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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 409

That's why I picked Friday.

That also gives everyone a chance to gear up for the idea. Who else wants to try it?

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 616

So you want to start the week of abstinence as of this coming Friday? Oh boy, you're really getting wanting to make sure I dont drink this Friday eh? Lol....count me in. I have started my total abstinence as of now, and if I can get through this weekend with no alcohol whatsoever, I'll be over a huge hump. I like Moga. If everyone else agrees...we should use that group name.

Yes Elizabeth I quit smoking 6 months ago, thank you for saying I'm strong, I think I'm just a sucker for punishment with quitting smoking and drinking and suffering withdrawals of both addictions. I think I'm over the smoking for the most part, but when I quit smoking the drinking got a lot worse. I used booze to fill the void...... I gave up one problem for another.

I am experiencing withdrawals again today, but chewing gum really helps a lot. Time to go back to work.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 409

I'm remembering our earlier discussion about wordplay and how it can help. I feel like we need a catch-phrase or a name for our group - those of us who persist in taking this interesting journey together despite slips and difficulties. Since the goal for most of us seems to be moderation instead of total abstinence, maybe the Moderation Gang (Moga)? Can we call each other fellow Mogas? Is that too weird? Any better ideas? Maybe that can be another thing to work on over the coming week. We can all come up with ideas for a group name, and take a vote on the day we celebrate an entire sober week.....

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 18

Count me in sounds like a great idea!! Lets keep encouraging each other!! With that support I think..no I KNOW we can do it!!!!!

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 409

I have an idea. I think we all drank over the weekend, and most of us have said that we would like to try and make it an entire week without drinking at all. The motivation seems pretty good right now, so why don't we all hold hands here on this site and see if we can -- as a group -- go for one whole week without any alcohol. At the end of the sober week, all bets are off, so we have something to look forward to on the days that are difficult.

Maybe next time down the road we will even try two weeks, then three weeks..... But for now, let's see if we can go an entire week. If we know that we are all doing it together, maybe we could all do it? BP, depending on how your medicine withdrawal is going, this might be a good time for you to see if it's possible to give up the coolers entirely for just one week. Monica, if you're still checking in, this might be a good way for you to jump back into the conversation? I think the support of the group and our ideas for alternatives on rough days could be really helpful.

Let me know if anyone would like to give it a try. It goes without saying that no judgment is allowed for anyone who can't or doesn't want to. We should officially start on the same day, because I don't know if anyone drank last night. Perhaps starting this Friday, and we could see if we could all together make it to the following Friday? That might be a helpful way to make it through the weekend. Any takers?

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 161

Marilyzy, agreed, this will take some creativity.

Camiol, seriously, you quit smoking too? That takes strength. Wow.

Right now I'm thinking eating instead of drinking is okay. When I feel the cravings come on, I have a little snack and it's really helping.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 51

Camiol don't torture yourself anymore.. 7lbs is not a big thing compared to quitting smoking. I wish I would. But I need to handle this alcohol thing before..smoking. I've also gained all the weight I lost in the first weeks because of my recent slips but I started to take the control yesterday. I am watching what I eat and eating tons of baby cucumbers during the day and night not to eat chips and other staff. Since the weather is too hot and cucumber contains lots of water it is refreshing and keeps your mouth busy.

I spent the night abstinent as planned, but we couldnt go to the store unfortunately since the only way I know was closed due to construction. I tried other ways with phone GPS but couldnt even get closer after one hour. Traffic was terrible.. and I got nervous.. but I tried to keep calm and not drink after coming home at 19.30.. We immediately had dinner with my daughter and played triomino for hours.. then I read and slept..

We go out for the lunch break with my collegue today to check some shoes in sale..it was too hot and I was dying for a cold beer before coming to office but guess what? I kept my mouth closed and we came to office directly..

I will try to go to ikea today again, my friend said road is OK now, let's see.. Have a nice day all..

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 616

Hey Turquoise I plan to,hang in there. I stepped on the scale this morning I hate what I saw. If that isn't good motivation, besides the love of my daughter, I don't know what is. I am disgusted in myself. One of my cousins came to visit me last night and we haven't seen each other since last October. She said she could see that I've gained weight in my arms and face. I know quitting smoking hasn't helped, but the drinking is a huge contributor. I celebrated 6 months smoke free on Sunday, and I'm so proud of that, however I've gained 7 lbs since then and I know it's not a lot but it shows because I was right on the edge of my BMI before I quit. So with the weight gain, hating myself for being an alcoholic and feeling totally gross, I need to get cleaned up and get back to myself. Oh crap...my cousin just popped in and it's only 7:20 a.m. That is one thing that annoys me. Off to work shortly, have a good day.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 325

Hi Elizabeth...I especially like what you say about new rituals...I am finding that is key. Breaking the pattern of our old habits and doing something different. For me I now just make some hot herb tea after dinner, weather I have had a drink or not. It just is a new ritual and replaces pouring another glass of wine. We are all doing so well and it is from the support we get here that is making it possible for us to be strong and desire the sobriety...Have a wonderful day.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 161

Never again will I say one day of the week is easier for moderation than another. I had a half glass before dance with dinner, than a glass and a half after. That's my goal of 2 right there. I was ready to keep going.

While I wash dishes at the end of the night, I often pour what's left in my wine glass into a glass that will go into the dishwasher, wash the wineglass by hand, and presto! keep drinking. Not tonight. That's another pattern to keep on breaking. New rituals are definitely in order.

Thanks for the support.

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