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Posted by just so sad on April 29, 2005, at 13:45:06
Hi all. Just checking in. I am doing so well it's scaring me. I have really surprised myself. Tonight will be interesting as my hubby is going away and I'll have the house to myself (well, the kids may be in and out, but they pretty much head to their respective corners anyway in the evening). Usually this would be an almost ritualistic event - my fav. comfort foods and a bottle of red wine, a girlie movie, no worries if I'm not in the mood for "IT", etc. Now I'm not drinking alone, I may have to resort to the green tea and cucumber sandwiches recommended before!! Wish me luck!
Posted by AuntieMel on April 29, 2005, at 13:53:48
In reply to Drinking - again!, posted by just so sad on April 29, 2005, at 13:45:06
Just keep reminding yourself how hard it is to get back on the wagon and ask yourself if it's worth it.
And don't forget sometimes it's five minutes at a time.
And remind yourself *why* you promised not to drink alone. Do you really want to let him off the hook?
Posted by just so sad on April 29, 2005, at 19:47:29
In reply to Re: You can do it » just so sad, posted by AuntieMel on April 29, 2005, at 13:53:48
Wow Auntie Mel - I'm so touched you remembered...you're incredibly supportive. It is now almost 7 pm here, and I haven't had a drink yet and I know I will not. My son even offered to have a glass of wine with me, when I told him it will be wierd - a Friday night AND a "freedom" night without a drink - and I turned him down!! Good for me, huh?? Tomorrow night I am having a bunch of girlfriends over, and I will probably drink, but then I know I will not again until next weekend. This is huge for me. It is really becoming more and more evident I was self-medicating with alcohol, and now that the AD's are at the right level (or so it would appear) I don't feel the need to destress that way any more. Sorry - long story. Thanks again.
Posted by justyourlaugh on April 29, 2005, at 23:05:28
In reply to Re: You can do it, posted by just so sad on April 29, 2005, at 19:47:29
while making toasted cucumder sandwiches today..i thought of you...
jyl
Posted by just so sad on April 30, 2005, at 10:37:12
In reply to jss.., posted by justyourlaugh on April 29, 2005, at 23:05:28
Isn't it amazing how connected we feel to babblers even though we've never met IRL? I'm touched that you thought of me - that's the strength I get from you all - that a thought is sent my way even from people who don't post. And by the way - I've never had TOASTED cuc sannies. I'll have to try it. And one last BTW, I didn't drink last night!! HUGE for me. No hubby around (usually I celebrate the aloneness) AND a friday night. Phew! And it wasn't hard - I'm amazed!!
Posted by partlycloudy on April 30, 2005, at 14:39:51
In reply to Re: jss.. » justyourlaugh, posted by just so sad on April 30, 2005, at 10:37:12
Congratulations - getting past a Friday night alone is huge. A big hug from me, jss.
pc
Posted by just so sad on May 2, 2005, at 22:05:48
In reply to Re: jss.. » just so sad, posted by partlycloudy on April 30, 2005, at 14:39:51
Happy to report that this "not drinking alone" pact seems to be working. I think it helps that I appear to have my depression under control. I am really starting to understand what Partly Cloudy meant when describing the amazing wonder of waking up clear-headed. There's nothing like it. Thanks again everyone for your support.
Posted by partlycloudy on May 3, 2005, at 8:38:55
In reply to Still doing well..., posted by just so sad on May 2, 2005, at 22:05:48
I'm so glad this is working for you! Now we can have a Clear-Headed-Morning Club.
pc
Posted by AuntieMel on May 5, 2005, at 17:53:27
In reply to Re: Still doing well... » just so sad, posted by partlycloudy on May 3, 2005, at 8:38:55
Step 1: If you only quit one day at a time, every day that you don't drink will be an accomplishment. If you quit forever, you won't have accomplished anything until you're dead.
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