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[Cinders]

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T.Ahern,

I remember early in the summer when I did that. What a great feeling!! :goodjob:

I have slipped many times since then but that first little stretch let my mind KNOW I can do this.

I am doing great this time around and feeling more and more confident and healthier. I've finally gotten over my AF brain fog and starting to feel mentally better.

Hang in there and concentrate on how much better your body is feeling. When the "booze beast" rears its ugly head and tries to whisper, and it will, just laugh at it and know it is trying to deceive you and you are too smart for that.

Yahooo!!!!

Cindi

[flutterby]

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Edited from
Autobiography In Five Short Chapters
by Portia Nelson

1. I walk down the street. There is a manhole in the sidewalk. I fall in. It takes a long time to find a way out.

2. I walk down the street. There is a manhole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don’t see it. I fall in again. I can’t believe I am in the same place. It still takes a long time to get out.

3. I walk down the street. There is a manhole in the sidewalk. I see it is there. I still fall in. My eyes are open I know where I am. I get out immediately.

4. I walk down the street. There is a manhole in the sidewalk. I walk around it.

5. I walk down another street.


Good morning all.
I'm sure many of you have read this before, but I wanted to share it because I can really relate. I am only at chapter 3 right now (still falling in) but am trying with all my heart and mind to move on to chapters 4 and 5.
I WILL BE AF TODAY.
Hugs,
FBy

[MorningGirl]

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Hey Cindi,

Thank you and you are right about the fog, I've got it bad today, perhaps from my first go round with Topamax. I am looking so forward to feeling really good again, if I remember what that's like???? I am so glad I found support here. You are all so wonderful and I love you!

Theresa

[fammy]

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my worst time is weekends. i dread them. for me what it boils down too is anxiety followed by bordom followed by drinks...many drinks. im thinking of buying a mountain bike and staying out all day in the peacful wilderness. i am trying to find something for my evenings. any suggestions?

[AMELIA]

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Flutterby that is the most amazing story to remind us all of how pattern breaking can and will take place through experience and learning. Reflection is the key.

Thanks for that.

Amelia

[wakupmom]

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Hi everone!
Its been a few days since i posted on here,and is good to see some new names_welcome.I have had the children back with me since Monday and have been spending ever minute with them.So engoying their company,laughter,and even their arguments!!
I had a miserable weekend,and thank you for your support.I think it was partly due to my domestic sitiation,and also YES Amelia PMS.Although i didnot connect with that as i am perimenapausal,and there is no rymn or reason to my cycles(thats maybe a question for the holistic thread).
Anyway feeling better,and will not waste another weekend like that.Alcohol really does not make anything better.I must learn to ride the emotional roller coaster.
October for me so far has been 3 bad days 3 mods(sort of) and 5 A/F.I WILL not give up.
Prose,hope you are ok and your plans are paying off.Its true you have to make yourself busy.xx
Cindi,Well cone you are doing so well xx
Amelia,Its great you are stringing those A/F together,hope the home life has improved.xx
Cuckoosnest,Thankyou for your response to my HELP thread,sorry you to are going through a break up.Wishing you strength,and faith in yourself.xx
Best wishes to everyone else i have not mentioned personaly,i need to familerise myself with your names,but i follow your posts with interst and encouragment xx
Off to work now see you soon
Take good care

[AMELIA]

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Hello all,
Just wanted to let you all know that there was an article in the 'Metro' (a free newspaper that London's commuters can pick up as they get on the train to work) about Topamax!!!!!
It was a very small article, but it really is the first time I have seen anything in the British papers about Topiramate / Topamax...... Bearing in mind, when I went to my GP to ask for a prescription, he didn't even know what it was.
It basically said, that due to studies in the States, it seemed that people with alcohol dependency or problem drinkers were a LOT more likely to completely abstain or moderate normally whilst taking the tablets etc.

Good news that it is making the news I reckon.

xx

[AMELIA]

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Hello All,
Had another AF day today and feeling really positive
Hope you are all doing and feeling OK.
x

[Cinders]

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Amelia,

Good Saturday and glad you had an AF day today.

Me, too.

See you tomorrow.

Cindi

[less desperate]

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AMELIA;196684 wrote: Would anyone fancy doing a month AF with me??
Feeling like I need to get another months AF days under my belt. Could do with some company,....seems a lot easier that way.

Amelia

I don't know if I can do it. I want to; I have to. For my health, for my employment, for my sanity. But to be honest, I'm afraid I'll fail. After falling down the rabbit hole recently, I am only one day AF and I feel pretty lousy.

[AMELIA]

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Hey less desperate, your health, employment and sanity are really important reasons to give going AF a go.

Congratulations on your first day. It is not easy to go AF after a long period of drinking, but it is worth it and after you get over the first week or so you will find it easier.

If you fail, try, try again!!! Plus you may learn more about yourself, your triggers etc along the way to make you stronger if you have to start again.

Go for it.



Hi Cindi. I see those stars are mounting up. Awesome. Happy Saturday to you too.

x

[prose]

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hello everyone, haven't been checking in for a while, up and down with af, mostly down, keep thinking about my 8 days, need to get back into that mindset,
Amelia I would really like to do a month af with you, I think if I tell someone i will do it it will make me more accountable,
what day do you want to start? I guess today is as good as any!
hope everyone is well, p

[AMELIA]

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Hey Prose, Yeah I agree that going AF is much easier with other people involved.
I will be AF today (definately) and would like to be the same for the next few days after that.
However,..... yes I know sounds ominous. I have a 'stayover' birthday party for a friend of mine on Saturday night and a lunch of Sunday. I will not lie, I am thinking about drinking on both occasions, not huge amounts, but I will not be AF.

That would mean that if I was to start another month straight AF (which would be fab), it would be on Monday 22nd. How do you feel about that? Or if you would like to start and carry on now, I could 'chase your tail' so to speak.

Hello to all others,
Cindi, I am loving those gold stars!!!!!

xx

[AMELIA]

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Wakeupmom, haven't seen you posting for a couple of days.

Hope everything is going ok for you. Do you want to give going another 30 days straight another crack??


xx

[Cinders]

AF Anyone??

Amelia,

You were the one that got me working on 30 days AF and I am still going strong, okay not strong but white knuckling it and hanging in there.

So, if you want to start on the 22nd again, I will be right with you, in a heart beat!!

I need lots of AF behind me. I am a hard core alcoholic Any of my non-hard core friends who want to do some serious AF time, I will try to be right with you.

I am still "white knuckling it" and ready for another round. Hey, who knows my next bout may be red knucles, which means I mean doing some serious kickin' a@@!!

I will be there with you guys!!

Love,
Cindi