Hanging On - Barely

[Cntrygrl]

This is my 11th day of not drinking. My preference red wine. The first 3 dyas were hard, but not too bad (actually I was sick, which is always when I quit). The next 3-5 days are always pretty easy becuase I feel good and I am certain I shouldn't drink. It is really taking it's toll. I am tired, over weight, look old and I am not happy with myself. I am just not well when I drink and I know I need to stop.

Yesterday, Sunday, I really wanted to go buy a botle of wine. I started to reason with myself. I know if I drink I will be disappointed the next day. I somehow have no problem making it to this point. 10 days, maybe 2 weeks and then I give in. I tell myself its ok because "see, I can stop. I did for 10 dyas" No problem. This is not true. If I allow myself to drink, I will immediately return to drinking everyday and be exactly where I was before I stopped. Slowly dying....

I am taking a multi vit, Kudzu and Amino acids, which really help. Any suggestions on staying focused or on track would be appreciated.

[time2change]

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Cntrygrl
Not sure I can give any suggestions, but I wanted to welcome you and say congratulations on your 11 days. It is a great start and if you keep moving forward you will never have to go through the first days ever again.
Keep up the good work. I can suggest continuing to read and post here. MWO is a great support system with a great group of people who can relate to your problem.

[Winefree]

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Welcome, cntrygrl, I can relate 100%. Just recently stopped the daily drinking and have gone 9 days and then 11 days and cave for a day. It's a great start to the ultimate end for me and I'm sure it will be for you as well. Just keep on reading and posting. I have also been reading a lot of books and recently started AA mtgs to get a grip on all this.

Best of luck

WF

[AsahiDry]

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I envy you cntrygrl.

[Lavande]

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Congrats cntrygrl on 11 days, that great

I'm approaching 6 weeks myself and I really feel the Hypno CD's are key. I'm still using them and will continue to do so for some time. They seem to reinforce what I have learned and help me stay focused.

Think about it - they're worth a try.
Keep up the good work.

All th ebest to you,
Lavande

[Cntrygrl]

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A New day

Thank you so much for your support. I made it through day 11, right into day 12, so my hope is up. I feel I am holding on to a ledge and if I could just get over this next hump I would be good for a while.

I will look into the CDs, sounds like a good idea. It's something I can likely embrace.

Thanks again and good luck to you all on one more day and 1 more hour, if necessary. I cannot express my appreciation for a site like this where I can ramble a bit. It is proving thus far to be a real savior for me.

See you all later.