Okay you had my rolling...I needed that thank you! And if you make it through tonight you are a stronger women than me...bad food and wine or not!

Jaba

Tamara,

That is why we decided to post an af day. I have really bad headaches every time I stop taking the nal. (24 hours after taking to be exact), so I was procrastinating having one and Deena I think was struggling with getting one in as well, so here we are!

Please do not white knuckle it too hard and remember you have just started (how many weeks are you?). I could only get an af day after a nal. over until last week and I started May 8 (I would have to count how many weeks that is, time is irrelevant to me), so if you are having a hard time, yes post rant and rave, but if it gets too hard just take the pill. I don't think one day of white knuckling won't hurt anyone; however, when I did an af day before last week, I would over indulge the next time I drink (which would cause another nal. over...you get the cycle). I believe slow and steady does win the race!

Jaba

Hope everyone is doing OK today. Deena, you are cracking me up with the comment about the woman serving crappy wine - that would be easy for me to pass up too!!

I'm out for today because of plans but will be AF with Steve tomorrow, at least those are my best intentions.

Steve, I will take the pill holder..........I will pm you my address and thank you.

Reboot, 6 days in a row is fantastic!!

Nal on, everyone!! xoxo Newlife

Will send. Sending one to Maggie too. Just ordered more so don't be bashful. They were very cheap and I promise I won't stalk or scam you.
Steve.

You aren't going to stalk me ? LOL - actually I shouldn't joke about it - we had to get a restraining order for an ex boyfriend of my daughters - so I should not joke !

I am doing okay today - do not want a drink but am feeling a tad grumpy ! Not sure why - felt the same yesterday. Not like me ....

Glad everyone is holding up okay,

Hugs, Maggie x

Tamara, I agree with Jaba. Don't white knuckle it. If it feels right, do it. If it doesn't, don't. The most important thing right now is for you to take the nal one hour before having a drink. I will check in when I get home from book club to see if you have posted how things are going for you. Posting how you are feeling might be a big help. We are here to support and listen.

It's 1:30 pm here in Sunny California, and I don't think I'm going to make it not drinking today.

It's reminding me too much of my 28 years of AA. I'm bad, just can't get it, etc. And I want to escape my feelings today. I do go to counseling, which I will bring up that subject with her.

No one here has made me feel bad about any of this, a little disclaimer, lol.

I'll take my pill and wait 1 hour.

I'm on my 12th week now, and finally started counting. Progress!

Good luck to all, and your all doing so well. Hugs.

Sounds to me like you have made the right decision Tamara. You will be fine. xoxo Newlife

Good for you, Tamara, for trusting yourself to know what is right for you. Kudos!

Ok. Thinking about our Wed/Thurs regular AF day. For some (me) the pushing and taunting is the only thing that made me do it. But as in Tamara's case, that is probably not productive. SO...just thinking committing is NOT necessary. If you see members are going to do an AF and you are tentative but, like, only maybe..probably not...then take your pill and if just maybe you DON'T drink...CELEBRATE with us. We will even give points for almost AF. Even thinking maybe next time is big.
Steve.