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[morrison]

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Hello all.

More2life, just hop back on. I know how you feel. I had to start over a few times, and it is a downer at first. Once that hangover is gone, you'll be as good as new. Jogging will help knock the booze out of your system faster too. Good idea.

hereatlast and amelia, thanks for the props on my 60 day stretch, but that is in the past. Wow, I'd be approaching 100 if I didn't break down. more2life, we're not that far apart, I'm only on day 5 now, so we can start over together.

Hablur. I read your other post, and I'm so sorry you are going through so much right now. I can completely empathize with your feeling of apathy. I know that feeling of just not having the energy to cope. Hang in there. You are strong, and you'll be fine. Don't worry about only having a few AF days over some time, cause many of us are having a hard time staying off for good. Your doing great considering all the things going on in your life.

dog woman - that is a good tip for the guys. Something I would just never think of, nor want to. But, I guess its better than losing one of the boys. Ouch!!

[toughintexas]

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more2, its my fault!

I just know its my fault you fell down, it was my PM about my own luncheon fiasco yesterday, my writing was just more descriptive than your system could bear, lol, ie: "icy cold sweat laced" bottle of Santa Margarita! Blame Me, Blame Me! You KNOW I KNOW EXACTLY how you feel, and a wise woman told me once, hey, we all faulter, its not just you, this isn't a journey for sissy's (ok, that's mine...lol)...and we have to focus thru that hangover induced fog, and remember, we've ALL done sooooo much better than the past! I mean I had to do a "do-over" after Sunday night, so I just now get to add one more day, so I'm just AF 3, Morrison and I will be humble enough to be right in the pack, and I'm the SLOW LEARNER here....I'm just glad I'm not alone, its so much easier to handle not thinking we aren't the only "non-perfect" "normal" person we know...whew...just having ya'll to talk to, and be human with, makes this easier for me, we'll all be a-ok. To those just starting out, you are in awesome company, just keep putting one foot in front of the other, slowly, one day at a time....that's all I can do for now! :l

[MDBiker]

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More2, are you still taking the topa? If so what dosage are you at?

Let me get on my soap box :soapbox:

Don't let this get you down. I drank the "expensive" wine in the box and when I would
start drinking I usually wouldn't stop until the box was empty. If I was being a
good drunk I would only drink 3 of the 5 liters :toasted: (that was me controlling
my drinking). The new house is a big deal, but not being aware it was going on to me
is a slap in your face. :shocked: I don't care how good a business man your
husband is he should not be doing something as important as this without your input.
That in itself is enough to make you want to drink. Don't get me wrong, I am not
trying to disrespect your husband. I am sure he is a good man. However it upsets me
to think he is not respecting your validity as person (and an integral
member of the marriage) who can make decisions concerning your future.

Sorry, it isn't really any of my business, but I think it might be a trigger point you need to work through.

And the good new is you are working on DAY 1 already. We know you can do it and are
hoping for an easy return. :huggy

God Bless
Bear

[MDBiker]

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I almost forgot to say I made another day. Woo Hoo

Bear

[rottrod]

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Bear,
Congrats on your wedding anniversary. Whew hew. I'm looking at 6 years in June.

Congratulations to everyone, I can't wait to join you, but I'm waiting on the meds to arrive.

You inspire me everyday.

Melissa

[hereatlast]

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29 days af today hurrahh
i dont feel like giving myself a pat on the back i guess ive been lucky that nothing major has stressed me other than in the beginning of course, i should dedicate my 30 days to my sister in law, we have to start having family times without her now the first will be my sons wedding. well done every body and i do mean everybody the fact that we are here at all means we are committed to doing something. heres looking at tomorrow

[Guest]

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27 days AF...3 days to go til 30 days! Good Mother's day gift for my Mama huh? She'll be happy! Hopefully she will be home too.

[JayDee]

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Hi Team.

The last 24 hours' posts showed me how sneaky that little devil can be, even with committed people like us, and lure us back to the bottle....but he had a hell of an opening in your circumstances More! Just ask hubby not to buy a house for 30 days - maybe he will empathise!
Happy belated wedding anniversary Mr Bear. And Happy 26th day twin Amelia.

I FEEL REALLY GOOD ... today , no craving ... yet!

[MDBiker]

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More2 I did misunderstand. :sorry: I apologize to you and your hubby. Since you hadn't seen it I thought he did it on his own. It is another case of what I see in my mind and what is reality are not necessarly the same. :bang It just upset me to think he would do that to you. I think I will blame this on the drugs too.:toasted: They are a convenient excuse.

I am glad to see you are back strong. Are you still taking the topa?

Penitentially yours,ray:
Bear

[MDBiker]

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The reason I ask is when I was taking the topa, I had a little easier time until I progressed up to 250mg. At that point, Whamo, I completely lost my desire for alcohol. It just didn't matter to me any more. I would think if you feel comfortable with it you should move the dose up some. I bet it will make a lot of difference with your cravings.

bear

[Guest]

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Might be time to up it More if the desire is there...I had to up mine too...desire seems to go away again......

[toughintexas]

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Glad you are better this morning....if I slip again, I'm starting the topa....supps do pretty good right this minute....Bear, congrat's a ton on both anniversaries! You are awesome!
What time do most folks take the topa????.....It says afternoon in the book, but I don't want to fall off the threadmill, etc at the gym.....just in case, what's the best time, don't want to be awake all night either! Chins up everyone! Love ya tons.

[Guest]

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More...100 in the morning and 100 at 2 in the afternoon.

[MDBiker]

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I always took my topa morning and evening with no real problems.

I also want to point out I have made another day.

22 days AF Woo Hoo!! I'm better than I've been in a long time.
As a matter of fact it is after midnight here so I am already starting 23.

Thanks for all the support, I couldn't have done it without you.
Bear

[AMELIA]

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Hello All, Day 27 for me - and twin Jaydee!

Hablur, I have read both your posts and am sorry to hear you are having such a tough time at the moment. It sounds like you are doing well with your AF days though, given that you are feeling so down.

Morrison, yes I know I keep on referring to your past achievements (from a place of awe as I haven't been able to get that far)! I will be watching you climb up to that number again then will I?

Dog Woman, yes I agree, good advice to all the male members here. Congrats on you continued AF days.

Bear- 22 days, Woo Hoo, keep on going, not far now!!

Hereatlast- 29 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! By the time you read this you will be our FIRST FINISHER! YIPEE.............

Luvuall, 27 days, yes still going strong, still going floral......

More2Life (sorry I didn't post the other day) I did read about your slip - re: the property purchase. Yep, I can imagine, very stressful, but you did gain a property, an investment, so there is a positive. Hop back on this train......

Fabulous to see everyone seeing this through to the end. Are we going to change this to the 60 day club next?????

Amelia