No fooling -- April 2013 AF

[bcp2013]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

I should always check spelling ,LM using a tablet ,easy to type wrong when typing quickly,sorry

[Running Aussie]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

bcp2013;1490440 wrote: just my brain making me think l was loosing my best friend,more like frenemy aye.

Yes! Frenemy for sure.

Welcome BCP, you are about the same days alcohol free as all of us in this thread. We've been on this journey together since April 1. So settle in and get to know everyone.

There's also the 'newbies nest' under 'just starting out' where we all post in too. I'm fairly new here to and it's helped me tremendously.

Cheers
RA

[bcp2013]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Hey there,March 31 st was my first day sobber,glad to say its been 11 days going strong,first few days were rough, l cried than l seem to be good now, not sure how long it will be, but l quit for good, lTS my first time trying to quit, was too afraid too, now l don't want to ever drink again ,its poison to our bodies,l guess l,m ready, l drank since l was 18 lm now 48,just these last few years got more and more,my son is 22 and he's so proud of me,so is my husband, l can't drink now,l am gonna do everything in my power to stay sober, Lt feels great not having a big head,and just trying to cope one day to next depending on how much l drank the night before, sure takes over your life,want to be free from tne Devil forever!!!

[NoSugar]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

bcp2013;1490450 wrote: Hey there,March 31 st was my first day sobber,glad to say its been 11 days going strong,first few days were rough, l cried than l seem to be good now, not sure how long it will be, but l quit for good, lTS my first time trying to quit, was too afraid too, now l don't want to ever drink again ,its poison to our bodies,l guess l,m ready, l drank since l was 18 lm now 48,just these last few years got more and more,my son is 22 and he's so proud of me,so is my husband, l can't drink now,l am gonna do everything in my power to stay sober, Lt feels great not having a big head,and just trying to cope one day to next depending on how much l drank the night before, sure takes over your life,want to be free from tne Devil forever!!!

:welcome: BCP!

You sound really motivated! Links to the Newbies Nest and toolbox (full of helpful ideas) are in my signature. Reading as much as you can and posting often really help get the devil off your back!

Stick with us and you can do it ---I'm glad you found MWO!

NoSugar

[I'mOnMyWay]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Got through 30 days, time to start posting here Looking forward to the rest of April being AF. Hello to all!

[halfway content]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Congratulations on Day 30!!!

[halo]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Awesome work I'm on My Way!!!!! Very proud of you love your goal list especially the last one of 365 days, I am unable to think that far ahead but very impressed that you are...Getting the hat is a great victory, :goodjob:

[Running Aussie]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Howdy I'm on my way, you should be so proud.
What sort of improvements in your life are you experiencing since AF?

[free at last]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Hi all, a quick note to report another AF day/night for me.

Congrats to I'm on My Way for 30 days and Halfway and Halo for 31 -- you go, girls!

Thanks to everyone else for advice, encouragement -- love the way we are there for one another.

Warmest,
free

[Snapdragon]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Morning Nesties one and all!

Hi to Running Aussie, Halo and No Sugar - BCP - fantastic 11 days (we're side by side in this! Mein - hope you're feeling a bit better now and On My Way - 30 Days!! :goodjob: whoop whoop!! Hello to everyone I've forgotton to mention too.

Pretty Tulip - I'm glad I'm not the only one who is totally exhausted! I've been sleeping in late (luckily I work from home - otherwise I'd have some serious time-keeping issues to answer too!) Yesterday, I was so tired I went and lay on the bed and slept for over an hour until about 7pm - and still went to bed at 11pm and slept the whole night through!! I've been taking Antabuse and was wondering if this tiredness is a side effect of that? Or is it normal for people to feel totally exhausted when they give up AL? Answers on a postcard please :H

Also, on the subject of how to tell people you are no longer drinking - I personally have a completely different approach - I just don't talk about it! Even though I've been a hardened drinker for years downing a couple of bottles of wine every night and falling asleep in a drunken stupor on the sofa, I haven't actually mentioned to anyone that I have given up drinking - not my husband, daughter, or any of our friends - and I'm not sure if they're all a bit dumbstruck - or not sure if they're imagining it, but no-one has said a word!

We have been out for meals and I've ordered lime and soda, I've made Irish Coffees for everyone when we've had people round for dinner and drank tea myself. At the table I've poured wine for everyone and then poured water into my own glass - I'm not sure if everyone's too polite to mention it - but it just hasn't seemed to be a big deal to anyone.

I know giving up AL is a major big deal for all of us on MWO - but maybe it isn't such a big deal to all of those people around us who don't have drink problems - so you really don't need to explain yourself.

Have a good day everyone - it's raining here in the UK and for the first time in a long time I'm glad!! It means that it's warmed up and the bloody snow and ice has finally lifted. Roll on the sunshine!!

[nottoday]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Hi everyone...
Had lots of problems logging into the MWO site!
I have read all of your posts but not been able to post any messages.
My husband managed to sort the problem out for me!!! He does have is uses!!!
Still AF but had some very rocky moments I am considering Antabuse, Siren I think you we're going to try it? And thank you for asking about me by the way.
Snapdragon I be will put off Antabuse if it makes me more tired I'm always knackered at the mo anyway, even though sleep still eludes me
All have a great day, so happy I can join in again..

Notts
nota use

[Mein Sonnenschein]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Thank you Snapdragon, feeling much better today! Nice to be back on my regular schedule with my AD meds.

MAJOR sugar cravings today which is strange for me because I do not usually crave sugar. I'm a potato chips/popcorn/salt craving type of gal. But I figure that this has to do with 11 days AF so I'll give in for today and try not to make myself feel too guilty. I eventually want to eliminate more sugar from my diet (my therapist has also told me to do this for my depression) but, as I said, I'll give in today so I don't start to crave AL this evening (I know this will happen, it's my pattern).

I've got to get to work for now but I hope that everyone has a wonderful day! Much love and strength to you all!

[Running Aussie]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

I've been getting some pretty major cravings and I noticed that when I do a little voice pops in my head and starts to reason out why it would be ok to drink. Actually today the little voice started to convince me if I wanted to complete my two big assignments on time then I had better drink like I normally do because I wasn't making any progress on them sober. Which is true but I have been dealing with my cravings by stuffing myself so full of food that I can't possibly want a drink of wine. Now I'm full, tired and haven't done much on my assignments. So frustrating!

[Snapdragon]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Hi Runnie Aussie

I know the feeling - I've been stuffing my face with Mini Cheddars! I know it's just an excuse - I love them and usually rashion myself, but because I'm not drinking I've been a little too indulgent with them - I have actually put on 4lbs this week - so much for losing weight!!

I write for a living and sometimes when I'm staring at the page and I don't get the 'lightbulb' moment - I put my boots on and walk long and hard in the woods with my dogs. It generally seems to help and blow the creative cobwebs away.

Good luck with your assignment - and reward yourself by NOT drinking. You will hate yourself afterwards if you give in now. Stay with us :goodjob:

[NoSugar]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Running Aussie;1490613 wrote: I've been getting some pretty major cravings and I noticed that when I do a little voice pops in my head and starts to reason out why it would be ok to drink. Actually today the little voice started to convince me if I wanted to complete my two big assignments on time then I had better drink like I normally do because I wasn't making any progress on them sober. Which is true but I have been dealing with my cravings by stuffing myself so full of food that I can't possibly want a drink of wine. Now I'm full, tired and haven't done much on my assignments. So frustrating!

Hi, Running,

That voice is Al- the -Addiction trying to sweet talk his way back into your life! Just tell him to SHUT UP!

You have been doing such a great job here helping yourself and inspiring others. You may be frustrated now but think of the emotions you'd be feeling if you were to drink:
guilt, remorse, disappointment, self-loathing, fear, weakness, ...

I bet your assignments are better when done sober even if they were a bit tougher to do without "lubrication" . (Another thought: I would not choose a naturopath who over-drinks alcohol, would you???).

Keep up what you've been doing RA - you're worth it!

Love, NoSugar