International Army September 2020

[satz123]

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Morning all
[MENTION=22839]brit[/MENTION] I'm so sorry you are going through this. I think it's sometimes harder on close family than the patient. The ill person has to concentrate on getting better but the spouse has to keep functioning normally and jolly everyone else along too.:hug:

Keep living in the moment - one day at a time : even one hour at a time. We're here to listen.:hug:

[satz123]

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[MENTION=23019]tonyniceday[/MENTION]
How are things with you ? Come back & talk no matter what way it went yesterday

[stirly-girly]

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Mr A now back on the Neuro ward. He is still very ill but they are letting me see him this afternoon. The Doctors want to see us both together to discuss his prognosis. This will not be today though. I am just about coping!

I think you are coping brilliantly Mrs. A!! Hoping for all the best for the prognosis. Sending you :hug:

[stirly-girly]

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Satzybum- which island are you coming to - the little one or the big one? Wish so much that I could pop down for a visit!!!

[satz123]

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Satzybum- which island are you coming to - the little one or the big one? Wish so much that I could pop down for a visit!!!

Keffalonia Stirlybum
Don't worry I really want to see Athens some day - so air the linen

It's so funny we have friends in London & Wales we meet with there every year. They were like the Von Trapps as they got out individually ...... their town in Wales went into lockdown 6 hours after they left.
The two in London are living on their nerves that they'll be ok to travel.

But we all decided to get tested before we go !

[tonyniceday]

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Really bad night of withdrawal symptoms and, surprise surprise, almost no sleep. I didn't drink. I amhaving a bit of a craving now but thats psychsomatic, I think, because al sale hours in Scotlan for off sales is 10am to 10pm and its now 9.55

[tonyniceday]

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[MENTION=23019]tonyniceday[/MENTION]...............welcome back. Have you still got my number? I don't go anywhere during the week if you need a chat. Apologies for not being here earlier I was having one of thos 'nothing' days.

And if you can't sleep I know my early days I played Text Twist for hours...............just to basicall to keep my hand busy.

Hey, JC yes I've still got your number, hope you don't mind but feeling crap and antisocial today, is it ok if I call you tomorrow?

[stirly-girly]

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Really bad night of withdrawal symptoms and, surprise surprise, almost no sleep. I didn't drink. I amhaving a bit of a craving now but thats psychsomatic, I think, because al sale hours in Scotlan for off sales is 10am to 10pm and its now 9.55

Tony, I slept an average of only 2-3 hours the first two weeks. Surprisingly enough, I wasn't really tired after the first couple of nights. I was so damn glad to be sober that I was riding on the high of that. Your sleep will even out, tho'. Some have found that Magnesium helps sleep. There are also OTC sleep aids with valerian, passion flower, etc. that may help you. I think some people take antihistamines as they may make you drowsy. Whatever it takes as long as there is no AL involved. You will get through it.....

[JackieClaire]

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Hey, JC yes I've still got your number, hope you don't mind but feeling crap and antisocial today, is it ok if I call you tomorrow?

Absolutely no problem.

Part and parcel of withdrawals is dehydration and also lack of sucrose.

Home made rehydration ................there's a lot of fancier ones on line but thought this might be easier than 'nipping' out to the shops and you know and I know there's a shop you're trying to avoid.

1) Six (6) level teaspoons of Sugar.
2) Half (1/2) level teaspoon of Salt.
3) One Litre of clean drinking or boiled water and then cooled - 5 cupfuls (each cup about 200 ml.)

Also if you can get your hands on some Dextro Energy Tablets..................I carry a packet in my handbag.

There's so much sugar in alcohol that's where a lot of the shakes come from.

If you can't get a docs appointment (tbh I think GPs have gone into hiding) have a word with your pharmacist.

Must read back.

[JackieClaire]

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[MENTION=22839]brit[/MENTION]..............more :hug::hug: one each for you and Mr A.

[MENTION=23019]tonyniceday[/MENTION].............a thought just pinged. If you speak to your pharmacist she/he may just have hot-line to the local alcohol & drug services. Amazing how quick they shift themselves when it a medic that refers you.

And sleep. It will come................. I once played TextTwist its mindless, repetitive but I did get a million points on those sleepless nights.

