AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

[Loppy lugs]

Good morning all,

Yesterday I stayed sober for the first time in......... Feels good.

Sorry I haven't been around much but you know how rubbish I am at sharing, when I am having a bad time. I don't like spreading the bad vibes even though I know turning in on myself is the worst thing I can do for me. Think things should be picking up now.

I haven't read much of the threads while I was drinking so need to catch up on what everyone has been doing, although gardens and the great outdoors seems to be up there.

When I was last "really" here a number of friends had healh issues. I hope they are now happily resolved and all broken bones mended and test result all clear. Det tak care of that cold. I swear by a ballistically hot curry to clear the sinus.

Off to see what you have all been up to while I was in my dark place.

Take care

[greeneyes]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

Morning abbers!

Loopy, good to hear from you - I had recently wondered aloud about you. :l

Hope everyone is well today! Had a nice visit with my sister here.

Busy day, gotta rush off!

Have a lovely one!

[Cinders]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

Loppy,

WB!! You were missed. I hope you stay around this time. Everyone of us has relapsed a few times. Remember, as someone has said, recovery is a process, not an event. What is important is to keep trying to get sober. One day it will just click. I can't wait to hear your click.

Greenie,

Hope the hole isn't too trying today.

Well, my much desired week at home is coming to an end this morning. I am having to go to a client that is having issues today. I hope we can figure it out quickly so I can come back early!!

Hope all have a Terrific Teetotalling Tuesday!!

Love,
Cindi

[Gold]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

Hi Loppy Lugs, Greeneyes, Cinders and all to come

Glad you have come out of the dark into the light loppylugs, and congrats on your sober day yesterday. I tend to do the same as you and it only seems to make the problems bigger, there's sense in the saying a problem shared is a problem halved.

Good you had a nice visit with your sister greeneyes, hope work isn't too trying.

Whip that client into shape Cinders!

I've been experiencing worse physical symptoms having stopped taking some pain killers I used to take for hangovers than stopping the alcohol. Although they were only (!) over the counter ones they contain codeine and they're a bit of a challenge to come off as they hit with a rebound headache and aching limbs. Never mind, nearly there I hope, and I found that my thyroid isn't producing enough thyroid hormone entirely my own fault on account of not having taken the thyroxine for some time, couldn't be bothered. Anway, I shall be a new person before too long and it's a month AF today.

Have a great day all.

[speedster]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

Loppy -- good to 'see' you again! You've learned a great deal and can continue the journey with more success. Hang close!

Hi Greenie and Cindi!

Gold - congrats on the 1-month! That's a huge milestone. The issue with the painkillers sounds dreadful, be careful.

I'm having a low energy week. Had a bout of resentment last night but kept my mouth shut. :H Was happy to wake up knowing I didn't speak my mind.

Have a happy AF Day!

[Lavande]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

Good morning Abbers,

Loppy, glad you're back on board with us Hang on, we'll make this a long ride.
Hi to Greenie & Cindi, busy, busy!
Gold, hope you're feeling better. How is it that you can buy an OTC containing codeine? We can't do that over here! Take care of yourself and get back on your thyroxine, you know that will make a big difference.
speedster, sending you some energy today - we all need an infusion once in a while

Wishing you all a great AF Tuesday!
Lav

[lilmea]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

Loppy-Welcome back. It's much nicer here in the af light than out there on the dark side. Stay close.

Greenie-sounds like fun times with your sister.

Cinders-Make quick work of that client.

Gold-I found that the painkillers the Doc was giving me for a bad back was a huge trigger. Take extra care of yourself right now. And Congratulations on a month AF! Good job!

Speedster-Good for you on getting through a bad bout of resentment and keeping your mouth shut!

Well ABers, I'm starting on the last minute things I need to do before we leave on vacation at the end of the month. I hope everyone has a good af day.

[lilmea]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

Lav-cross post again!!:H

[universal]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

Hi guys,

Back at work again today (so not in the mood!) Slept well last night though so I guess that's a good thing!

I am finding that my brain is more and more thinking about going back to school and retraining for something new. I have been in corporate sales for 15 years and it is getting to the point where the stress and anxiety (and the effect it is having on my health) is just not worth it anymore. But gotta say, I'd be lying if I didn't say I would miss the money! I'm only 35 so I have time if I want to take a year course. Something I'm seriously considering.........any ideas anyone?

Hope you all have a happy and healthy AF day!

[peacenik]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

mornin' all

gold, codeine over the counter!!?? americans aren't allowed codeine without a prescription...maybe i'm glad about that, all i need is another vice!

uni, maybe try swimsuit modeling or construction??

i've got a pesky sinus infection that is trying to bring me down, but i'm not going to let it! i've got a house that needs cleaning, laundry that is festering, dogs that need walking, a cake to bake and dinner to make!

have a nice sober day everyone!

[Determinator]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

Happy Tuesday ABerooonies!

still sickly, but loppy's idea of a ballistic curry has me in better spirits. Loppy, as others have said: please stick with us and let it off yer chest. Stay right here and camp out with us eh?

Gold, glad to hear your getting off the codeine. I remember it was OTC when I was in Oz. I must say the codeine cough syrup really does work much better. but the pain pills are pretty easy to get 'stuck' on.

had another very realistic drinking dream last night. ugh! stupid brain. oh well.

I have a rather goodly challenge ahead of myself starting tomorrow morning. Dx is off to 'burning man' camp for 2 weeks and I'll be on my lonesome. that used to be a huge trigger for me. I tend to have separation anxiety and used to drink when alone. so....I'm trying to get well asap and then keep myself occupied with good healthy things. catch a couple AA meetings, hit the bookstore, see movies etc etc. and of course hang out here and pester you all mercilessly

be well my friends

[bear73]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

afternoon all - am making a mushroom,squash and potato curry - hoping it will virtually clear your cold. well sugar craving continues - choc bar and a choc donut today - not feelign totally bad tho.Readon a nother site that I need at least 1850 cals a day to lose a pound a week and max of 2000 to lose a pound a week.have been trying to stick to 1400 and just not doable at the moment - can at least fit healthy food in around chocolate with the extra.
still feeling great - much more relaxed and energised at the same time - and questioning my old negative/all or nothing thinking patterns. It's day 10 af and sf for me here - loving it!

[sunshine_gg]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

Welcome back, Loopy... glad you've had and AF day!

Uni.. I like the swim suit model idea! :H

Det, Gold... been there with the codeine... 12-16 T3s a day I wasn't sure about this new doctor who didn't want to give me any repeats and instead suggested a different treatment all together.. well.. low and behold.. it worked WAY better than the codeine. So glad, that's in the past now. Oh.. and Gold... Happy 1 month!!!! Congrats!

Lilmea.. vacation? Where, where????
Speedster and peace.. hope you are feeling better!
Lav... gimme some energy, too.. will ya?
Cinders.. got rid of the client yet?
Greenie... the hole.. *shudder*
bear.. you're making me hungry!

Alright, back to work for me and then shippering kids around the island. I never thought I'd be a cabby.. but here goes!

[Determinator]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

Bear, are you taking LGlutamine? in sufficient quantities (a rounded teaspoon in juice 2X per day) it will kill both alcohol and sugar cravings in many people. this is clinically documented too! LGlut is also in support of exercise recovery, muscle gain, weight loss, intestinal wall health, and liver health.

[Lavande]

AF Daily Tuesday 25 August

Evening all,

Just wanted to say good night! Am glad to see everyone making progress too.
bear - congrats on 10 days on both your quits, great job!
Uni, a career change is not a bad idea, just don't know what direction to tell you to look. The job market is not fabulous......maybe something computer, information technology related???
Hi peacenik, how are you?
Deter, you can pester us all you want, we can take it

Have a good night all!