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[finski]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hiya all fc's old and new

Just a very quick post before i gotta rush out again..

Seems like everyone's mood is improving slightly, which is great. Just keep positive even if it feels difficult at times. The sun will shine eventually for all of us.

Read about the people being interested in psycho therapy. It is a very effective way of dealing with things in the past. The only problem being is that it might take a long time to get to the bottom of things. But there is an alternative.. hypnotherapy. Works in a very similar manner, but whilst under hypnosis, you can access your memories soo much faster and can get real results in just a couple of months or even weeks. I know a lot of people are a bit doubtful about hypnosis. Rest assured, it's not being unconsious or a state of mind that others could manipulate your mind. You're fully consious of your surroundings and you feel and hear everything, but you can just access your mind far better. I've been to some sessions and it is a wonderful way of dealing with lots of problems. Just make sure you look for a qualified therapist who has years of experience.

Well, time to go. You all have a wonderful evening and i'm hoping to read more tomorrow.

Lots of love from
Finski :l

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hi everyone

Just popping in to wish all you wonderful firecrackers a good day and hope your weekend goes well

Finski Hypnotherapy seems like a good idea. In fact it is how I found this site because of googling for Hypno tapes. Might look round in the area and see if there is anyone locally who advertises. I am feeling a little better but still have a long way to go so any constructive help is always worth pursuing

Rustop hope you are having a good weekend with your girls. The weather is really good so you will enjoy walking the dogs. Look forward to hearing all about it when things are not so manic

Hope, beth and LauraAnne hope things are going well for you

Suki how are things?

East hope you are not under a mountain of work. I am thinking of you and hope things are improving with your daughter xx Take heart my friend things will improve

Fby looking forward to some more words of wisdom

Teardrop I am thinking of you and hope that things are a little easier. Take heart we are with you xx


Lots of love to everyone

:l :h Sweetpea xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Enoughalready]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Count me in

I'm a newbee

So sick of this drinking crap
I need to make it happen

How do I get started

[rustop61]

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Hi Firecrackers

Welcome Enough. Download or send away for the book, its a good place to start. Read, read and join in. Everyone is doing it their way, some with the topa, others, myself included with the supplements, cd's etc. and of course the support of these boards. Some are aiming for moderation. The book does recommend 30 days AF to start off with. That can be a little daunting at the beginning so do whatever is comfortable for you. There is a one day at a time thread (ODAT) that a lot of us post on. I'm aiming for doing lent AF which is around 40 days. Let us know how you are getting on.

Week-ends as usual are busy for me so I dont much time at the computer. Am taking the girls to see MIL tomorrow for a few days so will be missing in action. It's actually easier to stay AF down there as she has no alcohol in the house. Has to be some advantage I guess.

Have a great week-end everyone. Looking forward to catching up with you all mid week.

Rustop

[Determinator]

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I'm in! day one. and I have a new technique for quitting. I'm going to get a roll of duck tape and tape my whole damn face shut. that oughtta do it.

[MissCheryl]

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HA!

Determinator, I LOVE your post!!! Duct tape... now that's one treatment I had NOT yet thought of !!! Maybe that's the one that will finally work for me!! :-) Seriously, thank you for making me laugh... because I really needed it.

Friends, I am sooooo not doing well. This board is wonderful, but even with all your support I'm doing worse than ever.

I went online tonight to my insurance to find counselors... not even alcohol-specific, just somewhere to "start" and try to figure myself out... just got network/login errors.... what the @&%#....... just tryin' to get some help... GEEZ!!! Can I NOT catch a BREAK here!!?

I can't quit the wine... and I'm SICK. As in, had a cold/cough for 3 weeks now and can't get over it.... and I know if I just quit drinking this crap I'd get a good night's sleep (or 2..3...4..5.. etc) and my body would/could recover.

Damn, I'm a mess.... don't know what else to say....
Miss C....

[Suki411]

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Good morning firecrackers. Welcome to all new FC.....LauraAnne, Enoughalready, Beth, MissC, welcome back Hope. Sorry if I missed someone.

Starting day 13 day. Who would have thunk? Feeling pretty good, especially since Bessie scolded me into changing my mood from Angry, I am more relaxed. Thanks Bessie, the power of suggestion!

Have been taking an anti-depressant for several years, the last couple of months have been horrendous. Went to a doctor recommended by my therapist to review my meds. He "tweaked" them a bit, added Wellbutin, said that it would give me more energy and could possibly make the Prozac work better. What a difference. Was going into work yesterday, but decided to stay home. Usually have so much anxiety being here, so much to do. Got so much done, lots of energy, didn't go to bed on a saturday night at 6 pm! Think things are looking up.

Did you read that Keeta found her three cats a week after they disappeared. Shows what the thoughts and prayers of the folks on MWO can do!

Sweetpea, hope all is well. As far as sons visiting m-i-ls, I think that's a given. At least in my family. Once my brother got married, we never saw him. However, that was a good thing, no a GREAT THING!

Enoughalready, read and post. Listen to the cds if you have them, but the supps have helped me so much.

East, hope things are improving with your daughter and house. My best friend's son (I've mentioned him before), reacted just like your daughter after his dad died when he was 14, got the biggest, ugliest tattoo on his arm/shoulder in a really bad neighborhood, his mother saw it, fainted. He packed his bags, stayed out all night. Just heard last night that he made the National Honor Society for his college grades. This is the kid who almost flunked out of high school. So, there's hope!

Cindi, thinking and praying for you, Adrienne and your family. Hope the grandkids had fun with you.

