Slipping back into my old ways..

[OverIt2007]

Slipping back into my old ways..

Hi Katie girl,

I completely understand where your coming from. CHANGE is hard! Its easier to just go the familiar path, the one we already know, and unfortunately drinking is part of the path we know!

This week, I too, consumed whole bottles of wine and then add in pint of vodka to top it off! Why? because I had the day off, and it was there. Old patterns just popping right back up! I hear ya.

We cant give up girl though, not with this nasty addiction. We have to take our control back. You can do it, and so can I. Lets try our best to help each other along.

[KatieB]

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Darn! my long post just got deleted!
I was thanking Ukblonde and overit for your replies..
overit - yes, old habits can sometimes come creeping up on us when we are caught unawares!
I am going back to ODAT and checking in regularly.. I want to change.. and since finding that wonderful guy last night, I dont need to go on any more dates - which was a weakness for me.. I am feeling stronger and want to go back to the way I was when I was ODAT, and coming here, and keeping strong mentally and try to go as many AF days as possible.. I am ready to be happy again and positive, and I know removing AL is the only way to change and be positive about the future.. I am so much more happier AF, I need to remember how that feels..
Katie xxx

[Panno]

Slipping back into my old ways..

Hi Katie, sounds like last night was a good one, glad your getting back on track. Remember though no rushing in with both feet, treat them mean and keep them keen :H:H

P x

[KatieB]

Slipping back into my old ways..

Thanks Panno,
And no, I will definately be taking this relationship slowly.. doing all the right things in the right order this time! :H I have come a long long way from the way I used to be.. and believe me, this man is keener than ever! He sent me a lovely text message.. and he doesn't seem to have any major issues.. he is in the Rural Fire service and was in the Navy for 14 years so his head seems pretty screwed on
Katiexx

[Panno]

Slipping back into my old ways..

Sounds good, has he got a brother :H:H

[mario]

Slipping back into my old ways..

"If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again."
– Flavia Weedn

[KatieB]

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Panno;871461 wrote: Sounds good, has he got a brother :H:H

:H
I think he does but is attached unfortunately..
Thanks Mario for the quote.. I have picked myself up again.. I am feeling more positive.. not just because it seems I have found a wonderful man (though that is a big plus! - I feel more protected now..) but b/c my ex seems to have backed off a bit..
I will keep checking in, and gather the mental strength I had before the court case.
Thank you to everyone's fantastic posts.. you are all the bestest friends I have ever had (though never met.. :H)
Katie xxx

[girly wirly]

Slipping back into my old ways..

this is all great news katieo!

new fella, new positive attitude, ex behaving better! things are on the up babe!

c'mon, relax. enjoy today!

watch that drinking hun xx

[spuddleduck]

Slipping back into my old ways..

katie, im glad you are feeling better and more positive. i dont want to sound negative but please dont put all your happiness down to meeting a new man. you say you feel protected, you need to protect yoursel from the inside. i hope it all works out great but it is YOU that can make this happen. keep up the positive thoughts, your strength will take you a long way

[techie]

Slipping back into my old ways..

I am happy to find you sounding so well this morning Katie. Thinking of you. John

[Ringing Cedars]

Slipping back into my old ways..

Ditto Katie. Glad you are finding some peace and strength. Stay safe and strong. )

[KatieB]

Slipping back into my old ways..

Thank you all,
Feeling good today, had a lovely nights rest.. and detoxing feels great too..
Spuddle - I am not looking solely to this new man for happiness.. I have already found my inner reserves of strength, which I have proven to myself by getting through the past year, on my own mainly!
But just having someone to care about me intimately is so nice (something that just friends cannot provide..) though I don't know him all that well yet.. I am taking "baby steps" and will be taking this new relationship very slowly.. I am still seeing my counsellor and want to knock the drinking on its head too.. I know I still have alot of work to do on myself.. I will keep checking in.. ODAT!
Katie xxx