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[lll]

I've been reading for a while. Thanks for all your insight and inspiration. I'm trying very hard to moderate and some days are better than others. The worst is at 4pm -- I just get so restless I don't know what to do. Can't keep my mind on reading, tv, anything. Can't really leave because I have to watch the kids. The Calm Forte works a bit (helps with jitters) but the psychological restlessness is crazy.

Another thing is sleep -- I CAN'T. The nights I don't drink at all (or have just 1 or 2 glasses of wine) are terrible. I wind up taking a sleeping pill. I just hating trading one additiction for another.

Any insight would help.

[lushy]

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I find the best thing for cravings is to take some Kudzu and l-glutamine around that time. Might want to consider it. The Kudzu sold here is great stuff.

[Chief]

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Ditto on the kudzu and l-glut. When I get those serious cravings it does the trick. I'm going AF though, can't moderate. Don

[betty boop]

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Hi & Welcome.After 3 or 4 days you should start to sleep better, well done for your progress so far.Love & Hugs, BB xx

[Arial]

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Hi lll and :welcome:

It is difficult to fill all this new found time, and particularly over the 'drinking hour' - could you take the kids out with you for a walk/to the park? Or play games with them inside, have a nice relaxing bath, write a journal, log on here and read, read, read, start a new hobby??? Maybe start making a list of things you could possibly do - things you've wanted to do but couldn't because you were drinking? Set little goals, plan treats/rewards for being so good! I think the sleep will improve as time goes on - have you tried the CDs? I found them relaxing, though with young children maybe difficult to find the peace and quiet until they're in bed - though what better time to listen?

Good luck and congratulations so far!