats! This truly is a great thread. Thanks to all of you.

[paisley]

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Petey;422935 wrote: Well I made it through day 4 AF but as SpiritGirl mentioned, the weekend starts tomorrow and it's the hardest time for me. Tomorrow I am going to workout right after work and I have made no plans for going out, so I will probably rent some movies and have a bag a popcorn and make it through Friday. Saturday is a different story. I'll plan to work out but that won't necessarily make me not want to have a drink come dinner time.
Anybody got any ideas on how to get through the weekend, other then working out (I just have to keep telling myself that I feel healthy and I don't want to ruin it by over indulging in drinking).

You guys,

I am soo not looking forward to the temptation that the weekend will w/out a doubt bring. Here's something that might work for us. We can remember how good it was to wake up the next morning not feeling like a sac of you know what. And maybe we can go to dinner w/friends and test ourselves. See if we can practice a certain level of control. But then the next question is "Well what if we moderately drink?"

I dont think anyone can gage what is right or wrong for us but ourselves, God (if you believe in God) and the people that care about us. How will we want to see/feel about ourselves.

We must perservere on this journey. I personally think if one of us messes and breaks the consistency (WHICH OUR GOAL SHOULD BE NOT TO) wow it sounds like im telling myself
that, we do not beat ourselves to a pulp. we get our asses back on here and get back on. we are not people who give up in the face adversity. We are people who know we are human and can fix things w/out feeling like we've lost at something and thats what makes us pretty damn cool. For crying out loud we cant here.

We should take the time tomorrow afternoon or whatever time it for you guys to fill our weekends w/ alternative things to do. Maybe we can plant a few flowers in our garden. Go window shopping, have brunch (with ice tea and lots of lemon) i mean we are gonna get through this.

WE WILL BE FINE NO MATTER WHAT!!!

[paisley]

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needachange;422921 wrote: What a great thread. Day 5 for me. hooray. Lets all keep up the good work.

Good job!

[akgirl]

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You are all doing so well, I hope I can get there too. I'm at witching hour of day 2. Just finished dinner, which I usually make with a glass of wine in hand, not tonight.

Keep up the good work everyone and thanks for the support. Do any of you listen to the cd's? If so what do you think? I'm having a hard time concentrating to his voice.

[kriger]

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This is a great thread of really strong people. My crystal ball sees all of you getting through the weekend hangover free!!! Seriously, I wish you all the best.

I'll tell you my experience for what little it is worth. When I made it thru the first AF weekend the rest of the weekends were a piece of cake. If you include Fri night, it is a little more than 48 hours and you are home free. I can't tell you how proud I was of myself when I made it thru that weekend. I want all of you to feel that way!!! Keep really busy if possible and spend time here posting. I'll be thinking of you all this weekend and sending positive thoughts your way.
Kriger

[kriger]

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AK,
I listen to the cds but not regularly as I should. I do the sleep learning every night, tho. I probably do the hypno 2-3 X each week. I like getting off by myself for quiet time every now and then and that's when I do it. The subliminal I can do while I work, but haven't remembered to do that for a week or so. I don't know if they work, but I am going to say they do because I am still AF. I hope they help you, AK. Krigs

[Petey]

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Thanks Paisley for the message. I truly do beleive I am going to make it through this weekend AF and hopefully at some point, later, I will be able to figure out "moderation". I am actually looking forward to a feel-good weekend.

We can do this!!!!!!!

[paisley]

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Okay you guys!! I made Day 4 and i am exhausted yet a sense of relief and happiness that i made another day. it was hard as is most of our days will be but i am cheering all of us on!!

Goodnite guys and i will talk to ya'll tomorrow:h

[Bandit]

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Hi all,

It's Friday morning here now in Ireland and I am officially on Day 5.

Weekend ahead so as everyone here has already mentioned that will be a big challenge. Getting my groceries delivered this morning so that I have no need to go to the shops and be tempted. Did order some beer for my husband but no wine - can stand not touching the beer but could not resist the vino!

Sending out positive vibes to everyone for the weekend

[Captnjack]

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well done Bandit sending positive thoughts straight back at ya sweet heart. You are a beautiful person
Love cap

[savon19]

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As I said before, I didn't want to join until I was at Day 7!! (Toooo scary)

But now, here I am on DAY 6. Who woulda thunk it??

I can practically SMELL Day 7. Smells like... hmmmm... an Accomplishment! Which smells like roses with undertones of cinnamen. Kinda SWEET!!

Hey - maybe I'll make a new perfume, "Accomplishment"!! I think III'd buy it!!

:l

[paisley]

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Good Morning Everyone

I am tackling Day 5 today and I think I have the courage to do as it is Friday and all. I will try not to yield to temptation tonight. I can do it. I am gonna try anyways as we all are doing.

You guys thanks for being an awesome support systm. No matter what point we are at on this journey keep your head up because this is not an easy task.

We deserve a pat on our backs for taking this step towards a different lifestyle.

I think we want it badly