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[Judestir]

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I'm alittle late but I would love to join in. Good Morning All

This is all very new for me, I am on day 4 AF. I have been doing pretty good, even though yesterday had its challenges. I felt very foggy and light headed. As I was checking out (at the self check)at the grocery store I looked down at the item in my hands that I need a code for and it took me at least five seconds to realize I was holding celery........duhhhhhhh celery!! I think there is humour here somewhere, but it is scary too. Brain fogggg!!

I can so relate to drinking alone. I drink way more by my self than in the company of others. My husband was at a hockey game last night so those triggers were firering. For the first time I also had some anxiety. I recognized the feeling, so did some deep breathing, got myself a diet drink, cuddled up in a blanket, told my self that it could not hurt me and watch Chicago on TV. It passed. Whewww...

This is such a learning journey. Although I have only been AF for 3 full days, the preperation has been going on for quite some time. I have been paying attention, watching (myself and others)and reading.

I am very grateful to have found such a supportive group!
Thank you so much.

[JackieClaire]

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:welcome: Jude to jumping January

3 days is a cracking start.:goodjob:

Yep I was a lone home drinker, one of the loneliest careers in the world. Stick with us Jude and we'll get you through your first weekend AF with flying colours.

And a big welcome back Witchy:l

[sunshine_gg]

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Hello jumpers!
Just poking in to see how everyone is

Molly, how are you doing today? Check in and let us know, ok? :l

Jude.. congrats on your handling the being alone and anxiety last night! Very well done!
Jenny... ditto! Awesome... look at you gals go!
Mylife... gym instead of wine sounds excellent! Or how about a movie? Or an evening at Chapters?

I actually had a fleeting thought of stopping in the wine aisle today... dunno where that came from but I booted is as quickly as it appeared

Ok.. now I need to get some work done. Be well, beanies!

[mollyka]

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After writing a big long post puffff allgone!! Bugger, havent' done that in a while. Just back from a lovely long walk - pissing rain, but in a perverse sort of way I enjoyed it, throwing stones into the sea and not another person to be seen. I've emptied the puddles out of my boots and had a long hot shower and feel grand. Hope you're all having a good day. :welcome:Jude and well done overcoming temptation, you feel so proud the next day! Sunni, keep out of that wine aisle. Talk to you all later
Molly

[BzzBee62]

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Hmmpf, the same just happened to me!!!!

I posted about my one week today, and it disappeared into the ether :upset:

Oh well, my MWO book arrived in the post, and I'm not a happy bunny because I'm craving a nice cold beer. So there.

Bzz.

[sunshine_gg]

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Of course you're not a happy bunny. You're a bee. Sheeesh.

Congratulations on one week AF, little bee! Bloody well done!!!!

Molly... had to laugh. I also emptied my boots before coming in the house... mind you it was the crystallized water type....:H

[Anjicia]

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Evening everyone its raining here but not so cold. Almost the end of day 5 and feeling ok but still got this cold. Went for a cappuchino this afternoon and then to the supermarket. Just another nite in front of the tv and reading but i've no cravings for al which is good. Saturday is always a bad day for me but i'll put some plan together to get trough it. Have a good evening whatever your plans.

[Dewdrop]

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Evening Jumpers

Well its hello from a very cold and snowy Scotland tonight, it's been freezing all day but the white stuff is falling out of the sky pretty thickly now so it's a cosy night by the fire I think.

Molly hang in there my dear and hopefully you'll get things sorted with the hubby one way or another. I'm sure you've said in the past that your doctor has been very helpful, do you still see your councellor? I've had problems with my sleep from the start and have tried everything that's been recommended but nothing has worked so I've given up and am just going with the flow. I'm trying to get into the best sleep pattern I can naturally and if I can't sleep I read or put on a relaxation tape and catch up the next night. Hopefully it will eventually return but then again it may not. I'm just listening to my body and going with it. Your walk sounded lovely and very therapeutic. Just remember women are from Venus and men are from Mars

I'm off to read the threads but will check in later.

Dewdrop :h

[choice]

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Hi Everyone, just popping in to say hi!

[mylife]

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Hi Everyone! I'm popping in as well to say had a great day and I'm worried about this weekend for some reason. I have tomorrow taken care of (will be with my 6-year old nephew tomorrow night) but tonight...!! I'm on Day 11 -- and this is always the time I start to feel wavery...

I'm forcing myself to go to the gym to get some endorphins and feel good about myself, and of course popping L-Glut.

Jude, Congratulations on Day 4!!

Molly and Bee I can completely relate to the poof thing. Especially when I'm on my laptop! Hate that!!

Sunshine, Choice, Dew, Fire, Jackie - great to hear from you all. So positive!!

[BzzBee62]

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sunshine_gg;1037226 wrote: Congratulations on one week AF, little bee! Bloody well done!!!!

Thanks very much Sunshine. I almost caved in earlier this evening, but I kept myself busy watching "Not Going Out" (comedy) on Youtube and eventually forgot about drinking. Yaay!

Bzz.

[Chillgirl]

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Hey Bzz :goodjob: on one week AF!

You too Mylife - 11 days AF is awesome...... No wavering allowed this time :no: 2011 only knows success so far, it has no past history so get these thought right out your head. And that goes for all of you! OK?!

[mylife]

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Thanks Chill.

I went to the gym and came home and had dinner (starving!) and now the cravings are fading. Can't wait until they are a thing of the past. I really get irritated with myself that I let myself get into this position in the first place...but no use crying over spilt milk as they say.

Bzz glad to hear you "surfed" through your craving as well!

[BzzBee62]

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Thanks Chill. I signed up for AF at least until the 28th, so I'm trying to keep my promise for sure.

Congrats Mylife!!! I'm right with you on waiting for the day when cravings are a thing of the past.

Bzz.

[Judestir]

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I made it through witching hour(s) too. Yeah for us all and on a Friday to boot! On to day five.

I find that it is amazing how many of my daily/weekly activities revolve around drink. I am going to have to look at my whole life differently.

My husband is on his second beer and it is not bothering me at all. I'm not really a beer drinker anyways. Mind you there is wine in the house too....but I am not interested.