On becoming joyfully AF

[Unwasted]

On becoming joyfully AF

YAY FREE!!

[NoSugar]

On becoming joyfully AF

free at last;1545818 wrote: ?.. But then I remembered, I don't drink. And that makes me happy!

Hey, Free - your brain is changing! When I started thinking that way was when I felt very confident that I could do it. And you can, too!

:h NS

[free at last]

On becoming joyfully AF

Happy to report a joyous AF day for me. Had a fleeting moment of a glass of wine but immediately booked myself a massage for 20 minutes after arrival in my hotel. Treating myself to some bliss!

I'm doing a gratitude wake up meditation (ok, some people might call it another extra ten minutes in bed), but I hit the snooze button and think about everything I am grateful for. Automatically in a good mood!

[witts end]

On becoming joyfully AF

way to go free ...
it certainly is joyous being free
I'm glad I'm free

[free at last]

On becoming joyfully AF

Witts End, you are coming up on 3 months -- what a great accomplishment. And, as always, thanks for your great encouragement. Today, when i thought about a glass of wine by the pool, I remembered I don't drink and had ice cream. Lovely way to end the week.

[free at last]

On becoming joyfully AF

Happy to report day 37 AF for me. This is the longest, consecutive AF period I have had in 22 years. Noticing that my skin is looking better and I definintely am in better moods and handle the stressful situations much better. Thanks to all for your encouragement to me.

[NoSugar]

On becoming joyfully AF

It is great to attain a record like that - Congratulations, Free! Protect it and you won't have to do "beat a number" again. And the bigger the number is, the harder to beat - so much easier to just keep it up .

[Wine-no!]

On becoming joyfully AF

Good morning!
I like the gratitude meditation idea.. I have started thinking about what I am grateful for in bed at night and it does make you feel content and sleep well. I may switch it to the morning. It sure beats feeling sorry for yourself!
:h

[free at last]

On becoming joyfully AF

I do the same thing. At night, it's reflection, I am grateful about these 3 things today. In the morning, I focus on what about my AF like am I grateful for.

Not much energy to post today. It's close to midnight, I've been working all day on a major 3 day event that will take place this week and I'll be up in four hours reviewing next round of drafts.

Wanted to post about last night's dream. I dreamed I was finished with this big 3 day event and just really wanted to unwind, to let go, not think (you all know the way it goes), ended up a drinking an entire bottle of wine, by myself. When I realized what I had done, I was so upset. I mean gut wrenching upset, terribly sad, upset. And then I woke up. It took me probably 5 minutes to realize I had been dreaming. That's when I realized how important this quit is to me. I swear that AL beast was trying to enter my sub-concsious and wrestle some kind of control. But, deep down, at the core of my being, I know that my life is so much better, so joyous without alcohol.

So, today, I am grateful that I have come to value this quit. To want it to be the last, in the worst way. I am grateful that my brain seems to be changing. That I can occasionally get the words "I don't drink" out of my mouth. And, I am grateful that this network of MWO people know how hard we struggle to conquer this beast and we are there for each other.

[gent251]

On becoming joyfully AF

Here goes..as of today im trying to be AF. wish me well

[3June2013]

On becoming joyfully AF

gent you're in the right place, we will help. Check out the link at the bottom of my post, newbies nest, it's a lively thread and usually someone is around.

Free at Last I am so grateful that I am AF and that the rest of my life will be spent alert, aware and bright.

[available]

On becoming joyfully AF

Lost what you say is what i think too, i have made it 11 days and thought i would celebrate with a drink. Gees who is the dumb one, yes me. I'm only up to Day 2 but i feel determined now though a voice is always saying "if you go out for a drink just have one" and of course I can do that NOT. I know i will be happier and more content in myself if I stop. I'm actually worried what everyone will say when I eventually tell them. I know they will be happy, happy they have their daughter and mother functioning as most mothers do.

[free at last]

On becoming joyfully AF

Dear Gent and Available,
Welcome to MWO. We all know how hard it is to overcome the alcohol (AL) addiction. I would suggest that you go to the newbies' nest, read the last couple of pages at the end of the thread, tell us a little about yourself. It's a busy thread and there is usually always someone online to offer encouragement, support, a strong argument for why "just one" never works. It's in the Starting Out section. Again, we know the struggle you are facing and are here to be as supportive as possible.

[NoSugar]

On becoming joyfully AF

free at last;1548187 wrote:
Wanted to post about last night's dream. I dreamed I was finished with this big 3 day event and just really wanted to unwind, to let go, not think (you all know the way it goes), ended up a drinking an entire bottle of wine, by myself. When I realized what I had done, I was so upset. I mean gut wrenching upset, terribly sad, upset. And then I woke up. It took me probably 5 minutes to realize I had been dreaming. That's when I realized how important this quit is to me. I swear that AL beast was trying to enter my sub-concsious and wrestle some kind of control. But, deep down, at the core of my being, I know that my life is so much better, so joyous without alcohol.

Dreams usually don't stick with me but the few "drinking dreams" I've had over the last several months have been doozies. Like you, it sometimes has taken me awhile to realize that it didn't actually happen and the intensity of my sadness and disappointment really affected me. And oh my gosh - the relief when I finally figured out that it hadn't really happened! Maybe because there were so many mornings when I had disappointed myself yet again, it is still easy to believe I would do such a thing .

I don't want those dreams often because they are very upsetting but one every once in awhile would be a good thing, I think. Each time I've had one, I've been even more convinced and thrilled with the changes in my life.

Welcome, Gent and Available! You've come to a great place. Stick with us and your drinking can just be in your dreams (nightmares), too!

:h NS

[witts end]

On becoming joyfully AF

welcome to those who have just joined

free I'm glad it was only a dream

HUH dreams I dreamt last night my car key broke and I was half way round australia and the spare was at home ....just as well it was a dream