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[Hippy Chick]

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Morning Meech. Just a quick one before I go to work - dont want to completely ignore my friends.
Are you taking Evening Primrose Oil? I fine that levels out my emotions and I dont get so grumpy (especially just before my period).
I was finding the evenings a hard time too so I got things to do while watching TV. Silly things that I would never consider before..... things like latch hooking, knitting (sound like a right grandma dont I?!), doing my nails, anything to keep my hands busy and that I dont have to think about doing. The Art of Distraction!
The issue with my son seems to be resolving itself. Unfortunately he has been implicated in something that has been a case of guilt by association. I dont think I am being a naive, innocent mum that thinks her kids are perfect. But I do believe he wasnt involved but was the so called friends he chose. Been a big scare for all of us as the police were involved. Hopefully that will be the end of it and he has learnt a huge lesson. I am so thankful that I was sober and not hungover when i had to deal with all of this. Was actually good to feel the emotions and anger involved and be able to accept them without wanting to numb them. Another first!

Hope you are feeling OK and resisting those cravings.
Take care and will see you later,
HC

[papmom3]

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Meech -Sorry I was incommunicato last nite. So busy at work, worked the second job too and was totally wiped when I got home. Good job riding out the cravings. The nights I am free are always the tough ones for me too but like HC, I either come onto MWO and read and post until I get through the witching hour or I do something like read. I also keep inthe front of my mind how sick I feel the morning after and I NEVER want to feel that way again. It's such a waste of time and energy isn't it? Really should take up crocheting again-3 babies on the way this summer and fall!! Our heat has gone away so I'm sorry but I can't send any your way. So sorry it was freezing out your way. Summer is coming-I promise!!
HC- I ran out of my EPO (will get more tomorrow) about 2 days ago. I don't know if it's been too short a time but I'm not feeling grumpy or depressed. Don't want to take any chances tho. I do think the GABA has had a profound effect on the intensity of my cravings and my outlook lately, both in a very positive way. The more I read about the biochemistry of AL and the brain, the more I am convinced that diet and supplements are the key to turning around our thoughts and feelings toward AL. I've got the supps down, now to work on the diet and exercise part.
I'm sorry to hear about your son and his troubles. I so hope that he will learn from this experience. I don't envy any of you that are raising kids-I have so much admiration and respect for all moms and dads!! Hang in there and good for you for dealing with this sober and in the moment. I'm very proud of you!!
Techie-can't wait to start reading your journal!!
Have a great nite/day everyone!! I'll see you tomorrow!
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[Meech]

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Yes I KO'd the Beast again.

Got home from big hike and REALLY thought just give in tonight, stop fighting it for one night.

But supper was on the table and I started digging in and didn't look up till I was full and the cravings were passed. I know when I am hungry that's a dangerous time for drinking. Oh how I love to drink on an empty stomach!!
Day 25 Tomorrow. I rode the wave, sober head on the pillow and no regrets tomorrow.

Goodnight all check in tomorrow!

[Meech]

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Day 25AF today!

Quick post. Must work tonight and gone for the weekend, so if you don't hear from me until Sunday/Monday no worries (I hope ) as I won't be back to my computer till then.

Having said that I am going to be with family tomorrow night. Fun times but AL is ALWAYS a BIG PART OF IT. But if I choose to not drink no one ever makes a big deal of it. It's JUST ME WANTING TO TIE ONE ON, that's the problem.

Hope I can be strong. Wait out the crave, EAT, EAT, EAT and get a nice AF drink so I can still feel I'm sipping along with everyone else.

I'll post again in a few days! :h Hopefully with a 27 or 28 AF under my belt!

[papmom3]

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you can do this Meech!! Make sure you've got those supps and CDs with you. I swear to you that once you have that first glass of an AF drink, your crave will go away because you'll be in the groove. It's so great that you're family won't say anything-that is soooo important.
I'll be thinking of you all weekend and yes, I do expect to see Days 26-28 when you get back on Sunday nite!!

:l:l:l Pam

[techie]

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Hi meech and papmom - I'm on day 14 and doing well. made it from my office to grand central w/o too much temptation. I did turn some of my buds in the city who called about stopping. Hold firm this weekend meech I'll do the same. I wish you all a wonderful, safe, and sober weekend. john

[Hippy Chick]

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You can and will do it Meech. Have a great weekend and I look forward to hearing how you slayed the beast once again.

