Celebrating 30 days today!!!

[Cherbear]

Hi all,

I haven't been a big post-er but sure have turned to this forum ALOT when the times were tough for me. I'm so glad that I have made it this far.

I'm documenting in my journal all the things that feel different now compared to 30 days ago so I can refer to it.

1. sleeping better...
2. not waking up ashamed!!!! or guilty.
3. less joint aching!! huge deal for me cause I thought I was going to be crippled with arthritis at a young age but the AL was causing all the inflammation!!!!!
4. not arguing with my husband. I actually think about what I'm going to say now ahead of time. no flying off the cuff.
5. remembering shows I watch at night.
6. finishing quilting projects!!
7> connecting with my daughters in a much healthier way.

wow, I could go on... I must not let the little monster that still whispers to me that I can have just 1. glass of wine in.

Thanks to all of you for knowing exactly what its like, no one that drinks "normally" understands.

:l:h

[tlrgs]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

thats awesome keep up the good work

[SAUSAGE]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

Congratulations - that's fabulous.

The journal is a great idea - just keep building on all the positive sides of not drinking - there are so many. You need to be happy with your AF life and not just doing it by sheer willpower. That I am certain is the key to long term success.

Keep reading , keep posting, - just keep doing what you're doing,- you're doing great!!!

[startingover]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

Well done CB! Sausage is right, keep those good thoughts coming!
And if the going gets tough, write a list of the bad ones to keep you strong.

[A Work in Progress]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

Congratulations!!! Hang onto that list!!!

[Mohun]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

Congratulations on 30 days.

I felt the same way about my joints. Who knew it was the alcohol? :goodjob:

Mo.

[retteacher]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

Cher: I loved your list...& I'm right behind you. Congrats. Mary

[retteacher]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

I was wondering why my knees were so sore!

[Doggygirl]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

Congratulations Cherbear! 30 days rocks. You are on your way! :yougo::yougo::yougo:

Ignore that lying little voice too. "just one...." "I can stop again tomorrow...." "I'm not as bad as so and so...." The list of lies just goes on and on.

Treat yourself to something nice!!!!!

DG

[hopeful12]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

Tremendous- well done !

[Miss Behaving]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

well done cherbear!!

[stargirl]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

**Cherbear**
Yay on 30 Days! Huge accomplishment. Keep up the wonderful lifestyle
So you are a quilter! Have you ever heard of the ElmCreek series by Jennifer Chiaverini? Great historical fiction series based on the wonderful relationships, historical importance of quilting...sounds odd, but they are great books
Keep up the wonderful work

[Guest]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

Hi Cherbear, Congrats! Me Too....I am right there with you.
I totally agree with two of your thoughts:
1. What was that fight with my husband about last night? And then waking up trying to be really nice, acting like nothing happened.
2. The very bad feeling in the morning, oh no, not again, how did that happen, then paralyzed and unable to get out of bed, wondering what time I will start drinking again.

And the little BIG monsters voice, "Oh you just want one glass of wine, go ahead then you can stop." Just a glass, that will be ok. Oh that is the worst voice in my head, it is so strong and convincing.

So let's just not listen and be strong and with our self will erase that voice from our tape.

GOOD GOING!

[greeneyes]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

Wonderful!! Congratulations!

[Janice]

Celebrating 30 days today!!!

Congratulations Cherbear......30 days!!!!! You did GREAT!!

Janicexxx