Brave Babes Battle Bus

[Halleberry]

New thread girlies as the other was about to run out ... Hope you all find this one xxx

Elba if you can don't go to the shop. Could you treat yourself on the way home to a nice cooked breakfast with a hot chocolate or a decent cup of coffee? You'll be tired and hungry. Think about your day off, you'll wake up clear headed, ready for a free day, free from a hangover, anxiety, dread, YOU can do whatever you want. Treat yourself after you've had a good nights sleep. What haven't you done for a while that YOU fancy doing? Please try and find the strength not to buy the booze, you won't regret it, that my friend, I promise you Distract, distract, distract. Watch the film until the end........what do you see?

Made day 1. It helped that I went to a friends straight from work for reflexology and had to drive home, so no drinking.Having a lime and soda. Am working late tomorrow too and won't be home until after 10 so should be ok then too.

Every time I try this, I hope to see the dewy skin, shining hair and fizzing energy which is so often mentioned- and it's never happened yet!

I do however feel better emotionally, less anxious about when I'm going to drink, and how much etc. getting more sleep, and generally coping better with life. It's definitely worth it.

Just got home. Drove to the supermarket still totally undecided, sat in the car for a while and eventually checked on here and found your post spanna. Drove off again and went to have a look at the sea instead. So I think I'm safe for tonight...going to jump in the shower and get into bed. Thank you lovely

well done ma

Well done Elba. Excellent will power and a kick in the tits for the wine witch. Love the way we help each other on here

elba what a view, so jealous!!!

Also ridiculously proud of you, really truly, I actually smiled reading your post. Did your dress arrive? If I could wear dress 1 or 3 id be wearing them everywhere. If you can make a real dent in your drinking your AD's will run at full pelt and your skin will look it's best, not that anyone will be looking at your skin!!!! You can so do this, I couldn't be rooting for you more, honest to God, please believe me, you deserve this. Lots of water get thiamin (thinks it's b1, you need a big dose, check online) vit b complex and dr Bachs rescue remedy (great for anxiety) and you'll smash this. I will actually sleep easier tonight knowing your sober cos I'm super fond of you and want you to be well.xxx

spanna hero of the hour, my god your an angel, always know what to say and when to say it. Awesome words to lovely elba xxx

Elba Lovely view of the sea x
You go girl. Sleep well and enjoy the rest, your body will thank you tomorrow more importantly have a fab day off x

Morning all. I had forgotten how an AF day let to a sleepless night, mind whirring constantly. That hangover feeling without the alcohol beforehand. Snot fair!

Morning. Well done to everyone who made it through the day.

Elba, gorgeous view, I'm envious

Ma, sorry you didn't sleep well, hopefully tonight will be better

I managed to avoid the WIne Witch but ate so much chocolate and smoked like a chimney. Sigh.

Ma snap...not fair is it?!

Soot well done. I also smoke like a chimney but don't even really enjoy that without a drink!

Baby I so wish I could give you a huge hug, thank you for so much encouragement and support. Honestly your posts just mean so much, and saying you we're proud of me made me a bit teary (in a good way!). Dress 1 has arrived....dress 5 has been ordered I am simply unable to make decisions! ️Xxx

This could be day 3...I don't think there has been a day 3 for me for over 10 years

Hope everyone has a good day ️xxx

Elba, doubly well done then.

What are dresses 4 and 5 like?

soot dress 4 is a safe but boring navy one, dress 5: www.lipsy.co.uk/store/shift-dresses/lipsy-print-pleated-shift-dress/product-is-jd03948_141

I'm a bit in love with dress 1 though now it's here...

Feeling suddenly hugely sad for no reason...not a normal low feeling, just weirdly sad. Need to try and go out somewhere I think.

Gosh, I love dress 5 😍

Maybe go somewhere nice for lunch?

Ooo elba dress 5 is lovely but I do really really like dress 1....i saw someone in the skirt version of it yesterday and it's beautiful.

Afternoon babes, just checking in. Slight hangover here so today I will not be drinking!

Checking in...hoping to resist...need to resist as my habits are getting worse, I hate feeling like rubbish so many days of the week just to repeat it again and again.

Just checking in v quickly before the ritual humiliation of puppy class this eve. Hope all are ok?

elba dress 5 is stunning! Might be cheeky and steal your idea and order it for the wedding I've got coming up - luckily as yours is in Poland, there is no chance we will be busted wearing matching outfits although if anyone from this thread is also attending, it might be pretty outing...!

Ill name check you lovely lot later, but must take dog out for run before the class. In the rain. Nice.

I've struggled today. My dd has some health issues and when they flare up I tend to get stressed and turn to the booze. Today was a bad day and I was so close to going and buying alcohol. The only thing that stopped me was knowing how disappointed dh would be if I gave up so quickly. Sigh.

Ps elba you must have a pretty stunning figure to pull these off! Jealous!

That probably sounds a tad creepy, now that I think of it...

for you and your daughter sprite.

So we had fun. She was an embarassment from start to finish. She did a poo before the class, and I unwittingly picked it up with her treat bag, and was desperately rummaging around for treats, only to encounter a squishy bag of poo. It stank. I swear everyone there judged me. To be honest I judged myself. Having a glass of wine now. Very very naughty. I need a slap.

Day 3 done, so the longest af stretch yet. Just taken some diazepam though, so probably cheating. Not a long term solution obviously, but want something to take the edge off things and help me sleep just for tonight. Completely unable to deal with anything this afternoon/evening so have given up and gone to bed. Not entirely sure what the point of doing this is as I will certainly be drinking again, but hey.

Night all, sorry not to name check xxx

Well done elba day 3 is day 3 regardless of what happens tomorrow. You've achieved something you thought you couldn't a few months ago so well done.

Morning, tis me, Mouse

Hey lovely Babes, my name is Mouse

AND

I''m addicted to ice-cream. What a true wonder it is! Where have you all been hiding it from me you rotters, huh?

Anyway, I'm ever so sorry that I'm not up to speed with you all but my RL has me uber busy at the moment. I'm worried about DH's recent hernia op. His wound doesn't seem to be healing properly inside so I am going to try and get him to see the doc.

Meanwhile, I've been on the phone to my second most trusted GP (the first is away) and told him that I can't carry on with my pain anymore, the fibromyalgia and my osteoporosis in my lower back is killing me. Even though I did the 5K walk for cancer a few weeks ago, the pain is always there, you know?

My GP said that he didn't want to just keep upping the morphine and other meds, I need a cure.

And to bed. I hope that you're all okay lovely babes. I've been in bed in agony with my osteoporosis in my lumber region so all meds are now on board, I'm feeling a bit tired now but not really overdone.....

I need to get to sleeping at night but the day is so appealing when no-one is here..... I guess that I've got to re-set my button and try again.

Sleep well lovely babes. May all of your fighting in circles and going around and around and around until your brain gives in and you sleep......

The best thing I've found is going on YouTube, headphones in, then search a hypnotic guided meditation sleep guided sleep.

Some of the people are a bit bonkers but after doing veet shaving and virtually hackicking parts of my leg off, I think my back deserves some TLC! So, that's our next big investment.

I hope to check in properly tomorrow or by the end of this week.

Night all, Opal Fruits to you all!

Mouse :) xxx