Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

[rednose]

I don't know how many times in the last month that I said I was going to quit tomorrow and the wake up all hung over and feeling useless and ashamed.

So today I am going to do everything in my power to make it day one af.

I have to do this. My drinking is really out of control.

Thanks to you all in advance for your support.

rednose.

[Siren136]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

Hi Rednose! Good to hear from you. I know how you feel. It's demoralizing to wake up day after day hung over and ashamed.

You know what to do. Get rid of all the alcohol in the house. Are you working today? Can you curl up on the couch with some snacks, water, and some trashy TV to take your mind off of things? Make a plan for the times you typically start drinking.

Stay close today and pm me if you need to talk.

[rednose]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

I have to make today af

Siren136;1511791 wrote: Hi Rednose! Good to hear from you. I know how you feel. It's demoralizing to wake up day after day hung over and ashamed.

You know what to do. Get rid of all the alcohol in the house. Are you working today? Can you curl up on the couch with some snacks, water, and some trashy TV to take your mind off of things? Make a plan for the times you typically start drinking.

Stay close today and pm me if you need to talk.

Siren,

Thank you. I do have to work a little but I am going to try to take it as easy as I can today.
Trashy tv and napping sound so good. I know it is going to be a hard day but I have done this before...my body is already wanting a drink. damn damn damn alcohol.

rednose

[shelbysmiles]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

You can do this Red Nose. Just think of it as one day. Hunker down like Siren said and stay close to the boards. You will feel better tomorrow and the guilt will go away.

[Siren136]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

rednose;1511795 wrote: Siren,

Thank you. I do have to work a little but I am going to try to take it as easy as I can today.
Trashy tv and napping sound so good. I know it is going to be a hard day but I have done this before...my body is already wanting a drink. damn damn damn alcohol.

rednose

Start an accountability thread and post every thought you're having. Posting about it helps, especially if you carry the craving through to the conclusion of waking up tomorrow hung over once again. Post it all out, red. You only need to get through the first few days and the intense physical cravings go away. You can do this.

[Snapdragon]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

Hello Rednose - you can do this. My tip for getting through the first week is to eat, eat and eat a bit more. I found that when I was craving alcohol, I was actually craving food and sugar - but my brain was interpreting it as needing alcohol.

I stuffed my face with all sorts of naughty things - a whole box of chocolate brownies in one sitting!! For the first week - and much of the second, I made sure I was full up all the time and it made life a lot easier. I did put on a few pounds in the beginning, but I've now lost all of these and lots more now I'm eating normally and not drinking so don't worry too much about your weight in the early days.

Good luck - and hope to see you in the Newbies nest.

Snap. x

[Joemero]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

I'm right here with you Rednose...Day 1, again. We can do it!

[rednose]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

I NEED TO GET DAY ONE BEHIND ME

Hi All,

I just went out and had a huge breakfast for the first time in months.
I have been napping and asked my dr for some Valium to help me get through the first few
days.
I am wiped out from drinking so much.

I will stay in touch. Thanks for all the support.

rednose:thanks:

[Tess-2]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

Dear rednose,

Are those your dogs in your avatar? If so, get sober for them. If not, get sober anyway. I like the idea of an Accountability thread. It helps to know that people genuinely care for you and wish for you to be free from the hell of alcoholism.

Have you ever sought help from your doctor and any other professional? I ask because I see and hear the sincerity in your voice -- and I feel the wild cravings in your body.

Yes, snuggle up. Eat whatever appeals to you. Drink lots of non-al beverages.

We are snuggled up with you. We have been there. We know that you can do this!!

Keep us posted. ~

[Fat fella]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

Hi red nose. I am battling through day two AF, so lets do this together. I have tried and failed in the past, more times than I can remember. This time I have to do it. I will, and so will you.

[K9Lover]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

I'm thinking of you Red! I know it's hell...but you can get past it and come out the other side. It really is better on the sober side!

Stay close and let us know how you are doing.

Love,
K9

[rednose]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

NEED TO GET DAY ONE UNDER MY BELT

HI ALL,
I appreciate all of your support. Yes those are my dogs in the photo.
I am heading in to the witching hour for me and I am going to hang on tight to everything I know about my drinking. It has never gotten better, it only continues to get worse.
I want off this ride...

rednose.

[kuya]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

Have you thought of using Antabuse to get some solid sober time?

[RunningCourage]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

Hey red,

Just wanted to say wishing you the very best. It's been advised to start a thread- you've done this before, and it seemed to help... i do think writing and posting plenty helps a lot - do it for you and no one else... it also helps with, as I've read Kuya call it, brain training. Especially in the early hours and days.

All best matey. You can and will do it

[rednose]

Somehow today I have to make it day one AF

NEED TO GET DAY ONE UNDER MY BELT

kuya;1511917 wrote: Have you thought of using Antabuse to get some solid sober time?

Kuya

No I have not thought about it. I had 18 good solid days before I allowed myself to be derailed on what I blamed at the time on a relationship gone bad. I am going to try to do it with out ab but I did get some Valium from my dr to help take the edge off...

Thanks for the support

rednose:thanks: