Jaime Drinking update

Okay, a few days back I posted my confession regarding my drinking getting out of control.  Well it's day 10 and I have not had one sip of alcohol. At first it was hard, i'll admit but it's just getting easier and easier. I found that it's more like a habit then anything. This past weekend I went to a funeral and my family was in the bar at the hotel and everyone was drinking wine. I ordered ice tea and it was hard but in the back of my mind I knew I was being good. I was texting my BFF back and fourth and we were taking pictures of the ice tea and making jokes. I am so glad we have each other for support. Anyway, at the same time i stopped my depression meds cold turkey- NOT GOOD. I guess i thought i would be able to do both and stop my meds cold turkey. Bad bad bad idea. I was having these "electrical zap" feelings in my head and let me tell you- a side of me came out that even I was scared of. Needless to say, I am back on my depression meds and feeling much better. I'll never quit those again cold turkey that is for sure. I also discovered that I do not need alcohol to dance which is a great thing because i LOoOOOVe to go out and dance. I think in my former life i was a poll dancer. LOL Well back to work. Thank you for your continued support and words. Some people really reached out to me last time I posted about the drinking and I really appreciate it. It means a lot to me and as bad as this sounds I was glad (not in a selfish way) that I wasn't the only one having these types of issues. It makes me feel like I am being more understood and of course excepted- something we do so well on this board and in our little online support community. Love to all.
Here's a pic of the newest addition to my family- her name is Layla.she's 4 months

Hello there, I just wanted to say good job. I am in the same boat you were....I have gained weight due to it. Well not to mension I can't get my eating under control. Good luck stay strong and I hope one day before it is too late I will find the same strength. You go girl!!!

Congratulations Jaime on everything.  Continued success to you!!

Jaime.....good job  I knew you  could do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BTW, I luv you new addition.  Absolutely adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so proud of you for doing what you are doing.  Keep it up.  I know it was hard, but as you said each day is easier....by the way, I am not sure who is cuter, you or the puppy....OK the truth, it's the puppy!  I wanna hug the heck out of that one.

Love ya, Diane

Jaime,
Congratulations on what you have accomplished.  It's not easy to overcome problems whether it's drinking, eating, etc.  Your determination seems to have carried you through and you definitely have a good grip on what your triggers are.  But, definitely, do not quit your meds cold turkey.  Wishing you continued success!!  Oh yes, cute puppy!!

~Naomi

Jaime,
 You go girl.  I am so proud of what you are doing and so glad you are proud too.  I don't drink because I am crazy enough without it, not to mention that I hate feeling out of control.

I used to raise boxers, Layla is beautiful and I want one too!

Keep up the good work.

Hugs,
Barb

Hugs to you and the puppy!

Jaime,

I am glad you have taken control of your drinking.  The last thing you want to do it let it get out of control.  Just take it one day at a time.  Also, you right NEVER quit your depression meds cold turkey!!!  You know if you every need someone to talk to you can always PM me.

Just stayed focused, I know you can do it...!!!!!

Hugs,  Michele

AHHHHHHH!! What a sweet puppy!!

I am so proud of you for hanging in there!! Isn't it nice to go out and dance and wake up the next morning remember how stupid those that got drunk acted and you weren't one of them!! Keep up the good work! We are all so proud of you!!


HUGS
JOY