January 2nd 2011
I'm excited to be starting my new thread, and especially thrilled because of the reason behind it. In my last thread, "On a Mishn," I chronicled my Baclofen journey from my early attempts to have it prescribed to the amazing, miraculous results as I titrated up and reached "The Switch."
I no longer hear the voice of The Beast telling me to drink. I'm no longer afraid of an AF life because I'm living it and it's wonderful. I have 29 AF days behind me now, and many more to come. I have no struggle daily to quell cravings, nor "drinking thinking" to suck me back into the vortex. It was just so darned easy with Baclofen.
I can now do all the things I've been wanting to do but haven't had the internal resources to cope with them.
I'm building a limestone wall for my vegie garden. I'm bringing in good soil and compost when it's done and then I can start planting. So looking forward to picking home grown vegies and herbs for my cooking! I'm starting on digging out the garden beds for the wall and gardens in the front this evening. It's 40 degrees Celcius today so evenings are the best time to be out there. The "Fremantle Doctor" (seabreeze) will have cooled it down a bit by then.
I also have other projects on the go. I'm scanning all my photo albums so I can have everything on a USB memory stick and on my Terabyte. My house is sparking and very, very organised. My OCD makes sure of this. All my labels are facing the front and my spice bottles are in alphabetical order. I'm nowhere near as anxious as I was when I was drinking, nor as depressed. Hopefully 2011 will see me off Lexapro as well.
Life is very positive for Mish at the moment, and I know how much of it I owe to MWO and my beautiful, compassionate, supportive friends here. Thank you all.
I have asked if I can change my Username from Mishmash to Mish because, simply put, my life isn't a mishmash any longer.
Several of you have suggested that I continue to write as you believe I have an ability in this area. I am going to do so. I'm also going to devote some of my AF time to helping support and encourage others who are new or struggling. I truly want to give something back. I wish you could all try Baclofen, because it has taken all the work out of getting and remaining sober.
I described it in my previous thread as slaying The Beast. I used Baclofen as my sword to inflict a mortal wound and, as this miracle drug did its work, I watched the life blood drain from The Beast and the light fade from its eyes.
It's quite dead now, along with its evil, insideous voice and its once compelling "drinking thinking."
I hope you will continue to follow my thread and post your very much appreciated comments. :h:h:h:h
I'm excited to be starting my new thread, and especially thrilled because of the reason behind it. In my last thread, "On a Mishn," I chronicled my Baclofen journey from my early attempts to have it prescribed to the amazing, miraculous results as I titrated up and reached "The Switch."
I no longer hear the voice of The Beast telling me to drink. I'm no longer afraid of an AF life because I'm living it and it's wonderful. I have 29 AF days behind me now, and many more to come. I have no struggle daily to quell cravings, nor "drinking thinking" to suck me back into the vortex. It was just so darned easy with Baclofen.
I can now do all the things I've been wanting to do but haven't had the internal resources to cope with them.
I'm building a limestone wall for my vegie garden. I'm bringing in good soil and compost when it's done and then I can start planting. So looking forward to picking home grown vegies and herbs for my cooking! I'm starting on digging out the garden beds for the wall and gardens in the front this evening. It's 40 degrees Celcius today so evenings are the best time to be out there. The "Fremantle Doctor" (seabreeze) will have cooled it down a bit by then.
I also have other projects on the go. I'm scanning all my photo albums so I can have everything on a USB memory stick and on my Terabyte. My house is sparking and very, very organised. My OCD makes sure of this. All my labels are facing the front and my spice bottles are in alphabetical order. I'm nowhere near as anxious as I was when I was drinking, nor as depressed. Hopefully 2011 will see me off Lexapro as well.
Life is very positive for Mish at the moment, and I know how much of it I owe to MWO and my beautiful, compassionate, supportive friends here. Thank you all.
I have asked if I can change my Username from Mishmash to Mish because, simply put, my life isn't a mishmash any longer.
Several of you have suggested that I continue to write as you believe I have an ability in this area. I am going to do so. I'm also going to devote some of my AF time to helping support and encourage others who are new or struggling. I truly want to give something back. I wish you could all try Baclofen, because it has taken all the work out of getting and remaining sober.
I described it in my previous thread as slaying The Beast. I used Baclofen as my sword to inflict a mortal wound and, as this miracle drug did its work, I watched the life blood drain from The Beast and the light fade from its eyes.
It's quite dead now, along with its evil, insideous voice and its once compelling "drinking thinking."
I hope you will continue to follow my thread and post your very much appreciated comments. :h:h:h:h
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