Posted by Lee05 on March 23, 2005, at 8:55:21
In reply to Re: Help - I'll do what I can » Lee05, posted by TamaraJ on March 22, 2005, at 17:52:01
Thanks you so much for being there yesterday Tamara. Things did get a little dicey, but I'm really glad to be able to say this morning that I'm still sober--78 days now. Really didn't think I was going to make it through that one-- on my way to the liquor store and everything. At the last minute I went into the grocery store instead, bought myself a more appropriate (non-alcoholic) spring patio drink and something really great for the bbq. Then on the way home I stopped and rented "28 Days" and a couple of other movies.
You were right, it did pass--I just got really panicked at the time because I felt totally out of control. I guess I didn't expect it this far into the game, but I'm just finding that now is when the psychological addiction really starts to play dirty.
Thanks again--I'm so glad you were there :)
Luv ya,
Lee
> Hi Lee,
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> I'm here. I know all to well that nasty desire to drink that creeps on you when you least expect it. Distracting yourself is a good idea -go for a walk, call a friend, organize a kitchen cupboard or a dresser drawer, or even pick up the phone and call the AA number of talk to someone there. You don't have to go to a meeting. Someone will be happy to talk to you over the phone and help you through the urge to drink. And, try not to worry. It will pass. You are doing great Lee! And, the fact that you reached out instead of picking up is great as well. My thoughts are with you. My babblemail shows as being off on the this board (because I had changed my posting name, and this thread, which contains my old posting name, has not yet been archived), but if you find a post by me on either Social or the main board, you will see that my babblemail is on. You know you can babblemail me at any time. Don't hesitate. Hang in there Lee. You are going to be ok.
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> My thoughts are with you. Take good care,
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> Tamara
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> > Hi All,
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> > Really feel like drinking right now, so I thought I'd come and see if anyone was around. Actually, even if no one is there, I feel better just posting. Nothing in particular happening--it's just a really sunny spring day, and I'm having trouble shifting my focus from a glass of white wine out on the patio.
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> > Doing my best to hang in--I'm going to go for a walk.
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> > Later,
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> > Lee
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