Third day AF- first day here

[JackieClaire]

Third day AF- first day here

Glad you're back Roberta,

Just a quick note.

I had a sober Christmas last year and it was the best Christmas we've had in the JC household. It was lovely not to be passed out on the sofa by 4.00 pm then wake up to carry on for the rest of the day.

Lord knows why I fell of the wagon again.

But I'm back in the fight.

Love Jackie xxx
:l

[roberta930]

Third day AF- first day here

Hi All- into fourth day after managing not to drink last night,which was a milestone for me as husband was away on business trip and I was alone. He rang mid evening,probably expecting to hear a slurry voice-but no! I was bright as a button- he sounded so happy. One of my daughters rang later and we had a good long chat- another bonus.
I woke with a cracking headache this morning after a restless night which was a bit disappointing as I never had that when I was drinking- but being in an alcohol- induced coma isn't really sleep is it ?
Anyway, I thought I had drunk plenty of water yesterday and sipped some during the night- so got up and had a bowl of porridge with sugar and big mug of tea and felt fine again within half an hour. It must have been low blood sugar- which some of the threads warned about yesterday.
Feeling optimistic today- one of the reasons I didn't crash yesterday was that I felt I didn't want to let down all the kind people who left messages of support for me yesterday (apart from letting myself down) Thanks everyone- and thanks to Jackie for telling me about her sober Xmas- that gives me somthing else to work for!
Love - Roberta

[hdb]

Third day AF- first day here

Well done roberta, keep up the good work you are doing really well x This does get easier and your sleep will improve also. I honestly feel like I have woken from a ten year slumber! Have a good day roberta x

[hdb]

Third day AF- first day here

Great to see you have joined NO-Bender Roberta - see you on there through November

[gyco]

Third day AF- first day here

hi 930 i notice you havent written another thread,so i tht id add to this one,you hit it it rt on the button,physical comes later, as far as physiological,think of it like this,your parents have 5 children,the parents drink like fishes,1st seems to be ok,2nd and third have sickness when born,but come out seeming lee well,but the forth and 5th,come out terribly sick,both have jaundice,which could kill them,but survive,mother also smokes like a steam engine and dies early in life,father smokes,but stops,but still dies early in life,if this same pattern was going on with grandparents b4,doesnt it only seem it will affect the next generations,of children,for years people smoked,lived reasonably long lives,but since putting new chemicals into cigarettes,more and more people dont heed the advice to stop,there are many addictions in the world,but i do beleive in my heart,cause i have this addiction,and the repercussions that come with it in later life,is the hardest one to figure out, i beleive ive said it b4, CHOICE we all have,maybe its just the brain is too damaged to make the change,again i wish you well gyco

[roberta930]

Third day AF- first day here

Hi Gyco- I see your point because I know there is some history in my family -most of which has been shoved under the carpet. I guess all you can do is to try and steer away from it,take one day at a time and try not to feel doomed. You were right yesterday about one of the problems being-feeling better and thinking you can handle it now. I have felt so much happier/painfree/optimistic today that I started to fantasise that maybe I could handle alcohol in future- pretty stupid of me as I know deep down that one is never enough where I'm concerned and I must keep giving myself that reality check!
Best wishes to you too - Roberta

[roberta930]

Third day AF- first day here

Hi day 5 AF- first time in over 10yrs and feeling sooo much better- sleeping improved and even woke up with no headache just hope I can keep it up as I can see already how easy it would be to convince myself that I don't really have a problem. But I have or I wouldn't be here. Does it ever become just a memory (alcohol dependency)or will I always have to be vigilant? advice please? and thanks to help so far.

[JackieClaire]

Third day AF- first day here

Hi Roberta,

It does become a memory and that's when it get's dangerous.

I've let complacency come back into my life too many times and thought I could handle just one drink.

Before I could turn around that one drink turned to one bottle, then 2.

That's why I log in here every day even before I put the kettle on.

This place has been a godsend.

Any hoo :goodjob: on 5 days.

Love Jackie xxx
:l

[gyco]

Third day AF- first day here

interesting

roberta930;750979 wrote: Hi day 5 AF- first time in over 10yrs and feeling sooo much better- sleeping improved and even woke up with no headache just hope I can keep it up as I can see already how easy it would be to convince myself that I don't really have a problem. But I have or I wouldn't be here. Does it ever become just a memory (alcohol dependency)or will I always have to be vigilant? advice please? and thanks to help so far.

good morning it is good you stick with this thread,people can keep making comments,it does get better,but as you learn this site,everything can become habit,mind you this a great site,but there are other means to deal with this nemesis,if your a reader,i always suggest it,online the AA book is,free.read the 1st 164 pages,then doc bobs story,my sister inlaw did and she hasn't a drinking problem in her eyes,and that is probably the oldest book,there is history b4 that,ive researched that to,another book is adult children of alcoholics,excellent read,does it ever become a memory,i no a lot of people in MWO, AA,AND OTHER SITES,i dont beleive so,if one forgets the purpose of these rooms or sites,one will drink again, gyco

[gyco]

Third day AF- first day here

oops forgot to say have a great day

[roberta930]

Third day AF- first day here

Hi All- Can see it is an ongoing battle for everyone- even people who've been AF for years- particularly liked the idea (re: Jackie of coming on first thing each morning) that would start the day in a positive way. I'm a bit too scared to read any literature about family members of alcoholic (Gyco) as I'm still wracked with guilt as to what I've done to mine- but maybe in time when I can face up to it. Is there any real sign that you have liver damage other than seeing a doctor? and how long, if possible, does it take to make any recovery? Still AF- now into 6th day- can't believe it myself! thanks for listening.

[daddynotcool]

Third day AF- first day here

good good very good...keep it up...

[DivaNoir09]

Third day AF- first day here

I'm new here but I get the impression that everyone is located in Great Britain?

[roberta930]

Third day AF- first day here

I couldn't get online yesterday and really felt the difference regards temptation- it's so much easier when you come on this site earlier in the day and get fortified by other members support and warmth. Having said that, I have still managed to stay AF and into
8th day. Physically I feel great and realise just how ill I was! some nights I was in so much pain I could hardly turn over in bed and woke up feeling sick with terrible stomach pains- must keep remembering that so I don't get complacent.
Hi Diva-I thought it strange that you got the impression that most people on site were from UK as I've only been on this one myself for a week and I've been getting the impression that most members are from USA or Canada! -certainly most of members I've met in chat room. I suppose it just depends on who answers your threads etc.
Thanks again everyone for your ongoing support and hope the rest of you are winning - R

[roberta930]

Third day AF- first day here

PS Diva- forgot to say welcome and hope you get as much support as I have on this site X