Tuesday May 13th

[Loppy lugs]

Morning all,

Was going to try and avoid talking about the weather for once.... but can't help it, beautiful dawns make me feel so good.

I am also finally starting to feel a bit better. This exhaustion seems to be lifting. I even managed to stay up until 10.30 last night. Quite an achievement for me since I went AF.

Time for me to take on board all the wonderful snippets of information everyone has been giving me. No good reason for learning everything the hard way if one of you has already tried it and says... don't go there it doesn't work.

Todays task is to remember to take all my sups and to have a long soak in the bath when I get home.

Hope everyone else is feeling optimistic.

Rustop I was sorry to hear of your loss and sorry that words can't make the pain go away but I'm thinking of you.

[Mohun]

Tuesday May 13th

Hi Loppy. I am just heading to bed, but I think I can call this one a successful day 33 AF. Good luck to all today.

Mo.

[Hannah]

Tuesday May 13th

Hi Loppy, Mohun, and all to follow - It's technically still Monday here, but late enough to squeak into Tuesday. I joined MWO last summer, did a stretch of 60 plus days AF, then modded for a while before I slid backwards, Have been AF for about 10 days now, and no plans to ever try to moderate again. There are lots of new faces here, as well as the familiar ones - hi to the familiar, and looking forward to getting to know the new!

Have a good day AF everybody!

[Janice]

Tuesday May 13th

Hi Loppy, Mohun & Hannah....Loppy, you must get up very early!!!! Hannah, its great to have you on board - I came to the conclusion in February that abstinence was the only way for me having tried to moderate after two good spells of being AF. I've totally accepted my new way of life and because of that, I believe this time round has been so much easier. Good luck to you.

Dashing off to work but its an early finish today so I'm keeping my fingers crossed I get some "Me" time later for MWO. Have a great day...............

Janicexxx

[Popeye]

Tuesday May 13th

Morning All,
I had a good sleep last night. I've been having strange dreams recently, (and some great fantasy dreams too) I find after a period of abstinance, my mind's racing most of the time and concentration is difficult. The number of times I've stood up to do something and by the time I've taken two steps I don't remember what the hell I got up for. I know it's the wiring in my mind sorting itself out, but you just don't realise what a mess it really is until it starts tidying itself up. I went through this about a year ago when I stopped for a long time. Because I had been drinking really heavily at that time (4/5/6 bottles of voddy a week) the physical withdrawal was much worse than it is now, but I don't remember being so fuzzy headed and lacking in concentration. It's starting to annoy me. I hope it clears up soon.
Enjoy your day everyone.
30 days today.

[disapprovingcat]

Tuesday May 13th

whoa - nice work on the 30 days popeye, keep up the good work!

Janice - it really is a lot easier to take the option off of the table, isn't it?

Hannah, Mohun, Loppy - have a great tuesday

and everyone who follows - hope your goals are successful!

Did I read correctly? Is Beck 100 days today? ointup: woot!

me - still af, grouchy about several school night sports games, all out of town of course :yuk:
don't those coaches realize that it screws everyone's night up? ull: :hitme:


DC

[flyinhigh]

Tuesday May 13th

Good morning!

Hello all and hello Hannah!

Today is day...um, hold on.... 16 for me. I like it! The number is getting to be less important. It is the feeling that is fueling me.

My daughter was looking at my calendar last night and asked what the stars meant. I told her, "those are my good days." "WOW, momma, you are having a good May!" I was overtaken with joy, for she really has no idea, but to get a complement from her was WONDERFUL!!!

Congrats to all, and a special congrats for Popeye on your 30 days!!!

Maybe you should indulge in a new tattoo for your 30!!!!



hope all enjoy your day, no matter what the weather is.....we have SUN!!!!
flyin'

[Lila]

Tuesday May 13th

Hi all,
Day 14 for me. I woke up early and the morning air is so nice. I'm starting to feel better. I really appreciate everyone's encouragement, also for answering my other post. I couldn't be on chat last night because of my kids.
I hope everyone's doing well.
Congrats, Popeye. To whatever extent, more or less, we're all rewiring our brains here, I think. I sure hope I am!!!
Lila

[charlee]

Tuesday May 13th

Morning all
Hannah welcome to the abs thread!!, and Popeye congrats on your 30 days!

