Posted by Lee05 on February 21, 2005, at 10:23:23
In reply to How I'm feeling » Lee05, posted by partlycloudy on February 21, 2005, at 7:19:42
> Thanks for asking, Lee. I'm trying to be very casual about this not drinking thing - No Big Deal. It seems every time I approach it more seriously I feel worse when I fail. So this time I'm taking a sideways look at it, kind of strolling alongside it, so I get used to it as a way of living like eating more fruits and vegetables. Gee that sounds so trite, but I have to put this in a perspective that works for me.
> (So why would I be counting days, then? Welcome to my irony.)
> Physically I feel tons better waking up without a hangover. Getting past Saturday and Sunday was difficult, but I just kept busy until it was time to go to bed.
>I understand what you're saying about a casual perspective. I ended up putting AA on hold for a while for the same reason. Great support, but I found the more I focused on the problem, the more I wanted to drink. The more I focus on other activities that don't have me paying attention to not drinking, the stronger I feel.
I think TamaraJ had a good idea though, coming here to have milestones (and whatever else we need) acknowledged. We all need a pat on the back, and here its more like dropping a note to see how we're all doing.
Not trite at all--we each have to do what works for us. Best positive thoughts are with you--have a great day!
Lee
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