Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

[sweetpea]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Hi Everyone

Just to say LOL and this is going to be my 2nd port of call everyday from here on in. As Rustop says ODAT xx We will do it


Sweetpea xx :h :l

[dexterhead]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Hi to all of you and thanks for your kind words, Rustop, Cindi, many others :
Yesterday was to be Day One AF for me .. I was committed .. but spent the evening jumping out of my skin with anxiety. Then, as I sat in my living room, heard an odd cracking sound and then a TERRIBLE crash. My seven-foot bookshelf decided to come crashing to the floor wiht hundreds of pounds of books. Apparently it wasn't stable .... had to peel first myself, then my cat, practically off the ceiling ... both of us sensitive to noise. An excuse, I know, but I suddenly remembered 3 beers that had been hiding in the back of the fridge for months (am not really a beer drinker) and of course drank them. I don't want to beat myself up too much, definitely feel much better today than usual ... so will try again tonight !!!!

[Cinders]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Dexterhead,

So, now all the booze is out of the house, right?

Like you, if I have any booze in the house, it isn't in the house anymore once I have gone to the bathroom and flushed the toilet. :H

From now on, keep your house a "booze free zone" and it will be MUCH easier to stay AF.

Stay strong,
Cindi

[keeta]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Hi all!
rustop...thanks, yes i am indeed on day three.
Congratulations to everyone who has also made it, and are doing this ODAT!

Mary...WOW....90 days. You inspire me to greater things.
I am feeling a little withdrawn today, so will end with bucnhes of hugs and cograts all around!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[retteacher]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Everyone: Here I am & very proud of myself, I must say. I never thought I could do 90 days...3 months! Are you kidding me?! I am now seeing deeper changes in myself. Of course the freedom from hangovers, black-outs, guilt & shame is wonderful. However, in the last 2 weeks, I am thinking so clearly (in spite of my age), & articulating just what I want & need to say. I'm not a person to speak out right in the moment. However, now I can think about what I have to do or say & go ahead & say it. To say that I feel a great deal of freedom would be such an understatement. I feel reborn.

This is not to say that I'm resting on my laurels. I know how easy it would be to relapse. AA has a saying: "The farther you are from your last drink, the closer you are to your next drink." So, I won't let down my guard, & for today, I will not have a drink.

Thank you so much everyone. I love each & every one of you. You helped to deliver me from the pits of hell. Mary

[Bettelove]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Hello Everyone and congratulations to you Mary. Hearing that gives me hope. I was having a terrible day today, the usual, beating myself up and just and frustrated because I haven't been able to reach my goal of being AF for the past 2 weeks:upset: I've accomplished so much in my professional life and my relationship, but for some reason, this I haven't been able to control. Hearing everyone's success makes me feel better and that there's still hope for me, but at the same time I feel like a total loser. I think is just a bad day, hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow. Today, I will not drink.

[retteacher]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Beetle: I had success everywhere else also...great hubby, kids, career. Drinking was the one area I couldn't control. Don't give up ever. M

[Bettelove]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Thank you retteacher I appreciate your encouragement.

[Bettelove]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

thanks rettcher I appreciate your encouragement

[Deena]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Good evening everyone, I will most likely be checking in after work, as I'm concerned about logging in here from my place of employment. I know they have the ability to check what websites people visit. Am I paranoid or what?

I'm a bit grumpy tonight, not sure why. I am so anxious to move forward with this and yet so damn scared.

Anyway, I am encouraged by the successes many of you are having this month and hope to join you soon. I received my supps today and am waiting for the CD's and Topa to arrive. I did start the supplements today anyway, since they are here. How long was it for you guys before you started to benefit from the supplements and/or hypnotherapy? I swear I feel different after just one day.

I plan to drink very little tonight, as I didn't behave very well last night. I kicked myself this AM and I think that's why I'm a bit grumpy tonight.

I so want to succeed.

Mary, congrats on your 90 days. You and many others here are an inspiration. I want to be you when I "grow up" and drag my ass out of this hell hole.

[auntiegriselda]

Newbies in need ODAT - Thursday

Deena you can do it. Just keep thinking about how much better you are going to feel. The first few days are the hardest. When I went AF the first time I found that after the first 2-3 days it got better but guess that depends on how many physical symptoms you have. I had very few so was lucky. Keep at it! I'm thinking about you tonight.