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[witchywoman]

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hay boys & girls at Camp Sober October
we had such a beautifull day here in NZ, when I came home, I could smell all the flowers in the garden, the birds were singing, it was loverly.
Enya, I really like what you said "its waaaay easier to have a drink, than it is to stop again" so so true.
hope everyone is winning the battle
XX

[Hippy Chick]

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Back again!

Still hanging around, reading.......

One day at a time, one day at a time, one day at a time......

HC

[icandothis]

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Congratulations Hippy Chick for posting your concerns before it was too late! Think of how great you'll feel about Monday morning after a wonderful anniversary if you remain AF and try to hold on to that thought. Also, do you want to be back on day one after all the days you've logged in??? Hang in there and keep us close by!

Dextie, sorry to hear you're feeling discouraged back on Day 1. But it can be the first day of many in the rest of your life to remain sober. Hang in there!

Okay, I'm off to work. Having some insomnia issues, but feeling strong.

[Anjicia]

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Good morning everyone day 2 again. Nice and sunny here. Hope everyone is well. Need to give my house a good clean so we'll see how that goes and how much i'll get don. I'll check back later. :thumbs:c:

[Peacefull]

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Good morning everyone,

Hippy Chick - I can relate as I am sure many can to the thinking of drinking on special occasions, etc...I am still struggling with that...good for you for posting when feeling the craving, that is what I love about this site, it is very cathartic when dealing with a craving and to be able to vent really helps.

As you say One Day at a Time and at times One Craving at a Time.

Day 38 here, and feeling really, really good. We are going away this weekend and I am not even thinking of drinking or feeling sorry for myself because I'm not. It's our choice what we do and right now I choose health and peace of mind. I think I scared myself straight with my last drinking episode. Let's hope it sticks.....

[tired of this addiction]

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Morning Sober Octobers! Day 30 has finally arrived for me, what an amazing feeling! To think just 1 month ago I was a crying, shaking, falling down, pissing myself, blacked out, broke person. Today, I am happy and much calmer person and I have already saved at least $600 by not drinking! Although I do not post much on here, I do check in daily to catch up, gain strength and wisdom. Thanks to each of you for just being here and so honest about your own journey.

Hope everyone is well and for those re-starting, hang in there! At least you came back instead of totally giving into the beast.

[Dewdrop]

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Hi Hippy :l

Sorry you are giving yourself a tough time with Sunday looming and it is clearly a difficult one for you. I guess there will always be celebrations but each one we get through without drinking makes it easier and makes us stronger. Get it out of your head that you are going to drink ? change that thinking to ?I do not drink?, you do have the choice in this decision not anyone else. Why oh why would you xxxx up all you?ve achieved so far and your lovely evening for a glass of wine??????

Last Thursday night I was in a situation where there were a few toasts and I made sure my wine glass was filled with sparkling water and toasted away with everyone else, now do you know something the person being toasted couldn?t care less that my glass was filled with water not wine, I still took part in the celebration and said kind thoughts ? it was the actions and words that will be remembered not what was in the glass.

You are aware that one glass will not be enough and will lead to many more (possibly the weekend) and you?ll wake up in the morning feeling awful ? why would you even contemplate that?? Make it a night to remember for all the right reasons not the drunken wrong ones.

Hang in there and keep posting

Dewdrop :h

[Spinning J]

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Wow it's all go on this thread! . Hi Hipster I can certainly relate to what you are going through. I planned to moderate on my holiday after a fair bit of AF time this year. Oh my what a disaster! Lets just say I am lucky to still have a husband and I haven't drank since. I know its hard but it will be worth it so stay AF. I hope you have a great time . I'm 44 days AF today and very pleased that I haven't even thought about starting to moderate again so I am hoping that I have broken the cycle this time. I'm going out for the first time(since being AF this time) next week to a gig and plan to stay sober which will be a challenge! Hubs is driving so he won't be drinking either. Hi Dextie glad you are with us and well done on your 6 weeks AF. Tired a big Congrats on your 30 days AF!!!! Have a good day everyone

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[mere]

