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[Beaches]

So I am now on Day 3 of AF. I have to say that yesterday was more difficult than I ever imagined it would have been. I was fine when I was working. It was when I got home and the craziness of the day and kids and demands were overwhelming that I wanted to drink very badly. My mother had a glass of wine on the table and I kept walking by it thinking how easy and how much I wanted to "just take a sip". But I didn't. I actually felt my heart racing and had to take deep breaths.
All in all it turned out very well. I found myself doing things, interacting, with my children which I don't normally do when I am too focused on myself and drinking. Today I feel good that I made it through.
Thanks to all of you and your support.

[irishlady]

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Fantastic news...Just think though, if you had given in and had a sip of wine, would it have stopped there??
Think how differently you would be feeling now...Soon it will get easier, when I first opted for abs, for about 4 weeks I thought I wouldn't make it, people kept saying it would get better....yea I thought, for you maybe but not for me.....well they were right ....now I have reached the stage where, although I still think about having a drink it's not the all consuming craving and passion it once was, so stick with it it's worth it...I promise.

Love Louise xxx

[Popeye]

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Well done NP, Ican only agree with Louise. You've done it once you can do it again. Hopefully it will be that much easier next time
Love

[fsophiah]

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Good for you. It's next to impossible to do it when someone is drinking in front of you, especiallly at the beginning. This is my second 30-day abs, and so far, it's fine. We went out to dinner last night, and I didn't mind not having wine. Having done 30 days last fall helps, though. When it was over, I was so grateful that I had done it, and doing it now seems less like a major hurdle. I know it can be done, and I try to think of what I can do when I'm not drowsing off at night...like read. So I got a new book. I also go to bed pretty early, and I do a hypno cd or sometimes I've got these Tibetan monks chanting that I have on my ipod. It takes the jitters away. Keep it up. You're on a road to discovery.

[Mighty Mouse II]

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Wow, Not Powerless, what a fantastic, wonderful job!!! Congratulations!!! It is those things in life that are the most difficult that are also the most rewarding!! YOU DID IT!!! I am really proud of you!!

I commend all of you who can make it even one day on AF -- I think that is really super.

Love,
MM

[Hawk]

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Congratulations NP! That's great work. I am on Day 3 as well. Yesterday was hard for me too and I didn't have the temptation sitting right in front of me - so BRAVO! I just forgot how tired I get when I start abs and how much trouble I have sleeping. Now that doesn't seem right, huh?

Keep it up!

[Beaches]

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Yeah what's up with being so tired? I felt like a truck hit me yesterday. This morning I have more energy.

Thanks for all the encouragement. Trudgin' along.

[Preciouspinot]

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Congratulations NP...you inspire me and I'll inspire you...I'm day 2 AF

[lushy]

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Nicely done NP. I am day 2 AF but only because I have none in the house. I would have caved in last night for sure. I had a bit of a panic attack in the afternoon but came onto chat and everyone calmed me down. Happily I slept really well, although I am still tired this morning. That's okay.

Congrats to the rest of us as well!!!!

[MKR]

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NP, and all the rest here, that is awesome! Glad you are doing so well! XO Mary

[Beaches]

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Is the racing heart sensation pretty normal? I guess I normally start drinking so early I don't let myself get to that point. I get home from work mid day and start drinking around 2:30-3pm to be calm by the time the other two get home. Now they get home and I'm stone cold sober and my head spins and my heart races. That was yesterday. Maybe today will be easier because I know what to expect. I found myself thinking about drinking today and then told "my addict" to shut the hell up. One battle won....hopefully I will win the war.

[lushy]

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NP, I have heard this is a very common thing to happen as our body is adjusting to not being inundated all of the time with alcohol. I hope tonight is easier for you.

[betty boop]

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Hi NP

My heart races when I try to relax. I notice it more when I try to sleep, Have you got the cd's? I played the 1st one last night and it worked wonders.

It will pass...............

Love & Hugs :h :l :h

[Beaches]

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Yes I will try the CD's. I have them.

[Waves 2]

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Day two here too. I wonder how many days we total between us?
LOTS:goodjob: