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[Starfish1]

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Yep, that happens, Cathy!!!! Days, 2,3,4 and 5 are NOT EASY- so get prepared. Don't mean to scare or discourage you, but I have had millions of them myself (days 2,3,4 and 5). What happens is, you get over feeling physically bad and/or you want to reward yourself for being so "good" and not drinking for a whole day or two, etc.
Making the stew and bread sounds great. Get a good plan to make it thru the day.
Did you dump the beer?

[Struggles 106]

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HEY CATHY

I know what you mean-you KNOW that 1 becomes a lot more. As for the Super Bowl party I can only say I have 42 days right now and I definitely would not go. But that is up to you.
I would think it would be a problem. Oh yeah I have fond memories of football parties with beer beer and more beer . LOL
So many things are just entwined with drinking. I do not care about football at all. Just another excuse for drinking.
When you drink everything becomes a drinking occasion. Dinner out, parties,receptions etc etc. I have found that I get to know the real me and what I truly enjoy when not drinking.

I wish you well on this beautiful Thursday.

[cathysgottastop]

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I made up my mind no superbowl party this year. I know I will crack and end up drinking a 12 pack. I'm sure. Today yes I do feel physically better I have to preoccupy myself tonight for sure. I'm not a real big football fan either but boy do I love the parties haha. Just gotta do it differently from now on.

[NoSugar]

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cathysgottastop;1454392 wrote: I made up my mind no superbowl party this year. I know I will crack and end up drinking a 12 pack. I'm sure. Today yes I do feel physically better I have to preoccupy myself tonight for sure. I'm not a real big football fan either but boy do I love the parties haha. Just gotta do it differently from now on.

Sounds like 2 good recent decisions!
No Party
NO ALCOHOL!

Hang in there and stay nearby.

[cathysgottastop]

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Now I have to keep that stuck in my head and stay focused

[Breezy Momma]

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Stay strong for Day 2 Cathy!! You can do it!!

[cathysgottastop]

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Thank you so much. I'm trying. Tonight will be the true test.

[K9Lover]

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cathysgottastop;1454189 wrote: I love the idea of changing furniture. I even thought change myself. Get a new haircxut some new clothes. Throw the old drunk cathy away start fresh. I feel great this am no excederin no visine. Only 1 cup of coffee

A new "you" couldn't hurt! I got rid of all my "hangover" clothes...you know the ones you throw on because you just couldn't care less and all you want is to survive the day? Yeah, those HAD to go!

Now I'm quite stylish in my thrift store treasures! LOL

Hang in there Cathy...Days 3-4 are the hardest...grit your teeth and get it done, then you'll never have to do it again!

We're here for you :l

[cathysgottastop]

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Oh my gosh k9 yep I have those hangover clothes. I do. I need to pitch them. I love to thrift store shop maybe I will do that this weekend instead of staring to drink at noon. Thak you so much for the support it really helps

[cathysgottastop]

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Speaking of my teeth. Another recent issue with me as a result of alcohol and chronic drinking is my dentists discovery I'm grinding my teeth at night. I'm pretending to people its stress but I know the real reson. So I'm wearing a mouth guard now

[K9Lover]

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Careful...or you'll become addicted to the thrift store, like I am!!! It's my new "hobby" and I really need to slow down, my daughter says I'm a hoarder! :H

My favorite hangover clothes were big frumpy sweaters and black pants...I swear I'd wear those pants 3x a week sometimes...just because it was "easy" and I didn't have to spend time putting together an outfit when it was all I could do to not vomit. Ugh...remember that next time you think a drink sounds good!

If you don't want to move furniture, just move a lamp or turn on a different light, I swear it gives the room a new "look" (

[cathysgottastop]

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Aww. Too cute. I do like thrifting and spend hours browsing. Never know what you'll find. Its fun. My favorites too were black capri sweats with pockets and usually a tank top since I usually was having major hot flashes along with the hangover. Id throw my hair back in a ponytail or barrette. Never cared how it looked anymore it was just so easy. I hated those hot flashes headaChes hangofeeer stomac pains. And

[cathysgottastop]

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And smelling so bad even after a long shower cause I drank 12 beers and smoked a whole pack of cigarettes. I grew to hate that smell even when I was doing it. Gross

[paulywogg]

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ewww,and not being able to get that taste out of your mouth bleck! nope dont miss that one bit

[K9Lover]

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How is your evening going Cathy? Did you rearrange those lamps and furniture?