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[witts end]

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

hello your both doing well just focus on to-day

[K9Lover]

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Hi Rita!
I just wanted to welcome you...sorry I am a bit late. You should be on day 3 by now right? The hardest part physically is over, now just focus on the mental side and don't let alcohol talk you into "just one"...if you are like me, you've NEVER had just ONE in your life! You can do this. Stick close to us!!
K9

[RitaNow]

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K9 - So true .... I've NEVER had just ONE. Uggg. I hate that about myself. It's like I was born with a defect in the wiring. I just wish it wasn't so. But it is.

Free at last .... I need a "plan" for those trigger moments .... I have NO IDEA where to start with that! Help from anybody on getting started? Not even sure where to begin ... I guess I've never really made a firm plan on what to do ... when ______. (fill in the blank). It sounds like a great aid ... esp. when my brain shuts off and AL starts doing the talking!! Ideas from anyone would be appreciated!

Today is over ... 48 hours behind me ... moving into "day 3". I had another mind over matter moment today. I was still at my Dad's and some family came over and they were all having a drink. It wasn't as strong of a feeling as I had the night before, but the conversation started again in my head. I hope that someday I won't have thoughts like that just start popping like popcorn. Bottom line: I made it over the mental hurdle. I am AF. And I am thankful for that today.

Physically I feel like crud tonight. Kind of nauseous. I don't think I drank enough water today. I need to make drinking more water a big priority. Flush these toxins out!

It really is interesting how this cyber world of support is so helpful. Thanks all. It really does feel good to be in such a positive supportive environment. Really ... Thank you
G-night.

[Pinecone]

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Hi Rita, I also wanted to mention a few concepts that really helped me. If you search for them here you will come up with some good stuff:

Urge surfing
Witching hour
Euphoric recall
HALT hungry, forgot the "A", lonely, tired (or is it thirsty)

Also, distraction and snacking work wonders for getting through the first weeks. Another great tactic when the urge gets really strong is just going to bed early. You're already proving that you are tough enough to do it, but you can really stack the deck in your favor by using some of the tools.

[Lavande]

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Hi Rita,
Congrats on your 2 AF days! Push yourself through today & you'll be over the hump ~ you'll see

Go into the Tool box, read through the hundreds of ideas to help you make your plan!
Having zero AL in the house is #1, vowing to buy no more is #2 & having an exit strategy for social events #3. Avoiding social events, especially those surrounding AL was a great help for me until I felt stronger in my quit.
H = hungry
A - angry
L = lonely
T = tired
Addressing all of your needs is a huge help too

Probably the biggest help for me was pushing myself into gratitude thinking!
Drop the deprivation (feeling sorry for yourself) thinking, you are not missing anything, you are gaining your freedom

Wishing you the best & it really is one day at a time ~ for a while

Lav

[witts end]

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keep it up rita
work out your triggers mine expecially when I'm over tired or problems get me down

[RitaNow]

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The Journey Continues

Thanks for the replies ... My next order of business is to make the plan (To include all different situations ... and what I'm going to do/say in those moments). Then MEMORIZE it !

I am now 4 days AF. I know there is no bragging here. I have been here before. Because of that reason ... I'm not even hopeful. I found myself thinking today ... "When I have this under control ... I'm going to allow myself a glass of wine with dinner here and there" WAAAAT?
I am NEVER GOING TO HAVE THIS UNDER CONTROL!!! WHERE IN THE HE!! IS THAT THOUGHT EVEN COMING FROM?????!!! :upset: The only CONTROL I can hope for is control to NEVER EVER EVER EVER have drink number ONE. Good night terror,,,, I need to SILENCE that VOICE!!

I felt a little better today for a few hours. Actually giddy. But then the headache set back in - so I've just focused on getting through the day. Lots of water ... Lots of Protein. Not really productive the past 4 days.

About that ... (Protein)
If there is anything I've learned in the past ... it is that what I eat makes a huge difference on cravings. If I eat carbs ... I WILL crave AL. (Junk and high starch that is) If I eat protein the cravings are quiet for a huge part of the day. It absolutely works that way in my body. So I am on a High Protein/Lo Carb diet - I started it last Friday. That could also explain the headaches. I just HAVE to take my diet as seriously as my AF decission. My AF success is depending on it at this point.

