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    ODAT Monday

    Hi guys.

    Merry belated christmas and all of that. Have been on holiday and actually only sneaked into the office today to catch up on emails, etc. After this I'll only be back on the 5th.

    I have had a great christmas and managed to stay sober. I've been AF now for 18 full days so on day 19 now.

    Last night though I took my wife out for dinner and she had a glass of wine. (She had asked me if I'd mind and I didn't). But than all of a sudden that all too familiar urge was back. Before I knew it I had her glass in my hand and was smelling the oh so beloved and missed zesty nose of the sauvignon blanc. I managed to put the glass back down and pretended it was all a joke. It wasn't. I was an inch away from drinking again. And that although I am on Antabuse. When I had that glass so close in front of me I was prepared to risk being sick like a dog 10 minutes later.

    Well. The good news is I made it. Another day. I might go and see my doc though and see if he can prescribe me something else for the cravings. It was sooo intense.

    Well. now it's just new years and than all the 'drinking' holidays are over.

    I hope you are all doing well and surviving these ever so challenging days.

    Greetz from sunny cape town.
    AF since 15th March 2010

    The journey is the goal. As long as you're fighting the good fight and you're not giving up on giving up, you're winning. It's not about how often you get knocked down, it's about how often you get up again. Sobriety the goal for sure. But striving to get to that goal is what it's about. Not getting there. Because the journey never ends. The journey is the goal.

    #2
    ODAT Monday

    Hey Johnny.. WELL DONE!!:goodjob:
    That is awesome and so are you! You should be so proud!!
    I can imagine how tough that situation was.
    Have you got supps? They can help heaps with cravings.
    Happy NY!
    Fickle

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      #3
      ODAT Monday

      :goodjob:

      You really are going strong. I hope that you get sorted out with something. I find it quite difficult at the moment, as I have a lot more time on my hands than usual.

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        #4
        ODAT Monday

        Well johnnyh you are a better person than me because I gave in twice over the holidays. I am now back on day 1.

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          #5
          ODAT Monday

          i too went to dinner last night with my family at a mexican place. It's like the margarita and beer specials are in your face. i thought about it all through dinner. It sucks because i know it probably did not cross my husband's mind once. what a terrible weakness to be all consumed by. I hate the fact that all day is spent by me telling my self i can not and will not drink. i am only on day 5. i think it's great you made it through.
          I must suppress the beast within so I can find my way out of the darkness.
          sober since 2/4/12

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            #6
            ODAT Monday

            Hello ODAT'ERS good to see this little place thriving. Hope all had a merry peacful time. I took up surfin again and except for one smart arse whipper snapper surf nazi who claims I stole his wave had a great time at the beach ( I threatened on shore as argument ensued to shove my "Long Board" in a place that the sun doesnt shine but shall shine soon.... I spose a 110 kilo guy at "6'5 in a wet suit looking like a beached whale or a condom full of wall nuts with a long board of 7 feet threatening to shove it up his arse is a bit threatening HAAAAA he pissed off pretty quick!!!!) sorry in advance to you guys shovelling snow but summer here!!! And Im a peacful person but get annoyed at people who think they own the waves
            All the best sober days to you all love cap

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              #7
              ODAT Monday

              checking in on Day 14

              Hello everyone, and happy Monday to you. I am still really sick-painful sinuses, coughing, fever--but I don't care because I am still sober. So there, AL! :finger:

              JohnnyH--hooray on today being day 19 for you. You are doing a :goodjob: so keep it up.
              Starfairy--day 5 is nothing to sneeze at! :lKeep it up, you can do it.
              Capt'n--do you need a time out? Or at least explain how one can "steal" a wave--isn't that like stealing air?

              A bit of chores to do today, then up to visit my husband's relatives for several days. Should be okay, most don't drink. We do have the Progressive New Year's Eve thing, which is usually full of booze as everyone tries to outshine the other. I have already told these friends I can not drink and they understand and will have AF beverages for me. They know at my house they get no AL either. So that is good.

              I am hoping to keep strong. there is no Internet there -they live in the boonies--so I won't be able to check in until the 4th, but will hit this forum a few more times today before leaving. Taking my CD's--any other suggestions?

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                #8
                ODAT Monday

                HAAAAA Up north girl you dont surf I take it ????? I have been on a crowded train where people steal my air!!!!! and i have to smell theres at no charge . Same thing . We live on a small planet and have to share Yes I need time out!!!! you sound like WIP

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                  #9
                  ODAT Monday

                  Hi up north you dont surf obviously!!!!!! thats ok..... but whats the "Boonies" Im Intrigued !!!

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                    #10
                    ODAT Monday

                    Hello all ODATers
                    Good job John. That is tough. I almost caved an drank beer yesterday. Football is a big trigger for me and my daughter is dating a guy who drinks and has been bringing beer here. I did not drink. My team got knocked out of the playoffs:upset:, so that trigger is gone for another year. I am working on New Years Eve, so no prob there. I am shooting for 60 days and don't want to Blow it. Today is Day 56.
                    Capt-The boonies means out in the woods, no modern technology.
                    "Decide-Which Voice in Your Head you Can Keep Alive" (Shinedown)

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                      #11
                      ODAT Monday

                      Thanks sea

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                        #12
                        ODAT Monday

                        Late night here and I am about to go to bed. One of the worst hangovers I have ever experienced is about to be slept off for the night. I am looking forward to tomorrow and getting started on Day 2. I am looking forward to the future and not drinking, not been hungover and not having AL ruling my weekends and leaving me tired and drained on Mondays. I know how to avoid AL and I know how to stay sober, I just need to use my willpower and hang around MWO. Goodnight to you guys and I hope you all have a great day.

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                          #13
                          ODAT Monday

                          Hi Ezzy the fog will lift best to you hang in even Dean Martin said I dont like drinking to excess i dont like feeling sick all the time I got songs to sing.

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                            #14
                            ODAT Monday

                            johnny, you deserve a BIG hug for that one! :huggy

                            Hey fickle!

                            How are you going to fill the time veritas? I wish you lived closer, I sure could use some help in my office. :H

                            star, there's not such thing as "only" day 5. That's fantastic and good for you.

                            Nice to see you capt, boonies = boondocks. You should visit where I live!

                            upnorth, do you have supps? Good books to read? Do you have a hobby you can bring? Sometimes I bring knitting to keep my hands busy and I suck at knitting! LOL

                            Sea, you are amazing! But I don't want to talk about the Giants game, ok?

                            ezzy, buddy, you know I have my eyes on you. Now that you'll be feeling better, we need to see an avatar for you!

                            I have a list which I'm getting through today no matter what. Work stuff and that friggin' treadmill! Today's the day. I'm going to play Mamma Mia and walk and walk and walk...

                            Take care, :l
                            Be
                            "Action is...the enemy of thought." :l Joseph Conrad

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                              #15
                              ODAT Monday

                              Hi guys,

                              doing okay today, still have this brutal cold so I am going to the doctors to get some medicine before it turns into full blown pnemonia.

                              I would love to say I'm on day 3 or 5 but as we all know it has been a rough holiday and unfortunatly AL was part of it. But I'm back and start working on recovery again.

                              Love you guys,
                              Uni
                              Every day is a day to start over and remember that I am powerless over my addiction. I will no longer give the BEAST any power over me - he can go straight to hell.
                              :h

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