.I've never slept well as a baby according to my aged Aunts and still don't sleep well apart from when I'm in Oban...........but its a bit of trek for me and my teddy every night

[tonyniceday]

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Jackie, we also do have ADA (is that who you worked for?) And they can refer people, just can't go to drop in centre. Its closed due to covid. Trying to find a number or something on line.

To get to my local pharmacy I have to pass 2 off licences and right now that scares me

[byebyebridgetjones]

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Evening all. Absolutely fabulous news about your Mum Techie. They are made of strong stuff indeed these golden oldies.
Lots of strength to Mr B and of course yourself Brit.

Don't know how to explain the weird folk. One of them called me this afternoon on Zoom and had this idiotic look on his face like he was sitting on something sharp. No reason for calling at all, just talking crap then with a flourish he was gone. Someone else demanded a meeting then burst into tears inexplicably and disconnected. Again no context.
Around lunchtime I bit my own tongue on a sugar free lolly and was speaking like a special person all arvo so maybe they thought I was taking the piss? Someone else came to a meeting in a Darth Vader mask recently. I thought it was a Zoom background so there were several minutes while I waited for her to 'turn up' before realising that it was her sitting there. Then I just stared at her bewildered.
I just want a holiday away from them really. They're bizarre.

Glad you are here [MENTION=5403]Tony[/MENTION]nicelife. I used to read all the stories posted here by long term sober people to feel better. I just wanted to know what it would feel like on the other side. And it's good.

[stirly-girly]

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Evening all. Absolutely fabulous news about your Mum Techie. They are made of strong stuff indeed these golden oldies.
Lots of strength to Mr B and of course yourself Brit.

Don't know how to explain the weird folk. One of them called me this afternoon on Zoom and had this idiotic look on his face like he was sitting on something sharp. No reason for calling at all, just talking crap then with a flourish he was gone. Someone else demanded a meeting then burst into tears inexplicably and disconnected. Again no context.
Around lunchtime I bit my own tongue on a sugar free lolly and was speaking like a special person all arvo so maybe they thought I was taking the piss? Someone else came to a meeting in a Darth Vader mask recently. I thought it was a Zoom background so there were several minutes while I waited for her to 'turn up' before realising that it was her sitting there. Then I just stared at her bewildered.
I just want a holiday away from them really. They're bizarre.

Glad you are here [MENTION=5403]Tony[/MENTION]nicelife. I used to read all the stories posted here by long term sober people to feel better. I just wanted to know what it would feel like on the other side. And it's good.

Dawg, Bridge - that made me laugh right out loud. Son, who is in the upstairs office called down to find out what the joke was.
I would not be happy about Zoom calls with weird people. I have enough problem with normies!!

As for long term sober - I can't ever say enough about it. I feel like when I got sober that I was given a new start in life. Left the old me and the AL shackles behind. Stirly emerged from behind the shadows. I found my inner strength, the will to really live, not just exist. The joy and laughter came back into my life. There have been troubles and disappointments and conflicts but they are dealt with and I move on. Every day is a new day to be treasured. That's what being sober has given me. That's what I gave myself by getting and staying sober. I know you understand what I mean but I like to write it down for others who may be struggling. AL robs us of so much. When we take the control back, we truly start to live again...

[MENTION=9094]satz123[/MENTION] - so glad you will be going to your special place here in Greece and happy that your friends can join you. The weather this year is absolutely fabulous. Hope you have the bestest time ever....

Waves to all!!!!

[satz123]

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I used to read all the stories posted here by long term sober people to feel better. I just wanted to know what it would feel like on the other side. And it's good.

Me too Bridge - I wanted what they had ...

[JackieClaire]

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[MENTION=23019]tonyniceday[/MENTION]..............I did indeed. But its got smaller and smaller as the problems get bigger and bigger they're all shoved into one building and there's been at least half a dozen made redundant.
The only thing open up here was the needle exchange. You should have a needle exchange near you...........mebbes they can help.

Have you tried asking for a phone appointment from your GP...........there's a mass grumble that is getting louder that is all our poor wee GPs is all they're doing. Seems like the rest of the workforce are going back including schools and they're hiding behind the receptionists skirts. Well in my practice anyway.

[MENTION=9170]byebyebridgetjones[/MENTION]................you have to turn this into a sit-com. First LOL I've had in a while.