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[witchywoman]

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Hi All. welcome Mumof6,
so far loving the Antabuse, it take all the pressure away, as there is no option to drink. I have an extreamly interesting couple of weeks, my head is still kinda spining, I will get it clear in my head & then post whats happening. but needless to say it is something that will also help me to be AF longterm. so much happening but it will be good. anyway its been really cold the last couple of days, I spent yesterday huddled under a blanket along with 2 of my furbabies. .. off to work soon,
will try to catch up later.
XX

[dancingon]

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Hi Leave
I sleep for New Zealand when I'm AF. Weird how some people can't sleep at all. I sleep like the dead and then have trouble getting out of bed, although it is SO nice to get up and feel good.

Yeah, arrange something to look forward while alone. You maybe have to try to look forward to it as an opportunity to do non-mother things - invite people over for one of those party plan things ( you know make-up, jewellery, sex toys, LOL) How about an exercise class, a swim, a walk on the beach (if you have one), chocolate and TV, visit with friends, get a DVD the girls couldn't watch and invite someone to watch it with you, ooh and the bath with candles sounds good. I need to work on this too, as most of my friends are married with kids, and now that I'm separated and not doing couple things it takes some work to have a social life.

Have a great AF weekend people. Lovely day here. A weekend of gardening stretches before me. Um...yay.

[DSLR]

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Good morning/afternoon everyone.

Hi mumof6, welcome.

Last night was the first time I had had thoughts of wine since stopping on Sunday. Thursday has been the 'new Friday' for quite a while so would automatically let myself have that 'treat' early before the weekend! (That was of course before I drank everyday).

So I tried to 'surf the wave' as others have suggested, I wasn't exactly sure that I got the anaolgy right, but by trying to think about what I was supposed to be doing I forgot I wanted the wine, so it worked!

Like some others when I am asleep (I wake up 3-4 times a night still) I am sleeping heavily which is very unusual. I am struggling to get up and actually felt like I had a little hangover this morning and still feel a bit groggy now even after a nice cup of tea! I was expecting to sleep even worse than normal, so am surprised that it seems to be the opposite and that others are experiencing the same. I might have a little cold, so it might well be that, but a bit disconcerting anyway.

Today is Day 6 and unchartered terrority (for many years anyway). I am going shopping this morning which is the normal time to 'stock up' for the weekend, so I will just steer clear of the alcohol section and get it all done quickly.

Like others tonight will no doubt be the most difficult night so far, but I have planned to get my next assignment completed this weekend and as it is quite technical I won't be able to do it if I have a hangover (which I would normally have all weekend). So I feel positive that this weekend will break the mould of this part of my drinking habit and be another step in the right direction.

Well done to everyone for a AF week :goodjob: and wishing everyone a super, AF Friday. See you all tomorrow.

[witchywoman]

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Hi all, it sounds like everyone is doing well, making plans to work thru their cravings, awesome guys. I just had to quickly post this, i hope it gives you all a giggle. Since 6pm this evening i have walked into the same corner of the desk 3 times, tripped over my handbag, smacked my knee with the car door, shut my scarf in the car door, tripped over my cat, knocked my water bottle over. And its only 10.30pm. For the general safety of the universe i am now tucked up in bed. I keep getting the giggles about+it.+anyway+hope+everyone+has+a+more+cordinat ed+day/night+than+i+have+managed.+lol.+Stay+strong.+XX

[Chillgirl]

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Good morning all

Lets make sure this is an AF Friday! we can do it, just think how great it will be to wake up unhung on Saturday.

AKwineo - I too had night sweats but they went after about a week, its just your body getting rid of these horrible toxins so just think of it as a cleansing.

Witchy - Im glad you are tucked up in bed! What a day! I usuallly find im more clumsy at my time of the month. When we had the supermoon recently I had 3 accidents in 24 hours!

DSLR - Breaking the mould is a huge step forward and when you have an AF weekend you will feel very proud.

Wishing you all a fabulous Friday.........

[AKwineo]

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Doing my one week AF free dance! :danthin:

[mylife]

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Hello All,

AKwineo, good job! I'm right there with you. And I have to say last night I woke up feeling sweaty and thought -- maybe this does have something to do with no AL...???!! As usual, I'm just clueless about noticing these things!

