1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

[adi]

Hi all,

you gave me the inspiration to do this.

I am sat here next to 3 litres of hellish white cider 7.5%, still with the lid on.
For some reason I want to do this on my own, and with your help, but didn't want to share my efforts with my wife in-case I fail again. If I had ?1 for every time I told here I would try - well I guess you all know what I mean.
I had a bad nights sleep but feel better then I have for years, and even woke and got out of bed at 7 without forcing myself.

Reading posts, I guess the next week or 2 will be difficult, but I'll be here to help me stay on track.

Thanks.
:thanks:

[Zeppie2]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

Good on you adi -
I'm on day 2 AF again!!!!
Stick around

[sunbird]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

:welcome:

Hi Adi,

Best of luck. You have to want to do it for you. We are all here to help and support. Try at all costs to avoid HALT---Hunger, Anger, Lonliness and Tiredness. And because these are always lurking around, give the unopened 3L bottle of cider to someone else to lock away!
Love,

Sunbird :l

[sparrow]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

Hi Adi.

Welcome, my advice is dump that cider down the drain. You don't need it and neither does anyone else. You have come to a good place we are all behind you.
I recomend the book the easy way to stop drinking by alan carr. It helped me alot.
Just keep telling yourself things like I dont need a drink, I can handle it. etc.
You can do this'
Best wishes Ill be praying for you.

Sparrow

[Mstall]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

Morning Adi!

Congrats on day 1. Thats where it all starts. I too agree with getting the cider out of the house. For me at least I know if I had wine here there is no way I'd be able to abstain.

Good luck on your journey.

[greeneyes]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

Fantastic!!!

[tassimo]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

Hey Adi,,congrats on day 1, I am on day 2 so I understand the struggle. I'm keeping it on the down low too,,I don't want to disappoint my husband if I fail. But that is what is great about this forum....you can say anything and we all can relate. I woke up this morning full of energy, had a walk, did some gardening then a nice yummy breakfast. Keep busy, I think that is the key. The only physical thing that is bothering my is a major HEADACHE. Anyone else get this? Is it from withdrawal? I don't usually get them (even hungover....) so I'm thinking it is. Anyway,,come here often, it helps!

[Dreamweaver]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

Adi! Congratulations! We all started on day 1! Have you seen a doctor? It couldn't hurt. Take care of yourself and drink lots of water.

Tass, I had a constant headache from either days 3-4 or 4-5 I can't quite remember. It lasted for 2 days.

[sunshine_gg]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

Welcome Adi and big congrats on day one!

I second (third, etc.) to dump the cider! I know from experience that if it's here... I will eventually succumb.

Wishing you unbridled success!

[paula]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

Good luck Adi, it's a good idea to get rid of that cider, too much temptation.

[adi]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

I am off to bed alcohol free after reading your encouragement,
I see the cider as a sort of trophy, perhaps I'm just fooling myself - I'll dump it before it gets me.

tassimo, I don't get many headaches either, but get tighness in my forehead every dy anywhere from 2-6, but I guess that's the alcohol wearing off. Perhaps I have that to come.

Thanks.

[Elpis]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

Hi Adi,

Congrats!!!! I am on day 6 but I didn’t do it “on my own”. I saw a psychiatrist who has been a big help to me (so don’t rule out more help). I didn’t try to hide anything from my wife as she knows me too well and has stuck by me – drunk or sober. I hope to reward her with that sober and loving husband she had so many, many years ago. That man is still in me; because of your effort I know he is still in you too. Oh yeah – dump the cider. Worst case, you just go buy more.

E-

[savon19]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

Adi - don't talk yourself into thinking you'll go through hell! You may be surprised... and find it really isn't that bad.

Keep busy - go on errands where you can't smoke... your wife will appreciate how helpful you've become!!

I like the "4 days" thing -- seems more doable than a week. Just try Four days. Don't worry now about what will happen after that...

Good luck!!

[Cinders]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

Adi,

It does start with a single step and you have taken it.

Get as good a rest as you can, drink a lot of water and pamper yourself.

If you get very shakey or trembly, please consider going to a doctor. They can give you meds to help you withdraw safely.

Congratulations on the first day of many sober ones to come.

Cindi

ps Throw the alcohol away. It is not a trophy, it is poison sitting there waiting for you to swallow it.

[savon19]

1st DAy AF in 3 years, 2nd time in 20 yrs

PS - I don't believe in throwing AL away! Just give it to neighbors - they will then owe you, and they will water your plants when you're gone! :H