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[SoCal Betsy]

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This is Day 2 for me AF and I'm a little concerned about tonight. Friday night's are typically my worst and I do still have some wine in the house. But, on the bright side - I feel so much better today than yesterday and I hope that the "good" feeling will be enough to carry me through until tomorrow when I can say it's Day 3 and not have to say that I'm starting all over.
How are you today Abelltoday? Best wishes to everyone for the weekend.

Betsy

[cuckoosnest83]

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Hello Wakup, so glad you are back. Can't wait to hear about the holidays in the sun. Leaving for the shelter right now but hope to catch up when I get home tonight.

Hugs to you
Cuckoo

[prose]

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hi everyone,
got most of our errands done, now have to get my dogs out for a walk before I go to a movie with my daughter,
Betsy, i am with you in worrying about tonight- and this is day one for me! I have learned from lots of the others here that having a plan is probably one of the most important things, so I am devising one of those for myself tonight, as I will be alone and that is NOT a good thing, I am my own best drinking buddy!
PlanetJanet, good to see you again, sounds like you have a lot going on but just remember to keep posting, we are all here for you! So I am glad you are on this thread, because it is a good one..
long road, I love your avatar, fjones you are doing so well!
cuckoo, amelia, cindi, wakeup, everyone else, take care and have a great Friday,
P

[debruce]

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Day 3 for me today.
Got through last night (Friday) which was a huge achievement for me. I know I will get through today too.
Have a good day all
xxxx

[diane52]

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So happy to hear from all who have posted. Strange - I don't even know you all but you seem close and so very real. Thanks for letting us newbies into your lives. Thanks for honesty. It gives me such courage to face things. I really get the comment about if I stay smashed I won't have to face things.
I'm worried about tonight too. My husband has invited friends we always drink with over tonight (very supportive but clearly clueless...)(he has apologoized and he means it - I've just been doing so well and not talking about it he forgot it was a struggle).
So hard to get to sleep last night. 3 am. I am sleepy.
I woke up with no headache though and I did have one yesterday. Maybe the gym tomorrow....a good reason not to drink tonight.
Diane
thinking of you Amelia and Cindi all of you!!!!

[Not Happy Hour-Happy Life]

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You can do it, Diane! Remember, no headache....... gym tomorrow....:h :wave:

[prose]

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Hi Diane,
Well it is my witching hour right now and so far so good, I have supper in the oven and managed to drive past the wine store, did think about it though....
I have this anxious feeling like I don't know what to do with myself too.Does that happen to anyone?
Anyway Diane I just wanted to wish you luck tonight with your friends, look forward to seeing your posts, and I look forward to being able to say that this was an af Friday.
Hello to everyone else, hope to read you all tomorrow! P

[cuckoosnest83]

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Hello everyone, just got home from the shelter, showered and chnanged, and came down here to catch on the posts. I'm so happy to see so many new people posting and want to welcome you to the thread. Anyone having trouble sleeping might want to try melatonin (although I don't think that is available in the UK) L-trytophan (which is the chemical in turkey that makes one sleepy) or valerian root. These are all homeopathic sleep remedies. I have enjoyed reading all of your posts. Planet, good luck on the 10k and your new job. Dcline I'm glad you are doing well with you AF plan. Diane stay strong through tonight. Debruce congrats on day 4 I believe. Fjones I'm so proud of your AF string. Please post with your tips and any advice. To everyone else thank you for being here as part of the team struggling to overcome this. Look forward to checking in tomorrow and seeing how everyone is doing.

[bootcampbarbie]

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thought i'd pop in and say hello and afing with you all. and thought wow, there are all kinds of folks here i've not even met before. so wishing you all a safe an af nite. good to meet you. it is day 7 for me. so am feeling very good and slight headache but i know that too shall pass. smiles

[Long Road]

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I know U can get Tryptophan at any chemist in UK as of June last year when I came home. Or eat a lot of turkey.

[cuckoosnest83]

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I believe it is the melatonin you cannot get in the UK. As for the L-tryptophan one could, of course, consume turkey every night in order to induce sleep but it might be more effective to just take a pill.

[dcline]

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Hello gang,

As I "listen" to the recent posts, I think of a good read for you femmes.... "Eating, Drinking and Overthinking". Nolen-Hoeksema presents a theory that women who battle eating disorders, alcohol abuse and depression are really suffering from a single disorder for which she has coined the term "toxic triangle." She suggests that women are more succeptible then men because women internalize, take ownership of and dwell on problems (ie: "overthinking") whereby most men tend to externalize, shrug off and blame others for problems. Hmmmmm.... thoughts to ponder.

[SoCal Betsy]

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I'll have to check out that book since I made it through night 2 but scarfed down 10 red licorice sticks in record time. First I'll deal with the drinking and then the eating.
It's finally raining here so I'm looking forward to a good night of sleep without wine.

Good night.

Betsy

[cuckoosnest83]

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Morning all. Going into day 4 af for me and I'm feeling very good. Early start today to do some errands and go to the gym since I find that really helps with the attitiude. Bootsie glad to see you post here and congrats on day 7. Thanks for the suggestion on the book dcline and any insight into helping overcome this addiction is welcome. Betsy, good plan, on dealing with the drinking since it has more of a negative impact than eating. I hope you had a good night sleep.

[Cinders]

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Cuckoo -

Good Golly Miss Molly!! We are talking "early" here to get to the gym on a Saturday morning!! Before 6:00 a.m. ???

Very impressed!!

Love,
Cindi