I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

[Choochie]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Jenny, wonderful that you are seeking help for your OCD. Just curious, does that doctor know about your alcohol addiction and if so, what did they say? If you feel like sharing.......

xx,
Choochie:l

[jennyneric]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Yes she does know about my alcohol addiction, she recommended that I read rational recovery and I told her I had, I also told her about this website and that there is so much support on here. She said that I am doing everything right and that I should stop obsessing about the number of days and just be aware that I want to stop drinking and make that my goal, not counting days. My OCD is with counting so that may be the obsession issue. I don't know that I want to take meds, I would rather go through behavior therapy because in my research treating OCD with meds is about 20% effective but behavior therapy is at least 65% effective. Also oddly I enjoy my OCD I don't think it interferes with my life to my knowledge. Thanks for caring Choochie!

[Choochie]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Jen - sounds like a great plan and excellent advice from your counselor! So happy that you've gotten some individualized guidance on what will work for you. It really is different for us all - whatever works, right!!

Sending you big hugs,
Choochie:l

[mylife]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Good afternoon Jenny, Struggles, Choochie and Daisy!

Jenny, I have seen a couple of counselors. I really think it was necessary for me to believe that I had a problem that I couldn't control. When I originally started seeing a counselor I was hoping they could tell me how to moderate. ... needless to say they recommended AA instead.

I'm feeling good on Day 8 -- Jenny I understand your path more than you know! Hang in there I know we can do this together. Struggles, good to hear you are sleeping better! Congratulations on Day 3 Daisy! See you all tonight I hope!

[Choochie]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Hi Everyone - just checking in - was gone all day. Just wanted to tell you that I actually went to my first AA meeting today. I think it's going to be really great and I'm so glad I did it. Doggygirl, if you visit this post - thank you for all the information you've posted about AA.

ML - way to go on Day 8!!

[mylife]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Hi All! Just popping in to say end of Day 8 AF. Even went out to dinner and resisted margueritas! It really wasn't hard. Feeling strong for Day 9!!

[Choochie]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

ML - woohooo for being strong - I love thinking that the struggle gets easier!!

Happy AF day everyone -

xx,
Choochie:h

[mylife]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Hi Guys. Finishing Day 9 here. Today was harder than Friday or Saturday, truth be told. I felt a bit tired and draggy and thought a lovely glass of wine would be wonderful several times. So, I told myself if I got through 8 days pretty easily, I can suffer through one day and hope that tomorrow will be better again!

Luckily, there is no AL in the house, because I'd be having a serious conversation with myself right now if there was. I guess I should head to bed with a book and pray for morning! Have a great AF evening everyone!

[Choochie]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

ML - I felt exactly like this for many evenings, but it really does subside. Stay strong.

xx,
Choochie

[jennyneric]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

A nice hot chocolate or some sleepy time tea seam to help me. Happy AF evening to all. Struggles and Sharky haven't seen y'all around, how are you?

[struggles]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

I am sad to say that I caved yesterday. So, I'm back to Day 1, but hope that it will not be as bad as it was last week. I had several beers while watching football yesterday and feel horrible today and realize it was not worth it at all. To make it worse, when I drink, I eat crap food and just blew my whole week of dieting...GOD, why do I do this? I haven't stopped crying all morning and I have slight shakes, I HATE this feeling. I feel like a big fat loser, loser, loser.:upset:
So, here it is Monday and I'm beginning again.

[Choochie]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Struggles, I'm a firm believer that the slips ultimately help us get sober if we learn from them. Now, I think if that goes on too long, then it's a different story. I had my slips before I found MWO so I haven't slipped here. I think, though, if it cemented in your mind that you want to get sober, then just pick yourself back up and get back on the plan.

Sending you peace and strength,
Choochie:l

[mylife]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Good morning all. Just popping in to say hello. I feel so glad today that I dd not cave yesterday. I'm feeling strong again (usually do in the mornings!).

I had some Chamomile tea and read my book last night and that was that! Woke up this morning Hangover free and starting day 10. I feel great and hope I can stick with it!!!

Struggles, I have been there SO many times. I know you can do this, just plug away at it one day at a time. It really does start to add up. Jenny, Choochie, thanks for your words of encouragement! Have a great day all.

[jennyneric]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Struggles, try not to be to hard on yourself! You made it 7 whole days! That is great! Better that ever before! You have grown as a person and that is 7 whole days you did not poor drain cleaner (as some people like to call it on here) into your body! Your doing so good so just hop back on the sleigh and give it a go again!:l

[Sharky]

I'm starting my rest of the year sober challange today!

Hi all. Back to Day 1 for me as well. Couldn't stay strong on the weekend. Drank Fri, Sat and Sun night (not excessive).
Went to the gym this am so a good start for the week. Need to catch up on all the postings and regain my focus.
Busy day at work but will try and catch up with you all.
hope everyone has a great day!