ODAT- Monday

[New Day]

Good Morning all ODATer's ---- where are u all? I've never started this thread, but I missed seeing it this morning.

I hope everyone had a great weekend. It was a beautiful Fall weather weekend up here. Unfortunately I had to spend yesterday with our neighbours at the funeral home and then their house yesterday, as our neighbour of 25 years lost his mother last week. Almost 5 years after losing their 16 year old son to suicide. I started out having just water to drink, but did cave (although I moderated very well, I'm happy to say) .... so back to Day 1 for me.

I'd like to give a serious try for 7 days this time. I've never made it past 5 days because of the weekends. Anyone want to join me?

I hope you all achieve you goals today. Mine will be no AL and to get to the gym for some much needed exercise!

[christyacc]

ODAT- Monday

Morning everyone!

New, sorry that you had to spend the beautiful day at the funeral home. At least your friend had support. I spent my beautiful day cleaning, doing laundry, being a chauffeur, and being pissed off. I got over being pissed off and still managed to have a decent day. I am still doing laundry....and will be heading to work soon.....12-9:30pm...long shift but oh well, it's money and keeps me busy.

I am now on Day 6....wow....I haven't been this far since August! I managed to watch a UFC this weekend sober, quite a feat! There's another this weekend.....can I do 2 in a row? I think so!

I should be doing some exercise as well....I have a treadmill with clothes all over it. I suppose I could actually move them......but it is a good excuse.......lol.

I hope everyone has a great day!

[noma'am]

ODAT- Monday

Day 31 here. The weekend sucked as I was depressed the whole time and cried a lot. I'm glad it's over. I don't know how to relax and have fun while sober and that makes me really sad.

[universal]

ODAT- Monday

I'm in for the 7 day challenge - like doing it together!

See ya tomorrow guys!

[christyacc]

ODAT- Monday

Noma'am...

Day 31! That's awesome!!!!!

I'm sorry you had such a rough weekend. Did something happen to make you depressed? A trigger of some sort is what I mean.....

Do you have any hobbies? Maybe something you did before drinking or always wanted to try? I find keeping my mind occupied difficult, but I keep plugging away at it. Hopefully there will come a day when I rarely think about having a drink.

[Boss.man]

ODAT- Monday

I'm back on Day 3, but doing much better this time. I wrote up all my "biology notes" on drinking, called "Gaining Traction" but it's 8 pages long. Not sure If I should post something so long.

Noma you are an inspiration to a lot of us. And it's not right for a Hero to cry. Have you tried St Johns Wort (2 pills 2x a day) or Valerian (1 pill am and 1 pill pm - relaxes you, but can make you drowsy)? If find both of these help stabilize my mood on "fragile" days.

New Day I'm with you for AF for the week, and let's work together on that weekend commitment. If that's the only thing between us and having our lives back, surely we can find a way to get past it.

[New Day]

ODAT- Monday

Noma'am --- sorry to hear you had such a down time on the weekend..... but 31 days! WOW! Hope you're feeling a little more positive today. Maybe it is something that should be explored with the doctor if it keeps up.

Uni --- okay, let's do it!

Boss.man --- I wouldn't go so far as saying the weekend thing is my only problem ... LOL!,
but it sure is a big one that I'd like to get by. No plans so far for this weekend socially, so if I'm going to do it, this would be the one!

Christy --- congratulations on day 6 .... you got through a weekend ... feel proud and give yourself huge credits for doing it! .... and I still haven't got myself to the gym yet! ... i'm going, i'm going (soon)!!

Peanut --- where are u?

[greeneyes]

ODAT- Monday

Hello ODATers!

Keep fighting the good fight!

I think there is something in the air. I have been blah for a week. I'm sick of it but can't seem to shake it. Everyone else feeing that way just remember AL WILL make it worse.

Nom'am, you are the bomb! You jumped right in and went to a milestone! :goodjob:
I'm so very proud of you. I know what you mean about what else is there to do. Recreating your life is not an easy task, but it is most certainly rewarding. Keep up the good work!

