Beginng Day 2 AF

[Panno]

My mind is wondering all over - I can't concentrate, I'm tired even though I had slept all night, I ache all over. I'm not wanting a drink right now but I'm thinking about 6pm tonight after work - how can you stop this??? I know I should be making a plan but I just can't seem to focus on one thing long enough. I am at work and got a busy schedule today but just can't get down to it !! Think I will go for a walk around the outside of the office and hopefully be a bit clearer when I get back. Thanks for listening. I am reading this back before I press the send button and it just sounds gobbledy gouch!! :thanks:

[startingover]

Beginng Day 2 AF

Hi Panno, thats the withdrawal effects you're experiencing by the sounds of things, plus a big dollop of habit hanging on there.
Walking is a good idea, drinking lots of fluid (not coffee, will make you jittery) and eating some carbs to keep your blood sugar levels stable.
When you get home, try a hot bath, a good book and a film, easy stuff just to get you through. It WILL get better, but it can be tough to start.
Hang in there !

[JackieClaire]

Beginng Day 2 AF

Hi Panno,
Yep change of routine. Stick the kettle on before heading for the fridge. Come on here. There's always someone lurking about (usually me )

J x

:l

[Panno]

Beginng Day 2 AF

Hi SO & JC the fresh air did blow away a few cobwebs and got 2 jobs out of the way when I got back - coffee is my fall down so I have filled a jug of water and put it on my desk. I have finally made a list of my work load and will try and work through it best I can today. Rambling on again but it sure helps cominig on here and reading posts xxxxx

[jessie]

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Hi Panno, I also find that inability to concentrate difficult, does anybody know what exactly causes it?

[mama bear]

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I battle depression and the biggest problem with it is the inability to concentrate. I have to read things over and over and I feel foggy. Not drinking and taking anti depressants helps clear the cobwebs. I used Paxil for a long time, but just recently switched to Effexor

[Panno]

Beginng Day 2 AF

I have suffered depression in the past and found concentrating hard, maybe its time to visit the docs. All I keep doing at the moment is looking at the clock and not the big list of things to do at work that I have made!!!! hopefully I will act on them tomorrow and get them done - at least I was able to make the list today which I was pleased about. All I seem to be doing is shuffling paper on my desk and just hoping I don't weaken tonight - think it would be much easier if we didn't think about it all the time - would really like to post day 3AF tomorrow

[JackieClaire]

Beginng Day 2 AF

Hi Panno,

:wavin:

Told you I'd be lurking about around this time Have you got an oven timer that you can use. I used to put mine on for an hour,let it ting....then see how I felt......set it for another hour .....

Best of luck this is doable.

J x

:l

[Panno]

Beginng Day 2 AF

Hi J I'm still at work at the moment but the oven timer is a really good idea, just had a hot cross bun sugary and carb so hoping that will last me the next hour - thanks for lurking its a great comfort

[M22]

Beginng Day 2 AF

Together we can do this.

I understand completely. I am getting out of work right now. All day I have been telling myself that when I get out of work I will cook a big meal to buy some time, so I am on my way to the market to buy the groceries and while im at it I will rent a movie for my daughter and I to lay in bed and watch...In the back of my mind I am saying "It is snowing out perfect day to have a drink".Also, my husband has a doctor's appointment at 5pm so he will not see me drink tonight but the bottom line is that I will still know that I had a drink tonight. For the first time last week I did a 2AF and it felt WONDERFUL!!.I am shooting for a 3AF this week. Why don't you join me? We can do this together. Write me back.
M-

[Panno]

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Hi M managed the evening - cooked, bathed and ironed it's 10pm now and I've resisted temptation twice this eve so feeling pretty good with myself right now. I'm so pleased I found this site it's really encouraging me and I would be happy to join you for 3 AF hope you enjoying the movie xxx

[JackieClaire]

Beginng Day 2 AF

Hey Panno,M22

You'll never know when I'll pop up :sofa:

J x

:l

[cuckoosnest83]

Beginng Day 2 AF

Hi Panno and M22, today is day 2 AF for me too. Would love to get a week AF in but I'm in the same boat with the thoughts swirling around in my head and me trying hard to get a handle on them.

Mama Bear and Panno, I also suffer from depression. My doctor recently prescribed be lexapro but haven't started taking it yet because I am taking topamax to help with the cravings.

Jackie, it is nice to see you popping up so often. Jessie and Startingover, always good to see you two.

[Jolie]

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Hey Cuckoo - I've missed you. Haven't seen you in the newbies nest - how are you doing?

Jolie

[mama bear]

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M22.....be strong sister....it's not worth it. I will be sending you encouraging thoughts tonight