After dinner was when I use to get excited as I new my drinking time was almost here..that anticipation, a high in itself. When I went AF I felt a new kind of tired...a tired that kind of scared me a bit as I found myself dozing off right after dinner, and the first few weeks noticing during the day a tired I had never known...If given the opportunity I could just curl up in a ball, both body and mind were talking to me and I had no clue what it was trying to tell me. Normal tired..a whole new expierience. It did pass eventually.....
The "fuzzies" are improving daily, the racing mind and lack of concentration are getting better. I guess I expected a miraculous transformation when I stopped drinking. I have learned to be patient, knowing each AF day day will bring healing..
Janice, I so agree with you. I have truly accepted in my head, that the Beast will win every time. Chief says it over and over....."If we don't get into the ring with the beast, he can't win"...I have tried..sometimes I would win one or two rounds, but never the match......
Hope everyone has a good Tuesday..

[4theboyz]

Tuesday May 13th

Good Morning Abbers!!

I am thrilled as I am back to getting full nights sleep along with, as Popeye pointed out, the epic dreams. Seems like they go on all night long and thankfully they are mostly about current events in my life so lots to reflect upon today.

Everyone seems so determined and going strong, that's why I like this thread the best. Lots of quality people doing the right things. Stay strong and have a great AF day today!!

[time2change]

Tuesday May 13th

Good Morning to All

First I want to say congratulations to Popeye on 30 days that is awesome. And Beck 100... that is triple digits. Way to go.

Today is 15 days for me. i am not sleeping too well again. Had that in the beginning and thought that was past me. i guess it has to do with the brain and the re-wiring. In the past I would have just decided to drink myself to sleep. I'm not letting go of these 15 days though so sleep or not I am full steam ahead.

Hope everyone has a good AF day!!!

[Eastender]

Tuesday May 13th

Hi everyone,

Congratulations Popeye on your 30 days. and Becks on your 100 days that is awesome!

Eastx
53 days AF

[DogLvr]

Tuesday May 13th

Good morning all. Starting day 13 AF.
Mohun - thanks for the nice notes.
Congratulations to Beck on 100!!! And Popeye on 30!!

30 is my target right now - but I must agree with Charlee and Janice - I think abstinence really is my only option.
I'm glad that I am not crazy for feeling tired. Loppy - thanks for writing that. I have felt so wiped out - and didn't really connect it with stopping drinking.

[Beck]

Tuesday May 13th

Hi everyone,

The rain has ended and the sun is shining today - and I have a bit of a cold. Oh well...an excuse to do very little is how I see it. And yes, today is 100 Days AF for me. Never actually thought I would hit triple digits - must have wanted it more than I thought I did. Thank you all for your help. I never really intended to be around MWO this long (therefore no avatar no sig line) - was going to get through my original goal (lent) then slip into mods. Hasn't quite worked out that way and that is a good thing.

Popeye - 30 days is a great accomplishment.

4tB, this thread works best for me too.

Hannah, welcome back. Good to have you here.

Janice and Char, your posts sure have helped me - esp when I've been shaky.

To everyone else, have a great day,
Beck

[cowgal]

Tuesday May 13th

Beck, congrats on 100 days, wow!!!:happy::yay:

Popeye, 30, that is great too!!:wd::thumbsup

Everyone else, you all sound bright and cheerful, will keep coming here................

Though I am back to day 1 AGAIN, FIL broke his forearm in 2 places, last night we went to see him after baseball, just that made me want a beer and I had NO defense, I just stopped and bought 2 beers on the way home, drank them and that is that..................no real reason, FIL??? I don't know, he even said "you are so sweet, I love you" to me.............maybe I couldn't take that???

Don't know what my triggers are anymore, EVERYTHING!!????

HO HUM.....................Yet another thing to ponder......................??

Love and hugs, love you guys!!!:l

MA