Newbies in Need Day 24

[Lorelei]

Newbies in Need Day 24

Good Morning All,

I am back to AF again after a night out on Monday. I really feel so much better without drinking. Well it definately did not help that I had 6 glasses of wine on Monday. I felt sooo bad on Tuesday - boy I showed me. Yesterday I felt ok but really fatigued, probably due to the poor nutrition on Monday and Tuesday. Last night I went to be really early and woke up refreshed today. My eating is back to normal and my fluid intake is back to normal.

Musicman, your summary of what happens each day is spot on. I actually thought I might be manic depressive because of the ways I felt on day 3 compared to day 1. Now that I know I can do at least 10 days AF I have noticed that now I am (mostly) normal.

Woohoo heres to another day of feeling great!!


-Lorelei

[Dog Woman]

Newbies in Need Day 24

Hello, everyone. I purposefully drank last night; 2 beers and 4 wines. Don't know why. Was in a good mood and felt like it. Now I feel like hell and will start over once again. I'm not disgusted and not angry. Just determined to try again and again and again. Going to a funeral of a client who died from the drink.....he was 55 looked 75.

Day 1 of AF

DW

[buffy]

Newbies in Need Day 24

What a wonderful thread to wake up to. I know what you mean Bluesky, it is nice to have a group of people to talk to who really know what you are feeling and going through. I guess that is why people go to AA meetings, for that type of togetherness. I went to a few meetings but never felt it there....never felt anonymous either. I went out to dinner last night, would have had wine in the past, I had an O'Douls beer....not a real fan of beer, it doesn't have the "aura"...if you know what I mean. I really enjoyed it with a slice of lime. I didn't have the urge to start drinking out of control. Came home, watched American Idol, went to bed proud of myself. This is day 6 for me. I think I will drink the AF beer in a fancy glass the next time. I just hope that this doesn't trigger anything I don't want triggered. Buffy

[nancy]

Newbies in Need Day 24

Progress toward my alcohol free May goal:
May 1-4 AF
May 5-8 off
May 9-18 AF
May 19-20 Way off
May 21-present AF

I realized something good last night. Despite the setbacks, I have done much better in May than last month and also, I am starting to lose the craving to drink alone during the week at home. If I stopped doing that, that would be an achievement for sure. I think drinking alone is bad, very antisocial and dangerous.

I liked Music Man's post about how your feelings change once the alcohol gets out of your system and you start to forget the hangover. I felt HORRIBLE on May 21 (fell off on May 19 and needed alcohol to soothe the hangover on May 21) and hope to not get to that stage again. Holiday weekend is coming up, which will be tough.

Diverob: personally, I think that I felt the worst on day 5-6 after going from a lot to nothing-- complete exhaustion.

I forget who posted the margarita message... just remember that margaritas are super fattening. I think nonalcoholic beer is a good choice if they have it. If they have something other than ODouls, it won't be noticeable to others.

Good luck to all!!!

[luckyone]

Newbies in Need Day 24

Good Morning Wonderful People,

Just popping in for a quick hello and inspiration for another day. I just love this thread and all of the positive energy I get to start my day. Best wishes to all. Day 10 for me!!!! It feels soooo good. Thank you Bluesky and Janice for keeping us going. xx

[adaptable]

Newbies in Need Day 24

16 day AF. I'm tackling 3 addictions! Beer, cigarettes and pot and it?s not easy. My mood is like a jo jo. I?m sobbing one minute and climbing the walls with frustration the next. Good thing I don?t have any kids at home and that my husband works a lot. It?s been quite embarrassing at times because I?ve broken down crying in public places and meetings and felt very embarrassed. I have chronic headaches and now a sprained ankle and so much to do. But over all I?m feeling better than I?ve felt in a long time and I?m not going let my addictions take a hold of me again. I?m so relieved to be in control. Well, at least over the drugs, not my emotions yet.

I?m only taking 50 MG of Topa twice a day because I?m getting hallucinations sometimes and am afraid to up the dosage. Has anyone else experienced that?

[adaptable]

Newbies in Need Day 24

((Padame))- Thank you for the tip on Drink Tracker and the words of support!

[hart]

Newbies in Need Day 24

Hi everyone. (((adaptable))), man you are brave tackling all those addictions at once. No wonder you are struggling. I am on Campral so don't know about hallucinations, but I'd ask my doc. Day 15 for me. No real problems. I so enjoy talking to all you bright, funny, REAL people either by posting or online. Thanx for all ur support. (((Janie)) u r going thru so much....I'm proud of your hanging in there.:goodjob: :l

[retteacher]

Newbies in Need Day 24

Hi Again: I was just outside gardening. I often drink to keep going w/that but am abs today. My husband is out of the house (big trigger). A few minutes ago I have a real craving. Nothing in the house but the store is a quick 20 minute trip (there & back). Thought about it & talked myself out of it. Now, it's too late to buy anything as hubby due home in a few minutes. Whew! Got past that one. Thanks for being there.

[bluesky]

Newbies in Need Day 24

Way to go ReTTeacher, keep it up!

BS X

[Padme]

Newbies in Need Day 24

WOW! Morning EVERYONE!!! I love this group bluesky thank you for the quote, support and words of wisdom.
My son graduates from HS tonite! We are so proud. So today I'm getting a massage and my haircut. I'm so glad I'm not drinking for this special occasion.
I wish everyone love & light.

[Janice]

Newbies in Need Day 24

Padme - have a great time and enjoy that massage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Janicexx

[Lorelei]

Newbies in Need Day 24

Way to resist temptation Reteacher!

The first time I tried to stop drinking for more than 4 days I was very moody and cried alot. After a couple of attempts I made it to 10 days AF and started to feel great. Keep hanging in there adaptable, you can do it!!! How are you handling your nicotine addiction?

-Lorelei

[ducky]

Newbies in Need Day 24

I agree, I am having trouble controlling one addiction, much less three!

Great job retteacher. My husband is the alcohol police so I know how tempting it is when they are gone. Glad you got through it. I used to drink beer when I would clean or garden, sometimes rather early in the day. What a way to make the time pass...

[nancy]

Newbies in Need Day 24

a few questions

Hi again

Just wondering, is anyone on this thread taking topa? And if so, how does that affect your program?

And retteacher: I was wondering... you often say you sneak drinks and feel guilty. How is that possible given that you are married? I could see how it is possible to hide vodka i guess. Or is he away a lot? or not very observant?