Time for a change

[Bettelove]

I joined yesterday, but I've been lurking, reading the different posts before I joined. All of the posts have been very helpful, I just hope I can do this. Yesterday I did plan to abstain but ended up having 4 drinks 4 less then what I usually have so I'm hopeful that this time around I can cut down to the point of abstaining. At this point I'm tired of feeling physically, emotionally and spiritually drained. I have the cds and I've been taking some of the supplements. They help during the week because I don't drink as much as I drink on the weekends. The past two weekends I've been the worst so I'm hoping this weekend I can put this binge drinking behind me and enjoy the days off without huge amounts of alcohol.

[Preciouspinot]

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For me, I had to dive all at once into the program. I read the book, took all the supps, listened to the CDs and started walking in the evenings. I had to be very disciplined in the begining for it to work. Everything but, the Topa that is.

Anyway, let me be the first to welcome you to the community. Nice to have you :welcome:

[lushy]

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Hi Bette and welcome. Cutting down by four drinks is an excellent start. You gotta start somewhere, right? I find the Kudzu and l-glutamine taken together in the midafternoon really helpful for fighting off the urge to drink. Look forward to getting to know you!

[amethyst]

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:welcome: Bette. Listen to what Lushy and Precious Pinot have said. Read the book, take the supplements, and keep posting. I like the idea of an afternoon walk. Looking forward to hearing more from you!

[Bettelove]

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thank you so much for the advise. i just took some of the supplements (kudzu & L-G) and i'm getting ready to leave work to go to the gym before going home. thank you for your support and encouragement it means a lot to me. hope to get to know all of you better. i can see that you have all been her since last year, so it's very helpful to hear what works for you.

[Guest]

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Just wanted to add my welcome, Bette. Looking forward to seeing you around the boards.

Starlight Impress x

[JMT]

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You found a GREAT place, I'm new here, but I've never received a warmer welcome then I have here!! Good for you in making some decisions to change things, I think that's the first step!! Welcome!!
Jen

[paadoobaa]

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I'm new to the site but but not new to addiction

I really like the support that the members give each other. I found alcoholism to be a very lonely place to be. Having support is so crucial. It was hard for me at first to open up to people. I didn't want anyone to know how much I hurt inside, so I had to spend alot of time looking good on the outside. That's a hard way to live.

[Bettelove]

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thank you all for the responses. i'm feeling very optimistic, better than yesterday. this is a great place!