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[Nursie]

I want to buy wine really bad.
I want to drink really bad.
I am starting to panic.
Any words of encouragement would be much appreciated.

[K9Lover]

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Nursie!
Don't do it...you WILL regret it! Please don't give in, I know how hard it is. Remember that a craving never lasts as long as a hangover, and nobody ever woke up in the morning wishing they'd drank the night before.
Think it through and fast forward past the buzz....
I am sending you strength my friend!!! :l:l
K9


Read this for some horror stories: https://www.mywayout.org/community/f9...hen-23467.html and https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...ing-22609.html

[Guitarista]

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Nursie;1285108 wrote: I want to buy wine really bad.
I want to drink really bad.
I am starting to panic.
Any words of encouragement would be much appreciated.

Hiya Nursie!

Good to see you posting whilst feeling this way.

You know, you are a bloody huge star in my eyes. Look at your recent AF achievements. Maaaagnificent. Now, you would also know that if you distract yourself for an hour or so, i.e. bring different all engrossing thoughts into yer head, there'll be no room for the AL thoughts. How can you distract yourself right now? What about a positive movie? A phone call to a positive sober person? Something to get you out of your head.

The important thing is to take action and do whatever it takes to distract yourself. You could also accept these thoughts, acknowledge them, and try to let them be, and allow other thoughts to enter........

Keep yapping.

[Guitarista]

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Some ideas. Sorry i didn't just have a link.



150 Things To Do Instead of Drinking

1. Read a book
2. Take a walk
3. Play a musical instrument
4. Knit
5. Clean your closets
6. Research your genealogy
7. Cook a gourmet dinner
8. Write an article for your local newspaper
9. Go take some pictures
10. Clean the mildew in your bathroom
11. Start writing that book you've been planning
12. Plan a garden
13. Plant a garden
14. Play with a pet
15. Read to a child
16. Visit someone in an old folks' home
17. Watch a news special on TV
18. Set up a family budget
19. Make a web site
20. Take up archery
21. Exercise
22. Go to an online recovery meeting
23. Surf the internet
24. Call your mom
25. Learn a foreign language
26. Write a poem
27. Play golf
28. Take a bubble bath
29. Draw
30. Teach a parakeet to whistle
31. Take a nap
32. Listen to music
33. Paint
34. Clean your desk
35. Start a stamp collection
36. Go window shopping
37. Browse in a book store
38. Go to an art gallery
39. Go for a drive
40. Paint a room
41. Watch the clouds go by
42. Play darts
43. Do target shooting
44. Do home repairs
45. Clean your garage
46. Sort your photographs
47. Make a scrapbook
48. Climb a tree
49. Plant a tree
50. Make marmalade
51. Make a list of things to do
52. Write a letter to the editor
53. Volunteer somewhere
54. Take a hike
55. Take a college class
56. Try yoga
57. Meditate
58. Get a massage
59. Make fruit smoothies
60. Bake cookies
61. Do a crossword puzzle
62. Go to the gym
63. Plant a color bowl
64. Sharpen your pruning tools
65. Change your engine oil
66. Sew
67. Groom your dog
68. Go see a play
69. Write a sonnet
70. Sort your recipes
71. Play solitaire
72. Go bird watching
73. Write a letter to a friend
74. Read a poetry book
75. Repot your houseplants
76. Go to a movie
77. Mow your lawn
78. Put up (or take down) your Christmas lights
79. Make pickles
80. Go jogging
81. Watch sitcoms
82. Plan menus for a diet
83. Do a jigsaw puzzle
84. Play chess
85. Write a country-western song
86. Watch a video
87. Go for a bike ride
88. Plant an herb garden
89. Start an online journal
90. Dye your hair
91. Go to a restaurant
92. Lift weights
93. Bake some bread
94. Learn a martial art
95. Polish the furniture
96. Make a flower arrangement
97. Read the newspaper
98. Start some seeds
99. Sort your magazines
100. Do some laundry.
111. Take a nature walk
112. Play with your kids
113. Volunteer at a homeless shelter
114. Volunteer at a school
115. Pick up garbage in a park
116. Tickle your kids
117. Play basketball
118. Volunteer at an animal shelter
119. Read to a child or pet
120. Sign up for obedience training with your dog
121. Take a walk and pick up litter you see on the way
122. Spend time at the library
123. Sort all your digital photos and make an album to print for holiday gifts to family.
124. Help your kid organize his closet.
125. Figure out the melody and chords to your current favorite tune on the piano.
126. Practice your holiday cookie recipes
127. Make crackers from scratch (that one didn't go so well).
128. Make tortillas from scratch (better).
129. Reread a book you haven't read for years.
130. Tango
131. Learn about someone else’s religion.
132. Reread one of your college textbooks.
133. Key out a wildflower.
134. Do your nails.
135. Do word puzzles.
136. Play a board game.
137. Burn CD’s of some of your favorite music for a friend.
138. Plant a bonsai.
139. Play Mad Libs.
140. Speak only in heroic couplets for an hour.
141. Read poetry online.
142. Ride a stationary bicycle.
143. Set up a domino topple.
144. Play backgammon.
145. Build a house of cards
146. Make an entry in Wikipedia.
147. Read a world almanac.
148. Publish a family newsletter.
149. Throw cards at a hat.
150. Go to bed.

