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    #1

    Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

    I sit here, after another day (of many) telling myself ... "tomorrow" ... tomorrow I will stop this insanity.

    Well - the insanity must stop right now. Right this second. And for every second that I have from this moment forward.

    I pray this journey is one where I can look back and mark the evening of June 13 as the day that the insanity was left in the past.

    Good night and good bye to a habit that brings me nothing but misery. Hello to tomorrows of sunrises and hope.
    Put your hands over your heart - and tell yourself that you are going to guard this essence of who you are with everything. Alcohol opens us up to darkness and depression instantly. You choose love today. Guard it by keeping the poison out of your body. It IS poison.



    NF - May 2, 2013 (cig free Jan. 25, 2013)
    AF - July 31, 2013
    :lordhelpme:
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    #2
    Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

    One day at a time my friend! Small steps!
    Newbies Nest
    Toolbox
    My accountability thread

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      #3
      Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

      It is a journey of a lifetime. But, it only takes one moment to decide to change.

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        #4
        Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

        sorry but I agree with the others go slow small steps small goals one day at a time

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          #5
          Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

          Welcom Rita,
          You have found a site with many people who have kicked alcohol out of their lives and others who are in the process. You might find daily posting to the thread that you started as a way of being accountable to yourself. Another place to visit is the newbies nest, lots of people in their early days of living AF. Welcome!
          Free at Last
          "What you seek is seeking you." -- Rumi

          Highly recommend this video
          http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

          July 19, 2013 -- the beginning of being Free at Last

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            #6
            Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

            Hi Rita....welcome to MWO. I agree with the others....small steps because this really is a process (which I was in denial about for years). The support on here is amazing. Looking forward to getting to know you better.

            Miley
            Miley

            "The moment you are ready to quit is usually the moment right before a miracle happens..don't give up"
            [COLOR=Magenta]Joyfully AF Since 1/22/14

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              #7
              Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

              Hi Rita and welcome. We are here for you, come in to the Newbies Nest if you are inclined. Also check out the toolbox thread under the monthly abstinence category. You will never, ever regret quitting. Just don't look back, there is nothing there for us anymore. You are stepping onto a path that leads to peace and relief. It might sound hokey, but it is true. Glad you are here with us!
              "When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them." Analects of Confucius
              AF 11/12/11

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                #8
                Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

                Thanks all

                I appreciate the support and well wishes! Today I am full of hope and a little nervous too. I will be glad when my MIND has caught up with my firm conviction, and I gain confidence! That is something I've lost along the way .... confidence. And Joy. And Satisfaction. And Peace. And Productivity. And many other things.

                Physically I feel good so far. (other than puffy and fat!!) Enjoying coffee and hearing the birds chirping their late Spring songs out of my window.

                My Goal for today: Is to stay very present in THIS day ... and not even think about tomorrow. That's hard for me because I am a very impatient person. I start wanting to be a long way down this road and get frustrated because I have SUCH a LONG WAY TO GO! That ALWAYS works against me. So today ... is the only day I have to soak in this life that I want back - free and clean and clear!

                Today - Here I am!
                Put your hands over your heart - and tell yourself that you are going to guard this essence of who you are with everything. Alcohol opens us up to darkness and depression instantly. You choose love today. Guard it by keeping the poison out of your body. It IS poison.



                NF - May 2, 2013 (cig free Jan. 25, 2013)
                AF - July 31, 2013
                :lordhelpme:

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                  #9
                  Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

                  Hi Rita. I'm on day 2 with you, and you could be speaking for me. I agree, we need to only focus on today, but I also think its important (for me anyway) to know deep down without any doubt that I'm done. I'm thinking of myself as someone who doesn't drink. I'm visualizing my future without alcohol dominating my every thought and decision. I think the firm focus on getting through the day, no matter what, plus the internal knowledge that there is no going back, that my drinking days are over, are both important right now.
                  ~ The chief cause of failure is trading what you want most for what you want now ~
                  -----------------------------------
                  Goal #1 - 7 days AF -

