No fooling -- April 2013 AF

[Running Aussie]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

free at last;1486777 wrote:
Am thinking about our plan. Next time I think I deserve a glass of wine/or poison of choice, to celebrate, or next time I am frustrated and want a glass of poison, I am going to _______ (fill in the blank). For me, that will be spend 5 minutes meditating.

What's your plan?

I am going to go for a run, have a sparkling mineral water with lemon, take a kava kava, or go outside and play with my daughter.

[wobblehead]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

:new: Looking for a place to hang out. Not really feeling a place to settle in

[friedabee]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

wobblehead;1486901 wrote: :new: Looking for a place to hang out. Not really feeling a place to settle in

Welcome, wobblehead! Stop here awhile. We're going alcohol-free for the month of April and beyond! Tell us what your plan is to distract yourself from urges to use. I'm always interested in how other people do this. Best wishes to you in your journey...Friedabee.

[Running Aussie]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

wobblehead;1486901 wrote: :new: Looking for a place to hang out. Not really feeling a place to settle in

Howdy! Tell us what's your story - where are you at in your journey? We are here hanging out supporting each other.

[Siren136]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Good morning April Abbers one and all. I didn't sleep great last night but still woke up feeling more refreshed than when I have a hang over.

I'm forcing myself onto the trainer this morning - it's still too cold for me to ride outside. I got my tires pumped up last night and it's all ready for me. ANd I have krav this evening, so that will keep me out of the house for some of my 'witching hour'. I think I need to start going to bed with or before my husband. In the past I'd wait until he was in bed before I'd *really* start drinking. Still too tempting.

I'd encourage everyone to really do some work figuring out what your triggers are and making a solid plan on how to combat them. Write it down and review it occasionally. Keep it with you - in your purse or pocket.

Have a great AF Hump Day!

[Running Aussie]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Hi Siren

I'm sorry you didn't sleep well. I haven't been either and I've been putting it down to the alcohol. They say the liver is at 3am on the chinese organ clock and I wake up every night spot on 3am. A lot of women that I know who drink regularly also wake up each night and find it difficult to get back to sleep right away. This is night four of AF for me so I'm hoping soon I will get an uninterrupted nights sleep.

I really found my trigger today...stressful day + preparing dinner. I've seen a few ladies comment about this trigger. Today it took a lot of strength to stay on track. My husband told me at the very last minute that three of his collegues were coming to dinner and two of them were staying the night at our house. Normally not a big deal when I have more than one hour to prepare. I kept thinking how much easier it would all be if I downed a glass of red wine quickly. Just enough to take the edge off I kept thinking.

Well it's 8:15pm now and my husband is downstairs BBQing and drinking beer with his collegues and I'm about to go to sleep without having any drinks. I still have these flu symptoms from withdrawl (or maybe I just happened to get the flu when I gave up al - who knows?!) I've been turning in early so that has helped with the temptation.

Cheers
RA

[nottoday]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Good Morning

Well the sleep fairy didn't show her face with me either last night

Siren check my smilie:h

Still not well the my cold and coughed for most of the night.

I work from home and reports are now due! My head is full of cotton wool. Can't concentrate on a thing, but hey ho the fog is bound to clear.

Is the booze out of our systems by day Five?



notts

[Running Aussie]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

nottoday;1487116 wrote: Good Morning

Well the sleep fairy didn't show her face with me either last night

Siren check my smilie:h

Still not well the my cold and coughed for most of the night.

I work from home and reports are now due! My head is full of cotton wool. Can't concentrate on a thing, but hey ho the fog is bound to clear.

Is the booze out of our systems by day Five?



notts

I feel the same.darn.way.

[Running Aussie]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

and one more thing...sorry I'm procrastinating on doing my uni assignment so full of things to say...

I told my best friend today that I stopped drinking. She's the only one I've told outside of my husband (who responded by bringing me a glass of wine!!) So she was blah about it. She was like uh - why? I felt yuck when I hung up with her and I realised I think it's because it's her birthday this weekend and she and I would normally be drinking to celebrate our birthdays. But seriously once you pass 30 years old does it really matter if we party it up? I know she didn't mean to be unsupportive but I was hoping she would have encouraged me a little. What would I do without this online community? I certainly wouldn't be waking up to 5 AF days tomorrow.

RA

[nottoday]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Running Aussie

My friend is dried out at the Priory Posh UK rehab at least once a year costs thousands! Very rich husband, wife that doesn't want to quit long story! My point is for the first Five days she is out of it on Librium. We are doing this ourselves and still expected to manage a home and work!!! I think we are all doing brilliantly.

notts

[Siren136]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Notts, I work from home, too. Very tough being here with the booze. I have heard that by day 5 all the booze is out of our system and it can be a tough day for some. Your brain is like WTF??????

RA - sorry you're not getting more support at home. Stay here and read and post, read and post. We got your back. Great job avoiding the stress of unexpected house guests!

Wobblehead - Welcome!! Please settle in here for a while. Tell us a little about yourself - whatever you'd like to share. The Newbie's Nest is a great place to start, especially if you're feeling a craving coming on. There is usually someone there to remind us why we need to abstain.

To the rest of the April Abbers - have a great day!

[nottoday]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Siren Can't wait for Day Five Brain then!! I've just been in the garden and started crying my eyes out because a coulple have flowers have sprung up from some bulbs I planted last year WTF the neighbour thinks I'm bonkers!!!
Wobblehead you are very welcome this is a great place, look forward to getting to know you

Notts

[free at last]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Quick pop in to say hello to all and offer encouragement. Happy to report yesterday was AF for me. Those on day 3, alcohol is beginning to be removed from our bodies so that creates all kinds of physical, emotional and probably spiritual awakenings. Busy day for me -- will try to post later today with more specific greetings. Warmest, Free.

[friedabee]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Sleep, wonderful sleep

nottoday;1487123 wrote: Running Aussie

My friend is dried out at the Priory Posh UK rehab at least once a year costs thousands! Very rich husband, wife that doesn't want to quit long story! My point is for the first Five days she is out of it on Librium. We are doing this ourselves and still expected to manage a home and work!!! I think we are all doing brilliantly.

notts

Good morning, good day Abbers! Hats off to those of you who care for husbands, children, and a home, all while beginning an extended period of abstinence! Whew. It's just me and my little dog here; kids are grown and out; long, sad marriage ended several years ago. Day three of abstinence was always hardest for me, with restlessness and irritability the strongest symptoms. Since I had my children three decades ago, sleep has been difficult, even when abstaining. I use an OTC sleep aid at times, but wake feeling groggy. Hate that feeling. A good night's sleep would be so helpful, and I wish that for you!

[Mein Sonnenschein]

No fooling -- April 2013 AF

Wow, after reading through everyone's posts I can totally relate to everyone on Day 3! First, yay us on Day 3! I was an emotional rollercoaster today... had to sit and have a pity-party cry for about 10 minutes today... had intense cravings around 4pm... squashed the cravings with Diet Coke and potato chips (stuff I would normally NOT eat)... now I feel better. Whew. Day 1 and 2 were luckily easy for me so I'm not sure why Day 3 is sneaking up on me. But... in the past I would give in and I'M NOT GOING TO THIS TIME. I want those 30 days and more. I also want to be a pleasant person to be around, I want my health and sanity. I've also been having an awful time with sleep. Did someone say that is normal after first quitting AL? I know that consuming AL keeps you awake, but does abstaining do the same thing (initially)?