[K9Lover]

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THE BEAST wants you to buy wine really bad
THE BEAST wants you to drink really bad
THE BEAST is making you panic


You are stronger than the beast, don't let him win!

[Guitarista]

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I think she's gone. Stay safe friend.

[Byrdlady]

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Everyone is right, AL will tell you ANYTHING to get back in...say NO, HELL NO! You will NOT get back into my life and screw me over any more! Think it thru...you don't want the Guilt/Shame/Remorse Brothers to be in your head tomorrow...not with everything else that's going on. Ride it out my dear friend, you can do it! Do NOT give in no matter what and no matter who! Stay connected here....Byrdie

[sujo]

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You can do it.

Postpone getting a drink -Tell yourself I'll wait 5 mins, do something to occupy those minutes, then try another 5 mins. Keep going for as long as it takes.

[LibraryGirl]

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I wanted to drink really badly tonight too. I hope you didn't give in to the urge Nursie.

That fucked up AL brain is always trying a new tactic!! Don't let it win!!!! You are stronger than that!!!

Come back and POST POST POST!!!!:l:l:h

[Doggygirl]

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Hi Nursie. I hope you didn't do it. It's hard to hang in there with the cravings and changes until you are FREE. But it's so worth it. I don't ever want to go back to my tiny, dark life that was me and AL in the end. I hope you don't go there either.

DG

[Almostfamous]

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Nursie- the hell your feeling right now will feel even more hellish if you drink that wine. Don't go there! Hugs!

[Nursie]

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Thanks everyone for reaching out. I have had a series of events and today I just couldn't get it out of my mind.

I asked a sober friend to come over. I told Mr. Nursie that I am having a hard time. He went to the movies and left me here.

Our septic backed up and I have been cleaning for hours.

He lost his job and my salary isn't enough.

I'm not happy. No amount of alcohol will ease that or solve it.

I am humbled and sad beyond comprehension.

I don't know where I would be without this site. Thank you for believing in me, even when I falter.

I hate addiction. I am better than this. I need to try some different counseling to address the deeper stuff, and to get some Antabuse on board.

I am reading a book about healing from abuse. I made it to page 7 and had to stop. I'm not making excuses. But today, I made a decision to drink. I am sorry. 75 days.

[ThreeDogNight]

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Oh, Nursie, I am sorry. 75 days is huge, so get back on board tomorrow and charge ahead. Sounds like the stress in your life is very bad now, so maybe tomorrow you can make a new plan and start following it.
I understand so well, and I just want to say I'm here for you1
:lTDN

[WickedMom]

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Hi Nursie,

I'm so sorry to hear about all that. I wish there was an easy way to whisk your pain away. Hope tomorrow will be a better day.
Please be careful with yourself.

[Unwasted]

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Nursie, I'm so sorry for your pain. Please get back in the nest tomorrow and start again. That is key. :l:l