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[mylife]

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Good morning Jumping Beans!

Rebirth - I can completely relate to just getting those first 3 drinks down! I just can't fathom now why I did that??
Witchy, your story was so warm and wonderful, and made me think of my little 6-year old nephew who is such a wonderful part of my life!! I can completely relate to your story.
Choice - I really hope for both of you that he has stopped drinking. It can happen! I saw couples that were in AA together for 10-years or something talking about how great their lives were after they stopped drinking, so I wish the same for you!
Blonde, Molly, One2, great to hear from you all.

Have a great AF day everyone!

[Dewdrop]

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Hi everyone,

I haven't had time to read the thread properly I just did a quick scan and you all seem to be in good form. Congratualtions Cassia 30 days is such a milestone and really is a big achievement. I'll need to go back and check out all the info on face creams etc, I'm using Elizabeth Arden Millenium Emulsion which I am really liking it seems to have a tightening effect on my skin. I bought it on ebay for ?4.50 so was a bit of a bargain.

I was awake all last night just couldn't get to sleep, I felt like I was wired to the moon it was so strange and I felt quite hyper the only thing I did different was drink a big mug of strong coffee late afternoon. I stopped drinking coffee a few years ago and this was my first cup in all that time, I was flagging and had a lot of work to complete so drank it to stay alert. Never again!! I managed to catch up on my sleep today but feel like I have lost a day and now will probably not sleep that well tonight

It's good to be back with you I really have struggled this week.

Dewdrop :h

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Just dropping in to say hey! Dewdrop..thanks so much for your kind words. It did feel like an achievement. It's great when you surprise yourself!

I hope you all have had a fabulous af Saturday. Can you believe it is the 22nd already?!?! We will be there before we know it!

L x

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Also dew...I hope your struggles are now past. You know where we are if you want to chat or just vent! X

[choice]

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Hi jumpers! Witchy I loved reading about the little boy in your post. What a sweetie!

Rebirth, yeah, I haven't been around many drinking situations so far... but wow was I studying the people who were drinking. It's like I'm really technical with my observations. When I saw the beer it wasn't the buzz I missed it was the festive aspect of what I thought it represented beer=fun. When I drank I hardly ever said no and really didn't notice anyone's patterns. I think I would get kinda annoyed with people who didn't join me and honestly felt that they just didn't know how to have a good time. I was so lost in it that I didn't even know I was having a horrible time. I just couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. Never put two and two together. I cringe at remembering how many weddings I've been so drunk at. The worst ones are the ones where I was a brides maid or maid of honor. I don't think I really did anything embarrassing it's just that I blacked out these really special events. I don't ever want to do that again.

Mylife, I feel pretty confident that he has stopped. He's constantly talking about not drinking like it's an obsession.. and is telling me in detail how he feels with each encounter. I just don't think he could make this stuff up, and it's too close to home on how I felt when I was in my first 30 days. I know what you mean about seeing AA couples.. Man, years ago I would have felt sorry for a couple who went to meetings together.. now I think it's super cool.

Hi Dewdrop :l I'm sorry you struggled this week. Good luck getting your sleep sorted out. It's good to have you back.

[WineBGone]

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Hi everyone

I thought I would jump online and say hello. 22 days today AF !!!!

Today has been the toughest day so far. It's Sat night, and I really want a glass of wine. I will get through tonight even if I go to bed at 7 pm so I don't drink.

I know I can make the 31 days that I promised myself.

Just thought I would share.......

Jim

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Whew.... Made it through a craving. Yea...... ODAT !!

[jennyneric]

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Good job WBG! Put those cravings in there place and out of your head!

[gettinghappy]

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:hiya:Hello Everyone! Long time no talk! Well, still doing fine and also started Weight Watchers again. Lost 10 so far. I feel alot better without all the sugar too. Alcohol and sugar affect you the same way. It's been sooooo busy at the salon. Whew! But it's great to keep up and not get overwhelmed like I used too. Hope everyone has a great weekend. I had the house to myself last night and didn't even think about drinking much at all. Even went to bed early! Talk to you all tomorrow!!

[witchywoman]

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Hi Kids.
I have got MAJOR cravings going on right now, I have done 2 late closes then an early start this morning so i only got about 3 hours sleep last night, I had a feeling that today would be hard since I am so exhausted, as a preventitve matter I only took enough money with me to get some bits for lunch today. other wise I am pretty sure I woiuld have caved & bought wine, so I am going to bed with some soda water with lemon & going to watch a movie, that should distract me. :-)
hope everyone is doing well
i will probably check in later, if not have a fabulous AF day/night kids & remember
we are fighting the good fight,
XX

[choice]

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Hiya winebegone! :goodjob: on your 22 days!! Almost to your goal.

I don't know what it is about being tired that brings on cravings... but sure have noticed HALT to be pretty right on when I have a craving.

Hey gettinghappy! Nice to hear from you, good job with the weight watchers.

Well I went over to the Sunday thread and did the time converter and guess what? I'm exactly 5 months AF today! :baaah:

So that makes me very happy! That's the first time I didn't realize I was ticking off another month. So that's really encouraging.
:h

[rebirth]

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Choice - A huge congratulations on your five month mark! I quit drinking last June and managed nearly five months too. I have since then had the odd drink but it's only been a few glasses of wine at the most( nothing in Jan so far..fingers crossed). I dont know know whether having the odd drink is good for me but I am taking it as it comes.

The main thing is that I am focused on resolving my drinking problem and I NEVER NEVER NEVER want to feel frightened and ashamed because of the consequences of my drinking. I never want to experience another hangover again. That was my new years resolution for 2011

I am so grateful to come out of my alcohol fog. I also thought that I was having "fun" if I drank alot. It was the total opposite! I staggered about, I looked awful, I couldnt hold a proper conversation...I just looked like a drug addict. And I thought I was "fun"???

I saw alot of drunk people out last night. They looked awful.

Girls I am so grateful for my sobriety today. Have a lovely sunday all. x

[rebirth]

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Geez..isnt alcohol so addictive..the way its makes you think that you are having a good time etc. I was watching a program on heroin addiction. The program focused on the rehab centres to get people cleaned up. It followed the story of two girls who were addicts.
Tell you what, I didnt think it was any different to people who drink too much.We get trashed and put ourselves in immense danger when we get in that state..then do it again the following week.. and the following week

Scary

[mylife]

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Good morning Jumpers,

WineB - good job on fighting the craving!
Witchy - stay strong! You are doing great.
Choice - it sounds like he's on the right path! In a way it will be great because you'll both always understand this problem. I still have a hard time trying to explain to my husband that I can't just "have a few" now and then. (I have a hard time explaining it to myself!)
Rebirth - you are so right. Addiction to AL is just like any other addiction, and just as ridiculous when you look at it objectively.

Have a great AF Sunday all.

[jennyneric]

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Good morning jumpers! Everyone sounds great and so positive. Congrats on reaching your goals everyone! Have a great AF day!