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[Ellaq]

Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

Day 12 here AF and Day 10 since I last had caffeine. I feel great. I have gone AF before but this is the first time I have given up caffeine and I really feel different this time. Just trying to keep away from the sugar now............it is hard because the house is full of it after halloween.

Everyone seems to be hanging in there. Best of luck to all for the weekend....for most of us the most dangerous time.

[Blooming Rose]

Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

Well I succumbed to frightful fridayness - was alone with alcohol available and blew it! (didn't get plastered, but did have a few glasses). But, there's a weekend to be had and enjoyed without it! If I could do 5 days without, a week ago, I can do it again!!
I need to be on here often, and getting encouragement (as well as giving it). See you all again tomorrow.

[available]

Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

Hey BR u did not get shitfaced so tht is good and you are honest. get rid of the wine out of the house. i have absolutely none, due to the fact i drank it all but that is neither here nor there lol. if there was i would be drinking now.

I have this site open on my pc all the time and at work, just to read the threads and keep feeling strong. You go girl, we are all here for each other. I should be going to an 18th tomorrow but not strong enough yet. We will all get there
xx

[Ishybit]

Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

Hi there, well, i caved last night. I had 3 "goblets" of wine. I don't know why, i had gotten through the hardest part of the evening. My cravings were not really strong, I could have gone to bed but my brain said..."just one while you watch T.V.".
I'm going to try to stay close to this thread.

[available]

Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

hey ishy is a goblet a bucket as i used to call my glass lol. tomorrows another day but keep the site open and read and reead and read. I could not have wine in the house or else i would just destroy myself and i know that. tomorrow is another day so chin up.

[crocus]

Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

Novel idea: Do Not Hate Self.

Hi All.
Just checking in. Friday, day 5 for me. My plan, which I already began, is to "Step AWAY from the monkey chatter" that keeps my mind focused of AL for too much of my life. I have to do it every 2 minutes sometimes. I' AMAZED at how much mental time I have een throwing away on this stupid drug, and my affair with it.
Count me in for the pool party!
Blondie, Where on the coast are you? We go to Chatham every summer? I'm getting those supplements today. Surprisingly, my Dr. is very positive about a turn around too. So thanks.
P.Fairy - thinking of you. I also love to swim, but staying away for the same reason.
Blooming R- Love your name, you flower, you! And Ishybit - Remember the NOVEL IDEA -
Do Not Hate Self. I'll bet it is more novel to some of us than we realize. You are correct. YOU DID NOT GET PLASTERED. So cut yourself a little love there, and "STEP AWAAAAYY FROM THE MONKEY CHATTER."

Love you all Here we go into the weekend!

[Ishybit]

Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

Thanks avail and crocus,
you're right "chin up and step away from the chatter!" It's amazing how much energy is spent on just thinking about alcohol.
movin on...

[LadyLush]

Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

Good Morning All,

Available, your humor is a gift and makes me smile.
I am on day 17. I believe I am a tad older here and have not surpassed 17 days straight without a drop in many, many years.
Ishy, Rose, and others:
Between all of us there are not enough fingers and toes to count my day ones.
It's tough and the holidays are going to make it tougher on us. Let's hang in there. Abstinence is our goal but less is always better than more!

Have a great Friday and stay tough for the weekend!

LL:hug:

[Cupcake]

Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

LadyLush - your avatar is brilliant - how true it is! Some of the things I've said and regretted whilst drinking have been awful. What an idiot I made of myself on so many occasions and the worst thing is I can't remember most of it anyway. Friday night here and no alcohol again. I hope everyone's doing well, weekends are always the worst - too many temptations around. I'm going to keep busy with helping husband working and doing my other hobby which is mystery shopping. No time for drinking doing that, its hard work! Have a good w/e everyone. x

[crocus]

Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

Good Morning Everyone! SOOOOO glad you are out there. I am on day 6. No problems on Friday night. I am feeling better about everything. Going to plant some holly bushes and grade some papers. The...as is my new plan, I'm going to continue to try to make my husband treat me like I was anyone else in the world rather than the potted plant. Success last night when I said "....please; I'm just telling you that talking to me that way starts pushing me right back into the bottle corner, so put the paper down, look at me, and change your tone of voice."

SOOOO scary! But it was good after that. He drank. I didn't. And I went to bed proud of my new bravery.

Love you all. I hope you will all drop in to the pool part this weekend. Again...Loving and praying for every single one of us!

[available]

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Croc he shld treat u like a princess and good on u for standing up to him. Its about you now. I was the same as you always came last, did everything, didnt think of me, found a bottle of which i have consumed a wine plantation or 2 i reckon. But now it is about me and building a new relationship with my kids and being the nice lovely me that i am without AL. Does DH drink much or socially. Maybe he needs a few AF days too. But all in all stand tall and proud. As of 15mins i am day 6 too. have not felt better or happier in a long time

take care friend x

[beer princess]

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I'm looking for support. I'm AF for 13 days, but craving pretty bad. Some days are easier than others. Its the weekend so I'm struggling a little. Looking forward to being AF indefinitely. :new:

[available]

Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

well good morning all. My first good nights sleep in 6 bloody days and my son comes in to let the dogs out for a wee. i tell you, not happy. Still have that foggy haze but not headachy which is great. Dreams werent too nice last night but i have a lot of healing to do

Going to be a warm one in Aus today so need to get up early anyway and take dogs for a walk. take care everyone and have a great day

welcome BP congrats on day 13 you have done well. You hav come to a great place with lots of support. I always leave this site open on my pc just so i can surf if i feel the urge to doing something stupid, which touch wood, i have not as yet. Keep reading all the posts and visit different forums for a read. with out these guys on here i would not be up to day 6 at all. stay strong and positive.

[BelleGirl]

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:welcome:Welcome Beer Princess. I am on day 13 also and having a rough evening. I keep hearing a voice saying "why not...just a little?". Wish hubby would hurry home with the pizza. Once I eat I am usually OK.

I have only been here for a short time, but the support here is amazing and I am sure you will find that also. Go to the Newbie's Nest and they will take good care of you there!

[Prairie Fairy]

Looking for: People early in their 1st 30 Days AF

Day 11 - yesterday tough as I was out socially with all my triggers. And I caught myself thinking - I would be just one - but I set up the circumstances so I couldn't (designated driver) so I didn't. Then I swam in herbal tea/amino's/glutamamine/GABA until I went to bed.

I do have to say I have not slept as hard or as deeply as I have the 2 nights in years. It's like someone hit me with a whammy stick and said - "hey dip shit - your body has healing to do - you have to SLEEP."

Tonight will be wicked hard - worst day yet. I have a family sitch - blah blah blah - can't really talk about it - just that today is going to go as bad as it can get as I have some horrible goodbyes to say in 4 hours and normally I'd drink myself silly on the plane.

Wish me luck - Day 11 - suck day. Onward.