Day 3 for the 311 gang

[Siren136]

Happy day 3 to the 311'ers! I'm happy to say our number has GROWN.

We are:

Siren
Fin
ISAIC (I'mStrong and in Control)
Ican(without a can)
Halo
Halfway Content
Free at Last
K9 (day 3 off cigs)
all in
boozer

We're darn near a hoard instead of a gang! I've heard day 3 is one of the hardest, so let's all stay close to MWO today. Check in when you can and get support to get through these next few days.

[JackieClaire]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

Hi Siren, just popping in to wish you all support and congrats on getting to day 3.

In my experience day 3 used to be (oh how I still love saying 'used to be') my biggest stumbling block.

It went like this.

Day 1: I am soooooooo ill I'm never going to drink again. I shall just lie here and die or at least until my head stops spinning and the nausea goes.

Day 2: I feel so much better. I've eaten something and starting to feel like a human being.

Day 3: I feel wonderful. I'm not an alcoholic, look I've just done 2 days off the booze. I'll just have a couple tonight (and then some.)

...................and repeat cycle.

[kuya]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

JackieClaire;1477010 wrote: Hi Siren, just popping in to wish you all support and congrats on getting to day 3.

In my experience day 3 used to be (oh how I still love saying 'used to be') my biggest stumbling block.

It went like this.

Day 1: I am soooooooo ill I'm never going to drink again. I shall just lie here and die or at least until my head stops spinning and the nausea goes.

Day 2: I feel so much better. I've eaten something and starting to feel like a human being.

Day 3: I feel wonderful. I'm not an alcoholic, look I've just done 2 days of the booze. I'll just have a couple tonight (and then some.)

...................and repeat cycle.

OMG Jackie.......were you me in a previous existence? :H Never got past a day three in 23 years.

Hang in there 311ers.....after a couple more days the sun starts to shine again

[halfway content]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

Good morning. Day Three begins with another dark, gloomy day. Is it really only Day Three? That can't be a good sign of the day to come. Perhaps if I think in terms of hours since my last drink. 60 hours? No, that sounds worse. I mean, really. Well, it is what it is and I just have to keep climbing that enormous mountain in front of me, which seems more like a wall today. Not impossible to scale, but daunting to say the least. My day and evening is full with events that I must attend, but I have my plan in place and will check back here tonight.

Stay strong, 311 and MWO friends!

[Siren136]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

Hi halfway! One day, one hour, one minute - however you have to do it. Just hang in there!

[halfway content]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

Thanks, the next five days...Good Lord. The e-mails among my friends are flying. St. Patrick's Day parade on Friday, gathering at the Irish bar on Saturday, corned beef and cabbage bash on Sunday. I just want to be low key and drink my sparkling water with lemon. Maybe they won't notice. How stupid is that thinking? I should just tell them the truth, but then I will be a crying mess. The drama in my head continues.

How are you, Siren? What's going on?

[kuya]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

halfway content;1477041 wrote: Thanks, the next five days...Good Lord. The e-mails among my friends are flying. St. Patrick's Day parade on Friday, gathering at the Irish bar on Saturday, corned beef and cabbage bash on Sunday. I just want to be low key and drink my sparkling water with lemon. Maybe they won't notice. How stupid is that thinking? I should just tell them the truth, but then I will be a crying mess. The drama in my head continues.

How are you, Siren? What's going on?

Tell your friends you have a urinary infection and are on antibiotics and can't drink PLAN to succeed, not to fail.

[halfway content]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

That's a good idea. Maybe not the UTI medicine, but something. I ain't drinking. Period.

[free at last]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

Morning 311ers. Feel good in the am, now it's time to get through the day.

Halfway, I know what it's like to have a lot of social obligations and how hard they can be-- this weekend, I have a dinner on Friday night, an international flight on Saturday (where the free wine, champagne, other options flow continuously), and a dinner upon arrival on Sunday evening. But, that's days away and I know the more AF days I can get under my belt, the easier it will be to just say "No thanks". You are among friends who want to see you succeed.

Will check in later tonight. Best wishes for everyone on another AF day (and night!)

[halo]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

Halfwa, I'm with you!!! No drinking period, I forgot where I read it on MWO but I will remember the saying, "No one ever said, I wish I drank more last night." So true, so why even start with one.

I have two dinners out this weekend, and I AM NOT GOING TO DRINK!!!!!!!!! NO MATTER WHAT!!!!! Am thinking of you when you are at your festivities...lemon sparkling water for me too. Let's get to Day 4!!!!

[Siren136]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

I like cranberry juice and tonic water with a twist of lime. Yummy!

I'm doing good today. It's cold but sunny and my mood is usually better when the sun is out. I've not been getting to bed until late and still getting up early. Last night was better sleep, though. Tonight's plan is Krav Maga from 6-7, then dinner, Jeopardy, and up to bed with me at 8. Lights out will be at 9 for a nice long sleep.

[all in]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

Just checking in.
day 3, at work getting it done.
Will post later tonight.
Lots of stuff going on but feeling better.

[Blossoms]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

Well done y'all!! ( I like that way of saying it, though it's not really my accent)

What a fabulous little (or not so little group)!!

Great ideas for drinks
I found during the first few days especially my spoiled child would whine if it felt it was missing out on the fun exotic grown-up drinks. Sparkling mineral water in a special glass, or an exotic fruit juice drink helped muffle the whining somewhat.

[halfway content]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

Thanks Halo and free at last,

I feel REALLY good right now and strong. You don't know how happy I will be to make it to Monday and beyond, although I bet you do know. Day Four sounds amazing! Not there yet, but I am getting there.
Out into the snow I go! Safe travels free at last.

[hadit]

Day 3 for the 311 gang

Good Morning Everyone, Just checking in on Day4 and feeling good. I to have massive mounts of events coming up where there will be a sea of booze!!! But I am not thinking to far ahead. Have a pre flight dinner on Friday,followed by and an overnight flight to Asia where I will be for 4 weeks,lots of booze (Ugh!). I am not sure whether I will have computer access so are wishing you all well. Off to work will post again later. :l:l:l