An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

[Dogwood Blossom]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

FreeFly - I personally don't like that plan, but if you must. I was getting worried. I asked about you in the Newbies Nest. Glad you are OK.

[Dogwood Blossom]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Makes me wonder to, NoraC. It is the mystery of the lie that is AL! It always amazes me how quickly I can move from so ashamed & disgusted with myself, determined to never touch another drop, to listening to the voices tell me it wasn't that bad, and if I do this or that I can handle it! Why do we buy the lie?!?!

[Juja]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

FreeFly;1397266 wrote: So, here I go again, hoping not ad infinitum
We'll take ad infinitum over giving up. Okay by me.:h

NoraC;1397281 wrote:
Juja - Plus - my depression, meds & menopause have totally wiped out my brain cells. Sort of embarrassing lately.

Nora, we're in the same place!!! I am embarrassed all the time by my lack of recall, difficulty in learning new things, word finding, etc. I wonder, "Who is this person?" It's wreaked havoc on my self-esteem. I'm afraid to open my mouth for fear of being incorrect,but that doesn't stop me. Open mouth, and the space case makes her presence known.

A sister-in-arms, you are.:l

[stumpy]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Juja, I think I have found my sister/brother in you. I have been going through the same damn thing. I have total lack of recall. so sad.

[NoraC]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Gee whiz - we're all doing this now??? I'm already thru menopause so shouldn't my brain have come back?? :H

[RunningCourage]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Juja;1397258 wrote: Hi DG, Nora, G, et al,

Techie pm'd regarding my problem, I did what he instructed, so fingers crossed all's well.

Today was Day 10, and it was a tad difficult. I was fixing dinner, and I detest cooking, so I usually get pretty tipsy when cooking. I had to take a few breaths and remember why I was remaining sober. The oh-it's-okay feeling is creeping back, so I have to be vigilant.

One problem: I may not be drinking, but I'm eating us out of house and home! So much for my goals!

Nora>I've lost some brain cells for sure. More to life-long depressive episodes and meds than AL, I think.

DG>I guess I look better, I hadn't thought about it. I've noticed that I'm so happy I'm almost manic. That's not necessarily a good thing. I get kind of goofy, I think.

Have a good evening, all.

Yep, I find that too sometimes. Way more than when living it out under the hangover cloud.
:alf:

[Juja]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

stumpy;1397321 wrote: Juja, I think I have found my sister/brother in you. I have been going through the same damn thing. I have total lack of recall. so sad.
NoraC;1397327 wrote: Gee whiz - we're all doing this now??? I'm already thru menopause so shouldn't my brain have come back?? :H

Good morning sisters! Unfortunately, our problem is lack of estrogen, not brain cells, and we don't get the estrogen back. We learn to deal with it, I suppose. I wish it were safe to take estrogen. Oh, to have it cruising through my body again with fairy dust, sprinkling my wrinkles, juicing my brain, and lubing the dessicated parts.

I don't think G thought his thread was going to turn into a post-menopausal one.:H

RC> Maybe I should change my name to Goofball...

[scottish lass]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

saying hello.
I thought I was through menopause too, but nature pulled a cruel trick!!! And brain cells, can't remember what they are!
Decided to get out of my self pity mode and try harder - hope this lasts a while for me this time....last week was not a good one for me, and only one AF day - not at all good. Too much to deal with, and yes I know drinking does not help anything, but I keep going there for some stupid reason - must be those brain cells
Day 2 today....

[Dogwood Blossom]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

SL - It's good to see you. I'm hanging on myself. I'm on Day 10, but seems that every additional day brings its own challenges. You know, if us girls keep talking menopause, we may never see Mr. G again! hahahahahaha................................ (but have been there, done that!)

Which brings up another matter. When I was going to AA, I use to hear these "mature" ladies talking about how they had raised their families, and belonged to all the stuff, and ran kids around and fed the dog, and then after their family was raised, they became very dependent on AL! I just couldn't get it! Why after all those years would you bring that into your life. Let me say, I now get it! It's a very lonely and stressful time. You are no longer the person you've seen yourself as and you don't know who you are!

Well, we have to find out who we are and learn to do it sober! I've had a lot of years sober and if memory serves me, sober is good. I want to be that person again, no matter what other thing I am!

Ya'll have a great AF day!

[Juja]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

[QUOTE=Dogwood Blossom;1397573]
Let me say, I now get it! It's a very lonely and stressful time. You are no longer the person you've seen yourself as and you don't know who you are!
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Bingo!

SL>Well, we're all in the same boat, trying to find the elusive paddle. Don't give up.

Day 11 for me. I will keep all of you in mind when the going gets tough, and it's getting tougher. I'm aiming for the brick wall, and then climbing over it.

[RunningCourage]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Juja - I prefer Juja to Goofball (though i may call you goofball on occasion as i'm sure you may call me it too!)

[Audrey14]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Morning sisters (brothers too)!!!

Day 5 for me and feel good!!
Reading your chat..well i'm scared of menopause!!!
Yestarday i visited very nice gynecologist (from NewZeeland but she was born in my country and emigrated at 14, we' re so happy to admit that world is very small...)
Everything is more or less ok and she asked about contraception..i answered - non, zero..she asked - IF i' ll get pregnant??? I said - oh, no, i'm too old..
It' s difficult for me to express those feelings in English but it' s sad for me to admit that i'm already past "that age range"..
Yes, everybody is wondering how can i have 20 years old daughter, i look so young etc. I always say "thanks" but unfortunately my passport doesn' t lie.
Well, that milestone is passed, now is the next - MP.

Probably we should start another thread - Mister G and brothers will get bored...:man:mg

[Juja]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Great going on Day 5, Audrey. You sound much better, too.

Guys, I think it's safe to return now.:hiya:

[Dogwood Blossom]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Everyone here sounds pretty good. I am exhausted. Was a busy day. I look forward to Day 11 tomorrow but until then I wish everyone a restful, peaceful, sober night. Good Night my Friends!

[Juja]

An older drunk back on day one. Who's with me?

Nite-nite, everyone. Sweet dreams.