Hi Techie. You are doing really well, congratulations. I hope you are proud of yourself because it does take a huge effort at the start. Day 14 will soon be day 21, 35.... Keep going the way you are.
HC

[JackieClaire]

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Meech,
You have some lovely sayings.
I also like to lay my sober head down to sleep

The 'crave wave' is great.

:wave::wave::wave:

J x
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[Ringing Cedars]

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you're taking my trade mark JC---don't expect me to come back with anything funny...of course not....

[papmom3]

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Ha!! "Ride the Crave Wave" is my slogan which I posted on my journal this week!! I'm glad it's helping Meech and HC to resist the beast!!

[Meech]

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Day 27 AF Phew!

Well I'm back home now and in disbelief that I am still riding the AF train.

Toughest weekend yet. As we were approaching the town that my family lives Saturday afternoon, I started to get a lot of anxiety and WICKED cravings. Serious doubt and thoughts of caving. I knew their fridge would be stacked with ice cold beer and it was right at the witching hour (5:30pm).

Within the first 5 minutes everyone cracked a beer or poured a glass of wine. Oh I was sooooo on the verge. I told my husband to mix me a spicey virgin caesar the second we walk in the door. I promised myself my first drink would be an AF drink. (as Papmom told me get the AF drink and get in the groove).

If I succumbed to the cravings after that well that would be that. But I sipped slowly on the caesar "wishing it was a beer the entire freaking time". Then I put my peach drink in a wine glass and that made it a lot better. I just kept eating, eating, eating whenever the beast would talk to me...which by the way was constant chatter. I thought I was going to EXPLODE I was so stuffed. :yuk:

BUT - I didn't drink. I didn't drink. Wow I just can't believe I had it in me. I really thought I would crack under the pressure. Not from my family they didn't bug me a bit - thank heavens or that might have been the final straw. They asked if I wanted a berr or wine I said no and they immediately asked if I wanted a tea or pop. They love to drink but they don't put any pressure on anyone who doesn't. Which is nice. They didn't ask why or anything. It was my own desire for AL that was so hard.

I had cravings when I got home tonight so I made some chocolate chip cookies for the kids and myself. I had 3 big ones and a large glass of milk....so that pretty much killed the desire for AL.

Although I haven't felt a hunger pain in 48 hours due to my "eating the cravings away". :H
Better get a hold of that.

Okay enough babbling. That was extremely hard last night and I'm still not quite sure how I made it through. It was sure nice to wake up with NO hangover this morning. I'm usually brutally hung after a big binge when I get together with family.

Time for my bath. :bath2:

Nighty nite all. Day 28 tomorrow. The BIG 30 is just fingertips away.

[girly wirly]

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well done you! that's bloody fantastic!:goodjob:

[papmom3]

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:jumpwow:Awww Meech!! I have tears in my eyes I am so proud of you!! I think that by winning this huge battle, you have it in you to do anything you want!!:yes2: And if that means leading an AF life then you can do it. ODAT tho. You had a great plan going in and it paid off. You were prepared, you kept everything you learned right in the front of your head and most importantly you had the support of your hubby and family. Well done Well done!! Now treat yourself to something really special today (may not food LOL!!) and celebrate your strength and the victory over the Beast!! Best KO we've seen in a while!!:cheering::cheering::boxer:

[Meech]

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Today is 28AF

Thanks Girly and Papmom,

Yes may have to back off the food a bit. Going for a 10km run this morning to burn off some of that gorging! :H

I have swim training tonight with the group so that will keep me busy during witching hour until I come home. Might make a big pot of chili with some fresh buns so I can dive into that (hee hee pardon the pun) after my swim. :H

I am still amazed I made it through the weekend. Ohhhh I bet the AL BEAST is really pissed at me. Maybe he is starting to loose his confidence! Ha ha beast.

I have a small thread of motivation to organize some part of my house today. I will try not to wait out that craving. Must get at it! I'll think of you JC with the bedroom improvements and Papmom with your entire house, yard errands this week to get me going!

Hippy - How did the weekend go? Please let me know. Hope it went well.

Techie - How did your weekend go? AF? Starting that journal soon. Talk to you soon.

Hope you are all having a great Monday. Time for my run and then organize.

[JackieClaire]

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Hi Meech,
Well done you, I'm having a smiley moment

Mr JC is doing all the paintwork etc, I'm in charge of the buying. I've bought some prints, new curtains and lamps. Poor Mr JC will need a lie down when he sees the bill.

J x
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