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    #16
    PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

    'Mornin' all! I too, did not sleep at all last night!!! But, I did expect it, it's usually the only bad withdrawl symptom I have, but it eases up in a few days.
    I'm looking forward to another sober day....just today.....I'm not going to worry about tomorrow!
    'Hope everyone has a good day! I'm off with hubby and the kids to do a day of shopping! And NO drinking!
    Hugs to all! :h

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      #17
      PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

      Day 2 and still feeling strong and motivated. Hope your days get better for those having a rough go.
      "Keep your eyes and heart focused on the end goal at all times, and never settle for less."

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        #18
        PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

        Hey - day 2 for me and last night was the old "no booze, no snooze" thing. I just hate that - so tired, but just lay there, unable to fall asleep!! USMgirl - I know, it's pretty well my only withdrawl symptom too. I know it will get better, but it is very frustrating. I think the last time I went 3 days AF, I gave in and drank a bottle of wine just so I could sleep. I have to resist that temptation this time. My mind set is now to not drink, to try not even think about there being a choice. I said I won't drink this month, so there is no debate!!!! Hey - will see how I feel tonight after my swim - I just hope my resolve stays!!!

        New Day - I have just returned from the airport, as my eldest daughter has returned to Victoria and I will not likely see her until summer, IF then. She is looking forward to getting out of this cold climate though - back to the rain for her!! Now my household is back to normal!

        I think I'll lay down for a snooze, as only my son is in the house and is still asleep - very quiet. Better yet, I am going to put on the Clearing CD and see if that will help keep my mind set in order.

        Have a great Jan 2 today everybody!!!
        xoxox peanut

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          #19
          PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

          Day 5 for me and like you Peanut, can't sleep either - just hope it gets better. Finding it hard today, harder than the other 4 but hey ho, at least I am still sober. Keep at it everyone - we can do this! xx
          :new:

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            #20
            PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

            Happy New Year everyone! I haven't logged in since last week so I know I've missed alot. Thanks Jamms for starting this. Well, my new year started out great! no hangover. I was able to manage two drinks new year's eve one at dinner and then one at midnight so I've been feeling fine these past two days. My plan? Kudzu, L-Glut, Milk thistle, exercise, and yoga practice. off course I will continue with my therapy and prayer/meditation. I started the subliminal and the sleep cd so I'm hoping they work or rather that I work them because the last time I tried them I wasn't really committed like I am at this point.

            Let's hang in there, we can do this!
            :lilheart: "Love is large, love defies limits. People talk about the sanctity of love...love is by definition sacred. Not some love between some people but all love between all people"
            ~Jennifer Beals~:huggy

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              #21
              PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

              day 3

              This is the longest I have been AF for 40 years! Not sleeping too well but feel great. Husband just called up to me asking if I wanted him to open a bottle of wine. I said no but felt so tempted--- I will resist and be strong YIPPEE

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                #22
                PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

                Just made myself a diet tonic & lime with lots of ice...... I'm starting to make dinner and that's always a trigger for me. Not going to give in though!

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                  #23
                  PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

                  That's a huge trigger for me too, New Day - today is day 2 and until yesterday I don't remember the last time I cooked dinner w/o drinking. Tonic and lime is a good suggestion! I have to start in a little, I only have water on hand for now though. Watcha cookin' ?
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                  "It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power."
                  -Alan Cohen

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                    #24
                    PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

                    I just looked at my recycling bin, it used to always be FULL off empty wine bottle's, now full of empty soda water & sparkling grape juice bottle's, progress!!!
                    Good luck to day everyone,
                    *Witchy*
                    Progress, not perfection!!!
                    A craving wont kill me, but drinking could!!!

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                      #25
                      PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

                      Hi Cat Belle ---- dinner is salmon fillet (done in oven ... too cold to BBQ), wild/brown rice and a veggie stir fry ... lots of mushrooms, red pepper, snow peas and bok choy. Almost ready! .... and so far, so good .... sipping on the lime & tonic. Will have milk with dinner ... that should kill the desire for wine ... LOL!

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                        #26
                        PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

                        Witchwoman --- mine's the same ... only now we have to take our empty wine & liquor bottles back with the beer bottles for recyling ..... embarrassing at times! But no more (after this one last trip, but Christmas/New Year's is always a good reason to have lots of empties!).

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                          #27
                          PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

                          I like the idea of Tonic and Lime and think I may try that. That is my biggest deal is finding a substitute drink that I like as much as wine. Moving through my witching hour pretty peacefully right now. Day 3 has always been a beast for me and that's tomorrow. I will make it though!
                          "Keep your eyes and heart focused on the end goal at all times, and never settle for less."

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                            #28
                            PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

                            Hey Everyone...I'm in! Today is day one of being AF. I've been modding pretty well, but I need to take two weeks to feel those good feelings I get when I abstain. I also want to lose a little weight, so I'm starting The South Beach diet today...Heavy on the veggies, plus turkey, chicken, fish, and low fat yogurt and cheese. After two weeks you can start adding in some "good carbs", like whole grains and fruit. I'm optimistic.

                            I bought a pill container...It felt weird to fill it up with so many supps, and I am a little anxious about it. I am taking AllOne, Kudzu, milk thistle ( although I don't think I could have any liver damage, based on my drinking habits), magnesium, and Evening Primrose Oil. I have just stopped taking Prozac, and have started L-Tryptophan and L-Tyrosine. I've been reading everything I can find on amino acids...it seems they're generally seen as safe, but since they're not regulated like prescription drugs, it makes me nervous. Any thoughts? I must say, I feel good so far.

                            Interuption by hubby. More later. Thanks for doing this, Jamms. Sara
                            "When she enjoyed her drinking she couldn't control it, and when she controlled it, she couldn't enjoy it." (from The Big Book)

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                              #29
                              PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

                              New Day - I think you and so many will think I'm crazy when I say this, but I wish it was too cold to BBQ here! Dinner sounds really good, LOVE salmon. For me, chicken enchiladas, spicy black beans and rice, and salad w/ garlic vinaigrette. Hey I think you really started something with the lime and tonic - def going to grocery tomorrow to get that. It's funny how much you miss chasing a glass around the kitchen!
                              Catawprint:



                              "It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power."
                              -Alan Cohen

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                                #30
                                PROGRAM '09 WEEK #1 Jan 1

                                Beaches - never had a Day 3 before, but I'll be there and excited...I hope. How sad that I've never had a day 3. . .
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                                "It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power."
                                -Alan Cohen

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