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    #301
    One Step at a Time - January 2014

    I have to get on a conference call, but I will log on when I get off......
    GETTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I love my family more than alcohol.:h
    Live in the Solution....not the problem

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      #302
      One Step at a Time - January 2014

      Morning all ! Hope your coping today.
      ?Be who you are and say what you feel because
      those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.?
      Dr. Seuss

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        #303
        One Step at a Time - January 2014

        OMG Getting.......How in the world are you??? What the heck happened??
        We have missed you and worried about you.
        You are our new Zen Master with your recent experience....and I am not being silly. Please share if and when you feel like it.
        K9...I am thinking on the psychiatrist thing......there HAS to be more than one...
        Bri is walking in my door....let me get off of here
        x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0
        I love my family more than alcohol.:h
        Live in the Solution....not the problem

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          #304
          One Step at a Time - January 2014

          Sorry to make you all worry. I was doing so good. I crashed and decided I MUST give rehab a go of it inpatient. Ive been doing really good, but it is work. Inpatient is the only thing I have never tried. Detoxing was much easier. They keep you relatively comfortable through it, physically. Emotionally I think I cried more than I have in years. MANY, MANY emotions to work through. My life right now is therapy therapy therapy. Emotionally I am doing much better. Weak immune system and severe fatigue though. Trying to stay on Antabuse but its rough. Im going to doctor later this week. Im sleeping 12 hrs a day where I used to sleep 4-5 tops. Im happy to answer any questions anyone may have.
          AF 10/21/2013...ODAT :kudos:

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            #305
            One Step at a Time - January 2014

            I AM SO PROUD OF YOU and will support and help you any way I can!!!!
            I love my family more than alcohol.:h
            Live in the Solution....not the problem

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              #306
              One Step at a Time - January 2014

              Busy day. Blood work first thing this moring. Looking for thyroid issues. Hair is falling out and I am just so tired all the time...we shall see.
              Visited dad and went to Costco...committee meeting at church in a few..I am getting so much more done these days..and I am noticing that I might be sleeping too long..feel slightly better if I get up a little earlier...not sure about that either...I would think that my poor body would have healed from all the AL abuse by now but then again who knows about that either...
              Dottie

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              AF 9.1.2013

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                #307
                One Step at a Time - January 2014

                Welcome come back Gettin! Glad you're doing ok.how long were you in rehab? I would like to know more about it. Can I think about some questions? I don't want to pry.
                Rainy and blah here today. My stomach is kinda funky today. Think ill just call it an early night. Hugs to you all!

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                  #308
                  One Step at a Time - January 2014

                  Hey Everyone,

                  Hi Gettin, glad to hear the rehab is putting things on the right path. Life is way too short to waste it.

                  Dang K9, sunny and 77? I need to figure out a way to leave here and go there or anywhere with no winter. Today actually wasn't very bad at about 50 for the high.

                  Hope everyone is doing good today.
                  2023 - focus, getting it done, and living the way it should be and being the person I need to be.

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                    #309
                    One Step at a Time - January 2014

                    Lizann, Im an open book. Ask away. The first week you pretty much sleep due to the meds but they keep you on a strict schedule. You get up at 5:30 am, vitals are checked, meds given. Breakfast is at 7. At 9:30 we had group. Lunch at 12. Group at 3:30, dinner at 6, AA/NA meeting at 7:30. Lights out at 11:30. So many young women, early 20 in there for heroin. Never knew it was such an issue. Very few in for alcohol. Most were there for pills, heroin, or meth. Made some great friends and have attended meetings with some since coming home. You share a lot in a small amount of time and see each other in pretty bad shape some days. Crying is typical amongst the men and women. We did not mingle ACCEPT during group. Men and women are kept apart. I wasn't there to find a date. LOL
                    AF 10/21/2013...ODAT :kudos:

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                      #310
                      One Step at a Time - January 2014

                      I have heard some crazy stories about rehab. And yes, most of what I have seen in group therapy was pills, Spice, Heroin and crack. And crazy sex off in the bathrooms and drugs smuggled in....
                      Was your family supportive?? I think you made in incredibly brave decision and coming here will help so many others
                      I came home early and am eating delicious roast pork hubs made. Tired and glad to home.
                      I love my family more than alcohol.:h
                      Live in the Solution....not the problem

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                        #311
                        One Step at a Time - January 2014

                        Mama I have a funny little story to share...I was with one other alcoholic. About 4 days in, we were wishing for good food. The food was OK, but cafeteria type food. Not great. Those on pills, heroin, etc...4 days in are still feeling like crap. On day four for alkies, you are starting to feel decent. They checked all of our belongings for drugs, etc.. I was kinda weirded out by that. I was there voluntarily, but some I found out were court ordered, so I guess some of them may sneak things in. Anyway, me and the other lady asked if we could order a pizza. I even volunteered to buy for the women there with us. The nurse said we couldn't because the pizza guy might smuggle in drugs. The other lady said "these damn druggies are screwing up everything for us alkies". We all cracked up. At times we would laugh and be silly to keep from crying. A girl 23 was on pretty much everything. A little of it all. 4 days in she was so sick I thought they may admit her to a hospital. She couldn't stand, walk, eat...nothing. I felt so bad for her. I have to say that everyone was clean, from normal families, etc.. The facility was very nice. I met a lot of women that have lost their children. My only complaint is how tired I feel constantly. My daughter and I are communicating much better too!!! Nice hubby cooked Mama...enjoy
                        AF 10/21/2013...ODAT :kudos:

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                          #312
                          One Step at a Time - January 2014

                          Maybe being an alkie isn't so bad after all!!
                          just kidding
                          I love my family more than alcohol.:h
                          Live in the Solution....not the problem

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                            #313
                            One Step at a Time - January 2014

                            There were some men in there that had really bad alcohol withdrawals. One man shared his story and basically said he would have to drink from a straw every morning to get past the shakes. he couldn't hold his cup. He'd prepare his drink the night before and put by his bed, roll over, drink from the straw to get past the shakes. He's been sober 22 yrs now.
                            AF 10/21/2013...ODAT :kudos:

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                              #314
                              One Step at a Time - January 2014

                              Wow Gettin im really proud of you for doing it! was it 30 days?did you stay there over the holidays?whoo watched your son?damn im nosey,sorry just wondering about stuff,you had seemed to be doing pretty well before you left,what made you decide to go?anyways im just glad youre back with us,we missed you alot
                              I have too much shit to do today and tomorrow to drink:sohappy:

                              I'm taking care of the "tomorrow me":thumbsup:
                              Drinkin won't help a damn thing! Will only make me sick for DAYS and that ugly, spacey dumb feeling-no thanks!

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                                #315
                                One Step at a Time - January 2014

                                My son stayed with his dad. I was there two weeks but started intense therapy OP the minute I left. It made a huge difference for me. Only downside since coming home has been I'm so freaking tired. I am on Antabuse, Paxil, and trazedone so maybe adjusting still? I was doing good but went on a binge and I'm sick of screwing up. It was best for me.
                                AF 10/21/2013...ODAT :kudos:

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