well here it is - a week ago I would have said "beer-o-clock". But not tonight. This is Day 5, its almost 5pm on Friday and I'm NOT going to drink.
I've committed to driving my husband into town at 8pm so now I really can't have a drink. Its hard, but I've mapped out my evening and fighting those cravings.
All this mess is in my head, I just can't wait for the day when I'm not thinking about this all the time.
Lovedove, ciaobella, Jayde, VWGirl, Avondale Girl.lovinlife....have I missed anyone? Well just to say thanks to ALL of you for getting me through this week. I am doing this for me, but it does help to have such a great cheering squad as well. And it seems every day on this board I read something of value that helps me get through that hour or day.
I know I have a long way to go - but for right now I'm just focussed on today.
be safe, sober and happy my friends.
Idgie.
Hey Idgie! Wow! You're doing great!!!!! Congrats on a sober week!!!
Hope your Friday went well, (that was a rough day for me too, still is actually) But Saturday morning will be wonderful when you wake up with a clear mind ready to take on the day!
You have helped me get through this last week too, and i am so thankful for that! You rock Idgie ;)
Hope your Friday went well, (that was a rough day for me too, still is actually) But Saturday morning will be wonderful when you wake up with a clear mind ready to take on the day!
You have helped me get through this last week too, and i am so thankful for that! You rock Idgie ;)
Idgie, How's it going? Do you feel like your white-knuckling it? Let me know I can share some suggestions with you.
Idgie, you've done so well to stay sober this week, and I understand about the Friday thing completely. I'm already trying to figure out a plan for tonight, to keep from thinking too much about what Stephen King once called "The Bad Thing." I'm thankful too to everyone here who has been so supportive and helpful... including you!!
Hi guys
well I already posted some about th weekend on another thread. But I did make it through and it was HARD.
obsessing and anxious and panicky and all of that. However, the stronger the cravings were the more it made me realise I needed to not drink - made me realise how serious a mess I'd made for myself I guess.
And now I'm through the weekend, and feeling a lot calmer today. I've been very busy at work today so not really much time to think myself into a mess. I've got Yoga tonight that I'm looking forward too and living through anothe sober day.
I found a cool thing to do Friday night that helped me. I bought myself a bunch of flowers. It was really calming to arrange the flowers when I got home and they looked so pretty all weekend, it gave me a lift to see them each time I walked into the dining area (which is pretty often as our house is about as big as a matchbox).
The other nice thing was waking up Monday morning and still having $$$$ in my purse - that doesn't happen too often when I'm drinking.
thanks for all the support.
well I already posted some about th weekend on another thread. But I did make it through and it was HARD.
obsessing and anxious and panicky and all of that. However, the stronger the cravings were the more it made me realise I needed to not drink - made me realise how serious a mess I'd made for myself I guess.
And now I'm through the weekend, and feeling a lot calmer today. I've been very busy at work today so not really much time to think myself into a mess. I've got Yoga tonight that I'm looking forward too and living through anothe sober day.
I found a cool thing to do Friday night that helped me. I bought myself a bunch of flowers. It was really calming to arrange the flowers when I got home and they looked so pretty all weekend, it gave me a lift to see them each time I walked into the dining area (which is pretty often as our house is about as big as a matchbox).
The other nice thing was waking up Monday morning and still having $$$$ in my purse - that doesn't happen too often when I'm drinking.
thanks for all the support.
Great job Idgie!!!! boy, i can so relate to the $ in the purse comment! Isn't it great? Also i do the same thing, i buy myself little rewards, nothing big just something to make me feel good when i see it, like Friday i bought a cute little candle (that smells delicious!) for my computer desk. It's pretty to look at, and the smell seems to calm me, and make me feel comfortable;)
Hey Idgie way to go keep up the good work i posted on other thread as well.
jayde when the candles burning kick back and relax look at the tip of the flame and meditate sweet as
Light and love Zac
jayde when the candles burning kick back and relax look at the tip of the flame and meditate sweet as
Light and love Zac
Thanks for the tip Zac, i'll try that;)
Idgie,
You have the right attitude Idgie. Good luck to you and whether you know it or not reading your posts gives me strength to not drink. Have a great day and stay at peace and sober.
Valarie
You have the right attitude Idgie. Good luck to you and whether you know it or not reading your posts gives me strength to not drink. Have a great day and stay at peace and sober.
Valarie
