ODAAT, Wednesday the 15th

[akgirl]

ODAAT, Wednesday the 15th

Thanks Gold,

I just never really thought I could do it. I'm not singing (thank goodness, cause I can't) but damn close!!!!! :happy:

[Resolute]

ODAAT, Wednesday the 15th

Anyone able to work around this?

cpn1004;442049 wrote: Resolute wrote: When I'm 'on the road,' I find myself struggling and occasionally losing a battle with alcohol.

It just happened to me this week. I was AF Saturday and Sunday (even while watching the Cowboys lose their game). On the road Monday, working in the hotel room and guess what....10 beers. So of course yesterday I felt like crap and "had" to medicate again...another 10 beer night. Well, knock it off...today will be AF.
Thanks for all your posts.
Love and Peace,
Phil

So, here I sit in my hotel room. If I wasn't motivated to check this thread, and find myself reading through more and more threads/responses, there's a good possibility I'd be drinking the night away. Anyone else struggle with this 'hotel dilemma' like me and Phil? What have you come up with to work around this?

Best wishes to all...thanks for the support in your replies. I know you certainly helped me get through the night.

More success tomorrow!!

[akgirl]

ODAAT, Wednesday the 15th

Hi Resolute,

I can't say as I have an answer. But sticking with us, PM or chat too, will help. I just wanted to send some good vibes your way from Alaska :l

Good Luck!

[New Day]

ODAAT, Wednesday the 15th

Hi Resolute ---- I don't have an answer to your question either. I only travel for pleasure, not business, so it's always "holiday mood" for me when I'm in a hotel room and natuarally I want to drink and celebrate being away. Are you on business? ... is it boredom that's getting to you? Maybe you could go out and catch a movie at a local theatre.... and have popcorn instead of AL.
I'd like to hear some things others have done. ... as I found myself searching online for the nearest liquor store in a city I'm going to visit in a couple of weeks. Why did I do that? ... the panicky thought of not knowing where to get a drink?

[New Day]

ODAAT, Wednesday the 15th

I had to come back on tonight ... I was trying to read a book, but the AL thoughts kept buzzing about in my head. So, I've spent a little time posting and reading here, and I'm pretty sure I've gained the strength to say "NO... I'm not going to drink tonight". Another hour or so, and I'll head off to bed. This is the only place I can go to where others understand the struggle and don't judge. Thanks ..... I've made it AF tonight!

[Peanut]

ODAAT, Wednesday the 15th

Good for you New Day.
I of course have been strong all day, but the last hour of work (I worked a bit late), the old devil is back on my shoulder. Oh who cares - you can drink wine tonight - why fight it....... Aiy! It's terribble. I just finished dinner and will go to the pool, but will need a heck of alot of strength afterwards to not finish that bottle in my fridge!!!

Resolute. Yes - the hotel room dilemma. I think it is almost the freedom thing for me - nobody to hide from, nobody to bug me or make me do anything else. I often rent a movie and get plastered by myself. Now, when i go to meetings in my home town, I make a point of going to one of my siblings for supper, and upon returning to the hotel, put my hand up as a blinder so I don't get drawn into the hotel bar, where I am highly likely to see some coworkers! So I have a couple of meetings this winter, and I think I will make a point of going for a swim after the meetings and planning on meeting up for supper with people - the non-alcoholic types!!! But, getting back to that hotel room - alone - is a bugger! Maybe some Odoule's near beer might help? Make sure there's no drink around (mini-bars are way too expensive!). Maybe going to a movie is a good suggestion! Hey - sleeping pills??????????!!!!!
Good luck - stay sober in your room tonight - I'm hoping for you!!
Peanut

[New Day]

ODAAT, Wednesday the 15th

Hi Peanut --- I just came back to say I'm off to bed to read. Couldn't get into my book, but read some shorter magazine articles that I'd wanted to catch up on. Will take my book to bed though and will have completed day 3 (again). We have a dinner party to attend on Friday night, and I do plan to mod then and NOT drink when I get home... then back to AF. I know understand why others have said "you have to make a plan".
Have a great swim. How the heck did you ever run when drinking ... I know you weren't drinking while running, that's not what I mean. I just remember the days when I'd be hungover and having to take my girls (and myself) to skiing lessons. At times I thought I'd throw up while bending over to help them get their skiis on! Nowadays (20 years later), I just don't have the energy or desire to get to the gym after I've been drinking the night before ...... which means my gym time has been sorely lacking!

[vera-b]

ODAAT, Wednesday the 15th

Hello all,

Was on for a few minutes earlier in the day, and THOUGHT I posted on the ODAT thread (are there 2 for today?) but didn't see this one. On my way to bed, but just popped in to say hi. Had a class at church this evening. Will catch up with everyone tomorrow.

Vera-b

[Resolute]

ODAAT, Wednesday the 15th

Did we all make it? Hmm...

I went to an online AA meeting. Met some nice folks...found some new things. Some new tools (new to me). I thought I would share. Perhaps it can help someone else like it helped me tonight...

Onward...

[...the one I listened to mainly...]

XA-Speakers - The lights are on!

[...general website...]

XA-Speakers - The lights are on!

WARNING...AA BASED STUFF. Best wishes to all...post w/ your thoughts and progress.