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    Dreaded Thursdays

    I am a bindge drinker a can stay AF from Sunday to Wednesday fairly easily.Come Thursdays and I am really craving alcohol. Then the cycle begins.... binge on Thurs,Frid and Sat. I really hate it and want to stop.I am sick of being sick and wasting a whole weekend because of this damned addiction to A.This week commencing on Thurs:new::new:day,I have a very big conference to go to and dont know how I will handle the temptation to drink.There will be lots and lots of A. Are there any sratagies for getting through.I want to sign up fo the 30 days AF challange,but just cant do it yet at least until I get through this weekend!! johno
    Boozer
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    Johno, if there is any wiggle room in whether or not you absolutely MUST go to this conference.... then find a way not to go. In the early days, weeks, it is absolutely essential to steer clear of these situations. And if it is completely unavoidable, then find a way to get in touch with someone to be a "sober buddy," someone who knows what you are struggling with. Preferably someone also at the conference with you, to hang out and not drink with; or if not actually at the conference, someone online or reach-able by phone so you can check in FREQUENTLY at agreed-upon intervals, to touch base and help you remember how important your commitment not to drink is....

    best wishes,

    wip

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      #3
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      Thanks yes I do have to be there.See how we go johno
      Boozer

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        #4
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        When to stop? When to stop? That is the question!

        Here in the midwest there are a lot of heavy drinkers, mostly beer. I moved here from another part of the country and prefer gin or scotch. This summer has been a steady flow of weekend parties, wedding receptions, etc. All social activities seem to include alcohol and I have a hard time saying no. This past weekend I went to something on Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday. By Sunday morning I was thinking I should "dry out" till next weekend when I am invited to a party on Fri and a party on Saturday. Like you, I really have no wiggle room - both are important friend functions. At least, that's what I tell myself. Like you, I keep saying I'll go AF after this next weekend. Now I'm thinking after Labor Day!

        Oh, back to the gin and scotch thing. I can drink 3 or 4 beers and then I'm tired of it so I'll fix a scotch & water or a gin martini. I have to start eliminating the excesses!

        Yesterday I stayed busy mowing the lawn till after 7:00 p.m. Then I didn't drink as much last night as I have on other nights and feel much better this a.m. That's encouraging! I read somewhere that if you've been a heavy drinker for quite some time, it may be extremely difficult to just stop cold turkey. A disciplined person can taper off. I can be very stubborn and disciplined if I choose to be! So the choice is mine. And yours! Let's stay in touch and see if we can start out 30 days September 2, ok? In the meantime, dark chocolate is supposed to be a good thing to eat when you crave alcohol. I'm going to buy some Doves!

        Another thing that makes it difficult for me is that my husband and I are living in different states - 1100 miles apart - and I'm very lonely. This is not a marital separation but I had to move up here for health reasons. Now we see each other for a few weeks every other month or so when he can come up here.

        Hoping to hear from you September 2!
        LeBeaux:new:

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          Dreaded Thursdays

          Welcome, LeBeaux! This is a great place to get support and information about a recovery program! I'd suggest you get started by reading the MWO book to get an idea about what this program is really all about, and to help you begin to put together a realistic plan to help with the alcohol.

          best wishes,

          wip

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            Welcome Leabuax and thanks for your support. I will be in touch 2 Sep. As you say,there is allways something,a birthday, a wedding,a funeral so us binges keep putting it off.I am gearing for the 30 day aaaaaaaafffffffffffff day challenge but just cant see it started till next week.I have been constantly thinking about my drinking habits since I found MWO and thats gotta be a good thing>I know I have a long and hard journey ahead but lets keep in touch.There are some great people on this MWO site. Thanks again for responding.:thanks:
            Boozer

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              #7
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              Lebeaux, Enjoy the Dove Choc, I to loooooooooooooooove choc!! johno:new:
              Boozer

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                #8
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                Welcome Johno and Lebeaux,

                Sounds like you both have some challenges ahead! And don't we all . . . When I started the MWO program, I had tried so many times to slow down, be a social drinker, quit, whatever - and each time the siren called me back. At the heart of the MWO program is the recognition that our good intentions are no match for the seductive allure of alcohol. We need help, and the program outlined in the book provides just that.

                I suspect that if either of you were to attend one of your many social functions and it was a dry event, you'd be sorely disappointed. I know I would. I'd probably find a small group to ditch the main event and go find a watering hole. But that was then and this is now. The program can be very effective if you fully engage the many components and visit here often. We ride the waves of life together here, and we're so glad you'll be paddling right alongside us!

                V.

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