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Dazed,
Welcome. Glad you got up the courage to post. It really is a big step. I know for me it felt like I was making a committment to myself to do something. It really is amazing that alochol does not discriminate. It can hit anyone, male or female, yourng or old, unemployed or not, and yes even law enforcement people. There is alot of information and support here, so stick close. -
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hey. if i were a policeman/woman in a big city i'd definitely drink.
as time2change AL doesn't care what u do for a job. it's 'available'!
it's great u've joined ... there is lots of perspective to be learned on this site.
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welcom,12 pack a day,that can lead to worse,good place to find,lots of know how,here,i started lite and ended big,once you stop gettin the hi,you go on to better things,mixing mostly and tht will my freind take its tole keep comin here and listen and unload what ever helps.gyco moderate or just say N0Comment
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Congrats on getting started, Dazed! I was once in law enforcement, as well, and I know how easy it is to get alcohol-soaked in that culture. And tough to get back out... but certainly do-able.
Best wishes,
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Hi dazed,
:welcome:
Well done on joining and posting, you have made a good decision.
The kudzu will hopefully help you cut back.
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Bandit
38 year old female caucaison,
Psychologist (imagine that - but defo not as stressful as law enforcement so good luck on your career change)
Married with 2 kids, a boy and a girl, 5 cats and 1 dog (and another dog joining soon!)There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.Comment
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Hi Dazed :welcome:
The best way to work this program is to start by reading My Way Out. The supplements and forums are a great tool!
Nice to meet you!_______________
NF since June 1, 2008
AF since September 28, 2008
DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
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:wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
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The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.
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Hi Dazed
Welcome .You will get lots of help on this site .Someone here told me when I first joined to view this as a fight for my life.It has to have that importance.I keep that thought in my mind daily.
Stay Healthy and Keep FightingStay Healthy and Keep Fighting
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Hi and Welcome
You have taken the first big step in your journey into the "good life". I may order the Kudzu myself. I read the book and have been taking the L-Glutamine for cravings. Maybe my dose isn't high enough because the cravings have been rough for the past couple of days. I am also not sleeping well, so I think that makes it worse. I will certainly take sleep deprivation over hangovers, job loss (cuz I couldn't show up for work), guilt, depression, anxiety, and all the other horrible crap that goes along with excessive AL use. Just wanted to welcome you aboard. I look forward to your posts. Wish u well on your journey. I was in rough shape 3 weeks ago. Now alcohol free for 22 days. If I can do it, anyone can!!
46 year old caucasion female
divorced, 3 grown children (in their 20's)
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:welcome: Glad you found the courage to join us. The kudzu is a start, but I would try to implement all of the items that RJ advises.
You will find much support here, we are all fighting the same issue.
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Welcome DNC,
There is no judgement here! You will find much support and knowledge. I look forward to your posts.
Aplgrl :h"The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don?t want it badly enough." - Randy Pausch, The Last LectureComment
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Welcome!
Glad you decided to join us! As you probably already know, we come from all walks of life and from all over the world. Many of us our respected professionals in our fields, but when it comes to alcohol, we are all the same! Alcohol, is devistating once it takes control of our lives.
But, the good news is, you have come to the right place......this program does work, but it takes work! Glad to hear you are taking the Kudzu, you might also consider talking the L-Glut and GABA as well! I also believe that the book is essential.....it is your road map to success!
I look forward to getting to know you! Best Wishes!
KateA Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes~Cinderella
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Dazed, there is another thread going right now about "tapering down." [Anybody else here know where it is?]
There are folks here who can help you think about that. Since you are working with a doc already about this, though, seems that you really want to stay in close contact with him/her throughout this, if s/he is someone who seems to be competent in this area. Lots of docs prescribe Ativan or some other tranquilizer to help.
Good that you are consuming liquids! And I would suggest lots of water, maybe with electrolyte mixes in them (and lemon juice), maybe some V-8, just drink a LOT of liquids even if (especially if) you are also drinking beer...
For me, "cutting back" was never an option because I just can't be trusted to do it.
best wishes, stick around, keep posting.
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