[akgirl]

ODAT- Monday

Hi ODATers

I'm embarrased to report 3 days of drinking. Didn't go overboard and get drunk but definately fell off the wagon. But I'm jumping right back on with a vengence. I made it to 9 and I am determined to make it further this time.

Wishing you all a great day :l

[Peanut]

ODAT- Monday

Hey gang!!

I a bit late to work today. My bro and his family were through town for the night on their way home, so was up late with him. Such cute little nephew and niece!!!! So drank wine with him of course - we discuss this drinking problem alot, as we both have the same one. Hey - my other brother who drinks wine every day - he hasn't had any since the beginning of September!!!! He had told me when I was visiting there this past summer, that since I had told him of my attempts to go AF, successes and struggles - that he also decided to cut back too. So now me and the other bro are both on Day 1. He is going to try too again, and has decided to look into AA. This realization or admitting to our drinking issues can only bring positive change, right???

So the 7 day challenge??? I'm up for it!! No wine in the house - we drank it all. Nothing to tempt me. Must tell BF not to buy any more for me (even though he thinks he is being kind!!). Weekends are hard for me too, but I've done it before, so why not do it again!!!! So how many of us are starting at day 1 today????

Noma'am - wow!!!! You are a superstar!!!!! You reached the 30 day goal and beyond!!!!!
And Christy - day 6 - go go go!!!!!
Greenie - I wish I could have your successes too. You must feel soooo good!!!!

OK - must get to work! It is almost lunch time, and I haven't done a thing!!!!
Have a magnificent monday!!!
xoxo Peanut

[New Day]

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AKgirl --- you've got company! I moderated Friday and Sunday, but Saturday was over the top I'm sorry to say ... and all by myself! Hubby was working in his office, so I just kept indulging.

I'm going to try and get through next weekend without giving into AL though ... and be more determined to do it!

Peanut --- glad you had a nice visit with your brother ... sounds like you've got a family challenge going now ... isn't that great support! I think Uni and AKgirl are starting day 1 here and up for the 7 day challenge as well. Anyone else, even if you're already days ahead .... let's just be here for each other.

[akgirl]

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Yup, I'm up for the 7 day challenge. I made it 9 last time and am determined to make it further this time. Just keep stringing more and more AF days together!!

You are all the best, thanks for the support :l

[vera-b]

ODAT- Monday

Happy Monday all,

I agree - there must be something in the air. Either that or we're all pms'ing at the same time (with the exception of the bossMAN, of course!!!). I allowed myself to drink 3 days in a row, which is more than what my mod schedule condones. Starts getting too close to daily drinking, and I just can't go back there. But for me, it wasn't so much about the 3 days. It was that for the first time in MONTHS I was thinking about those glasses of wine. And it was coming from a "down" place, and some mumbo-jumbo like I "deserved" it. Garbage. All of it. I can see where the AB crowd draws some of its strength - I just don't drink during the week, so today there were no thoughts. Brother.

Speaking of brother, that's really great that you are able to share such personal stuff with your brothers Peanut. Shows a level of relationship many of us wish we had with our siblings. And Alaska, you've got your challenges with the level of dark and cold you endure. What do you do over the long winter to keep up your spirits? Perhaps I should rephrase that - what are you planning to do this winter to keep up without the spirits?!? NewDay and Boss, good luck with your 7-day challenge, and anyone else joining you. Can I be the cheerleader? Always wanted to be a cheerleader, but not coordinated enough to jump and yell and the same time!

Vera-b

[christyacc]

ODAT- Monday

Hi guys just checking in before bed....had a long afternoon/evening at work and my poor feet are killing me.....

I think those of you who drank could maybe look at this positively.....you didn't go crazy. You still kept in check....I know most wanted AF, but you controlled what you drank.....does it make sense?

We can all do this!!! Just one day at a time....hell, one hour at a time, if that's what it takes!!!

Until tomorrow, my day 7 (WOW)!!! Good night.......sweet dreams