Tues. - July 29 - Daily Thread

[4theboyz]

Tues. - July 29 - Daily Thread

Just wanted to jump back in here and say I am pumped up by the determination and desire of the new Abbers who are here CS04 and Pepper as well as R2C and truly one of my favorites 'cause she was there for me when I needed it the most in Feb, Cowgal! :l

One day or one month, what matters most is your own desire to face the issues of drinking and *make changes* not only in what you think, what you do, when you do it but most importantly, IMO, in how you feel about yourself.

Think good thoughts everyone!

[retteacher]

Tues. - July 29 - Daily Thread

I absolutely agree w/4tb: Face your issues of drinking & make changes. I did that last year at this time, & it made a huge difference in my life. I've had many, many AF days, & that alone has brought about a change in my lifestyle. The old habits get broken as you begin to replace them w/new ones. I don't have those arguments in my head the way I used to. I liked the suggestion of procrastinating having the drink. That has worked for me more times than I can count. Sometimes asking myself:
-Do I really want to feel headachy & tired for a very temporary high?
-Do I want to have to pretend to be sober?
-Do I want to have to go through a lot of insanity to hide the drinking then replace the booze?
-Is that how I want to spend my money?
Good luck everyone.

Mary

[Loppy lugs]

Tues. - July 29 - Daily Thread

Hi all,

Sorry I haven't been around for the last few weeks but I'm afraid I have been very depressed and you know me.... only really like to post when I am cheerful and have something positive to say.

Anyway just wanted to say that today is 90 AF days and that no matter how hard it gets I think it is going to be worth it in the end.

I have been reading if not posting and you have all helped a lot especially in the darkest times. Thanks, don't know what I'd do without you all.

[Beck]

Tues. - July 29 - Daily Thread

Loppy, Congrats - 90 days is wonderful. You should be very proud of yourself. You know it is okay to post regardless of your mood...really.

[ready2change]

Tues. - July 29 - Daily Thread

Yes Loppy...congrats on 90 days!! Even with a dark mood, I'm so glad you stuck with it!! You are an inspiration to us who are struggling. Please post and let us know how your doing. Were here for you.

R2C

[Doggygirl]

Tues. - July 29 - Daily Thread

Deter!!! (and any other MWO friends in the LA area..) I just got home and was listening about the earthquake in the truck. I hope you are OK. They make it sound like that damage wasn't *too* severe, but I've been a visitor to CA before during a MUCH milder one and it totally freaked me out!!!

Just hoping you and your friends are all OK, and any other MWO'ers who might be affected.

DG

[retteacher]

Tues. - July 29 - Daily Thread

Loppy: Congrats on the 90 days. That's terrific. Mary

[DogLvr]

Tues. - July 29 - Daily Thread

Good evening all - Lots of great posts tonight. Mary - I had the same exact thinking - still do - sometimes.

Det - have fun in Disneyland - I just flew here too - successfully got through my plane ride with no AL - unfortunately I'm here to work for a day - then have to try to make it through my work dinner tomorrow nite.

Cowgal - glad to see you again.

Beck - hope you had an awesome vaca and congratulations on 6 months!

WIP - your post is dead on - when I am really struggling, if I can figure out a way to get to the computer and this site - I know I'm safe.

Pepper & CS04 - you can do it - just commit to one day and keep plugging along.

Loppy - 90 days is AWESOME - congratulations!

Just got through day 9 AF!