The realization
I have a canned Plan speech.....
There are some fundamentals to get in place and that's the backbone of The Plan!
The "I Have a Plan" speech
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If this works you will have witnessed a second miracle (the first being I don't drink anymore) the second...a copy and paste:
Originally Posted by Byrdlady
4me. Well, I guess the master plan (or it was for me) was to quit drinking. But this is way too much to grasp at first. It's sad to even consider...besides it doesn't even seem possible. Lav will offer you her trusty wing as I think her plan is more structured than mine, but here is my take. Get your story together on what you are going to tell people when they look at you in disbelief that you aren't drinking. I'm enjoying "it was a New year's resolution to cut down and when I did I felt better so I just stopped. ' I've also enjoyed, 'it was aggravating a couple other things I have going on' (my liver and my marriage). Now if you are committed to stop drinking, you must stick to your story. I had to quit. (tried mod...couldn't..all or nothing) But if you are committed to stopping...take it one day at a time. Day 3 is a huge step, this is when AL doesn't show up in bloodwork. Day 6 is a bitch, but then day 7 is monumental...a week without booze and that includes a weekend!!! For me, on day 13 I had a change of thinking...I felt better and I got a sense that I could actually do this. Between day 13 and 30 your emotions will be all over the place...but knowledge is power, if you KNOW this, you can be prepared for it. Ride it out. Day 30, consider yourself well on your way. Then the days and weeks actually add up before you know it. Then there's the 100 day club. Now that's a big one. You get a prize and everything....eheheh. not really. But you do get kudos from the nest as that's a big thing. Plan to take yourself out of temptation's way. Plan what you are going to drink or order before going to the restaurant...this helps...visualizing it makes it more real. Eat something before you go, many times we confuse a craving with hunger...we are so used to drinking our meals, we don't know what hunger is. Set yourself up to succeed. Get your butt out of that wine aisle and don't put yourself where there will be big temptations.....stop longing because you are the only person on Earth not able to enjoy a cocktail...there is a whole world out there that doesn't drink, we just didn't pay attention to them when we were under the ether of ethanol. When you anticipate these things, they are easier to overcome. .I found solace in Charm's Blow Pop's ..that sugar rush kept my mouth happy and out of trouble. When you have a craving...eat something..it will pass and eating will help it. Somehow this has to do with your blood sugar. Know and make provisions for a mighty sweet craving. Do not worry about a pound or 2 right now..be good to yourself. Get the AL out of your home. We are all watching you and we will see if you sneak some!! eheheh. This is just a rough thought of what my plan was and continues to be. Visit this site as long as you want to keep your quit. Out of site out of mind....keep us close. We are here for each other....there is no question you can't ask and get an honest answer from someone. I hope that helps you in your plan for a plan. Hop in, we'll drive!! Byrdie
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I have a canned Plan speech.....
There are some fundamentals to get in place and that's the backbone of The Plan!
The "I Have a Plan" speech
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If this works you will have witnessed a second miracle (the first being I don't drink anymore) the second...a copy and paste:
Originally Posted by Byrdlady
4me. Well, I guess the master plan (or it was for me) was to quit drinking. But this is way too much to grasp at first. It's sad to even consider...besides it doesn't even seem possible. Lav will offer you her trusty wing as I think her plan is more structured than mine, but here is my take. Get your story together on what you are going to tell people when they look at you in disbelief that you aren't drinking. I'm enjoying "it was a New year's resolution to cut down and when I did I felt better so I just stopped. ' I've also enjoyed, 'it was aggravating a couple other things I have going on' (my liver and my marriage). Now if you are committed to stop drinking, you must stick to your story. I had to quit. (tried mod...couldn't..all or nothing) But if you are committed to stopping...take it one day at a time. Day 3 is a huge step, this is when AL doesn't show up in bloodwork. Day 6 is a bitch, but then day 7 is monumental...a week without booze and that includes a weekend!!! For me, on day 13 I had a change of thinking...I felt better and I got a sense that I could actually do this. Between day 13 and 30 your emotions will be all over the place...but knowledge is power, if you KNOW this, you can be prepared for it. Ride it out. Day 30, consider yourself well on your way. Then the days and weeks actually add up before you know it. Then there's the 100 day club. Now that's a big one. You get a prize and everything....eheheh. not really. But you do get kudos from the nest as that's a big thing. Plan to take yourself out of temptation's way. Plan what you are going to drink or order before going to the restaurant...this helps...visualizing it makes it more real. Eat something before you go, many times we confuse a craving with hunger...we are so used to drinking our meals, we don't know what hunger is. Set yourself up to succeed. Get your butt out of that wine aisle and don't put yourself where there will be big temptations.....stop longing because you are the only person on Earth not able to enjoy a cocktail...there is a whole world out there that doesn't drink, we just didn't pay attention to them when we were under the ether of ethanol. When you anticipate these things, they are easier to overcome. .I found solace in Charm's Blow Pop's ..that sugar rush kept my mouth happy and out of trouble. When you have a craving...eat something..it will pass and eating will help it. Somehow this has to do with your blood sugar. Know and make provisions for a mighty sweet craving. Do not worry about a pound or 2 right now..be good to yourself. Get the AL out of your home. We are all watching you and we will see if you sneak some!! eheheh. This is just a rough thought of what my plan was and continues to be. Visit this site as long as you want to keep your quit. Out of site out of mind....keep us close. We are here for each other....there is no question you can't ask and get an honest answer from someone. I hope that helps you in your plan for a plan. Hop in, we'll drive!! Byrdie
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