MissC, hope you are feeling better. Do you work? If so, does your company have an EAP...employee assistance plan. I called mine. Got three free therapist's appointments.

Tear, thinking of you. Hope things are improving.

Rus, hope you and the girls are enjoying your visit.

Determinator, need to get myself some duct tape too. I thought I'd loose lots of weight, since I'm no longer drinking all those "empty" calories. BUT NO. Have gained 10 pounds in the last week. Hope it's just all of the water I've been drinking.

Think I've typed enough!

Fby, Finsky, RN, Wakeupmom and all other firecrackers, have a good sunday!

[flutterby]

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Hi all!

Thanks determinator--- it's what we've all been waiting for....
THE DUCT TAPE CURE!!

See picture attached.

Love to all new firecrackers and those still "hanging in" there. Attached files [img]/converted_files/428309=3062-attachment.jpg[/img]

[lukalee]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

I just wanted to pop in and say hello to all the firecrackers!!!!!!!

[happydog]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

day1 af

Hi all and to the new firecrakers,
Just wanted to say hello... have to be quick, busy day for me...
catch up with you next time.
Have a good day.

All my Love

Teardrop.x

[sweetpea]

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Suki you star 13 days AF I always knew you could do it - WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU. With everything you have been through you are an inspiration to us all Well done xxx So pleased the new medication is working and you have more energy. Glad Keeta found her cats and you are so right about the power of suggestion. It is a key element in helping us all on to the road to recovery. I also put weight on when I did the 30 days AF and I don't know why but it has since come off!!

Enoughalready glad to have you on board such a group of support firecrackers. As Rustop says you need to read and post as much as you can and whenever possible. Read Roberta Jewell's book start taking the supplements as soon as you can. They really helped me especially the KUDZU and L-GLUTAMINE

Likewise great to see you here Determinator and as for Duct tape, I am with Miss C on that one - so funny - do they do it in different colors as a girl has to look her best at all times you know :H

LauraAnn I hope your weekend went well. How are you doing?

Hope, how is the upset tum doing - Settling down with any luck - How are things with you?

Beth are you alright, let us know?

Rustop hope you are having a good time at MIL with the girls and not having to put up with too much guilt provoking remarks - Keep strong you have already done more than enough

Finsky hope you had a great weekend

Miss C so sorry that you are not doing so good. Quite a few of us, me included seem to be having such a rough time with the :alf: since Christmas. It was even worse for me when I was ill because I had no energy to do any thing else - seems like you are having the same problem. My heart goes out to you because it is like siting in a big black hole with no escape route. Persevere with looking on line for the counselor. Are you taking all your sups - make sure you get plenty of vitamin c to help combat the cold - some of these pesky viruses are hanging around far too long and if your body is low already they seem to have a greater hold. Sending loads of strong vibes of love and support and hope you are feeling better soon :l


FBY hi there always cheers me to see you have posted hope you had a good weekend and we look forward to another of your inspirational posts xxx

Lukalee great to hear from you how have you been doing?

Eastender how was your weekend? Have been thinking of you either knee deep in building materials or traipsing round all the DIY stores or pulling your hair out because daughter is playing you up. Whichever I hope you are OK and bearing up xx

Cindi as Suki says you are in all our prayers xx

Teardrop how goes things. I have been thinking about you this weekend and hoping things are improving. Take heart we are all with you during this challenging time

RinallyRN, Erin, Wakeupmum and all you other crackers strong vibes of love and support coming your way - Take care

As for Sweetpea I am feeling a little better day by day. At the moment I am feeling very guilty that I have been feeling sooooooooo depressed. I ask myself what have I got to be depressed about NOTHING in reality compared to some of the post I read. No one willingly wants depression in their lives and it is something that needs to be fought. I feel a real wimp for letting life's challenges get me down so much and not being able to put to bed things that have upset me in the past. BUT I am employing my short term goals to kick my depressive state and looking at both sides of the coin and my glass IS HALF FULL of mineral water HA HA. Have put my mind to my mid term goals and have decided to include more exercise, more involvement in my hobbies and most importantly to be a better wife and mum to my kids

So my trusted band of warriors lets keep rolling on the Sweetpea Express stopping at all stations to pick up any Firecrackers wanting to jump on board

:hug: Sweetpea xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Teardrop posts were crossed. Hope you have a good day and not too busy. You have changed your avatar back or is my memory playing tricks on me!! Is it a sign of how you are feeling?

Take care my friend we are all thinking of you

Sweetpea xx

[Suki411]

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Good morning Sweetpea. It sounds like you are feeling sooooo much more like Sweepea, our wonderful leader and cheerleader. :yougo:

Just heard on the tv that it is 12 degrees outside with 45 mph winds. Wind chill factor is -10 degrees. Yikes, don't want to go out.

Sweetpea, depression s@#ks. It snuck up on me last night. But reading your post and Bessie's post on ODAT for Monday this morning will help me get going on a positive path.

Good morning to all of Sweet's band of warriers, Sweet, I'll be at the station waiting, but HURRY UP, it's cold here!:H

love to all, suki :h :h

[sweetpea]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Suki the train will be with you in 2 minutes :h Can't have you catching cold

:l Sweetpea xx

[Cinders]

FIREWORKS - ANYONE WANT TO JOIN ME FOR 30 DAYS AF

Hey Firecrackers!!

I am back on the train and hanging on for dear life!!

Depression has hit pretty hard here, too but that is part of life and not an excuse.

Hope this train is heading to warm climes and happy times!!

Love you all and thank all of you so much for your prayers and thoughts. They have been felt. :l

Love,
Cindi