A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

[cuckoosnest83]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

Good morning all. Made it through day 7 but then caved into my cravings last night so it is back to day 1 for me. Don't know why I do this...............

Chill, congrats on day 11.

Kim I really hope you were able to overcome the cravings.

Everyone else, have a good day.

[Chillgirl]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

Hi Cuckoo
7 days was fantastic so dont loose sight of this and think oh well i may as well give up.
Remember how good it felt on these 7 mornings waking up and today is a new day so climb back on board....

[Jolie]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

Good morning everyone,
Working on day 4 - didn't sleep much last night but I knew that was to be expected.
Cuckoo - hang in there - glad we've become friends - It's so hard but don't give up and don't feel like you've failed - Be proud of the fact that you gave your body 7 days rest and you are still trying!

[cuckoosnest83]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

Thanks, chill. I won't lose sight. It may take a few false starts but I am determined to beat this.

[wine lover]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

cuckoosnest83;789232 wrote: Thanks, chill. I won't lose sight. It may take a few false starts but I am determined to beat this.

You will we are all in this together

[fluff]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

Hey Cuckoo, I don't know if this is wrong but I caved on day four- and figured I'd had those prior af days already so just redid day 4 instead of starting at day one again-just mentally would be more motivating for me-not sure if there are rules to this, but 7 days is pretty good- so can't you just restart your day 7? Don't the prior days count?

[com1]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

Good morning all,

:goodjob: Congrats to all on their AF progress.

My personal interpretation is that if one slips, they go back to 0. Continuous days AF. But there could be a discussion of "credit" for AF days.

Onwards anyway to a AF Jan. and beyond.

com

[Horsegirl]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

Cuckoo,

Just like the rest I am proud of the days you got in, and am sure you'll learn from these "false starts" and succeed.

Good Luck
Horsegirl

[Determination]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

I talked to DH and we decided that it would be best to deal with the withdrawal sweats on the weekend - I don't need to drench my business suits and be irritable with colleagues! So, I am not AF until Friday and until then...I will be lurking and encouraging each of you!

Kimberley - Did you work through the craving?

Cuckoo - I think you should be proud of making it through to Day 7. I think that is progress.

[Kimberley]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

Hey all,

Cuckoo don't feel bad - you did do 7 days. Can you plan anything to try to battle through the cravings? Some kind of distraction technique? Whether its going for a walk, havng a nice bath, cooking. What are your main triggers and could you do anything else whrn they occur? Id on't care how you want to count it by the way- it's all about trying to make progress.

Chill, glad you're still sounding so positive about your sobriety - that makes me for you.

Jolie, glad you're up to day 4 already - your sleep will sort itself out before you know it.

Winelover - you sound like you're doing better. Good to have you here supporting others too - it's what MWO is all about

Fluff are you back on the wagon? Have you thought of a plan to get through the tough times?

Com - how's the weather holding up over there? It has stopped snowing here in London for now, but it's still FREEEEEZING!

Hi Horsegirl, how's it going for you? Good to see you dropping in.

Determination, lurk all you like! I am glad you have thought through getting through withdrawals - I have to stay in bed for at least 2 days when I have them! I will be thinking of you on Friday. Drop in here if you need a bit of moral support.

I managed to stay AF yesterday by mopping my bedroom floor, doing a bit of tidying and then phoning my ma - an old mainstay in my tools, my good ol ma! Still have cravings today, especially as my ex is making me sad but never mind. I will do something else - I still need to do some more tidying, joy of joys ;-) I might get that out of the way then call my friend and plan something nice for tomorrow or Thurs so I have something nice to look forward to other than domestic chores!!

ps Haha, Tippy I just saw your new avatar - have you stolen my cat??!! That's my cat! Actually it looks like you've put her on a diet so you can keep her for a little bit longer for her own good ;-)

[fluff]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

Hey Kim- it's my day 5. My plan is still drinking my herbal teas when I would normally be drinking g&t's- my slip was on Sunday when we went out to dinner. So Monday became my repeat of day 4. Didn't have any urges yesterday and don't think I will tonight- I've settled into this routine- and actually don't give alcohol a thought when 5 pm rolls around. You can come over and clean up my house now! I am so sick of that tedium-it never ends. That's just great to call your mom- I don't call mine too often because she can go on for over an hour and it's tiresome-not meaning to be cruel sounding.

[Kimberley]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

Sounds like a good plan Fluff. Hehe buy me a ticket and I'll come over with my rubber gloves and duster! I don't live to clean, hence it really needed doing. But it can be quite cathartic in a way. Just put the music on loud and scrub! Think of it as exercise

Yeah my ma goes on for ages as well - but while she does that I can't go out and buy al, so it works to some extent. Blimey, don't call her if it's so bad it makes you WANT a drink though!

[Mazzie]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

Hi Everyone,

MWO was a life saver for me yesterday. Got the rough end of the pineapple as soon as I walked in the door at work and that set the tone for day!!! And yep, about 3pm old al had some ideas which he kept telling me about and they sounded so good, but after re-reading some stuff on here I managed to get home without any bottles in tow. So grateful this morning.

Cuckoo, you know you can do this. I think the very fact you are posting and telling us about your cave shows you are still on the right road - just hit a bump and got off course a little. And Fluff you too - good on you, you're doing great. I am putting off going out anywhere for dinner etc. Probably not real good as I could become even more reclusive than I already am but I just need more af time.

Kim, you could easily get yourself a job as a travelling cleaner!!! Come on down to my house too - weather is hot and sunny so a dip in the pool when you're finished is great.

Thanks all, off to work now - see you later

[stirly-girly]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

:goodjob:Mazzie. Yeah, reading MWO posts and chatting can get you through the tough times and also get your mind onto something else except what some jerk said to you at work. Keep it up. You'll make it. We all will. Stirly

[cuckoosnest83]

A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

Thank you all so much for your support. I can't tell you how much it means to me.