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[tlrgs]

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awesome job buddy .. now keep it going

[Pride before Fall]

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An AL free work day. You did it, TD, and most important, now you know you can. Excellent going! xoxox Pride

[Wagoneer]

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Gret job Trap. You should be totally proud of yourself. You have a PLAN man!

[momof3]

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TrappedDad;1001126 wrote: Shifting. This is the art of noticing patterns in your life that cause unwanted outcomes and then making plans to shift your behavior accordingly so that the outcome is different next time.

If you have been following my journey I made three shifts yesterday that resulted in another AL free day.

1. I had decided to titrate up faster on topomax than the suggested schedule as long as I could bear the side effects and I thought it was working for me. I spoke to my doctor and he agreed. I know my own body and either this drug is going to work or not!

2. I have returned to my normal excercise routine over my lunch break. I had forgotten what the release of endorphines felt like during a high intensity interval training session.

3. I took my new long back roads way home. I almost meandered through the back nieghborhood streets knowing I would have to blantenly turn around to buy alcohol. It sort of empowerered me to make it home!

Well here is day two!

For you Topo users I have upped it to 100mg 1 day early. Will wait 2 days at this dosage then up it by 25 every day till 200 then pause there for one week then up to 250 for one week and pause and evaluate the Side effects.

The number of suppliments I am taking is too long to post this morning but I think it is why I am experiencing none so far.

Zach

Good Job TD. Freaking awesome actually. You are making good plans and staying flexible with them to meet your needs to stay AF.

I would add: Lots of water! And, everytime your mind, aka the beast, tells you that are you are feeling deprived because you are choosing not to drink, replace that thought by thinking about all you are gaining and will gain by remaining AF.

Also, have you seen this? Can't remember if I posted it in this thread before. Really good!

51 Things You Should Know About Addiction Recovery

M3

[TrappedDad]

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I have found a new down tea that might help some people on this forum. I have been searching far and wide for a supplement that had a calming effect but did not pass me out if you know what I mean. I have been experimenting with Valerian root as a tea and if you are interested, please PM me. Go ahead and Google it if you want to ahead of time. I have a supplier online that is true and tonight seems to be taking the place of benzodiazipines (xanax, valium, atavan, etc...)...just fyi... I hope that this with meditation and some mild melatonin might do the trick for sleep.

just fyi to the anxiety sleepliness strick croud we have here...

zach

[airam]

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How are you doing Zach?

[mama bear]

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yes buddy?? how is the weekend going for you??

[Doggygirl]

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TD, congrats on your progress. Love how you are committed and really thinking about what you are doing, planning, adapting.

I would be interested in more info on the Valerian root based tea. I have found the capsule form of Valerian root invaluable in dealing with sleep problems. Beyond the initial early sobriety issues, I have sleep issues related to menopause. (even though I am only 29 :H) Melatonin doesn't agree with me (bad dreams) but VR has been a God send.

DG

[mistysmoma]

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Zach, just wondering how you are doing. Hope all is well with your baby boy after his fall. Just concerned my friend and thinking of you.

[Mish]

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You've been a bit too quiet Zach and we're starting to worry...where are you? How are things? Please let us know soon. :l:l

[Mish]

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Doggygirl;1003121 wrote: TD, congrats on your progress. Love how you are committed and really thinking about what you are doing, planning, adapting.

I would be interested in more info on the Valerian root based tea. I have found the capsule form of Valerian root invaluable in dealing with sleep problems. Beyond the initial early sobriety issues, I have sleep issues related to menopause. (even though I am only 29 :H) Melatonin doesn't agree with me (bad dreams) but VR has been a God send.

DG

I get my Valerian in liquid form from a Naturopath. It takes a lot to overcome my tolerance levels, but I find 7 drops of the liquid is much more effective than the capsules. Tastes "different" :eeew: , quite strong, but who cares what it tastes like if it lets you sleep?

[PHOTOGIRL]

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Me, too, Zach .... just seen your thread and wondering how you're doing?

[TrappedDad]

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Hello Gang! I am sorry, I have been out of the loop for a while. I have had a VERY stressful week both at home and and work. At home, my baby fell off the counter and we were very worried for a couple of days about a consussion, and at work, I thought I almost lost my job due to some extremely high stress proposal situations. In addition, I have been awaiting on my liver test results to come back. So here is the update you all have been waiting for.

1.) The baby is fine. Thanks be to God!
2.) I still have my job, although I think I will start looking for new employment as I cannot continue to live in this environment for much longer...
3.) My liver test came back normal! For those of you who don't know my history, 2 months ago, they thought I was going to have to be on the liver donors list.

and the final update...

4.) I have not been completely AL free through all of this, but I have not had more than a couple glasses of wine at any given time, and I am still planning and shifting to become AL free. One day at a time, right?

Zach

[tlrgs]

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TrappedDad;1004951 wrote: Hello Gang! I am sorry, I have been out of the loop for a while. I have had a VERY stressful week both at home and and work. At home, my baby fell off the counter and we were very worried for a couple of days about a consussion, and at work, I thought I almost lost my job due to some extremely high stress proposal situations. In addition, I have been awaiting on my liver test results to come back. So here is the update you all have been waiting for.

1.) The baby is fine. Thanks be to God!
2.) I still have my job, although I think I will start looking for new employment as I cannot continue to live in this environment for much longer...
3.) My liver test came back normal! For those of you who don't know my history, 2 months ago, they thought I was going to have to be on the liver donors list.

and the final update...

4.) I have not been completely AL free through all of this, but I have not had more than a couple glasses of wine at any given time, and I am still planning and shifting to become AL free. One day at a time, right?

Zach

AMEN BROTHER .. thats all we can do is but one day at a given time .. just keep on doing your best and you will reach what you are looking for in life ...stay strong and please keep thinking positive

[NoraC]

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Great news all the way around!!!!
Keep taking care of that liver. Your kids get to have their Daddy around for a long, long time. :l