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Way to go Hippy Chick for now ODAT and then a plan for the weekend - I'm in a similar boat with my grandsons baptism but I am working and solidifying my plan...
Way to go Tired! Ah to make it to day 30 AF after so many years of not thinking I had an issue! Thanks to all of you for keeping on and getting back up - all an inspiration.
I didn't sleep well last night but think it was lack of exercise, stress at work and a late cafe. Not today will work out.
I thought about this sight in the middle of the night and how crazy it is when we read about so many people "thinking I can go back to drinking." If that isn't an amazing thought and lesson I'm not sure what is! I guess we all just think we have a "I'm different" gene!

Have a great sober Tuesday wherever you are in the world and time zone!

[dextie]

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Hi
Thanks for the welcome.
Day two, I know this first week is hard and depressing. No energy today feel like I have been hit by truck.
I was feeling so positive strong and healthy before I drank .
what is the attraction?

[Spinning J]

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Dextie just think in a few days you will be feeling great again!! Hold that thought and ride it out

[JackieClaire]

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Evening/Morning/Afternoon Team October

:welcome: dextie :goodjob: on day 2. You've surrounded by a good strong team here.
Have a look at the link below when you feel the urge descend.
https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html

Hipster: How can I put this? How about NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
and keep repeating One day at a Time.

Well done Tired, 30 days that is just fantastic.

And a big yoooo hoooo to all the Team October:l

[mollyka]

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LOST ANOTHER FRIGGING POST!!!!! Ok, hallo everyone, sorry I haven't been around as much lately, I could sense a 'wee bit of an addiction' to this place coming on!
Hipster, you know you didn't enjoy drinking the time you went on hols, and you would be now looking at the guts of a year sober if you hadn't. You were so right coming here and airing how you are feeling - only you can decide what you should do but do go thro the whole scenario not just the first 2 glasses of wine. Think of the 5th and the muddled thinking, the craving for more and running out, the (maybe) arguing with hubs over something stupid, the waking up the next morning with your make-up on, your head thumping, him being thick, not remembering all the details, trying to remember what you had for dinner, the guilt, remorse and the whole flipping AF Day 1 to face all over again, oh and the resurrecting of the booze cravings - if you're like me for up to 2 months afterwards. Just my tuppence worth!
Dextie, stay on that wagon girl, you know you can do it cos you've done it already.
SJ, I know you've mentioned the bad experience you had the last time you drank, I had that too - I use it as a tool, I will never go back to that 'dark' place again.
Folks got to love you and leave you for the moment, 16 year old has 'manflu' and needs some browmopping!
Tired, bloody well done, yes, it is extraordinary what a difference a month can make in our lives.
Hi to everyone, Dewdrop, Firefox, Peace, JC, Ican, Witchy and anyone my poor old brain has left out, apologies
Talk later
Molly

[Dewdrop]

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Well that?s 6 weeks today AF (42 days) and I am feeling so good about my achievements. Peace and enja you are right behind me and Choice and Spinning are just ahead and we have all done so well since we started in late August. Hope I haven?t forgotten anyone. What a difference a few weeks make, I am a different person these days I?ve really gotten into my meditation practice and I am eating healthily for the first time in years. I?ve lost 8lbs so far and reckon I?ve saved ?420 however I have no idea where it has gone???? I?m still focussing on staying sober as my No 1 priority in October and that comes before everything else. Molly I know what you mean about being addicted to this site but at the moment it?s keeping me sober.

Icandothis I hope the insomnia gets better I?m still struggling with my sleeping pattern although I have had a couple of good nights sleep this past weekend. Tired you have done so well to get to the 30 day mark ? doesn?t it feel great? Dextie hang in there the first few days are hard but well worth it I was just exhausted for the first 5 days and had to sleep a lot but also made myself go out and walk too, I was able to take a few days off work around a weekend and just hibernated.

Hi to Witchy, Hippy Chick, Firefox, Mere & Anon and everyone else you are such an inspiring bunch.

Dewdrop :h

[Dewdrop]

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Oooopppsss how could I forget JC