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Sydney, that's so sad about your daughter and the water bottle. I know what you mean though. My kids are grown but they still live here. I didn't drink when they were little so it wasn't an issue then. But my husband can stop anytime he wants to and has stopped for Lent. I don't understand how he can turn it off and on like that, but I guess that's how people who aren't addicted can do.

This place has helped me more than I could have ever thought. It is such a boost to know that I'm not the only one out there like this. For too long I thought I was.

I'm on day five without having had anything at all. I like going to bed at night and not waking up with a headache, being able to remember everything that I've said and done and not feeling guilty about anything. Also, at $6.47 per day (what I was paying each and every day for my six-pack) times 5 days, I've saved some money. What a good feeling to know I'm no longer flushing nearly $200 a month down the toilet. This will more than pay for my supplements and then some!

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Hi Judie,
Sorry I didn't reply, I didn't see your post, it's hard to keep up with all the new posts! Things are going really well regarding not drinking, haven't touched a drop but not so good in my head. Just feel really low at the moment, don't have the strength to do anything except stare at the carpet for hours. Tried making myself have a bath , do my hair,, put the slap on, etc but even that left me exhausted. Still, at least I was sober and exhausted and this 'black cloud' can't last forever...CAN IT?!! Got some antidepressants on Friday (surprised I don't sound like one of those rain maker thingies when I lay down) so hopefully will be a little brighter soon. Thanks for thinking of me, it means more than you will ever know x
How are things with you? I read about you being mad with your dad. It's mad how we regress when we're with our parents, huh? Become that vunerable kid again. I hope you're feeling ok now. You remind me of me a lot, I have hidden behind humour for as long as I can remember. Feeling uncomfortable?? Crack a funny...lol! Yup, thas me. Not at the moment though, haven't got the strength!

Well, I'm thinking of you all, I'm here everyday and just because I haven't posted, it doesn't mean I'm not rooting for you, feeling your pain and your joys and with you every step of the way (and I wouldn't have come this far without each and every one of you).

-Michelle x

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Reading these posts makes me realise that I am not as crazy as I thought. I have reverted to being a little girl when my mother is around too except that little girls don't drink to relax in the evening. Unfortunately my mother doesn't drink like I do altho' she likes a drink and would think it socially embarrassing to have to talk about a daugher with such a problem. I finally promised my husband last week that I would no longer hide wine when I was drinking it. Before then I was not very clever, or original, further than refilling wine boxes in the fridge or hiding empty bottles in the garden. The only other solution was taking them to the bottle bank before my husband noticed them. We have a cellar where we keep the wine so he never notices when it is getting low provided I top it up of course.

Hope you don't mind me joining in your chats - they do help. I could murder a drink tonight especially as my hubby and sons are watching the football. Having managed an enormous two days - this is my third - I am not going to give in.......

Thanks a lot.

Elaine x:

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when my boyfriend and I were watching a movie at home a few months ago i kept going for "bathroom breaks" I had a bottle of vodka in my purse and id keep locking myself in the bathroom and having a few gulps. He kept asking me why i needed my purse to go to the washroom...Didn't really have a good answer to that one...

Meg

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Good Job Cochinelle!

I think I read in another post that you live or lived in France for a while? I grew up in CH, and it is very similar there as far as the pervasiveness of alcohol. Je vous assure que vous allez reussir!

Keep up the good work!

A bientot,

--T

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Hi all
tears of laughter were running down my face reading some of these!! I liked the indignation of being caught out at the recycle bin and going on the defensive! I used to fill my water bottle on my bike up with ... well, anything that was around, beer, wine, vodka, and cycle to my friends, have a few drinks with her, fill up my bottle and cycle home. The effect of all this cycling, of course, negated my alcohol intake! Genius?!! No?!
Got all my supps yesterday and waiting on the Topa. Trying not to drink tonight...
Best wishes to you all and thanks
Emyx

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No longer cared for what this said.

Donna

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I have hide alcohol

Under the bed

Behind the TV

In the Closet

Under and Over the Sink

In my golf bag, in my gym bag

In the suitcase

It goes on and on

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oh yea,

I have found empty one in those places all the time and not remembered leaving them there. What is bad is my kids have found them also

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Yeh, I always have such mixed emotions when I find a hidden "full" one. Should I be overjoyed?...Or relieved that I found it.... & not someone else... or should I keep it "hidden" just in case? Such a strange Love /Hate relationship with a full bottle or can... pretty wierd.
For the past few months I've been able to have a few beers in the fridge, or an open bottle of wine,... that I don't "have" to finish tonite! But I'm sure if I searched around, I'd find some hidden E-mrgncy stashes, just in case I go overboard again. It's like I still can't believe, that after almost 4 mo, maybe I can trust myself to be "responsible"?
God willing....and the Damn don't break... Looks like a good Spring! Hugs, Judie

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I think my cats think they've won the kitty lottery!! All the space they have now in their W.C!! x

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Beer bottles filled with water. Stupid I know. But they seemed like a good idea at the time.
Have tried filling spirit bottles with water at "friends" places when I am 'desperate' until I can go back and fill them back up with the real thing (I am only 20mins drive away from grog shop) but when been drinking it dosn't matter how far I am, I still do things like this.

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Hiding!

I've done it all! I've hidden it in the closet, in the bathroom, outside, in my purse, bedroom drawers.....you name it, I've done it! I feel extremely ashamed, but not alone now that I found this great website!

Thanks,

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I've hidden it too. What I eventually found was that the more "in front of everyone's face" it was, the less it was noticed. Replacing empty fifths with liter bottles for example; they last a little longer but still only appears as one bottle to anyone who's not into it all the time. Always making sure there were a few bottles and cans in the recycle container that "didn't make it out the night before" was another, since one or two extras didn't bring about any attention. If only I could have used this creativity in a productive way. I wish you all the best - I'm glad you found your way here so none of us are alone.

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Oh My Gosh Lushliar!
I can just see the look of confusion on your cat's faces now.... they are digging for the perfect spot...and thinking that one is forever "occupied".... "What the Rooow?"