Newbies in need May day 8

[retteacher]

Newbies in need May day 8

Aqua: I too have some very odd triggers. Feeling good is one of them. I need to remember that I'm feeling good, because I'm not drinking. Drinking makes me feel bad, especially because I cannot stop once I start. AF is the only way for me. Kitty, I could never make do w/just 3 drinks. I think that's an accomplishment in itself that you didn't have 10 or 11.

[Kitty]

Newbies in need May day 8

:welcome: Almost, glad you found us, stick around. This daily thread for us newbies has been great so hope to see you around.

Aqua & Reteacher, I know how you feel about wanting a drink when you feel great. I'm trying to retrain my brain not to react too quickly to my emotions, I'm really used to drinking in all sorts of situations, comiserating, celebrating, any old excuse!!

And yes reteacher I am pleased I stopped at 3 drinks, usually once I start I always end up passing and blacking out so I do feel I have made progress.

Anyway I'm glad to be back and back on track,

Kitty

[Janice]

Newbies in need May day 8

Hi everyone, just me checking in - haven't had chance today until now as I work as an assistant with 6 year olds and we've had our school trip today. Day 9 for me - didn't get home until tea-time and it felt so good when I realised I hadn't thought about alcohol all day! Mam is still in hospital with really bad withdrawal symptoms - they had to knock her out last night with drugs cause she was so bad, hallucinating and very confused. Waiting for ultrasound scan on her kidneys and liver, shes also got a urine infection, so think she'll be in a few days. Dad rings me and expects me to come up with an answer but I can't anymore, at 78 I know she won't stop now. Everyones doing really well on here - well done, and even those who have had a "blip" sound so motivated and positive, its great. You are all amazing and keep me going- I wish my mam had had help like this. Thanks guys and good luck tonight everyone aiming for their AF day!! Janice

[ducky]

Newbies in need May day 8

Janice, congrats on not thinking about alcohol all day. I am amazed at how much of my life is wasted thinking about wanting a drink, not wanting to drink, etc. Takes a lot of energy! I am trying to moderate and look forward to the day when I forget to think about drinking.:goodjob:

Prayers for your mom and dad.

[Kitty]

Newbies in need May day 8

:welcome: Ducky,

Janice, sorry to hear about your mum, this must be a really testing time for you and 9 days is just fantastic :goodjob:

Kitty

[aduggan]

Newbies in need May day 8

Janice I am thinking about you and your Mum. Glad to hear you are still doing so well through such a tough time. Those of you who have had a blip, that is all it is, the fact that you are still posting on this thread means that the commitment is still there, and also that you are having so many more AF days than you used to is a huge start. Well done and keep on going. You are all such a help and an inspiration.

[Yucon]

Newbies in need May day 8

Great job, keep it going. I am 6 days AF and today was a bit tough. I work from home while the wife works and the kids are at school. All my old booze has been gone for days, but my wife has a small collection of nice wine at the house. I would be in big trouble if I tossed them. The temptation coupled with being alone was tough today, but the urges seem to pass quickly.

[Kitty]

Newbies in need May day 8

Hi Yucon,

It's difficult isn't it when there is alcohol in the house, my partner has gone to bed and left half a bottle of Red wine in the kitchen, I picked up the bottle earlier to see how much was left and was very tempted to have a night-cap.

I switched on my computer instead and have been reading posts to keep my mind occupied.

Off to bed now, see all you newbies tomorrow.

Kitty