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    #16
    Just once a week?

    Not the "Good Ole Times"!

    Thanks to everyone for your feedback. You all really put it in perspective for me. Tomorrow WAS going to be my "drinking" day, but I have to start battling this alcohol crave! It just isn't worth it! To Brydlady: Wow, I don't even remember writing that. Yes, moderate drinking didn't work for me. And ever since that day it's been an ongoing struggle but I finally feel like I'm getting somewhere. So, I will keep logging in and reading posts - it helped - Thanks!

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      #17
      Just once a week?

      Thanks for the wake-up call!

      I haven't been on MWO for a very long time. I'm so glad I posted a few days ago because without all of your responses, I would be planning on where to buy my bottles of wine for tonight. You have all put this craving issue in perspective for me. I don't have access to AA meetings and I live in a small town so it's nice to know that I have MWO and people who really understand what's going on!

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        #18
        Just once a week?

        Great responses, guys and gals. Moderation is keeping the monkey on one's back. Abstinence eventually encourages the little bugger to slink off ... persistent little devil that it is. I've tried moderation a million times and keep going around in circles.

        As I said, well said.
        Tipplerette

        I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

        "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
        ? Lao-Tzu

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          #19
          Just once a week?

          Sunbeam;1493139 wrote: I did drink just one day per week for a while, but on that day I often consumed a whole bottle. It isn't worth the continued battle. I have much better things to do with my life and I feel much better without the alcohol.
          This. Plus add another bottle on to that. Then, I was hungover the next day. I also would have horrible anxiety and guilt for the following 3 days. So, in reality, drinking was taking up 5 days a week- not one. Ain't nobody got time for that!

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            #20
            Just once a week?

            Roz-

            We DO know what you're going through, we've ALL been there. Some of us (me) started over many, many times...but eventually the quit stuck for good.

            I wasted so much time, energy, and money on that vicious beast called Alcohol and it never gave me anything back except 2 DUI's, some jail time, huge fines, mandatory alcohol classes...and lets not forget my cellmate named Diablo. LOL Not a good deal was it?

            Whenever I think I'd like to sit back and "enjoy" a "few" drinks, I fast forward to the reality of drinking for me...handcuffs and police cars. NO THANKS!

            If there's any unsavory memories you can fast-forward to...I would suggest you try that approach, it kills the urge pretty darn quick!

            Stick close to us ok?

            Love,
            K9
            :heart:I love my daughter more than alcohol:heart:

            Believe in yourself. You are stronger than you think.

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              #21
              Just once a week?

              Moderation never worked for me. My enough switch was defective from birth.
              It's just easier to not have the first drink.
              BHOG

              ?Alcohol removes inhibitions - like that scared little mouse who got drunk and shook his whiskers and shouted: "Now bring on that damn cat!"-Eleanor Early

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                #22
                Just once a week?

                HAHA-The defective enough switch

                I agree- that switch was no good early on, LOL

                And K9 I love the Diablo story ! The trick of thinking it through really works for me.
                I just progress my thought to the 4th or 5th drink, which would be inevitable, and imagine my slack-jawed stupid drunk face. No thanks

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                  #23
                  Just once a week?

                  I just want you guys to know that I haven't had a drink since I posted this thread.

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                    #24
                    Just once a week?

                    Good for you Roz

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                      #25
                      Just once a week?

                      Roz;1500961 wrote: I just want you guys to know that I haven't had a drink since I posted this thread.
                      That is just brilliant Roz. I'm still really early in my recovery (day 4 now) but just want to let you know your story has inspired me. Thank you so much.

                      kambob
                      Remember: A craving will never last as long as a hangover, and you'll never wake up wishing you'd drank the night before. (Thank you K9Lover)

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                        #26
                        Just once a week?

                        YAY ROZ!

                        I was thinking about you! Good to hear that you did not drink!

                        At some point it becomes less of a struggle and more a way of life

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                          #27
                          Just once a week?

                          Roz,

                          An old timer here used to say, "The beast always wins when we get into the ring with him. The only way we can win is to not get into that ring."

                          It's taken me years to truly understand that comment.

                          Cindi
                          AF April 9, 2016

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                            #28
                            Just once a week?

                            Morning,
                            You guys are the greatest...thank you for being here.
                            FT
                            AF with a few speed bumps during 2014 & 2015 but will succeed.
                            As of 4/12/2014 I have not smoked at all and feel great.

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                              #29
                              Just once a week?

                              Roz;1500961 wrote: I just want you guys to know that I haven't had a drink since I posted this thread.
                              Morning' Roz,

                              This is super helpful Thread. :l

                              Thanks so much for posting and staying honest. I know that can be tough tough tough sometimes.

                              On My Own Way Out Since May 20, 2012
                              *If you think poorly of yourself, you can fail with a clear conscience.
                              https://www.mywayout.org/community/f11/tool-box-27556.html tool box
                              https://www.mywayout.org/community/f19/newbies-nest-30074.html newbie nest

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                                #30
                                Just once a week?

                                Cinders;1501152 wrote: Roz,

                                An old timer here used to say, "The beast always wins when we get into the ring with him. The only way we can win is to not get into that ring."

                                It's taken me years to truly understand that comment.

                                Cindi
                                Man, I dont know who said that quote, but its a top ten MWO favorite of mine now!


                                This is a wonderful post, some of the best advice that can be given has been given.

                                The choice is yours to Mod/Abstain, many on here have been successful with whatever path they have chosen. Just seems to me that once people win the battle against AL, there is no real reason to tempt fate again.

                                Good luck with your choice
                                Living on Planet Sober since 05/02/11




                                DAREDEVIL COOKIE MONSTER

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