I got up early this morning and went to the gym! It felt so good and I picked up a schedule and plan to attend spinning classes mornings a few times a week. I have felt great all day. At this moment I have no thoughts or worries about drinking. It's been really strange this time for me -- not one thought! I will say before I stopped this time I really asked myself if I WANTED to stop drinking, and was I OK with the idea of NEVER drinking again? Those were the two big things I've been struggling with and I have to say this time I just decided the answer was "Yes" to both questions. And I haven't really had a problem with cravings since I decided that! Could just be me or a temporary bout with insanity but time will tell.

Witchy, good job with finding a way to get stopped! Dancing -- I usually sleep really well when I'm AF, but this time I've had more challenges in that Arena. Hopefully that great sleep will come back.

Chill, Jenny, Lav and all others I missed this time around -- great to hear from you all! Have a great AF Friday night.

[Beachbump]

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Hi to all of you

Have a sleeping problem - battling to fall asleep - brain does'nt want to shut down - so thinking all sorts of things - not necessary negative things but it keeps my brain busy. Try to concentrate NOT to think but not helping...when finally fell asleep woke up late in mornings. Not need to get up early, but still , not actually using to wake up 9:30 am...feels if day is gone by that time.

Starting to forget to count days - think I'm now 28/29 days AF! The longest I think in many years that I did'nt drink any alcohol!!! Feels so good! No real cravings - but - at the moment it is a holiday season here in Moz and driving around you see people all over having a nice time, partying with a beer in the hand and I wish I could party with them - without drinking, but still afraid OF MYSELF! so, I passes them and go quitely home...

Have a wonderful AF weekend - all of my friends!

[scottish lass]

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posted earlier on newbies nest thinking i was with my April friends - "Morning all from California - day 4 is starting and the worst - I work this weekend, so today is my errand day - and i can't believe that there is AL everywhere I turn - on TV, the radio, the book I was enjoying reading - in EVERY grocery store, in the gas station, in Target - I need to get so much done, but todays temptation is facing me everywhere.
it is only 10am, but I am wrried about 4pm already and have hours to go before i have made it thru to 8pm and can maybe relax a bit! Have made hair appt for 4pm, but a freind just told me that it is really great at the slaon on Fridays - they offer wine! Good Grief! I usually try to get hair done first thing in th morning, so I had no idea!
The only place so far i have found AL is the tax office (and that was not fun) and post office to post my taxes
stay strong everyone and i will try my hardest to look the other way!"
Just gone lunch time, and i would usually have a Friday treat and open the wine at noon instead of 5pm - no wine, trying the lemon water instead...not quite teh same, but i know i will feel good for doing this!
Hi new folks - it is so great to not be alone in this - it is such a strong help - I am starting to feel as if I don't want to let everyone else that is trying down, not just myself

[jennyneric]

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Hey Scottish Lass! I too have major Friday problems, I have made it through 10 or 12 times in the last 6 months or so. Try to get your stuff done asap and go home, put on your jammies and stay put! That helps me alot, that and food! You can do it! We can do it together! See you on the flip side. . . with no hangover!

[AKwineo]

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Hey Scottish, what helps me is to buy a fancy AF drink. Like a expensive Ginger Ale or some sort of bubbly something that you never buy because of price. Target has those good Izze drinks. Sometimes I even put them in a wine glass. it helpa me get by.

Are you on supplements. They are helping me a lot this go around.

Pounds are coming off, and that makes me happy. Cause and effect ya know.

AKwino

[Beachbump]

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The first weekend off will be the worst - if you can get through this one, next week will be easier as well as next weekend - just PUSH through as you are doing - well done on day 4 and with anot-so-nice- lemon-drink in the hand!! Tomorrow morning you will feel so much better without a weekend hangover.

[mylife]

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Good evening guys.

I am sipping fizzy water and cranberry juice. It kind of tastes like an adult drink! I also had a nice big bowl of ice cream. That pretty much kills any AL thoughts for me!

Hope you all are getting through your Friday evenings. I am still having an amazingly better time of it this time. I almost hate to keep saying that in case it goes away! So, I'm finishing my first full week AF in April along with my April friends in Aiming High!

AK, Beach, Scottish, and all others to come it's great to hear from you. Hang in there Scottish -- you can do this!!

[DSLR]

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Good morning/afternoon everyone.

Start of Day 7 and I woke up not feeling to well and to be honest feeling a bit sorry for myself, then I read softy's post about her Mum, so sad.

So today I am going to be grateful for the things I have and not dwell on the silly little things that are bugging me.

Wishing everyone a nice AF Saturday.

[mollyka]

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Mornin everyone - been MIA for a few days - just dippin my toe in to say hello - hope everyone is doing great?
Molly