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[Chillgirl]

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Hi Patty - :welcome:
This is a great place and was an absolute Godsend to me!
I never knew that other people shared the same horrible drinking thoughts that i did so it was nice to know i wasnt the only crazy around! :nutso:

I wish you much strength on your AF journey, i think Pride already mentioned the https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html which has fantastic tips for staying AF.

[K9Lover]

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Welcome Patty!
I look forward to getting to know you, and following your progress.

[Patty]

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I'm still hanging in there and here

I don't think doing this cold turkey was my smartest move- Although that could be my denial and bargining with myself.

I have no alcohol in the house and i'm pleased that I live in a small place without a Pub or shop. I have had thoughts about jumping in my car and going to buy a bottle, but I'm managing so far to fight this.

From what I have experienced from you all today has truly inspired me. Although this headache isn't helping me, but I think this is more to do with anxiety.

I ask myself "How did I get to this place"?
I know i'm not coming back to it, so I need to remember that feeling when I feel those moments of craving becoming strong and over-powering me.

I have sat and asked myself today. Why do I drink?
I came back with no one answer- I can find a whole host of reasons to drink, even the good times and the bad ones too.

I'm scared i'm not going to know who I am? Although I know this is irrational as I didn't grow up drinking and it didn't really start until my 20's. It's now about getting to know myself again and get to know other like minded people and not fear this!

I'm sorry for my ramble there! I hope your all well and send you all lots of love and light!
Thank you all for your wonderful messages. X

[K9Lover]

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Patty;928107 wrote: I have sat and asked myself today. Why do I drink?
I came back with no one answer- I can find a whole host of reasons to drink, even the good times and the bad ones too.

Want to know why I drank? Because I was happy, sad, frustrated, elated, lonely, bored. Because it was sunny, because it was rainy. Because it was Tuesday, or any day ending in "Y". I just did. But the cycle CAN be broken, and it is SO worth it. Congratulations on fighting your urge, those too will get easier to deal with. Stay close to us, and reach out if you need help!

[mayday]

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Hi Patty and welcome,

Lots of support here, keep coming back, the support helps get through the tough patches, Look forward to getting to know you more,
All the best

[Chillgirl]

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Patty;928107 wrote:
I'm scared i'm not going to know who I am? Although I know this is irrational as I didn't grow up drinking and it didn't really start until my 20's. It's now about getting to know myself again and get to know other like minded people and not fear this!

X

Patty I know that feeling very well, I didn't know the me without the glass in my hand and it is scary and can be an emotional roller coaster at times but what an incredible journey it is! You get to know the real you, you get to feel real raw emotions instead of dulled by alcohol and learn things you didn't know about the most important person in your life. I for one would not have missed this journey for the world and it keeps getting better.........

[Patty]

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Thanks Chill. It's good to share this.

It's been a cushion for me and in a strange sense I feel like I'm grieving for a friend, like I'm losing something. I guess I am, I'm letting go of the old me and starting new beginnings with the new me.

I feel scared, but in that excited too. When I look at my life I have a beautiful son and a new job starting in Sept, so I have lots to live and be grateful for.

[TalulaBlue]

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Hi Patty and :welcome: You've come to the right place, theres tons of support and info here, just keep reading on here especially when you have the urge to drink it's helped me hugely.

You're comment about the headache, i'm 29 days AF today and was suffering the most horrendous headaches like i've never known in my life in the first 2 weeks, hang in there with it, it does get better, drink lots of water, rest, your body needs time to adjust.

I wish you luck with your journey

TB x

[Chillgirl]

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Patty - for me it felt like someone had ripped away my security blanket and left me exposed but I soon learned that standing on my own to feet was very liberating and you get to feel alive again! You sound like you got a lot of reasons to stay sober

[Doggygirl]

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:welcome: Patty!

DG

[Jewels83]

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Hi Patty and :welcome: You are not alone and you will find lots of support here!

xxx :l

[Time to change]

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WELCOME PATTY! XX

[Patty]

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Good Morning world

Good morning to you all!

I have made it through the night and now on to day 2. I feel positive this morn, although weak after a terrible nights sleep, yet more of sound mind then sluggish and with a hangover. Headache seems to have numbed slightly so thats good too.

I would like to thank you all for your kind words and support, as I don't think I would have got through yesterday without you. It's warming to know that you are here to share your experiences. We are all brave people and we all deserve to have love and happiness in our lives.:thanks:

[Chillgirl]

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Good morning Patty, so glad you made it through! The sleepless nights will pass, I used to be on here at all hours but I'm happy to say I now sleep better than I have in my whole adult life..... Here's to making it to day 3.

[Patty]

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Not doing so great!

I have had a drink and I'm so frustrated with myself! Why? When I was so optimistic yesterday! I really thought I could! :upset: