ODAT - Thursday

[greeneyes]

ODATERS!!!

I had a whole thing going about it being Friday. Then I realized it's not and I don't have anything to say. So have a delightful one!

[Mad Mummy]

ODAT - Thursday

Hi Greenie, it must be Friday somewhere in the world already????

Sticking at it Day 18 today - have a great one.

Bx

[savon19]

ODAT - Thursday

(HAHAHA, Greenie! Funny! )

Happy Thursday, ODATers (thought I'd rub it in..)!

Dare I say... Day 3?? I ALMOST lost it yesterday. I know I need to stop using my dad as an excuse, but it is very distressing to see him in the condition he's in (with little to no "quality of life"). It makes me want to think - well, if That's what the future has to offer, may as well drink & be merry.

I left out the "eat" part for a reason: I'm realizing that I often mistake Hunger for craving for AL! I hadn't eaten anything when I saw my dad yesterday at about 1:30 PM when I had strong urge. Forced myself to drive home & eat vs. veering off to liquor store... And after I ate, I could deal with that urge.

But I know that's only Part of the problem. The "mental" part is stronger for me. Whether it's dealing with emotions, stress, or even getting into that "what the hell" type attitude... that's the Very hard part for me.

Sorry for the book - coffee's kickin' in!!

While I know I need (at min.!) a good chunk of AF time... I'm shaky and not sure how long I'll last. For now, I'm just thinking about TODAY!

Hope yours is good, happy and AF...

[rustop61]

ODAT - Thursday

Hi Greenie, Mad Mummy and all to come

Great confusion over days on the board today. Am very busy these days but good busy, doing things I enjoy. Bought a fab outfit yesterday for a wedding we are going to in June. Very expensive but feel a million dollars in it. Now have to look for the bag and shoes to go with it!!!

Have a great day everyone.

Rustop

[Captnjack2]

ODAT - Thursday

Daters you are the chosen you are the best show the rest !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love Cap

[Blue Sky]

ODAT - Thursday

Hi ODATERS

Savy, ODAT....that's what were here for. Don't worry about tomorrow, forget about yesterday, just concentrate on one thing alone...

DON'T HAVE A DRINK TODAY.

Keep strong. Being sober won't solve your probs but it certainly won't make them worse. Think of the money you will save.

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Thursday

mad mummy, you are knocking on 3 weeks! I'm so impressed with you!!!!

rustop, so what if the outfit cost a bunch! You saved it on no AL and you deserve to show off your new AF self! Try not to outshine the bride! :H

Savvy, good on you for recognizing the hunger. Have you heard HALT? When you have the urge, ask yourself if you're hungry, angry, lonely, tired and take care of that instead. You KNOW to stay well fed and hydrated, so that'll be easy. And I can relate to your dad. I struggle with mine and the myriad of emotions in that situation. But I've made progress in sorting them while sober.

Hi cap!!! Blue!!!

[savon19]

ODAT - Thursday

Yes, Greenie - I first heard of HALT when trying to quit smoking (I won't go There at this point!)... but what if you're all of those things Most of the time??? :eeks:

Cappie - really like seeing you here. You haven't said how you're doing - and how's life treating you? DO tell... please!

[Captnjack2]

ODAT - Thursday

http://www.rivieranautic.com.au/?EXP=69
daters happy to alieviate youre with drawls with a cruise on my patch have a look!!!!!

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Thursday

Oh wait... I think tired is thirsty. You can take care of hungry and thirsty pretty easily. Lonely...get out of the house. Go to a park or something. Angry, stressed and other emotions well, there are tons of ideas on the internet to think about and try which ones suit you.

Cap, that's where you sail? WOW!

[OverIt2007]

ODAT - Thursday

Good Morning, ODATers. Have to add in my two cents on my happy coffee buzz as well. Just realized how much we all are ALIKE after hearing about the triggers of hunger, thirst, anger, tired, lonely. One huge one for me, BORED! But when I wake up without the nasty results of the priors days drinking, There is so much to do in a day really. So much easier to tackle the events of a day without the added stress of guilt, anxiety, lowthing, resentment, and total disgust of feeling powerless yet again.

Im happy to see we are recognizing our triggers, and learning to deal with them in a more rational mannor. I think thats some progress for sure.

Happy AF Thursday, One Day at a Time.

[Captnjack2]

ODAT - Thursday

Sorry SAVVY Im doing well Im on the Toppa 75 MGs its amazing the cravings have dissapeared but the mental repetive behaviour you know its friday hey i can drink now behaviour is another challenge but waking up clear headed sober is the BEST Im also taking the Vits and I use a TEMS machine its well I post this link hop[e it works
Electrical Stimulation to aid Drug Withdrawal | November '98 Newsletter
Anway it works for me google " the little black box and drug withdrawal)! Dr Meg Patterson Interesting stuff!!!
And yes my sweet Greenie thats my sailing ground my dad was born ther and i was bought up ther until; i was 7
Love alaways cap
Sorry about the spelling thought Id leave it thats what toppa does :H
PPS one day my lovey Greeny I would love to take you for a trip on the gippy lakes they are amazing nothing else in the world matches them

[Captnjack2]

ODAT - Thursday

Hey Savvy selfish me DOHH Im such a dick!!!!! how are you Grasshopper I miss you heaps
Cap

[savon19]

ODAT - Thursday

Miss you, too, Capt. - a LOT!! Glad to hear you're doing so well.

I Almost bought some wine when out earlier at grocery store... It took more "willpower" than I knew I had to talk myself out of it. Why is this getting harder? Weird.

I've wondered if getting into this "pattern" of 3-4 days AF, 1 day AL - back & forth - is part of the problem. I guess it's better than drinking every day...?

And then... what's up with feeling Really strong only to be whimpering weak the next moment?? :egad:

I hate to be so dismal, but I've been wondering if my life will really change for the better being AF. Maybe it's too late. I guess, if nothing else, I'll be saving money...?

Oh gawd... I now am wondering if I have ANY optimism left...

Sorry, my peeps.

[Captnjack2]

ODAT - Thursday

There is a insidious evil pattern savvy glad you are on to it hey peeps= your life will change for the better you dont need AL Your Life WILL really change it is sooooooooooooo possible look at Greeny she is such a inspiration she is just amazing and she is so generous use her she will help you every step of the way she is a saint on earth!!!!!!! And of course you can rely on me too but i aint so good