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    I don't know why I punish myself and the people who care about me with alcohol? It is not fair to anyone. I am currently on day one. I have tried before but something about al always seems to lure me back only to bring back all the regret and shame I'm looking to get rid of...not to mention that crappy hangover.Anyone can always find a reason/excuse to drink and I have the list made of all the reasons not to. I just need to let the not to list win on a consistant basis.I know I have a better chance now that I have finally reached out to a support system that doesn't make me feel bad or ashamed.



    Thanks, Lynn

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    Welcome!

    :welcome:
    Welcome to MWO. and good job on starting today. That is a big first step. Making a list of why not to drink is also a big step. Do you have the book? That helps, and so does posting. When just starting out it might help to join one of the threads where people are supporting each other in the effort to quit: there is a April thread by Croft, an ODAT threat and then over in Monthly Abs that welcomes anyone from day one to day 90. I'm sure there are others, but look around, jump in and get all the support you deserve!

    Welcome!
    AFH

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      #3
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      Lynn ~ welcome! Yes, I agree, making that list is a very good start.

      Get the book and the suggested vitamins and supplements. They help so much with cravings and stabilizing moods.

      Read and post often. There is a lot of inspiration and support here. We will help you.

      I drank heavy for many, many years and this place is the only that's helped me.

      Best of luck.

      Love, Me
      :l
      Alcohol is simply the device between success and failure.

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        #4
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        Hi Lynn,
        I started out here with a "not to" list, which I called my Alcohol Manisfesto. I began posting here, and I am fortunate to be successful. So just keep posting - it is a very strong tool. If you have a spouse or close friend to include, that helps too. My husband had kind of given up on me, since I had told him I was quitting a few times in the past. But this forum made the difference.
        My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.

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          #5
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          HI Lynn..

          :welcome:

          This forum def provides the support system I need... I have made so much progress in just two weeks... Keep posting and talking.. !!
          P.S. You can't love if you don't love yourself... :heart:

          As you wander through life, sister/brother, whatever be your goal, keep your eye upon the donut, and not upon the hole.
          - Sign in the Mayflower Coffee Shop, Chicago

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            #6
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            Thanks everyone

            Thanks everyone it is great to know I'm not alone. Each time I log on I forget about my urge to drink. And talking about it makes me happy I'm here talking to all of you...instead of...you know


            Lynn

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              #7
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              ..instead of talking to that bottle?!?
              My life is better without alcohol, since 9/1/12. My sobriety tool is the list at permalink 236 on the toolbox thread under monthly abstinance.

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                #8
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                yeah

                being here is being sober. I have a hard enough time typing sober! I'm new to the computer also!Getting ready for work right now... Should be a interesting day I work in a bakery located in a supermarket that sells alcohol. I'm feeling strong enough right now to avoid the lure of aisle #11, Hopefully that feeling will carry through the day!





                Lynn

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                  #9
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                  How did you do Lynn? :cat:

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                    #10
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                    home for lunch

                    so far so good. I just wish I didn't think about it. hope to complete day 2 af. I know only day 2,but the longest I've gone before was day4

                    lynn

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                      lynn;306039 wrote: so far so good. I just wish I didn't think about it. hope to complete day 2 af. I know only day 2,but the longest I've gone before was day4

                      lynn
                      Then keep reading the posts here and let us help you over the hump of day 4! You are off to a great day! Enjoy it all the way --- AF

                      You can you can you can!
                      liv:goodjob:
                      AF since Jan. 1, 2008 .... It all began right here


                      Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you made it now.


                      (from the Movie "Once")

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                        #12
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                        list making

                        A friend of mine, many years sober suggested that i make a list of all the things that are better in my life when I don't drink. Once I started it I could hardly beleive how many there were.

                        best wishes
                        newbeginning day 5

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                          home now

                          Still doing good feel strong knowing so far I have made it through day2 af.THANKS for the tip on writing the list on everything that is better af(that is one list I haven't made yet!!!)Finding myself slowly starting to plan my life without having to figure in time to drink. It is a strange feeling for me , but I remember what my house and I looked like before al took control and I'm hoping to regain that.Thanks for Being there!!




                          Lynn

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