AF Daily - Tues 11/2

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

Hi M3! :l:l Do you have some friends you can hook up with just to have a little distraction and not feel so alone? I wish I could go with you to a coffee shop and just yakkety yak until all the worlds problems are solved. I hope you hang in there. Did something happen i.e. straw that breaks camels back? Or just the culmination of years of ? (and "none of your business" is perfectly fine!)

OK Det. Make that 2 cots. AFM maybe in addition to the sugar, is it possible that the sense of relief / euphoria / "step taken" of making a career / major decision was a trigger? I haven't had a really strong urge in a long time, but sometimes a "euphoric" situation will trigger thoughts - probably just my brain expecting what we always did when something exciting happened. I dunno...the important thing is that your plan worked. You popped (originally typed "pooped" :H) an AB and problem solved. That is GREAT.

Hi BB. Just saw your post. Retiring early is an excellent plan when you are tired. Beware HALT and all that.

I forgot to tell a funny story from the polling place this morning. I had my drivers license out for I.D. The guy behind the desk asked my name, then how to spell it. I kept holding my drivers license toward him. He eventually looked up and me and said "I don't need that I know who you are." WHAT???? I almost told this complete stranger that it was not possible he could know me, I am not queen after all. Not until Greenie retires.

Well, off to watch the drama on TV. There will be far more reporter created drama than actual election results tonight, more likely. One thing is for sure.....

DG

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

Geez! I let you sit on the throne for ONE day and look at you!! :H

I'm going to bed early too. I'm sort of puny feeling and I have that gross dental appt in the morning for an implant. Urrrrrgggggg!

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

There was nobody in line when I was at the polls!! I coulda pulled my dress up and nobody would have noticed!

[Accountable for Me]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

DG, yes.... the 'euphoric' feeling could most definitely have factored in. I am just glad that my determination to remain AF prompted me to use the 'emergency' tool I had at home! I would have been pretty pissed right off, otherwise!

momof3 - I don't plan on taking my Antabuse on a daily basis. I will just keep it in my purse as a safety net. When I first went AF a while back, I was put on all different types of medication. My drinking brought out 'bi-polar' type symptoms. I was put on an anti-depressant and mood stabilizers. I was also on Ativan, Trazedone and Antabuse. Since those dark days I have 'drank' a handful of times, but am off of ALL medication. Thanks to therapy, drive to live, support from MWO and some friends and family; I no longer am imprisoned by alcohol or medication. It is a great feeling!! I honestly thought that when my doctor initially thought I was bi-polar, I was pretty disheartened. (Not that there is anything wrong with any type of depression, etc...).

I am just very happy to be functioning quite happily without having any mood-altering substances at all.

But, yes..... Antabuse is on hand for days, such as today! I will do everything in my power to remain AF and healthy! Plus, I certainly DO NOT want to start smoking again. Once I drink; the smokes go down as fast as AL.

BB, Christmas shopping? WTF?

Have a good night all! Thanks for 'listening'. I am off to start some supper. Although, I bet Deter is having something WAY better for din, din tonight!!

[greeneyes]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

I love this thread.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEANf4u7bzA[/video]]YouTube - One-of-these-days.wmv

[Choochie]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

Hi everyone - just checking in to say I'm AF today - day 29 for me. Well, I voted but can't say I felt good about it. Not liking anyone these days.

[Accountable for Me]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

Choochie, way to go on your 29 days. I have been reading your posts on the board and must say you have a fantastic attitude!

Glad you have joined us here!! xo

[Choochie]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

Thanks AFM - I'm really trying and feeling good so far. Have been able to make it past my cravings. Just goofy for sugar which is new for me. Oh well, better than AL!

[Determinator]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

AFM, bless you dear. very well done.

ok everyone, it's time to test your sense of humor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n86JKqA8o4w&feature=player_embedded[/video]]YouTube - AA Destroying The Social Lives Of Thousands Of Once-Fun Americans

[Accountable for Me]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

Choochie, sugar is very common when quitting AL, as I am sure you know. Many go through the sugar cravings and it is better than AL.

One thing that I found helpful was upping the protein in my diet. It staved off the cravings for sugar somewhat. Fibre as well.

You are doing awesome! Keep up the good work! It feels good to not wake up feeling like complete shit, doesn't it? I noted that you are also sleeping much better. That in itself is the best, isn't it?

Have a great night, Choochie!

[papmom3]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

AFM-good for you!! You handled that monster craving with grace and intelligence and used the tools available to you. that's the way to do it!! Glad your doc was able to give you meds to help with the lung problem. Did he say it was pleurisy or something? Advair is a great invention!!
Congrats on your acceptance to the Animal Science program!! I'm very jealous! I worked at a college that has a great vet tech and vet science program. I was the admissions person for those programs and loved every minute of it. I miss it terribly but had to leave due to other circumstances. Good luck!!

Chooch-I'm with you. I voted the least of the evils. I'm just so glad all the ads will be gone tomorrow. They were horrendous this year!!

Greenie-sending strength and healing vibes to you for tomorrow's dental visit. It will be over before you know it!!

DG-cute story about the polling place. It still baffles me that they don't require picture IDs!! They just ask for your address and name and then hand you the ballot. I guess it would be pretty hard to impersonate someone but still!!!!

Deter-3 cots please!!

M3-I'm so sorry you seem to be on a precipice. The positive in all this is that you are sober so any decisions made will be the result of careful analysis and not drunken emotion. I sure hope that the saying: "Everything happens for a reason" is true for you at this time. Many :l to you.

BB-great to see you. Hope you get a good nites sleep!

Marshy-welcome back! Glad you had a fab time. We do expect more details, you know that right?

Lav-sure hope you get the photobucket problem solved soon. I need my chick fix!!

Where is Gaia? has anyone heard from her???

OK-the sugar debate. I too used to think that the sugar addiction/cravings were better than AL but I don't think that anymore. Not with my A1C number very close to being diabetic. It's been creeping up since I became AF and I can only blame the sugar I've been ingesting. this is a serious problem that I didn't have to my knowledge when I was drinking. I have been trying very hard the past 2 days to refrain from indulging in the goodies everyone has been bringing in. I've been somewhat successful but it's been really hard. I already eat a lot of protien and fiber so that's not helping. Sigh. DG-the False Fat diet came into my school's library today and I've got it with me. Hoping to start reading it very soon but have one other book I have to finish first. Luckily I can keep it until Jan 31!!

OK, that's it for tonite. Sleep tight everyone!!

:l

[LVT25]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

AFM--putting an IV in a cat is not that hard.....but getting blood out of a parakeet....that is a different story.
:H
If you need any help with your studies you can ask me, but it's been a very long time since I went to school.

[Accountable for Me]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

LVT25;995303 wrote: AFM--putting an IV in a cat is not that hard.....but getting blood out of a parakeet....that is a different story.
:H
If you need any help with your studies you can ask me, but it's been a very long time since I went to school.

I will definitely keep you in mind! Thanks!

Drawing blood from a Parakeet??? Um, that would be quite the challenge!!!

Good night all. 9pm and it is my beddy-bye time. (yes, I am lame! lol)

[Doggygirl]

AF Daily - Tues 11/2

Determinator;995203 wrote: ok everyone, it's time to test your sense of humor:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n86JKqA8o4w&feature=player_embedded[/video]]YouTube - AA Destroying The Social Lives Of Thousands Of Once-Fun Americans

I love the onion! :H:H:H