ODAT - Tuesday

[Bessie]

Morning all

Quick start to the day. Even if I've got nothing much to stay I love to start this thread. Sunny weather here - lovely. The second most important thing I have to do today is move some sheep. The most important thing is, of course, to stay Al free. I'm on a roll of a few days and that's got a good feel to it.

I realised a new 'freedom' yesterday. OH wants us to go out for dinner this week. Usually we pick somewhere close - I get to drink lots, he drinks some and drives - taking the risk as it is close and we live in a very quiet rural area. This time we are going to go to a new place about 30 minutes away for some good food and it doesn't matter that we will travel on a busy road because I won't have consumed a drop.

Love to all to come and :welcome: to anyone new.

Bessie xx

[catch22]

ODAT - Tuesday

Hellooo there everyone,

Thanx Bessie for starting the thread whether you got nothing to say i always enjoy reading your post....put a on my face reading about the sheep good luck in moving the sheep do you have a farm dog or is it a sheep dog to help you?? me to on a roll as well yes it is a good feel to it i must agree. (enjoy your meal tonite)

The thing is i dont drink drive BUT i have known to get in my car the next morning that is just as bad !
Im 12days af day 13, i have been taking the supp's but i started taking campral and WOW have i notice the different in the craving NO more craving (touch wood) also dont get that panic feeling in my stomach. Just had the gas meter round now ! i just hate it when im posting and the door bell rings there is so much junk under my stairs in the cupboard that i had to take out for him to read the meter i think i need to have a clearout 2morrow under the stairs..

Take care all and take it easy !!...xxxxx:h

[browneyez]

ODAT - Tuesday

Morning all...It's wet and rainy here
I wish english weather would make its mind up lol However, its been real hot so having some rain is good!!
Today am feeling pretty good.. Head doesnt feel fuzzy feels quite nice actually lol.. Think i can get used to this haha..No withdrawals but hey am only on my second day.. And going strong

[paula]

ODAT - Tuesday

Thanks Bessie, I also don't have much to say, but best wishes to all.

[Blue Sky]

ODAT - Tuesday

Hi ODATERS

Browneyez - Well Done! The first days are the hardest. Drink lots of water with some fresh lemon in if you have some. It will help flush the toxins out.

I woke up feeling better this morning (killer hangover all day yesterday). Still felt a bit tired and nauseus though. I'd arranged to go swimming with a friend and nearly cancelled, haven't been for ages. But I went and we had a lovely morning, swim and sauna. I feel so relaxed. I really must have another swim later this week!

Took all the empty bottles from the BBQ to the recycling while I was out so all the evidence is now gone!

[greeneyes]

ODAT - Tuesday

ODATERS!!!

Good plan on dinner Bessie! If you go tomorrow, that's an AF day anyway, right? Then OH can drive. :H Are you still keeping the books and all for the holiday lets?

Browneyez, good going on yesterday's AF! Keep busy!

Catch, wow, knocking on 2 weeks! I'm excited for you about the campral! You're right about the driving the morning after. Hey, you have another month before the next meter reading you know....:H

Hi paula, hope you're doing well.

I'm going to take advantage of the weather this AM and saw some branches off a holly tree. The stickers on the leaves give me a fit when I'm mowing near it or step on one barefoot. YOW! Then as I'm carless, work from the house instead of the hole. Can you stand the excitement? I watched a dog of a movie from netflix last night. I think someone hacked into my que. Surely I didn't do that intentionally..... again. :H

[shelley]

ODAT - Tuesday

hello everyone

its been ages since ive come to this site - been going through a rough time drinking heavily and generally feeling sorry for myself and have been so disinterested in anything that i couldn't even be bothered to log on here or do anything else for that matter.... HOWEVER i have stayed AF for the last 8 DAYS!!!!!! and feeling so much better ive even lost 5 pounds in weight :happy: this site is amazing some really lovely people here and i just hope i can keep this up - i'll rephrase that "i know i can keep this up"

Hope everybody is doing good and wishing the best to all of you :l

shelley

[universal]

ODAT - Tuesday

Hi guys,

Back on track after my dinner on Saturday night. Still feeling exhausted - went to the doctor yesterday and was told I have fatty red blood cells (bad news, precurser to heart disease which runs in my family at a very young age - my mom had her first heart attack at 38 and passed away at 55, so needless to say it freaked me out a bit as I'm 35). I generally eat quite healthy however apparently AL also contributes to these fatty red blood cells so just gave me another reason not to drink! I intend to really watch the diet, cut out the AL and really give quitting smoking a very strong attempt. My boss is off this week so I have chosen to work for a couple of days this week and go off starting Monday for my couple of weeks of medical leave. I need to lower the stress levels in my body, especially now!

Has anyone else ever heard of this or been told they have fatty red blood cells? I'd love to hear anyone elses experience or information on this?

Thanks guys, today will be AF for me.

[ladybirdheart]

ODAT - Tuesday

Hello everyone living one day a time. I am glad it is a new one. Last night I went to party. I went alone representing my husband as he is out of town and it was in honor of one of his family members. Five course meal, lovely people, alcohol with every course; I was literally the only one not drinking. It was a four hour experience; by the end I felt like my face was frozen and what passes for my spirit was in space. I could not leave early as my big eyes, which ironically get complements for their appearance, are impaired and completely useless in the dark. What a wretched place to inhabit when there is neither comfort in drinking or being sober. Today I shall explore improving the latter. I hope you are too if that is what you have chosen. Love, Ladybird.

[browneyez]

ODAT - Tuesday

Ladybird.. wow congrats on that.. I really dont thnk i would have the strengh to carry that off..
sooo well done
Im here wanting a drink.. I know i dont have withdrawals but my mind is alot stronger and is almost making me drink haha.. i think i need to get a lock for my fridge so i can stay out of it when i need a drink..Grrr hmmmm mind over matter mind over matter

[ladybirdheart]

ODAT - Tuesday

Hold on dear browneyez you will be so glad that you did! The mental cravings can be unsettling but they don’t last as long as the aftermath of drinking. Take a deep breath, take a walk, change the subject mentally, eat whatever you want, do anything else. It can be a lonely place but you share it with the rest of us. Love, Ladybird.

[The New Me]

ODAT - Tuesday

Browneyez,
I don't keep any AL at home - too much tepmtation. Can you just put it down the drain or give it away?
I know that I will have to get used to the fact that it is too available, but at home is just too risky.