Well I’m on day 3 and it’s the weekend 
my daughters away tonight so usually a perfect time to get hammered tonight and then I’d have to open a bottle tomorrow to take the edge off. However I’m going to get through this, one day at a time, I’m going to look after myself tonight and look forward to waking up tomorrow having not had a drink xxx
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Hey blondie 
If you know your weekend is a threat, be sure that you do other things to fill the void that alcohol has made. Go out to dinner, go to the cinema, go see a friend or family, do something - anything - that isn’t just sitting at home really feeling like something is missing.
You can do this, it just needs managing 
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I feel you! Today I decided to stop drinking and after reading this forum a lot today I’m even more sure it has to be done… but it’s Friday 
I hope we gonna handle this and tomorrow we gonna be proud, not ashamed.
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Join us on the friday thread. Lots of inspiration how to enjoy your weekend sober.
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Don’t let a day of the week dictate how you live your life. There are so many other healthier things you could be doing with your time. And trust me, you will thank yourself every morning for standing up to alcohol and choosing not to drink. Keep yourself out of harms way. Don’t just remove alcohol from your weekends and do nothing else about it.
Being sober means a new lease of life. Think about all of the possibilities. In time, the money you save on alcohol could mean you could afford some weekend breaks away, or whatever you choose to do with the extra cash.
Alcohol sneakily took hold of your life over the years. It’s time to take it back 
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You need to change your mindset about drinking, your not missing out it is utter poison…give Allen Cars easy way to quit drinking a listen or a read…it literally changed my minset about drinking forever xx
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Thank you for support
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Loads of great advice here as always, thank you 
xxx @Mischa84 check in here tomorrow morning with me hangover free 
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Hi! I survived day one 
Today I feel little bit shaky, but it’s not noticeable, it’s kind of inner shiver, I don’t know how to explain it. And I’m so easy irritatable cause my husband is such an ass, jeeeez… xd
But basically I feel great. Yesterday I was thinking about alco A LOT, today less.
Thanks for asking.
And how are you doing?
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That’s brilliant well done 
(I’m sorry your husband is an arse) I managed it too and I felt amazing when I woke up 
We’ve got this xxx
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Good morning! I’m very happy you got through Friday without alcohol. You just need to keep the momentum up.
The inner shaking thing could be a withdrawal symptom. Nourish you body, give it nutrient dense food. Consider taking thiamin (b1). It’s commonly given to alcoholics in recovery. It supports nervous system and psychological function. Alcohol attacks the nervous system, which caused me to have panic attacks in the past. If you’re feeling jittery or as you put it - a bit shivery - it could really help. Watch some videos on how alcohol affects the brain, I like Dr. Andrew Hubermans podcasts for this, he also has some other good videos on there too. But there are loads of other videos on the effects of quitting alcohol on the body, and it’s very motivating to stay sober.
You’re doing great, just keep swerving triggering situations, this could be places or people - or both. Keep busy, and stay health focused. I find walking is great for clearing my head.
Stay strong
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Definitely withdrawal symptom. Thanks for advice, gonna take vit B1 right away.
In the past, when I was trying to quit drinking, day 1 or day 2 was so difficult for me sometimes, I had to take diazepam to survive. This time is much easier and for sure it’s thanks to this community.
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