Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

[Juja]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Hi, peeps,

I didn't drink last night, and have no idea why. Strange.

As many of you know, I'm retired, and the caretaker of elderly relatives. I'm also a housewife since so many need me, and because our economy is so bad I couldn't find a job if I wanted one--which I do because I like working. Regardless, last night I started having those detached feelings I get before becoming anxious and seriously depressed. I don't know if I've told you, but I've been hospitalized twice for anxiety and depression. Maybe I didn't drink because of the feelings.

I need to not drink, and not lose myself to my responsibilities. I have a double whammy to deal with. Something must change.

Don't know why I'm telling you this. I think I needed someone to talk to, and you are my friends. Thanks for listening.

Welcome back, returnees, and may all my loveys have a good day. (ANOTHER rainy one here! Damn!)

[Juja]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Oh, and speaking of bodies: I used to be, and could still be, hot.:H I was always referred to as voluptuous, but now I'm 10-15 lbs over where I'd like to be. AL hasn't helped, and neither has lack of exercise. I just can't get motivated.

I may not have drunk AL last night, but I had two huge pieces of banana cake with coconut/cream cheese frosting. Oh, the madness! Weight Watchers is in my future; it worked once before, and will again, if I do.

[shueaddict]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Juja sweetie,not drinking is a good result, don't look so much into the "whys" .

Looking after elderly is depressing. My MIL said she'd rather look after half a dozen kids than a single old person.

Chaning the pattern you are in is not easy ... But try challenging yourself with something completely different, not that you need ANOTHER thing to do ... just a club or something that gets you to meet new people and gets you out of the house.

What's your favorite pasttime, hobby?

I am full of beans ... I am sending you some positive vibes, I hope my optimistim might rub off .:l..

[mby82266]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

I have not posted in a while. I feel like a failure bc I can't stay AF. I want it so bad yet I always give in to the driving need that controls me. My 17 year old daughter decided to try to commit suicide this morning! thank god her father saved her life bc I was drunk over our fight!

[Enough!]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Hello from your absentee friend!
I know I have been incognito ... The longer you are away the harder it is getting back. So here I am. No whining. I am okay. Lots of slips, but overall better then before I started this madness. Yesterday a bit of a clusterfu**. Today a new day and moderating my way through.

Lots of us out there with challenges. I wish you luck and peace. I will keep in touch.

Enough!

[Enough!]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Mb... Don't know what to say so sorry to hear about your daughter. Stay strong girl. The kids have so much stress on their shoulders... Not easy.

Shue... Missed our chats

E!

[Juja]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Mby, I, too, am so sorry about the pain all your family is experiencing. I don't know what to say to make you feel better, just know I care. Someone here will offer the perfect phrase to give you a lift. It does appear that many things need fixing, and maybe you can start here with us. Don't give up, and I wish your daughter the best.

Enough! So glad to see you again. Whew. I feel better. Should have pm'd you, but I've been a bit lost myself, and have strayed from the boards.


Day 2 for me, friends. Big deal, huh? Been there before, and I'll see if I can make it stick. Decline dinner out with DH because I didn't want to be tempted by AL. It's hard for me to go out to eat and not drink wine.

Love to all

[shueaddict]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Mby, i am praying for you and your daughter. She will need you now more than ever. DO NOT FEEL LIKE A FAILURE for not managing the AF. This is what the monster wants, for you to give in and give up. We are all struggling here, sometimes we manage AF sometime we fail spectacularly, the important thing is not to give up. Dwelling on failure, dissapointment and depression will make the bottle so much more tempting.


juja sweetie, well done not going out, every AF day / moment is a win.

Enough, i missed you ... I think i understand your absence. When i drink i don't think I should post because it might encourage others to do the same, i feel like i should share something positive. Well, you know that is not always the case.

Stay strong and positive

[Juja]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Hello, my lovelies,

I made it through day 3, even after busting my a** all weekend around the house, and getting no help from my man-child. I rewarded myself with naps, and then a good book. Getting lost in a book prevents me from getting lost in a bottle of wine.

I will be thinking about each and every one of you today, and are wondering how you're doing.

myb--how are things?

Shue, Enough, Tonstant, Unwasted, Beagle, Flyaway, noxy,...anyone out there?

[timpin]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

I am in a similar situation to all of you. I an just hoping that I get some help form you and that I can help you as well. I am a wine drinker, 59 years old and have drunk all of my life. I have not gone a day without alcohol for over ten years with the exception of a period of 24 days back in 2009. I know what it is doing to me, I don't actually like most of the wines that I drink, but the problem is that I just don't know how to stop. I don't know whether to try to cut down on the drinking or to just try and stop completely and get by one day at a time. I drink around two bottles in the evening but don't crave it during the day which is strange ? Am I an alcoholic ? I think I am but there again if I am an alcoholic would I not be craving for the stuff all of the time.

When I stopped for 24 days in 2009 I really thought I had cracked it. Had a social class or two and bang ! I was back on the stuff straight back to where I was. Please help guys.

Tim

[Enough!]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Tim welcome! Yep... 2 bottles of wine a day= alcoholic
I was there... I was a big huge mess when I started this tread back in the summer. Now I am a slightly lesser mess . It is certainly a process to get alcohol under control. I made it about the same amount of days you did and thought I was a genius. This is easy! What's all the fuss about quiting! I was wrong wrong wrong. Let's do day 1 together. Just one day. Check in with me and I will do the same.

Juja...Shue.. Mb... I am back! Today is day 1. Feelin some of that old resolve come back to me.

[gingerspice]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

hi Timpin,
Know what you mean, i have gone off the taste of wine but still drink it- dont understand!! Ive been daily 1 bottle plus for 15 years , but only in the last year the demon side of it has come out.I have support at home -providing i give up!? ,but the whole thing of why i am here in this position is confusing, why !!My Husband will go to a.a with me ,but im too pridefull, I am a Christian which makes it worst .-My Dad always said that i could not be put in a mould - maybe he was right.
Enough , hi , i am happy to do 1 day at a time , cant think alcohol wise beyond that. looking to pull on your resolve Enough.

Take care all xx

[Enough!]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

I am planning on buying the book others have recommended called kick the drink- can't hurt. I know I need to refocus my efforts. Yesterday, I refused to buy wine as I know I would drink the whole bottle. The only booze left in my liquor cabinet is stuff I would not drink. Well... After a long day ( and zero resolve ) found a way to "like" half a bottle of Nassau royale liqueur that has been sitting there for years untouched. Bla!

Ginger... I think we have crossed paths before. Day 1!

Enough!

[timpin]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Hi Everyone.

Thanks for the support and yes, let's do it one day at a time ! I haven't bought my regular supply today and I'm actually looking forward to this evening as a challenge. No craving at the moment and really looking forward to going to bed and getting up early tomorrow feeling good ! Also looking forward to driving to work knowing full well there is no alcohol in my blood. I reckon by the morning all the alcohol should be out of my system ?

Please all stay in here and let's see if we can beat it together !

Tim

[Enough!]

Conquoring day 1!!! Who's beating this with me?

Good evening... Checking in AF at 6:53!

Juja... Congrats on your great 3 days.

Anyone out and about tonight??

Enough!