Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

[changemylife]

As the day goes on, I'm slowly breaking down. I've been so good and I'm hoping it will pass. I just want to go out with my wife and have a beer or three.

The stress is getting to me.

Any words of encouragement would be great.

[startingover]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

Change, it will pass if you let it. Dont drink the beer you will be back to square one quicker than anything. Try diverting your attention to something else, anything. A book a film hot bath just something else other than going out and drinking. You can do this, you have been doing great, dont blow it now....

[startingover]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

Have you got any LGlutamine?? Put it under your tongue it will help

[matchee]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

changemylife;444320 wrote: As the day goes on, I'm slowly breaking down. I've been so good and I'm hoping it will pass. I just want to go out with my wife and have a beer or three.

The stress is getting to me.

Any words of encouragement would be great.

Good Luck, hopefully it will pass.

[gyco]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

hi change,what you are doing is very hard,damed if you do,cause you drink to much,when you do ,ooops, thts y your here,i asume,and if you dont it plagues on your mind cause everyone else is doing it,your as some call between a rock and a hard spot,where you are is the tuff thing about drinking,stopping,as starting says in very few words,really its up to you,in the past could you stop after 1 or 3,somthing to pondr gyco good luck to you

[changemylife]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

I'm chalking this up to a Shitty Day. the good news is I'm still AF. I didn't do it.

Everything seemed to be working against me today and it sucked.

Need to get some sleep. Can't wait til the election is over. I've been watching the news constantly and have been getting stressed.

[Accountable for Me]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

I am glad to hear that you didn't drink.

One thing I have learned (finally - I hope) is that one drink really is the death of me. I can mod for a while then whammo! I am drinking way too often again. It really isn't worth it. The last time I had a few I got violently ill and had a thumping headache for 2 days. I didn't even drink that much. My body (thank God) has really rejected AL the last two times. For that I am happy, and after feeling like that - it isn't worth it. anyway.... enough about me.

Maintaining your sobriety is so worth it. If you really think about the consequences emotionally and physically from drinking - it isn't worth it.

Bravo for being strong tonight.

ps. I gave up watching the news. Ever since I have stopped, I have been feeling quite a bit happier. Maybe not watch for a while. Your blood pressure will come down and the stress will ease.

[Starlight Impress Forever]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

So pleased for you, change.........it just wouldn`t have been worth it, eh?

Well done!!!

Star x

[BecomingMeAtLast]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

change,

Rumor has it you hit 30 days recently? A freakin' beer (or 3) is NOT worth it! I'd be so happy to have 30 days under my belt. I'm on day 2 (again). Forget the news. Put on a comedy movie. :l

[vera-b]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

Hi Change,

You probably know that the longer you go AF, the fewer and far between the cravings will be. But they will still be around, so we always have to be on guard. Are you aiming for AF or mod? For some, modding is the gateway to going back to old habits; but for others it's an entirely new relationship with AL, complete with new behaviors and habits. Hope whichever way you're headed you'll feel supported and welcome here. Good for you for getting through without the crutch.

Vera-b

[changemylife]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

Thanks all. I am now aiming for 60 days. I have modded before and starting drinking heavy again. I am taking it ODAT. Unfortunately, I'm having another shitty day. Tomorrow will be better. I hope I can get to 60 and address things again.

Thanks.

[bestlifeldms]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

Change! You are doing tremendous! Just because we are AF doesn't mean will not have bad days, or bad times. I'm no expert, but have 196 days today and have had some real crappers along the way. It's just that I know, that if I think "I'll have some vodka, just to take the edge off, escape from the stress..." that I won't stop at "some" and I will feel horrible about myself afterward and more than likely back-slide into the same bottomless pit, I have been climbing out of for the past 6 1/2 months. No thank-you! Keep going, my friend! Better days are ahead!

[Waiting for his way out]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

My husband would sit in his office with the radio on and the TV on listening endlessly to the news, and all the angry people calling in... it became an obsession and his mood became more and more untolerable. The alcohol always followed around 4:00pm or 5:00pm for the rest of the evening. Then he stopped the radio and the TV on all day.. rides his bike early in the morning and plans dinners as the evening approaches. The news are so negative and gloomy it makes you feel worse...
Good luck, you are making the right decision.

[changemylife]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

The election for me this year is kinda like waiting for test results in the hospital. You just want to know the result so you can take the next step and plan accordingly. Unfortunately, a large part of my life revolves around this election. I understand economics and politics (which really sucks sometimes) and am worried about the future.

[Guitarista]

Slowly Breaking Down over the course of the day

Change. Get yourself a boat, and sail around the world! sounds like you can swim.....Congrat's on af... Be well, G