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[ChickenNumber3]

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Greetings all!

Well today is Day 48 af for me, (cause I just called that one day a blip on the radar, I still have all those shiney pearls that I've worked so hard for! I am not going back to day one.....ever again!) have had the odd 'thought' of a drink but it goes quickly....I just don't want to feel that awful again.

As it is, my poor body is still reeling from the double illness whammy and although I am on the improve I feel weak and drained.Took the wee chicks to breaky on the mall with hubby this morning, then to the miniature trains for a few rides..now I feel whacked!!! Didn't do much, but I need a rest ASAP
Guess I will build the energy back up again soon!
I'm so glad this thread is helping people to reach their goals..whatever they are....sometimes it is nice just to take little nibbles at a problem and allow ourselves to gather momentum at our own pace!
Well done divers.....don't forget your scuba gear!
Chook

[bratty57]

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Stringin day six !

DAY 6 AF...

Chook, glad to see you are feeling better. But you need to be careful and not over do ! Your body had alot of stress to deal with being so sick.
I know what you mean about the blip on the radar. I hated to start counting over cuz it seems like all those days i had made it thru before dont mean anything, but of course, i know they do. They are what helped me to get back AF...remembering how great i felt . We will keep fighting the fight !

Hi Choochie,
I am still hangin...lol.. had a fantastic time in kentucky. There was a musician there who has one the BMA award for guitarist of the year, 3 yrs in a row. He got up talkin and guess what? He had been strugglin with alcohol and had to get help. Went to rehab and is now 7 months AF. It was like he was talkin to me. How he had to Let go and finally accept everything, etc. It was an inspiration little speech.

Hi Peace,
Good to see you here. You are doing so fantastic ! ! !

[Choochie]

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Bratty,

How cool about the musician talking about his sobriety - I think there are tons of people who struggle with it. And, if they're not there yet they might very well end up with a drinking problem. I know mine was really progressive and finally hit critical mass.

Hey, on the counting, why don't you put your total days with one blip. That way you get to see the days. Seems like most people end up with a blip. If I escape it I think it will be because I had already tried to moderate for a long time before I came here!

Chook - wow sounds like you're really been struggling to get better. I'm sure it's hard to recover while trying to care for your family. Hope you're finally over it. You sound good.

Big hugs to all and have a super AF Sunday.:l

[FancyC]

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Good evening all. Had a rough weekend and in need of some pearls right now. Back to day 1 today, and feeling pretty miserable about it. Need to make some changes, quickly. Hope everyone is doing well.

[ChickenNumber3]

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Morning Divers!

Just a quick drop in today as am babysitting for a friend and her little man is a bit out of sorts My 3 yr old is keeping him busy at the mmoent though,so I can get a moment
Fancy, what sort of changes are you thinking? Onward and upward my friend!
Everyone else sounds good, I am slowly improving and taking it easy...slow slow wins the race!
I think we would be suprised at just how many people 'struggle' with addiction of some kind!and AL in particular, more than we think, cause alot live in denial or ignorance about the difficult road they've chosen! I am on anti-d's since having PND with kids and was a real eye opener to find out just how many people are on them too.
Chook

[Choochie]

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Hi Everyone,

Fancy, glad you've joined us again. Sorry about the bad weekend but can't say I'm suprised if it involved Al. Just seems there's no good way for us to have it in our lives. I hope you can string enough days together here to give you the resolve for a commitment to being AF. As Chook asked, do you have a plan? I'm still pretty new but would be glad to tell you anything I know that could help. I always look to the veterans and read their posts. I think there is a thread something along the line of "What is Your Plan for Sobriety." Cant remember if it's under Just Starting Out or Monthly Abstinence - but pretty sure it's one of the two.

Chook - didn't know you were on anti-ds -- do they help you? I took them for a period of time but stopped. What is PND? Is that a depression after childbirth? Very common I understand. Well, glad you're feeling better finally.

Had a good Sunday - have to tell you all that I passed my first big challenge. For the first time EVER in my adult life I sat at a table in a bar with 3 other people drinking, and had no alcohol. It was strange. Almost like I was standing outside myself looking in at me as another person. And, I guess in a way, I am another person. I'm so relieved to have made it past this situation because I was afraid I might be tempted to drink. I did fine, and woke up this morning so glad I "made" it!! I tell you, if I can do it, I know ANYONE can do it!!

Bratty, hope we hear from you soon.

Keep up the good work guys - it is so worth it!!

Hugs,
Choochie

[FancyC]

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Good morning!

Beautiful day here, glad that I'm able to enjoy it. I will be looking to fill my evenings with plenty of errands, shopping, and or movies this week. Evenings of course are the hard times. I usually am at work, off and on, 11 hours a day and sleep 8. That leaves a tiny little four hours to fill up (on the weekdays). I can do this! Hope everyone has a great sober Monday.

[Peacefull]

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Way to go Choochie :wd: I know you haven't been looking forward to your first outing without drinking. It gets easier and easier...

Hi everyone, just a quick check in, on my lunch break..

Have a great sober Monday :h

[Choochie]

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Thanks, Peace. It felt like a real accomplishment. So glad to know that it gets easier!

[bratty57]

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Hey Everyone !
Stringin Day 7.... Long long day and night at work.
Exhausted, bed time for me

[Choochie]

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Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to wish anyone visiting here today a wonderful AF day! Hey, Bratty, Chook, Fancy, Peace - big hugs to you all.

Hugs,
Choochie

[Samantha T.]

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Choochie:goodjob:
THAT IS FANTASTIC!!
You have inspired me :thanks:

I am hoping my "supplies" come today. I had a horrible past two days, wallowing in self pity about how much I hate my job as a court reporter. I have seriously hated it for the past 15 years and am just realizing I must get OUT if I am going to be any kind of friend to myself. Life was not meant to be lived doing something for so many hours a day that is so mind numbing and morbidly unfulfilling. The challenge is going to be how to go back to school and find a job that allows me to make enough money to live.

Anyway, all of that to say I am starting another Day 1 today, spending the day researching options. And hoping my supplements arrive!

Congratulations, once again, on your great victory!

Sam

[Choochie]

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Sam,

I'm so happy you're still here on this thread with us. And, boy, can I relate to what you're saying about your job. Life is just too short to be miserable 8 hours a day. I could talk about this issue for hours. Most office jobs I've had have been what I term "soul killing." I have finally lucked into something that doesn't pay well, but offers me a "life" that's not all-consumed by a mind-numbing, boring day. I really hope you can get into something that doesn't make you miserable. For me, it was being willing to take less money in order to have some flexibility and freedom.

And, my timing is right there with you on the supplements. I've just ordered mine and they should be here any day. I first started out with the MWO book and hypno tapes. Then, I decided I wanted the supplements as an "insurance" policy because so many people here say they really help.

Looking forward to your progress!! Keep us posted on how it's going. If you can stick with it, ultimately you will get to the point where you've realized that you've given up nothing and gained everything (at least that's what's happened to me)

Big hugs,
Choochie:l

[fluff]

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Hi again- Just got back from Florida-was there for 6 days- anyway-back to day 1-

[FancyC]

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Good morning friends!

Day 3 here for me. Feeling optimistic at the moment, but I know that could start to change later this afternoon. I plan to be ready for it though. Hope everyone has a great af Tuesday!