Day 4

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I'm on day 4! Yeah! I know I have a long road ahead, but it feels right to be on the road. Having MWO to turn to with feelings - even just reading posts by folks with the same struggles and questions - has helped so much. I'm not alone anymore and I am among people who understand and have the same goal. WOW!! That's very empowering. Just waking up without the regret is a gift. Onward.........

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Great job wellseasoned. What aspects of the program are you doing? Stick with it and you will be amazed with the results. You sound determined and that is half the battle, making the decision to change.

Keep up the good work!

Marcie

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Good for you Wellseasoned!!

I know exactly how you feel! If you would like, feel free to jump in on the abs board at any time. The more the marrier! Keep it up!! You are doing great!!

Donna

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memarcia and aution
Thank you so much for the encouragment.
As for what plan I am followng:
I am following the updated MWO dosing schedule with the supplements (increased Kudzu and added Glutamine). I also added Power Dophilus (an acidophilus supplement) and take Xango (an antidioxant juice supplement) daily. I follow the step by step instructions with the 4 step CD system. I also exercise 30 minutes a day - goal is 5 times a week - time permitting. I am not taking Topo.
Thank you for your support and kind words.
Smiles
wellseasoned

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I'm here again with you today in day 4. Do you think it was easier than yeaterday? So far, for me, I think it has been, but the day isn't over yet. The bewitching (witching) hour isn't here yet. I hope those of us who are at the same place in MYO will keep this post going and share our progress and how we are coping with things that might get in our way. Thank you for starting it. E.

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Almost the end of day 4 and onto 5. Unbelievable. I mean it. I am amazed. I have been able to stop before for a few days at a time, but alcohol was always tugging at me - I had to really fight the urge. I have not had that this time. I still think about alcohol - but don't crave it. It is a bit strange in the evening - what to do?! I end up reading and going to bed by 10:30 or 11:00. Last evening I listened to the rain and read. It was wonderful. Almost like my senses are becoming alive again. Hope all is going well for everyone who is posting here. Let's keep in touch!
Smiles and a chocolate bar!

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Wellseasoned,

I remember writing in my journal the first week that I felt like I was waking up from a very lon very dark dream, and then I wrote, or should I say nightmare.....I know what you're saying here! It is quite the feeling isn't it?

Donna

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Aution
IT IS AN AWESOME FEELING!! A better "high" than any bottle of wine could deliver.

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Hi, This is day five for me, I have searched on the net for a long time to find help I could do at home, but just found this site 5 days ago, went to the health shop the same day and bought all the supplements, ordered the Kstuff on-line (which will take a few days to get here) and am still working up the courage to go to my GP and tell him what I am doing. I'm hoping to do it without the Topamax, but if I am still struggling in the next few days will bite the bullet and see my GP for a script.
I hate feeling the self-shame that goes with all this (being a drunk), but after reading the board on this site, I know I am no longer alone, as I felt I was (silly idea when obviously alcohol companies make trillions every year, so they can't only be getting their money from me!!) and no matter what lies ahead, I am going to give it my best shot! It's 8.41pm Friday night and I'm not off my nut, so something is already working!!
Colleine

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Welcome Colleine,
I'm glad you found the site and it sounds like your doing well so far. Keep up the good work.

I would say you're in Oz if it is 8:30 there. I'm in central us and it is 5:45am.

Marcie

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Thanks for the support; I don't have any at home (I live with an alcoholic and he says nothing would ever make him give up drinking, he loves it too much) so I am hoping I can lean on this message board for encouragement. I have been reading the board for the past few days, and it has made me laugh, nod in agreement, shudder with recognition, and with every single message, recognise myself. I read once, that "When the student is ready, the Teacher will come", and I feel like that is what is happening to me. No matter what else is going on in my life, I need to stop drinking. Because it controls everything else that does, and doesn't, go on in my life!
Colleine

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That's got to be very hard trying to overcome your issues with alcohol when you live with an alcoholic as well. Talk about triggers! You are in the right place, it sounds like you are off to a great start.

This board is full of encouragement. Of course, we have our disagreements, just as any 'family' does :rolleyes . But we are all in a similiar place as you saw when you read and recognized yourself in many of the posts.

Hang in there and stay with us Colleine.

Marcie

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Colleine
Good morning and welcome! I loved your reference to "When the stuedent is ready the teacher will come" - that is SO true. There are so many wonderful folks posting here - from all over the world! I am taken aback by the way this problem we have with alcohol is able to unite us in such a productive and beautiful way through MYO. I am so grateful for finding this - it is changing my life in such a positive way! I believe you can find much of the support and encouragment you need to succeed right here. You face a challenging road with a committed alcoholic in your home. I will say a prayer for you.
Good luck.
wellseasoned

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Colleine, welcome abord. I too am in day five and am a new part of the group. I started reading and posting before activly beginning the MYO program. I took the dive, with others on this post, Mon., 5/8 after receiving the book, the cd's, the sups, and all one powder. It hasn't been easy, but I'm doing it (One Day At A Time) with lots of support from this great group. You were really brave to start out cold turkey and especially with a drinking husband. I should say that I do have the support of my husband who is not a drinker, but neither does he have a clue about problem drinking. He just wants to support me. I think because you have been able to obstain this long without assistance, you should do great with it. Hope to see you on this site again. E.

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Ok, it's now Day 5. I was tempted tonight but resisted. Stressful day at work - really liked the idea of numbing the uncomfortable feelings - opted out. How's everyone else doing? If I make it to Mother's Day it will be Day 7. I really think the CD's help alot. I have added omega's to my supplements.