friday 17th

[paulywogg]

friday 17th

I had the same thoughts today SL,a beautiful sunny day,day off,a little bored,thought of sitting in the backyard and drinking a beer(10)thought about the reality,sick to my stomach and drunk when hubs gets home,feeling like a loser tomorrow bleh,wonderful how PPQ came to your rescue,that why i love this thread,always a cheering section to get us through,if we listen anyways

[YoungAtHeart]

friday 17th

We do get used to coping without AL when we are down and out, but the happy times can throw us for a loop. I'm glad you are feeling better SL and Patrice. Sorry I wasn't here earlier when you were hurting, and I hope you are feeling better now. I had many more cravings over the holidays when I was having fun than when it is day to day.

I know that's not the case for you, Patrice, and I'm glad your son is feeling better. Keep up the good work with getting past your relapse.

SL, I just want to die sometimes when I see commercials of pretty vacations on tropical islands and imagine that all without a drink. Initially, I feel deprived. But when I think of the whole thing, and the one little thing that is missing is a drink, it seems kind of a waste to get upset about a stupid drink, ya know? What I miss is the memory of the way I was able to drink once upon a time, a long, long time ago--back when I had one or two drinks and got a little bit of a buzz, and that was ENOUGH. But that's what was real 30 years ago, not now. If it were still real, I wouldn't be here. The reality now if I drink is not romantic, it's pluck ugly.

Wow, that's a book.

Hope Det gets back from Vegas okay!

Woops, hi, Pauly! Glad you shook free from the beast today, too! Must be the full moon!

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[scottish lass]

friday 17th

Tonight I am thankful for this thread, and for the wonderful people who frequent this site.
I am truly grateful that there is a group of understanding people who are willing to share and support...
Hi pauly and YAH. Happy AF Friday evening all.....

[Lavande]

friday 17th

Glad to see our friend kuya back
Looks like your 'time out' is over - good :H
Keep checking in & congrats on your continued success.
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SL & pauly, glad you both ignored the mind chatter - it's all BS!!!!!!
Stay quit for a while & I promise you will be soon be free of those thoughts. It does get better!

Patrice, hang in there & work on your gratitude list too. You have knowledge & experience now that you didn't have in the past. Glad your son is OK.

YahYah, the full moon has had a lot of people (including my grandkids) acting nutty this week!

Wishing a good night to one & all.
Lav