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[dixon]

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daisy45;1327282 wrote: I am sure there are bound to be many charitable causes in the London area who could do with a hand at any time. Why not pop into a charity shop and ask - they normally have connections. Soup kitchens for the homeless? They may be church-based - wouldn't be hard to find out. Youth clubs. Checking in with the elderly. You may have a special skill that they could use? Or just plain old helping them serve teas or dinners.
I volunteer for a drama group - I don't act but I do enjoy artwork so I do backdrops and props for them; it's a 2-way thing - I feel good for helping out and also enjoy their craic and they get the help.
I am thinking of looking to help out at another group as I find I have more time on my hands since being AF; good luck in your search - you won't regret it.

Hi Daisy,
You seems you really kind .Thanks for your wonderful information ,I will try to find the space for me though I have been trying since a long .I haven't any specific skills so serving people plainly would be my preference in early stage.Your information gave me more ideas to explore or Google the right way to find the place.

Of course, being a sober there are more and creative time to my hand as well.
Cheers!
Dix

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allswell;1327312 wrote: Hi Dixon,

You're doing fantastic! The only thing I would caution on is to make quitting alcohol contingent on another event. It really should be turned around - quitting alcohol will allow me to find a flexible job. Getting alcohol out of our lives has to come first and then everything else can fall into place. You're doing everything right Dixon. Keep it up!

Thanks allswell,
I will remember your words as highlighted.
I am seeking to make me busy and committed to a social jobs , that it would pave me the suffice way out to achieve my goal .I really enjoy working for others so it will help/inspire me to remain AL free .
You know my heart and healing me !
Dix

[dixon]

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23rd Day ..

Hi well wishers,

I have now completed my 23rd days AF.
Today, I had an executive committee meeting of our community,there were plenty of beers/wines/spirit but I stood sober with no craving.Thanks God !!
I think it depends on how much we are thinking of its drawbacks and the our mood ...
I some times got craving a day and no at all for couple of days ,Why ? Thinking it ...
How about you ?
Dixon

[dixon]

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24th day AF..

Just sharing ,
I have now started feeling healthy physically as well as mentally.
I am saving my expenditure which I have done to cut my fat down.Now, I have lost almost 4-5 kg itself and think always for healthy food.I used to eat out junk foods before when I was on AL and spent a lot of money for dining out with AL and in return gained weight , damaged body organs especially Liver .Furthermore , I spent more money to dieting and buying slimming pills.How terrible was for my body mechanism to process all of them AL,Junk foods and slimming pills , the more was level of stress....
Now it is cool and feeling my liver is on holidays .Just relaxing and self esteem raising .
That's all today .
How about you friends?
Dix

[madmans]

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Good to hear your going strong Dixs and getting healthy in the process you have come a long way from some of your first posts here, never forget them and never go back. It does get better and easier, some days will be hard and you will still need to work hard to surf the craving but i hope you can see that this is possible and maybe easier that you thought.
MM

[dixon]

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You are a hero to me Madmans,

I will do for sure for your time and thoughts if not for me !
Feeling really good today .

Thanks,
Dixon

[dixon]

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25 days AF.

Hi all,
I am now busy with the works so don't have any strong craving and doing well.
Today I have made it 25 days AF and hoping to go ahead.................
thanks,
Dix

[daisy45]

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Just a wee hello Dixon and well done on your progress!!!

[dixon]

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26th days AF..

Daisy and all ,

I had a mental craving in the afternoon .I have no physical symptoms at all.I just drank one litre of mango juice and the urges has gone away immediately.I think we must be hydrated at all the time.

Daisy,

Wee: at least you are worried/remembered to me ,that's great !
Congrats for your two months Af and wish you all the best for the rest of the time...
Dix:thanks:

[dixon]

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I have done 27 days AF..No craving , feeling cool but thinking about the future that can I be happy without AL for a long run ?
Yahoo ..
Dixon

[dixon]

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27th Day AF..

I have done my 27th days AF.
I live alone and always remain meditative . I am making me busy now and will be busy until next monday .Whenever I get a bit of time I practice meditation which is giving me a pleasure.I feel urges sometimes when I am hungry.Once I fill my stomach up I feel comfortable.
But worriying to gain the weight...still loosing the weight as am on diet as well.
How about you fellows?
Thanks
Dix

[resrchqueen]

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Way to go Dixon... that is so AWESOME! Not sure about the weight thing... I know a friend of mine who gave up drinking started eating icecream but I really enjoy talking to her now that she is not incoherent!

[Anjicia]

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Well done Dixon on your af time you are doin very well.

[dixon]

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resrchqueen;1330510 wrote: Way to go Dixon... that is so AWESOME! Not sure about the weight thing... I know a friend of mine who gave up drinking started eating icecream but I really enjoy talking to her now that she is not incoherent!

Thanks Resrchqueen and good to know your friend is doing well.Congrats to her and all the best to you .I keep you in touch again.
Dixon

[dixon]

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Firefox;1330513 wrote: Well done Dixon on your af time you are doin very well.

Firefox,

Your smile with me and would like to exchange my smile with you !
You people are great .
Dix:l