Hello Everyone

[Ember lola]

Hi Everyone

I'm new here and looking for some support. I have been reading some of the stories, lots of which I can relate to. I have been alcohol free for 4 days now and feeling really good about it right now despite 4.00pm cravings. My danger time!

Will post my story at some point. Feeing pretty emotional right now.

E L
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[one2many]

Hello Everyone

Hey there EL.

WELL DONE on 4 days AF, that is fantastic.

Please check out the toolbox thread which has some stuff in there.

A Big welcome to you!

Looking forward to reading your posts!

https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html

[mere]

Hello Everyone

Hi E.L.,
I'm new too, on day 6. Yes I feel good about it too but have to watch the "witching hours" 4-7pm. This is a great place to be. Check out the tool kit under abstinence thread and try the supplements - they seem to work very well for cravings. But as many senior members tell us it also takes a mental decision to stop and fight the urges. Something I missed awhile back after I'd been AF for over 2 weeks - thought somehow miraculously after that I could drink moderately - wrong!
So glad you found this and be sure and check in under "newbies."

[goingsobermum]

Hello Everyone

Good to have you here. 4 days is great, keep it up.

[mollyka]

Hello Everyone

Welcome EL! You've a lot of the hard yards done already 4 days under your belt:goodjob:. Hang around - it's a good place
Molly

[Pride before Fall]

Hello Everyone

Hi Ember and Mere, and welcome! That first week feels great.

One of my favorite threads to remind me why I'm AF is below. Great reading for weak moments.

Stay strong and keep posting!

Pride :welcome:

https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...ing-22609.html

[dexterhead]

Hello Everyone

welcome !!!

[Lillypond059]

Hello Everyone

:welcome:Ember Lola
Just wanted to say Hi, and wish you all the best in your journey. I'm pretty new here too, I'm on day 25 AF I've been taking one day at a time, as to think too far ahead would be no good for me, at this stage. You will get heaps of advice and support here, I dont think I would have come this far, if I had'nt found this site, take care Lilly x

[gyco]

Hello Everyone

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Ember lola;955645 wrote: Hi Everyone

I'm new here and looking for some support. I have been reading some of the stories, lots of which I can relate to. I have been alcohol free for 4 days now and feeling really good about it right now despite 4.00pm cravings. My danger time!

Will post my story at some point. Feeing pretty emotional right now.

E L
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hi ember lola,youve found a great site,:welcome:thank goodness for other alternatives,we have almost everything here but a magical cure,i wishnyou well gyco:thanks:

[choice]

Hello Everyone

:welcome: I have learned so much on this sight. The support is outstanding and really helpful to make decisions that are hard to make when one feels alone. Best of luck on your journey!!

[Doggygirl]

Hello Everyone

:welcome: and congrats on 4 days AF! Now that you are not numbing your emotions, you might feel a lot of them in the coming days and weeks. That's normal and it will work out fine. Really.

Strength and hope to you,

DG

[FancyC]

Hello Everyone

Hi there, and Welcome.
Great place this is, and happy you are here. Will be wishing you well along your way.

[Ember lola]

Hello Everyone

Thank you so much guys!

I was really moved by your messages of support. For the first time, I don't feel alone anymore which is an amazing feeling. I look forward to staying in touch and staying alcohol free. Moderation won't work for me. Just like one cigarette isn't enough. 1 drink will never satisfy me either. At least I understand that much about myself, I suppose.

Anyway, it's Friday and Friday nights are tough but determined because when I wake up tomorrow I know that the feeling of having reached my day 5 goal will outweigh any pleasure I get from getting drunk tonight.

my best wishes go out to all of you too wherever you are and stay strong!

Lots of love

EL

[Paula2010]

Hello Everyone

Hi EL

I am new here too - only 1 day down for me. Congrats on Day4!! I will be thinking of you as I go through my first weekend AF too. I have always thought it unfair if I can't drink because others do it! But others don't do it like I do!! I am sure I will be feeling some of what you are in the coming days too - like losing my best friend. It was there in the good and bad times after all. Be strong and we will both wake up Saturday morning with a smile and no hangover - Sunday too! Oh and Monday.....