Monday 11 August

[Loppy lugs]

Good morning all,

Start of another week and for once not really looking forward to work.

Had a great weekend when I wasn't tempted once by Al which I think is a first for me.

Found the blog about the monkey in the lift which really tickled my funny bone. It was doubly apt as I was working my way through the book on how to cope with panic attacks. Apparantly alcohol abuse is an inappropraite coping mechanism that is often used by sufferers.

When the dickens would alcohol abuse ever be an appropriate coping technique?????

So now I know. I've spent the last 16 years, pissed as a fart to avoid the panic attacks which were always going to come back the second I stopped using my inappropriate coping technique. What a waste.... but at least I am not doing it anymore.

Well that's enough moaning from me. Hope everyone has a good week and finds themselves all fired up to achieve their goals.

Take care

[akgirl]

Only 10pm here in ak, but wishing you all a wonderful week

[Popeye]

Good morning.

This is my first day clean for a while. I'm going fot thirty days at least.
My system needs a damn good clean out and a rest.
Enjoy your day folks!

[one2many]

Myself and Limers right with you today Pop....30 days starts here.

[Gia]

I'm starting as well, I've had enough and I don't ever want to drink again. I tried moderating and it's just not for me, I can't moderate. So, I've accepted that finally and I'm going for an AL free life.

[one2many]

Good for you Gia,theres a good few people starting AF today, we can all help each other.

[Gia]

Thanks O2M! I'm for once really happy about my decision. I've just the point where enough is enough.

[one2many]

Me too.....I feel very excited too but I know that feeling won't last, so I will be seeking you out when I get wobbly!

[Gia]

I'm here. I know it won't last long for me either and I'll really be finding it impossible. Good we have eachother and everyone else. xoxox

[Beck]

Good Morning All,

Have a busy day as my eldest comes back from her aunt's today. Then I get to go to her new school orientation with her Tues and Wed. SHe is very excited. So I've got a busy day today - need to get all those things done I just haven't bothered to do.

Loppy, AL didn't bother you all weekend!!! That is wonderful. Such a relief, isn't it? I love what you said about AL not being a coping mechanism. Takes us a long time to learn that one.

Popeye, Gia, and O2 - welcome. I have been sober for a bit over 6 months - 30 days at a time. I always had a tough time with the "forever" thing, so I just committed to 30 days at a time. This thread helped me get sober. I wish you all the best.