ODAT thursday

[christyacc]

ODAT thursday

Good morning! I don't think we're in Kansas anymore....wow! I got up and was reading posts by Cap and Savon and thought....hmmm....crazy day ahead! And YES! Dogs do smile!!!!!

1--find things to do that will keep your mind busy....maybe that will help.

I am off until Sunday, which is nice, but I have so much to do! Cleaning, and laundry...it never ends! Tomorrow the kids have a PA Day, so they will be home, making a mess, no doubt! I told them if they helped me clean today after school, I would take them to the matinee to see Madagascar 2. I am not ashamed to bribe, I am ALL FOR IT! Whatever works, I say!

Have a bday party to attend on Sat, no doubt drinking involved, but I have the 'No thanks....I'm driving' line ready...which will not cast any stray thoughts as I will not drink and drive. Hubby is going up north this weekend, so will be interesting......I would normally drink.....but not this weekend!!!!

I have certainly blabbed enough.....have a great day everyone!!!!!

[christyacc]

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universal;461503 wrote: Hey guys,

Holy laughing over here............

Had a rough night last night - didn't drink but I really did have a hard time with it. Really wanted to........but kicked the beast down.........

Anyway, going to be an AF day today for sure!!!

Sorry it was rough, but GOOD JOB kicking that b down!!!!!

[Seacailin]

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Good Day ODATers
Sorry I missed u Capt, but thanks for the hug. I needed it. It's been a rough week at work already and I am only halfway through my week. I have to work the weekend. I am off tonight. Thank God. I have a date for dinner and we are going to an AA meeting together. I had no idea that he was in recovery until after our first date. Odd, huh.? Hang in there Onemorechance. It is not easy. It helps me to think about how horrible I feel the day after I drink and how I waste the entire day in bed. Life is too short. You can do it!!Congrats to all on their AF time. Christy, I am all for bribes too; the only way I can get my two 20 something year olds to do anything. I am going for a nap now, so I can somewhat coherent by dinner time. Love and Hugs to all.

[Peanut]

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Morning All!!

Wow - Savon and Capt are riding the goofy train today!!! Nice way to start the day - laughing.
Christy - I agree - when in doubt, bribe!!!
1more - I also get down with this constant thought of wine on my mind - I never used to be this way, likely because I never restricted myself, so never gave it a thought! Ever since joining this program, it seems to be the main thing on my mind, and it does get tiring!
I am like you Becoming - did 3 days, then modded on day 4, ie. drank 2 glasses of red last night, then poured a 3rd and poured half of it down the drain - now that's a change!!! Feel ok today, although up a bit late - BF watching Flight of the Conchord videos on Youtube (love those guys!!)

Talked with my nurse sister who is suspicious of my panic attack I had on sunday. It is not like me. She and my (wino) brother had heart issues in the past couple of years - palpitations or irregular. My bro actually had to be taken off an airplane when his hit. And my sister's didn't show up for the doctor until she was stressed - but she could feel it. She suggested a stress test for me, as again on monday night, when speeding down the highway, I had those weird anxiety tremors, but when I went for a run with doggy, I was fine. Can't figure it out, but I do hope I haven't damaged some heart muscle with the excessive wine I drank saturday -now I'm scared!!!! As my mama used to say "that devil drink"!!! I shall make an appt for a check-up I think.

My back hurts where they excised that mole!! Can't swim until the stitches come out on the 17th - boohoo!!
Have a fabulous AF thursday everybody here and all to come!
xo peanut

[matchee]

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Good Morning all!
I'm on day 2- not much of an accomplishment but I feel "different." Like I don't want it anymore. I know the feeling changes later in the day but I feel good now. Woke up and felt good. Kissed my wife without fear of her smelling the alcohol on my breath.
I'm going to prove something to myself.

Good luck everyone!

[christyacc]

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Peanut,

The morning after I stopped drinking I had an attack of some sort....cold sweat, nausea, I felt faint, I felt just awful....my heart was racing....I thought there was something seriously wrong with me. I explained it to a friend a couple days later and she said it sounded like a panic attack. She's had them before and hers sounded exactly like that. I've never had one before, why now? Since that attack, or whatever it was, I haven't had a drop......

[evie]

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Hi all!
Good to read your posts, certainly cheered me up and has given me the oomph to keep on..... witching hour is upon me and although I'm only day 2 my head keeps saying well 1 wont hurt. Now even I know I am kidding it will only be 1(or 2) and then the rest!:H
Stay focussed and wishing you a good evening!
love Evie

[Peanut]

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Christy - I know, it sure felt like a panic attack to me too - read up on all the symptoms and it seems rather classic. Horrendous, isn't it?!?! My sister has this way of scaring me into checking things out though, which is not really a bad thing. Best to be safe and sorry, eh?

Evie - stay strong tonight - you can do it!!! (like I'm one to talk!! yeesh!!)

xo peanut

[akgirl]

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Hi everyone,

Haven't wanted to post cause I fell off the wagon on election night....doing good then wham!!! Didn't go too crazy, but did almost polish off a bottle of wine. Dumped the rest down the sink last night.

So day 2 begins, which gets me to thinking, I HATE COUNTING!!! I really do, mostly cause I can't get past 9. But I am just going to try to focus on exercise, my son and staying busy, and quit stressing over what day I'm on.

I hope you all have a wonderful day :l

AK

[1morechance]

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I hear you akgirl, counting my days drives me crazy too. I'm focusing on being sober and not focus on the days at least for now. We just need to pick ourselves up and keep on keeping on living a sober life.

[New Day]

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Hi all ODATer's ---- late check-in for me again today ... had a tennis match this morning ... and it was an away game, so lots of travel time.
AKgirl --- I hate counting the days too, because I keep having to start over (day 3 for me again).... however, you've had 9 days ..... just think back a little while before MWO... how many AF days in a row did u have then? So, there has been great progress ... don't be too hard on yourself ... as long as you keep at it and get more and more AF days, you'll be better off. I'm hoping that one day it will click with me so that I can get past 5 days soon. If I can make it over that hump, I will have achieved my second goal (first goal was 3 days and I've done that repeatedly and it certainly alot easier than it was the first time I tried).
Let's keep a positive attitude together and have another AF day today! Just think about today.

[brittzak]

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AK, I find the stress of counting each day a bit obsessive and it drives me NUTS.....I am not counting. TODAY I didn't drink that is all that matters TODAY!

[akgirl]

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Instead of counting I printed out a calender. Now I put green checks on my AF days and red Xs on the days I drink. I didn't really want to COUNT drinks either. Now I'm happy to look back and see way more green than red. Only one red day so far in November.

Thats my new plan...no more counting

[christyacc]

ODAT thursday

The whole not counting thing makes total sense.....it really does. It can be stressful...I think I am going to count until 30 days...then after that....probably not.

I got my topa today, FINALLY! I can't believe it! So I took my 25mg just now....so we will see. I have had some AF days on my own, but I had ordered the topa before then...I will use it for a bit anyway....to help get over the holidays...then in the new year, see how things are.

AK--don't worry about falling off...as long as you keep trying, that's what matters. Like New Day said, how many did you have before you came here? You are doing awesome.....

Well, going to meet my girls.....on their way home from school. I love hearing about their day.....see you in a bit....

Cxo

[christyacc]

ODAT thursday

akgirl;461826 wrote: Instead of counting I printed out a calender. Now I put green checks on my AF days and red Xs on the days I drink. I didn't really want to COUNT drinks either. Now I'm happy to look back and see way more green than red. Only one red day so far in November.

Thats my new plan...no more counting

Sounds like an excellent plan!