A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

[paula]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Hi Tazi, I have managed to get so far today without a drink. If I go out I don't take any money or cards with me. Probably not the right way to do it but it's the only thing that stops me. Going to an AA meeting tonight, hope to get some inspiration.

[jessie]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

I'm in as well. Day 2 for me. Drink of choice, wine, any type, beer-lots of it. Once open the bottle has to be finished, and then another one.....So many last minute dashes to a store to get more wine when 1 bottle did not give the wanted buzz. The most AF I could ever scrape together was 10.
Let's go for it.

[Taz1]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Paula

Well done on no drink today...small steps are new beginnings -whatever way works for you - go for it. All I keep telling myself is I'll feel crap about myself tom morn if I have a drink, also I made a complete fool of myself last Thurs pissed (in front of my kids too) so keep reminding myself of this. Im trying different soft drinks, hate coke, tango etc too sweet but liking lime with tonic or ginger also keeping very busy to avoid the craving - whatever works!I am soooo going to do this 30 days been drinking (binge mainly) for 20 odd years, how many sorrys I've said over the years god knows, never been al free for more than 5 days and thats only once recently. But been inspired by others on this site who have done it - so why not me and u Paula? Hope the meetings good let us know X

[scrubbly]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Hi all!

Good work on the resistance everyone! Focus on the small successes, they are the steps to the bigger ones and without them we are all just standing still (or heaven forbid going backwards).

Day 10 for me, hopefully for mom2ajt too, are you here on Day 10, did you do double digits too???!!!! I am rooting for you girl!!!!!:wd:

Lilbit, glad you have joined us for another 30 days, your success is so inspiring to us.

[LilBit]

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Nice job, everyone. Mom2 and Scrubbly, you've been through the first 10 days, including a weekend -- that's the hardest part, I think, so way to go!

[57Shelby]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Hi everyone. It is truly a struggle the first week. Those of you who are struggling, do you have any of the supplements recommended by Roberta? If not, I strongly recommed you invest in some. It really does take the craving way down. It was so important for me last year when I had my 30 AF days. It is playing a major role in my successful two days (almost) under my belt. I used the hypnosis cd's too. They were very helpful. Some people feel the man's voice is odd, but I didn't notice until someone pointed it out! Geez!!! LOL
Anyway, glad we are all doing so well, despite the struggle. We will rock this thing!
Today, I feel tired like I am catching a cold. Where's the Zycam?? I have to sing on Thursday night!
Hope everyone has a great evening!
Shelby

[Luba]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Count me in - I am on day 1 after going on a serious bender. Had done 33 days and thought I could mod - boy was I wrong. Lost the plot and sssssssssssooooooooo hungover today. Back to MWO and all of the support you guys offer. Luba:upset:

[LilBit]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Shelby, you're SO right about the supps, especially the L-glutamine. It's like a natural wonder drug for the cravings -- with no ill effects. Good luck with your cold. I started feeling one yesterday & zapped it with Zicam, Echinacea/Goldenseal, and Oregano Oil. Today I feel great. (In the past, i would have treated it with vodka and would still be sick -- blecch.)

Luba, hugs, so glad you're back! Thanks for sharing that about the bender after 33 days & then attempted modding. I think that's exactly what would happen to me if I tried to mod now after 30 days. I can see myself losing all inhibitions and "making up for lost time." Let's just not count your bender, and instead say that you're xx days AF (plus the lesson).

[mom2ajt]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Taz1;626249 wrote: Paula

Well done on no drink today...small steps are new beginnings -whatever way works for you - go for it. All I keep telling myself is I'll feel crap about myself tom morn if I have a drink, also I made a complete fool of myself last Thurs pissed (in front of my kids too) so keep reminding myself of this. Im trying different soft drinks, hate coke, tango etc too sweet but liking lime with tonic or ginger also keeping very busy to avoid the craving - whatever works!I am soooo going to do this 30 days been drinking (binge mainly) for 20 odd years, how many sorrys I've said over the years god knows, never been al free for more than 5 days and thats only once recently. But been inspired by others on this site who have done it - so why not me and u Paula? Hope the meetings good let us know X

This is what got me on board with going AF. Both my girls said something to me - surprisingly I actually remembered it in the morning. No AL since and today I am finishing day 10.

Substitute for vino - I found sparkling water with a splash of juice is yummy - cranberry or grape is really good - and you can add a slice of lime. I liked to put it in a wine glass but I guess that might be tempting to other people.

Good Luck and keep up the good work!

[57Shelby]

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Good Morning All! Sounds like everyone has their battlegear ready, all set to fight the Demon AL. Way to go! Starting day 3. Woke up feeling so good! Love it!!!!!
Have a great day! Shelby

[FAB ABS]

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Hi everyone

Hi ...sounds like u all doing really well.!!!
Day 3 today for me.........still excited and scared to see what it feels like to not drink at the weekend....I know I will be fine the first 4 days...cos I can manage Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs........Its that dreaded Friday!!
Why do we think about alcohol every day...is there really people out there who don't? !!
Lil-Bit.....Thanks for your post on the way u feel now....thats great.
Boozy Girl...well done..hope u pour that vino thats in your fridge b4 Friday x
Thanks for all the inspiring posts everyone.
FB:h

[FAB ABS]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

for boozy girl

I meant pour it down the sink....not ur neck....lol! x
What day u on today?

[Taz1]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Day 4, was worrying on way home from work that I would head for the wine, most Wenesdays at this time of night I am pissed on the sofa - halleluja I am sober al free and actually relaxed - what is going on? Fab Abs totally get what you saying I going to get increasingly worried re the weekend ..but now that my boys have said they would like me to cut down, and the 30 days pledge on this site I feel different. Frightened that I'll fail - again - but hopeful too. Going to keep reading the amazing achievements of others like Nic99, lilbit, lavande, mom2ajt - to name a few very inspirational, hard not to listen to many thanks - a Wed night sober Taz!

[scrubbly]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Day 11!! YAY! Feeling good and believe it or not it is getting easier. Keep up the good work everyone. We can do this!

Yes the supps and CDs and topa make a big difference too.

Mom2 how are you doing?

[57Shelby]

A BRAND NEW 30 DAYS..ANYONE UP 4 IT ?

Hi Fab, Taz and Scrubby and anyone to follow. It is late, but just needed to check in to say day 3 is done! I feel really good. I was really anxious this morning. I think one or more of the supps make me feel really jittery. But, it passed.
Sounds like everyone is doing really well. I am proud of you all and happy to be a part of this journey with you all.
Keep up the good work and look forward to more great post.
Shelby