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[Karney]

I need to stop drinking and I want to stop. This will be day one for me and I'm a bit scared. I'll do fine until the sun goes down. That's when I seem to get bored and start and then can't stop. I am glad to have this site to visit and let my feelings out. Wishing all the best to each of you and myself too.

[goingtofeelgreat]

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Glad you found us. I am fairly new, and the support you receive here is priceless. Take some time to look around. You will be glad you did.

[choppersmom]

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Hi Karney and :welcome: ! Do you have a plan for when the sun goes down? This will help you focus on not drinking. Keep reading here, posting and asking questions. You have found a wonderful group here. Congrats on taking this step on your new journey.

[Evie.Lou]

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Welcome Karney, You will find lots of wonderful people here who know what it is like to do battle with alcohol. Come join us and we can beat this beast together.

[Karney]

Brand new here and hopeful

Thanks so much. I am excited now. As far a plan for tonight I'm just going to eat dinner early and try a get a walk in and relax. I did buy some tylenol PM just as a back up? I am worried about not being able to sleep.

[choppersmom]

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That sounds like a great plan Karney. Exercise is very important. I have never used Tylenol PM, but I know others that have. From the sounds of it, it seems to work well to help sleeping.

[Evie.Lou]

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Karney, Good plan for tonight...get yourself as tired as possible and maybe a warm bath and chamomile tea before bedtime. There is almost always someone on this site, from somewhere in the world, so check in at whatever hour you need support and say so. I recommend that you join us at the army thread in the morning. I look forward to getting to know you better.

[Lavande]

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Welcome Karney!

This IS the place to be..............
As you get started on your journey I highly recommend learning the art of self-distraction. Honestly, it helped me so much. Everytime a drinking thought enters your head, stop what you are doing and move on to something else. Sounds simple but it really does work

Do lots of reading here and check in several times per day, very helpful also.

Best of luck,
Lavande
(Now 31 days AF)

[ollie'sblue]

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Karney, Good for you! I joined last week, and already feel better knowing I am not alone in this battle. Thank God I am no longer in denial. Just look forward to no longer living with the fear.

[Karney]

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Thank You. I really need to give this a real try. It's hard since I travel 200+ days a year and my home is a hotel room. So, at night to pass the time I just drink until I passout.
31 days is great! How do you feel?

[Karney]

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I feel the same way. I'm so glad I found you guys. I want to live and enjoy life also REMEMBER it.

[Karney]

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Yep, that's me. I'm happy to have this outlet and not be alone in my fears.

[Evie.Lou]

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I find the hotel mini bars to be very scary to me. I have to check and make sure that there isn't one in my room...even now, with many months sober. I wouldn't trust myself alone in a room with AL.

[Karney]

Brand new here and hopeful

No mini bars here. I did get some grocery's and the hotels we stay in usually have atleast a cook top. Going to try and eat healthy or just remember to eat.

[dill]

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Karney, Welcome! The first few days are the hardest, but hang on. It does get easier, and it is worth the effort!