Finally made it past day 2 AF

[Mstall]

Hello!
I have been struggling for months to make it past day 2 and today i am on day 4 AF and I couldnt be happier.

My ex (who lives with me - long story) was told by his dr. that he needed to give up beer if not at least cut way back, and today he is one week AF. It was important to me to get him on the same track as he is my enabler. I know he isnt going for an AF life like i am but i needed to get some time in so i could be strong when he succomes to AL.

everyday i can feel my strength increasing in this fight. i already look better, feel way better even if sleep is not an option yet.

I am pledging to myself today to post for help and come in and read everyday to keep me on track.

I look forward to getting to know you all, i've been here since 2007 so my struggle has been a long one.

today after work during the witching hours, i am getting a haircut and then picking up chinese take out for dinner. If i can get past 7pm, i'm in a safe place.

i am learning to deal with work stress by using exercise as my way of venting.

Thanks for listening!

[greeneyes]

Finally made it past day 2 AF

Good to see you again Mstall! Keep at it!

[Pinecone]

Finally made it past day 2 AF

Hi Mstall, I just want to say great job making it to day 4 and lend you some support. It sounds like you have a good plan to get you through tonight too! I also think it is fantastic to use excercise the way you are doing. It is a natural mood enhancer, makes you thirsty so you stay properly hydrated, sleep enhancer, appetite improver, etc etc etc. When I get in a bad mood, I think about excercising. At first, my body says "but I don't want to because I am in a bad mood, all I want to do is sit around and stew in the bad feelings." Then when I make myself do it anyways, the bad mood has lifted, like it was never there. It is an amazing insight into the connections between mind, body, emotions. You are very smart to be using excercise this way!

[MWOLady]

Finally made it past day 2 AF

Hi Mstall! Welcome. You have a long history and I hope you share some of your experiences with us Newbies. Day 23 for me and I'm hanging in there!!! Hope you have a great day (and I sure wish I could share your Chinese tonight - I love that stuff!!)

[mauritiusdodo]

Finally made it past day 2 AF

mstall, well done on getting past day 2, I will be there in an hour and 23 minutes LOL not struggling this evening at all but expecting the cravings to kick in tomorrow!

[Mstall]

Finally made it past day 2 AF

Thanks guys! i am now heading in to day 6! I must say, i was quite the bitch yesterday from after work until 1/2 way through making dinner and then it lifted! Those witching hours are tough but soooooo doable.

My ex surprisingly enough is staying strong. It's unexpected and I welcome the support for as long as he lasts.


I need to make an emergency plan for when he does fall so i dont get dragged down with him.

Appreciate the support!

[greeneyes]

Finally made it past day 2 AF

Happy Birthday! What a wonderful gift you are giving yourself!!

[Wally22]

Finally made it past day 2 AF

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MSTALL

Hope you have a fabulous AF day.

[Lavande]

Finally made it past day 2 AF

:bday7: Happy birthday Mstall & congrats on your AF time!
Good to see you again & keep checking in, let us know how you are doing

Lav

[Mstall]

Finally made it past day 2 AF

What a nice surprise to wake up on day 8 (after my first sober birthday in so long!) and see these nice bd wishes!! Thank you all, i am so happy and proud to be a small part of this wonderful site!

Onto week 2!

[sunshinedaisies]

Finally made it past day 2 AF

WELL DONE Mstall! On to week 2 - that is awesome! I am so happy for you - those first couple of days are so hard - and then the first week is over........ You are doing so well and I am so proud of you that you are staying on guard too - your hubs must be really happy that you are supporting him in this. Have you made your plan yet for if Hubs falters? What are you going to do? he might surprise you..... hang in there, both of you.

hugs, sun

[caper564]

Finally made it past day 2 AF

Congrats MStall.. I totally get the bitchy thing. I thought i was a bitch when i was drinking .. but WOW that first AF week was brutal. I couldn't stand to be in a room by myself i was so cranky .... LOL
but it went away and now going on 1 month i find at the end of the day when i'm laying in bed i think "holy crap i didn't think about drinking today" and it feels great.

stay on track it gets easier every day....
caper

[sunshinedaisies]

Finally made it past day 2 AF

Caper - you and I went AF the same day.......