A new start for 2010 - who's in and what's your plan?

[Kimberley]

Happy New Years Day everyone!

I am starting again this year,drawing a line under what has passed and I am resolved to be AF throughout the new year.

I do not expect it to be easy, but I have put a fair amount of AF time under my belt before and I know I can do it again - but this time and with proper commitment, not giving up when things get tough.

I know some others among you were planning to go AF from 1st Jan as well. Care to share your plan?

My Plan: I don't do AA so this Jan I am going to share my story with all of you on the Story thread to be honest about what my life has been like. I am going to commit to DBT therapy to sort my BPD out, as I will never learn how to cope if I don't do this - but I gotta lot of skills to learn. I have also made a pact with a friend outside MWO who is going to do this year with me.

And however bad things are and whatever life throws at me, I will try to accept it and realise that I can't fail if I never buy a bottle.

I wish everyone starting anew the best of luck and I hope we can support each other.

[redhibiscus]

Happy New Year, Kimberly. It's good to have you back.

I too have had a less than successful December, but feel that 2010 will be the time for me.

My Plan: No booze in the house.
Be aware of my hungry, angry, lonely, and tired times. They are when I relapse.
Get through the witching hours of 4 - 7 p.m. with a plan: food, support, waiting it out.
Daily exercise.
Healthy diet, lots of veggies and fruit. Less sugar and starch.
Taking the supplements and vitamins that worked for me in the past.
Visiting this site daily, giving and recieving support.

Whew, kind of overwhelming, but alot of this I have done successfully in the past for a period of time. Now I have to commit to longer than 30 days, yet ODAT. It starts for me with a committment each day.

[chillgirl]

H Kimberley
Im in..
I had my last drink at 11.55pm last night and bid it farewell

its over... completely and uttterly finished, im claiming back my life and today i feel so relieved now the desicion has been made, im free!

I will be checking in here regularly to get and to offer support....

Wishing you all the strength in the world

[Kimberley]

Hey Red, great to see ya!

You did really well last year, so I too believe you can go the whole way this year. Sounds like a good plan. I am adding to hungry, angry, lonely, and tired times - anxious times. MAJOR trigger for me. I don't know why I think I can't just cope with it because I can!! I agree with your healthy diet as well - cutting out the sugar makes a big difference to cravings and makes you look and feel much better overall. We can do this!

Hey Chillgirl, good to meet you. It feels good doesn't it making that decision. Thanks for joining me - we will definitely do this together. What a wonderful year it will be - no guilt, no regrets - just complete and utter freedom. Even if times get tough, if you have that freedom it is something to cherish for sure. Hope you have a great 2010!!

[Stump]

Hi All
I too am going AF.I had my last drink last night for New Year.I feel strong and commited this time to give it my best shot.Can't keep putting it off.I to will be checking in here daily for both support and to offer support.Looking forward to our journey together!!Can we do it??? YES WE CAN!!!!

[wine lover]

I would like to join in for 2010.

My plan -

No booze in house as I live alone.
Exercise and read more.
Cut out meals in pub and restaurants, as it goes hand in hand with wine.
Do my damn best as I have failed in the past but hope that new year new beginnings will help.
Stop hurting my daughter.

Good luck to each and every one of you and a Very Happy New Year.

[cuckoosnest83]

Hello Kimberly. I too am in. My plan echoes many of the ones mentioned. Healthy diet, no booze in the house, beware of trigger times, etc. I will also be attending some AA meetings. I have found one that I really enjoy and the group is very supportive and caring. Like the majority of people on this site.

Red it is nice to see you. I too had a less than successful December but I am now focused on the future.

Chill, Stump, and Wine, I'm happy to join you all on this journey.

Wine, I too live alone and it is very easy for me to isolate because of that. I don't know if you have that same feeling but if you do perhaps we can be a bit of support for each other. I plan on spending a lot of time on this site.

May 2010 be our year to conquer this addiction and take back controls of our lives. We are all so worth it. Good luck, everyone.

[Brave Hearted]

Hi all can I loin in your plan please ???? My plan is to stick with everything I have learened over this last year and spread the word ! This is my first sober christmas apart from being pregnant in well over 30 years and the first new year with no regrets or remorse. So i want to join and give as much support as I can if thats ok ?

[wine lover]

Originally Posted by cuckoosnest83

Hello Kimberly. I too am in. My plan echoes many of the ones mentioned. Healthy diet, no booze in the house, beware of trigger times, etc. I will also be attending some AA meetings. I have found one that I really enjoy and the group is very supportive and caring. Like the majority of people on this site.

Red it is nice to see you. I too had a less than successful December but I am now focused on the future.

Chill, Stump, and Wine, I'm happy to join you all on this journey.

Wine, I too live alone and it is very easy for me to isolate because of that. I don't know if you have that same feeling but if you do perhaps we can be a bit of support for each other. I plan on spending a lot of time on this site.

May 2010 be our year to conquer this addiction and take back controls of our lives. We are all so worth it. Good luck, everyone.

By all means Cuckoos I think that is a splendid idea

[Liath]

Hi Kimberley, Red, Chill and the rest of the gang!

Thanks for starting this Kim and good to see ya! I am definitely in for the long haul. I experienced many fits and starts in 2009. I accomplished some things. I found MWO, got serious about dealing with my addiction, spent weeks sober on numerous occasions, published, and applied to grad school. I also had one too many weekend benders that left me incapable of doing more than lay on the couch suffering and obsessing over what level of scene I might have caused.

The new year is an opportunity for us to let the past go and start living healthier, more productive lives. I am thrilled to have others to share the journey with, even the painful moments. I am determined to be sober, exercise and eat very healthy. I am going to find out if my future holds grad school any day or week now... I need to be ready. Hard work and sobriety is what I need to finally live a life I can be proud of. No dirty little secret to compensate for. I am ready to kick ALs butt (fight club reference? LOL)!

I love you all and Happy New Year!