catching myself mid-slide

[vinophile]

Imagine how ridiculous I must be to start a thread about the "slide" I have taken over the last seven days on Christmas Eve 10 minutes before I have to rush out the door to pick up my mother for Christmas Eve service.

However.... it's been weighing on my mind.After being AF for 22 days I slipped one night with two glasses of wine. Well, we all know the story. The next night it was three glasses and the night after a bottle. A few AF nights and then another few nights downing a whole bottle. It's got to end!!!!!!! The fight has been taking up entirely too much space in my mind especially at a time of year when there is not a lot of space in my mind to begin with.

So I'm going to attempt to stop myself mid-slide. I feel like a skier who can't stop herself after falling and is tumbling down the mountain trying to grasp on to whatever is out there to stop the free-fall. It's a heck of a time of year to re-stop but, heck, it's got to be better than waiting another 8 days til New Year.

I feel better now. Thanks for listening!!
I wish you all a wonderful Holiday!!!

Janet

[Resolute]

catching myself mid-slide

22 days!!

Congrats on the 22 days!!

I think there's little doubt you can do it...make it stick, etc. I too have had the slip-ups and 'false starts.' I too said...,"enough, I'm done!!" I'm back on track and finally decided to purchase the MWO cd's. I.e., take my efforts to the next step before "it" took me a step further into some new godforsaken place.

In any case, I just wanted to post and let you know that you are not alone. I think you're aware of that. Thinking of you and yours and wishing all on this site the best!!

[retteacher]

catching myself mid-slide

Vino: I think it's a great idea to stop yourself now. I absolutely know that if I was in your shoes after the first 2 drinks, I would have done the same thing...in fact, I might have downed a bottle sooner than you did. Sure, you can catch yourself mid-slide. Have a merry, AF, Christmas. Mary

[YoungAtHeart]

catching myself mid-slide

I know you can do it, Janet. It's never a ridiculous time to start a thread when you want to change direction. I wish you love and determination to get back on track.

Blessings on this Christmas Eve!

Love,:heart:
Kathy

[rob]

catching myself mid-slide

Vino-22 Days is nothing to sneeze at, you've gained a lot of skills to use to stop this slide, go for it girl. We're here for you.