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                    #10
                    Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

                    Rita and Irie, congrats on making your way to MWO website and to your commitment to an AF life. It often helps to have a "quit" buddy, especially since you both are so close in time on your AF journey. My advice is read often, post often, and when you get a craving or are tempted, get on MWO -- someone is usually on line and can offer all kinds of good reasons why you don't want to go back to day 1. Look forward to watching your progress.
                    Free at Last
                    "What you seek is seeking you." -- Rumi

                    Highly recommend this video
                    http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

                    July 19, 2013 -- the beginning of being Free at Last

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                      #11
                      Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

                      Also on day 2

                      Well, if I make it though tonite it will be day 3, lol!
                      Go before that fire there, at the altar of your heart
                      That fire of who you really are and be consumed by it fully
                      Surrender everything into the fire of that love until you are one with that love. You ARE that love.
                      Tilak Pyle Altar of the Heart

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                        #12
                        Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

                        Congrats to all of you! Great job. I used to roll my eyes at ODAT, but that is the only way I can do it. I am over a hundred days now, but it certainly was not easy. I struggle all the time. I have been innundated lately it seems with people wanting to go out, meet for cocktails, happy hours, etc. Industry functions and people on facebook talking about their latest refreshing cocktail. Seeing my close friends make plans to go out drinking without me (I am sure not malicious, they are being kind because I don't drink) but still, I feel angry and jealous, then remember how much better my life is without the wine! I look better, feel better (except my anxiety, which apparently is NOT caused by booze!) I can't say that I would not love a glass of wine (and stick with one) but I know I can't. I don't have an off switch. I wish I did. Anyway, best of luck to you all. It is hard, but so worth the clarity and good life. Really, it is.

                        Love Waggy
                        February 27th, 2013. A New , Successful Start. :h

                        When everything seems like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top!!

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                          #13
                          Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

                          made my day!

                          Yeah! You all "made my day" with your comments AND I MADE MY DAY! I had one weak moment when I took my Dad out for early Fathers day dinner .... For a minute I had a debate in my head .... But just knowing I was going to report in hear tonight actually made the decision more real ... Like your voices (posts) were in my head!

                          Ok .... to those of us on these first days AF .... Let's buckle up and ride this out!
                          Put your hands over your heart - and tell yourself that you are going to guard this essence of who you are with everything. Alcohol opens us up to darkness and depression instantly. You choose love today. Guard it by keeping the poison out of your body. It IS poison.



                          NF - May 2, 2013 (cig free Jan. 25, 2013)
                          AF - July 31, 2013
                          :lordhelpme:

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                            #14
                            Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

                            PS ... I TOTALLY agree Irie .... I must firmly place my position that I will NEVER drink again. I don't have a stop button hard wired in me Like Wagoneer said. The one day at a time thing has always been an annoying phrase for me. But somehow I've realized I need to master it. I like the way you put it. Took the concept out of my head and put it into words ... Thanks!

                            Congrats on your AF day. You too Phenox Rising!
                            Put your hands over your heart - and tell yourself that you are going to guard this essence of who you are with everything. Alcohol opens us up to darkness and depression instantly. You choose love today. Guard it by keeping the poison out of your body. It IS poison.



                            NF - May 2, 2013 (cig free Jan. 25, 2013)
                            AF - July 31, 2013
                            :lordhelpme:

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                              #15
                              Sweating it out .... I'm quitting this insanity

                              Hi Rita,
                              Amazing how the thought of having to post -- to complete strangers -- can be a motivation for not drinking. It sure has helped me on more than one occasion.

                              The the newbies on this thread, do make certain you have a plan for getting through the difficult hours/triggers, especially on a holiday weekend. And, post your plan -- it helps!
                              Free at Last
                              "What you seek is seeking you." -- Rumi

                              Highly recommend this video
                              http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html

                              July 19, 2013 -- the beginning of being Free at Last

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