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    Day 3 of AF and nervous!

    Hello everyone,
    I am on day 3 of NA and having a hard time. What am I going to do tonight?
    I will not have any AL while watching the TV. I passed a few bars on the way home that I would normaly stop at, and it was a major effort to drive by. I feel naked!
    I have 3 emails inviting me out this week for happy hour. I have to respond with a no thank you and it's killing me.
    I do see the light though. Right now it is a litter shimmer on the horizon, but I see it.
    I may be back later this evening for a little support.

    Andrew
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    #2
    Day 3 of AF and nervous!

    Hey Andrew, 3 days AF is a big deal:goodjob: didn't you say you PASSED BY those bars? You didn't stop - that took strength. You can do this. Stay on here and chat, it will give you alot of support and strength to keep it up-
    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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      #3
      Day 3 of AF and nervous!

      Andrew Hello and welcome, All I can say is one second, one minute, one hour, one day. I use to do exactly what you are doing. I try to keep my mind and my hands busy no matter what it is. My therapist once had me make a list of 10 things to do besides drink. You may not do them but it will keep your mind busy thinking about them. When in doubt I take a nap. Very best to you and welcome again.

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        #4
        Day 3 of AF and nervous!

        Good advice above, and good going to you, so far! Changing habits and behaviors is ALWAYS an uphill battle! But... you don't have to make it grim... give yourself some kind of treats along the way, maybe something you especially enjoy eating... or buy yourself a new book... something that would be a small reward. And, maybe plan for a larger reward at 10 days, 2 weeks, 30 days, whatever... Makes a big difference!

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          #5
          Day 3 of AF and nervous!

          Welcome Andrew!

          3 days doesn't sound like much, does it?
          But it IS! We all know it! It took me a few attempts just to get to a day 3 (which, incidentally, is where I'm at again today)

          You got great advice above, do anything... go outside, read, snooze... ANYTHING else is good! And stay close here; post if you would like someone to come into chat with you.

          You've done fantastic today and you'll make it through tonight, too!
          Okay, WHO put a stop payment on my reality check?

          Winning since October 24th, 2013

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            #6
            Day 3 of AF and nervous!

            3 days = 72 hours! :h
            :l
            LTG AF January 13, 2011

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              #7
              Day 3 of AF and nervous!

              I'm at day 3 AF. Day 5 without more than 1 drink. My wife and kids went of Holiday and I couldn't go because of law problems. When they were gone I realized how miserable I am with the drink and how miserable I would be without them. (My wife has threatened to leave if I don't stop drinking).

              It's been easy for some reason. No cravings.

              But usually my cravings are strongest whenever I get off work so we'll see how things go tonight.

              Good Luck Andrew!

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                #8
                Day 3 of AF and nervous!

                Andrew
                You are doing great, baby steps is what is needed. Im on day 5 and I literally stay on MWO site quite a bit for support. Hang in there!

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                  #9
                  Day 3 of AF and nervous!

                  Andrew- Hang in there! Belive me day 3 is hard dude....we all know it! You're doing a good job....stay in this week if you have to...you will feel better with a few more AF days under your belt.....reading is an excellent idea. Is your plan to MOD or AB?
                  :teeter:JAMMS

                  "I'm safe.. up high...no one can touch me...why do I feel this party's over?...."

                  "no pain..inside...you're my protection...how do I feel this good SOBER?!"

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                    #10
                    Day 3 of AF and nervous!

                    Hi andrew
                    Lots of people get low after a few days AF..rich coming from me as I,m on day 1 only !!!!!!!!!!!

                    Take peoples advise that have worked out distraction strategies to fill the gap when you would normally be on the alcohol.
                    Be proud and walk tall..you are doing so so well......already you have shown you can change some of your usual habits ...do a detour ..dont walk by bars until you feel stronger or jog like hell past them!!
                    good Luck

                    Cassy

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                      #11
                      Day 3 of AF and nervous!

                      Andrew, Great job on passing the bars, See you are doing it even though it is hard, isnt it?

                      Get past day 4 then day 5. Everyday you will notice the cravings going away more and more. I am sure the "old timers" on here would agree. Keep your eye "set on the prize" which is defeating this problem. The efforts are worth it, keep reminding yourself. CONSTANTLY remind yourself why you are doing this. If you enjoyed your drinking and your lifestyle you would not stop. You are not enjoying this, so you need to change. There is a light at the end of tunnel, its called your sobriety, and your sanity. I speak from the heart, because I am there with you too, and its happening to me. Sobriety is feeling really good now!
                      I LOVE MY SEROTONIN AND BOOZE SCREWS IT UP!!!!!

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                        #12
                        Day 3 of AF and nervous!

                        Welcome Andrew
                        Good job on passing the bars. Stay close to home for a while if you have to. It will be so worth it. I am home alone a lot since I stopped going to bars, but it is so much better to feel good, to be able to accomplish things in my time off from work. I am 63 days AF and I still spend alot of time here for support. Anything is better than drinking for me.
                        "Decide-Which Voice in Your Head you Can Keep Alive" (Shinedown)

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                          #13
                          Day 3 of AF and nervous!

                          Keep it up Andrew!

                          I am on Day 3 too! Unlike you, my triggers are at home. But I still know how you feel right now...I have my doubts...the amnesia is kicking in. Isn't it funny how we forget how we felt on the morning of Day 1? Always my trap..."Hey, I feel good now...maybe...". Don't do it...you are a beacon of hope for all of us on Day 3; keep up the great example. It means the world to me.

                          Blessings
                          My creed; "Be the friend you seek, the spouse yours deserves and the Parent your children need"

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                            #14
                            Day 3 of AF and nervous!

                            Hi Andrew and welcome.

                            Hang in there you are doing great. Take it one day at a time. passing those bars and parties, etc. is not easy but the reward is great.

                            Keep posting.
                            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.

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