Note to self:
Just do this - do not break the string of days. You CAN'T keep "starting over". It's killing you. Mentally, Emotionally and yes ... physically. Just think back to how hard it is to get through these early days. Each time I have to start over ... I lose a part of myself that I don't know if I'll ever get back.

Good night. I hope to lose the headache during some sleep.

[thelaststraw]

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yay RITA doing well and doing good stuff.

You inspire me.

I'll eat more egg whites.
-S-:welcome:

[3June2013]

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RitaNow;1520891 wrote:

I am now 4 days AF. I know there is no bragging here. I have been here before. Because of that reason ... I'm not even hopeful.

But forever starts with 4 days then 5 then 6. One day at a time. You should be bragging, the first days are the toughest I think. Each day you get through gives your body another day of detox. Take what you need to for the headaches. They will ease up. Eat what you need to. So what if you're unproductive, how productive were you when you were drinking?

Pat yourself on the back, you deserve it!

[RitaNow]

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The last straw ... Good for you too! You have the same AF start date as me! Let's "get this done"! Yes to egg whites! I made some boiled eggs, put them in the refrig and eat one with a little mayo every time I think I might be getting hungry. Early AF for me means NOT GETTING HUNGRY. Cuz I would rather drink my calories than eat them if you know where I'm coming from. :no::no::no:

[RitaNow]

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Day 5 ... The sickest I have felt so far

The head ache I had last night continued to get worse all night. Then This morning it was so bad I had to lay down until noon. The kind of head ache you get just as your getting the flu. Not sure if it is the detoxing ... the diet changes ... the supplements or just the old fashion flu.

I feel better tonight ... but still overall crappy. Ugg ... I am finished with day 5 ... I want to start feeling better. I love this time of year ... and I feel frustrated that I'm missing out by feeling so icky.

Off to bed ... and on to day 6. Tomorrow is a new day. A new AF day.

[Live_Love_Learn]

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Hi Rita- what you are going through is exactly the same as me with the headache! in the end I think it was my bodys way of saying STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! REST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DRINK WATER!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG the headaches were INSANE but I think kmine was pretty much gone by day 6 and then the next part of the journey begins for everyone! I had a slip up but apart from 1 day in my 30 days AF I'm fascinated in the changes- I love the sleeping, a bit too much, I'm struggling with getting out of bed! And just the clarity of everything, its so noce to not feel like another day has been wasted through managing a hangover until you pour your evening drink/s!!
You are doign a great job! hang in there!

[Guitarista]

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Hiya Rita!

Good to see you.

I know the toolbox has been suggested to you. Here is the link in case you missed it. https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html

May I suggest you start from page 1.

Hope you're feeling better. Keep it going friend. You are doing an amazing job. Alcohol is a liar. We don't need booze to have a good time or enjoy things. That is a big crazy myth.

Best wishes, G bloke.

[STEADFAST]

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"Note to Self"

RitaNow;1520891 wrote:



Note to self:
Just do this - do not break the string of days. You CAN'T keep "starting over". It's killing you. Mentally, Emotionally and yes ... physically. Just think back to how hard it is to get through these early days. Each time I have to start over ... I lose a part of myself that I don't know if I'll ever get back.

Hey, Rita, this sounds like me! Those circling thoughts that mess with one's mind! Power to you for your "note to self", it's a beauty. The "Each time I have to start over ... I lose a part of myself that I don't know if I'll ever get back" hit the nail on the head for me. I want to keep it in mind, when I have thoughts like "Maybe when there's a special occasion I can just have a couple of drinks, and then never drink again......." IT WON'T WORK. Hard to get used to, but true. Wishing you all the best, Rita.
Steady

[Wagoneer]

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Hey Rita - just checking in. That damned headache stayed with me for a few days when I first quit. It was the no-alcohol, diet AND some sinus issues. Sending you well wishes!

Waggy