Hey all,

I am facing day 7 of abstinence and am nervous as heck. This generally has always been my breaking point. It's do or die day so to speak. Although this time around I feel really strong. I have gotten through step 3 in my OA program and have been at peace this week with the exception of one particularly bad day. I have noticed a hightened sense of tearfulness this week. I feel more like me than I have in a very long time. I was always a sensitive person who cries at the silliest things, but I can embrace that part of me. It just means I have a big heart.

I am confident that through my relationship w/ God and my willingness to turn my will over to him that I WILL get through today (Mother's Day)!!!!

I hope that everyone is well. Have a wonderful day.

Countryluvr,

You can do this!

I'm on day 11, and still going strong. Doesn't it feel amazing?

Good luck

Wow! Congratulations on day 7 and day 11! The first 30 days are the hardest...hence I still have my 30 day chip in my key chain.

A heightened sense of tearfullness and a general flood of emotion is totally normal. Before program, we ate so that we didn't have to feel those feelings. Now that we aren't eating, we are feeling. It's new, different, and sometimes scary. But, we aren't coping alone. We have program, tools, HP, and each other.

I think I may have miscalculated. Today, tues., is day 10!!!!

Marny......you are very right about the flood of emotions and crying easily. I am glad to hear that it is to be expected. We are not alone, and it is so nice to know that there is no need to struggle alone. We get a 30 day abstinent chip? That is cool. It must be a nice reminder of how far you have come.

Penelope.......CONGRATULATIONS. You can also do this. Keep up the good work! I am afraid to say "amazing". I am always afraid that I will jinx myself and the progress I have made which is silly.

Have a good day

congrats to all