I don't feel so alone now!

[Live_Love_Learn]

I don't feel so alone now!

Thanks Cocoflo! I to back to sleep by listening to meditation and now I'm going to TRY to spend my morning not stressing that I'm going to relax and rest. The old me hated sitting around sober, couldn't, I would rush around and do all my cores so I could race back and drink!!!!
I'm so excited that I'm sober for the first time I've lived on my own, I'm doing this, on my own and I'm bloody proud!!!
So many stories here I can relate to, we aren't alone and it helps to finally get your story out and hear others that know how you feel!!!
OMG I'm hoping I lose weight, this bloated me is one ugly sister lol!!

[Live_Love_Learn]

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Well, I have had the deepest sleeps today but still have an insane headache and my clothes barely fit so I dragged myself down to the shops and spent a fortune on all sorts of goodies!! So I'm back In Bed with my wicked headache but I'm drinking cranberry juice, herbal tea and water after taking tablets for bloating, water retention, inner health and strong panadiene because any relief from this headache will be a joy, it's stressful seeing my house messy, I would make myself clean before I got drunk but I figure my energy will be boundless soon!!!

[downunder]

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What a shame about your headache putting a dampener on all the hard work you've done, but at least a shopping spree must have been good therapy! I keep forcing myself to go out everyday and do something even if I don't feel like it, that seems to be helping, I'm sure it won't be long till we get our new lease of life!

[Guitarista]

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G'day Triple L!

How are you going tonight? How's your headache?

You are doing such a heroic thing for yourself right now. Keep up the great work!

G bloke.

[spiderwoman]

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Hi LLL if you had broken your leg you wouldn't try to walk would you?

So while you are so early in this recovery do only what you can manage comfortably. Ii used to be obsessed to keep the house immaculate all the time. Cleaning before getting drunk is familiar territory ro me. Now I‘ve got used to the sober lifestyle I realise the only person who really cared about an immaculate house was me, my family would much prefer me "with" them than in a drunken heap.

Soon you'll have done a week and things will start to be so much easier; meanwhile treat yourself well and concentrate on getting well again.

[Live_Love_Learn]

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Thanks everyone!! I'm drinking my tea and hoping the headache mellows soon! I think you are right Downunder, we have to get out, it was ok at the start but the headache just got worse but I played with my dogs in our yard for a little while and kept thinking its going to feel so much better tomorrow!!
So I guess it's exciting for us AF people, I'm grateful that I had no hangover today and excited that I won't again tomorrow!!!

[downunder]

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How much tea can a person drink do you think? I have drunk so much decaf tea and coffee and am trying not to eat constantly, but it's just not as easy when I am used to filling my glass the second it is empty. How do people stop themselves from drinking constantly?? Another thing that I'm sure we'll get used to...I hope!

[Live_Love_Learn]

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Just a break from this headache would be great!!
I just gave myself a pat on the back though! I got news and initially was emotional then realised I'm way too sensitive to process emotional things right now so I explained to the person I'm detoxing (for a diet of course, not blurting out I'm an alcoholic :S) and a bit emotional to process things so I'm stepping back and I'm happy to talk in another week!!
OMG I feel so grown up!! I won't lie, I immediately thought I needed a drink when I heard the news but then I processed!! Huge for me! I look for any excuse normally!!

[jenniech]

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downunder: I drink loads and loads of decaf green tea and sparkling water. I mean, it is amazing how much I consume!!! But here is the thing: I KNOW it is replacing what used to be a glass of wine. Wine is fattening, it dehydrates you and makes you drunk. Green tea and water is not fattening, hydrates you and makes you healthy! Hmmmm, not hard to pick which route to take. Yes, I am in the bathroom all the time, but I feel so incredibly CLEAN on the inside, from my brain down to my toes.

Old habits die hard. Replacing the substance of that habit is the only hurdle I am concerned with......

LLL - I do hope your headache disappears soon!!!!

[Live_Love_Learn]

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Well I'm not feeling so puffy but OMG when will this headache improve?!?!?! Geesh, I'm nearly at a point where I'm thinking would a beer get rid of it?!?! Then I remember beer is one drink I hate so I'm back to wtf do I do to get rid of this thing and hope I don't look or feel like this tomorrow when I have a presentation in front of an international director of the company!!!
Here's my conversation with my body;
So I've popped my herbal pills, skulled a litre of water and taken more painkillers, it's 5 am so I'm thinking I'm going to have to just stay in bed and hope today I can kick this thing because I'm going in tomorrow ok AL ridden body!! I get it, I deserve to be punished for what I've done to you and sorry isn't enough but it's day 6, I'm going to keep showing you I'm serious about this and I'm going to treat you right now! Today NO SUGAR, so please help me help you, please...........

[hadit]

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LLL Well Done on Day6. Thats a really great start. The w/e is nearly done. Keep strong and let us know how u are doing. STRENGTH TO you!!!

[Live_Love_Learn]

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Well I've had an exciting day, the headache is only floating in the background now so I've one housework and about to get my lunches ready or the week!! I'm so happy and excited and even though I'm still bloated, I can feel myself getting better 😊😊😊
Now the only stress and worry I have is finding something in my wardrobe half decent or my work presentation since my body has blown up over the last 6 days!! Crazy how our bodies talk!!

[bcp2013]

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Good luck on your presentation,hope you find clothes to fit,drink loads of water to clean you out,eventually headache will pass maybe allergies,to not drinking,Yamaha!! Just kidding about the not drinking,great job on no alcohol,keep it up it's so worth it it's almost 2 months for me,a lot of things are better and you will see your clothes will start being loose,l lost 20 pounds due to healthy eating and no wine than snacking,that was huge calories,anyway keep up your great progress,we can beat this stupid alcohol,it get,s easier,l had a few headaches ,but no more,maybe go to doctor tell him or her what your doing,may get some piece of mine d about those headaches,all the best on your journey alcohol free!!! Have a greatSunday!!

[bcp2013]

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Meant to sayHaha!!

[Live_Love_Learn]

I don't feel so alone now!

Thanks bcp! Today is 7 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woohooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I feel like a blown up balloon but mentally feeling strong and know it will get better, bloating has gone down, only little headache now and excited I found something that fits, I feel hideous but hopefully people aren't staring thinking the same thing HAHA!!! I think I might measure my belly and see how much it shrinks because I think now I'm taking herbs and drinking heaps of water it should start settling down!!
Hope everyone has an awesone day!! I'm in for a fun one, I love doing presentations, even if everyone in the room finds it boring