ODAT 15th June

[OverIt2007]

ODAT 15th June

I know, it makes me feel pretty stupid too. It just shows how strong of an addiction alcohol really is and what mind games it plays with us. Im happy for the newbies, but yes, they are kicking our ass!! I think us old timers should take heed and catch up. Ready, set... GO!!!

Like everybody says over and over. Yesterday is gone, so what are we going to do about it TODAY. We can do it Pan, I know we can! Dont give up!

[Panno]

ODAT 15th June

My youngest daughter is always lecturing me - telling me off for thinking everything is a joke, she tells me to grow up - and she's only 23!!

[Panno]

ODAT 15th June

OverIt2007;887586 wrote: Ready, set... GO!!!

Maybe you should turn that into a new thread!!

[Panno]

ODAT 15th June

Must go now and feed myself - HALT!! Catch you all later, if not tomorrow, stay strong Over and Mama you can do it, luv and hugs to you both :h :l

[mama bear]

ODAT 15th June

brain surgery is a GREAT option

[mama bear]

ODAT 15th June

back at you panno....thanks for all the support......we have to check on each other every day
kisses!!!!

[K9Lover]

ODAT 15th June

I can relate to you guys so much. I used to force drinks down my throat just "because". If I had anything to do after work that made me get home later than usual, I would stay up as long as it took just to get that 12 pack down....even though I could have easily called it a night and just went to bed...but what? Go to bed sober? Never crossed my mind. It is such a messed up way of thinking.

And Overit, I am a single mom like you are. I know that lonliness and boredom were a huge trigger for me. Plus knowing that I was doing it in "secret" was a rush...(go figure).

Now that I have several weeks under my belt, I wonder how I had so much time to drink. Please trust that it will all fall into place if you just give it a chance. Dont worry about long boring evenings with no drink, or social activities with no drink, etc. Give it time, and you will realize AF really is the way to go.

I didn't mean to sound "preachy"....just trying to offer my support. There was a time when I would never have believed everything I just said. But it does, and will, happen!!! Give it a chance

:h:h:h

[K9Lover]

ODAT 15th June

Panno;887589 wrote: Maybe you should turn that into a new thread!!

Awesome idea...I love the READY, SET...GO! idea That would be a great thread!

[sk8punk]

ODAT 15th June

K9 is right. After a certain point drinking doesn't even cross your mind. The lonliness and boredom are till there for me. But they aren't triggers to drink anymore. I just try to find anything to kill the time. I have faith in all of you. You can do this.

[OverIt2007]

ODAT 15th June

Oh K-9,

You could NEVER sound preachy. You have no idea how much it means to me and many others on here that you take the time to CARE. It shows just what a caring person you are to be here and support us when in reality, you are being successful and you really dont have to bother with the likes of us. Sounds mean to say, but its true.

I know we are all connected in many ways, that is so comforting to know. It sure sucks to feel all alone with this nasty little problem of ours.

The truth is... I am a much much happier person when I am not drinking. You have seen it in my posts, and I know its true. For whatever reasons it is, I sabatage myself and knock myself down just as my wings are starting to get off the ground. I start to feel good, and then boom. Time to take myself down for feeling too good! YES THIS IS SICK THINKING!

I have to learn to love myself. The person who drinks is the person who hates me. Thats the trick, learning to love yourself and then you will treat yourself better.

Thanks for reading... Im going to get there!! I WILL!

Oh, Hi Sk8. Im almost a little embarressed! As you can see we are having some moments here, LOL.

[sk8punk]

ODAT 15th June

Nothing to be embarassed about Over.

[OverIt2007]

ODAT 15th June

Holy Crap!!! Light Bulb Moment here!!! Isn't this what its all really about??? Learning to LOVE ourselves so we treat ourselves better and give ourselves the better life that we deserve?? Break through Moment here!!! Gonna ponder this for a while now

I know sk8, but sometimes on here you can feel...um so naked and exposed! Thanks for understanding what messed up messes we can be at times. I know you do.

[K9Lover]

ODAT 15th June

Don't be embarrassed Over! No need to be. And I happen to really enjoy "the likes of you" as you put it! You guys help me as well...we're all in this together! I like your "Lightbulb" moment Over! Reminds me of that show "Losing it with Jillian", wonder if any of you have seen it? She helps people lose weight and get healthy, but it all boils down to KNOWING YOU DESERVE TO BE HEALTHY. Most of the people on there start with such low self-esteem that they end up sitting on the couch eating chips in a depressed funk. What she does is show them that it comes from INSIDE. You DESERVE to be well. You DESERVE to be healthy. You'd tell someone else they deserve it...why not yourself?? Wow, I better get off this soapbox I'm on today I just want you all to know that you're good people and being healthy, happy, loved are what you deserve!!!

[mama bear]

ODAT 15th June

sk8...I am so freaking proud of you...i remember when you joined you seemed so despondant.....
yep over it....i need to forgive my self for a few things and if i was lying on the shrinks couch I am sure that was be a HUGE topic......
ok....gonna quit dwelling on this and have an af evening with my fmaily and think about ya'll
and Over it....we will chat again tomorrow.....love you girl.....remember your 30 days? I was proud AND jealous....you can do it....at this point i'll take a week.........

[mama bear]

ODAT 15th June

k9 u r such a sweetie