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[mama bear]

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thanks Mom (tee hee)
I could not believe how intense they were.....
all was good last night

[momof3]

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Great Job!! When I used to get cravings like that, I would get into action, e.g., go for a walk, shopping, a pedicure, etc. Anything to distract me.

Each time you get through one of those intense cravings, it's another deposit in the bank for you. Know that they will go away eventually.

PS. If you saw a photo of me, we could be sisters. Seriously, we look alike (good looking too, Ha, Ha, Ha!!!)

[mama bear]

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so good to know
you must be blessed in the looks dept!!:H:H:thanks:

[momof3]

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mama bear;1301405 wrote: so good to know
you must be blessed in the looks dept!!:H:H:thanks:

Yes VERY blessed

[mama bear]

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we are both blessed in many, many ways sweet friend
if you don't mind me asking....where do you live??

[momof3]

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I live in Northern Virginia MB. Just outside of Washington, DC.

[mama bear]

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I love that area. I have always wanted to go play tourist in DC...never been there.............

[momof3]

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Well let me know if you come this way!!

[papmom3]

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hey MB-just saw this thread-so sorry. I just wanted to pop in and say great job this month riding out all the cravings. I really don't have anything different to say or advise to give as everyone has already said everything but I do want to assure you that it does get easier as time goes on. I got over the deprivation feeling very quickly by keeping in the front of my mind how sick and hungover I was getting by the time I quit. I never want to feel that way again! I also came to accept very quickly that I am allergic to AL and have never and will never be able to have just one drink. That train of thought has brought me to where I am today and I will be celebrating 2 years of being AF on May 8th. I NEVER EVER thought I could do this. I made so many false starts over the years and as early as 20 years ago knew I had a problem but just couldn't face it.

Since tossing AL out of my life, I have ramped up the dog agility, taken up quilting and as with M3, find that I have much more patience and much less anger than when I was drinking. My part time job is working with Alzeimer and dementia residents in a NH-a job I would never have envisioned for myself 2 years ago. Everyone in my family still drinks and at first get togethers were uncomfortable. But, I have found that I enjoy my family so much more these days. I laugh deeper and more often. I'm not as self centered and certainly don't get into the argumentative "debates" I was famous for.

There is still room for improvement in my life: I need to lose 50lbs and get into a regular excercise program as well improve the quality of my diet. I think those are wonderful goals for year 3!

Keep up the great work, continue to live life with an Attitude of Gratitude as well as be very congnizent of the cons of AL. You will do great MB-I can feel this time is different for you!!

:l

[NoraC]

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Loved your post Papmom!!!! Thank you for sharing. :l:h

[mama bear]

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PAP!!! Do you know i have been thinking about you since we joined about the same time? It is so good to hear from you and I am so happy for you and feel really inspired!!!
It's beem a quiet, peaceful...ok boring.....weekend, but I am deciding that boring is ok. I like the analogy of being "allergic" to AL
I have a big test this week.....a three day business trip with my peers where everyone drinks. GACK!!
will be taking AB, but really don't to deal with this right now, though I have no choice. AS K9 reminded me...I made it through a Van Halen concert sober, so anything else should be easy!!

[momof3]

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MB,

I hope you don't mind a little bit of advice on my part. I know how challenging these business trips can be.

While on your trip, it might be helpful to let your business partners know that you are not drinking (for whatever reason, e.g., diet changes, meds, etc.).

Also, have a plan. So important. For example, do you have to go out to dinner with them every night? If you do go out together, can you leave early if the party continues?

I don't know the exact circumstances of when the drinking comes up with your business partners on travel but think ahead and plan ahead would be my advice.

M3

[mama bear]

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Thanks Mom
I talked to my hubs and I am going to tell them I am on meds that don't allow me to drink. I really have no problem being honest about my problem, but Corporate America is not very forgiving these days and you know how everyone LOVES to gossip....I have found that one out the hard way!!!
Yes...I can go to my room and read.....I will plead headache or something....plus I look forward to wallowing in a big, soft, Hilton bed....ALL BY MYSELF!!!!

[NoraC]

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Mama - the meds excuse really works. After you tell them that, if you would reach for a drink, they all would stop you.

[sunshinedaisies]

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Oh my dear sweet friend - as long as you are taking the antabuse you KNOW you cannot drink - so make sure you take it!!!!! I have been thinking of you so much lately and sending lorry loads of hugs to you. You will get through your trip - as you said, plead a headache and just go to bed. I can send you my bunny hot water bottle as long as you promise to send it back afterwards....... I know this is hard, but you CAN do it. you have my phone number - call me as often as you need to.

Much love and many hugs,

Love, Sun XXXX