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[wannabehappy]

I am an alcoholic. I know it and everyone around me knows it. My life is miserable. I accept the responsibility but can't find the road to help. I ordered the book and supplements. Got the supplements but can't get myself to take them. I want to just go away and cold turkey and let the cards fall where they may. I need to know what to expect. :new:

[DeeBee]

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Welcome wannabehappy!

May I ask why you don't want to take the suppliments?

When I first joined, I lurked (with suppliments in hand) for about a week before I had my head in the right place and finally got my A into G. The MWO program does work.... but you must be commited to it 100% and utilise all the tools that are on offer. Just reading the posts got me mentally prepared, oh and reading the book of course.

I'm looking forward to more posts from you:-)

[SassyGirl]

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Wannabe, Are you referring to going to rehab when you say go away and do it cold turkey?

[startingover]

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Welcome WBH
Well said Dee Bee.

Do you think you may be tryine to punish yourself? In a way I think I did for everything I had done/said/thought while under the influence. Just a thought.
The supplements do really help. This is the first time in my life I have been alcohol free, drug free and actually happy about it. It's the first time I have felt I am getting somewhere and the only difference is this place (MWO) to get my head where it needs to be and the supplements to get my body where it needs to be.

It's worth a go.
Good luck
Startingover

[wannabehappy]

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No, I do not want to go to rehab.....just want a plan. Should i order topamax? What is the right dosage. Is cold turkey a good plan.....I have no idea other than my life is going down the tubes. I have to make a life change...

[SassyGirl]

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Why not just work this program? Order the book, the supps, the cds, and the topa. Arm yourself to fight this thing properly.

[startingover]

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Cold turkey? I think it depends on how much you drink and whether you will suffer withdrawal symptoms (which can be very dangerous)
Can you go without drinking for any time at all?
Some people find the topa very helpful. There is some good information on the meds section of the site and in the book

[Peanut]

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I found the Topa helped me alot, but when my dosage levels got up there, I had some side effects I didn't like, so got off it and am still waiting for my m.cycle to return (this can't be menopause, can it!!!!!). But this doesn't happen to everybody, and many can tolerate it really well - and it does help. The Supps help too. The CD's also.

WBH - I agree with Sassy - arm yourself, get everything lined up and start it. You don't have to wait for the Topa, but if you think it may help to get you into the right mind frame as taking meds does for me - well, go to the doctor and get a prescription or order it on-line and when you get it, follow the dosages in the book (or anybody here can help you with that). But you don't need the Topa to start - just determination and a good start date. How about monday? Let your family know what you are up to and let them support you. Come here often - you may get addicted to this site, but that's better than wallowing in AL!!!
Best to you!
xoxo Peanut

[DeeBee]

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WBH - I also took Topa but it was under my Doctors care... is it possible for you to speak to a Doctor about your AL problem? It is ideal to get a Doctor on your side although alot of people here have ordered the Topa online without seeing a Doc I personally prefer my my Doc knowing what's going on. And you know what she is one of my biggest cheerleaders!!

Peanut you are right, you don't need the Topa to start.... set yourself a goal and go for it WBH! There is support here for you, so hang in there!

[Glen]

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Welcome WannaBeHappy

Sounds like your sick of being sick and just want to bite the bullet and get it over and done with so you can get on with your life (me to). I am 5 days alcohol free and am finding that the things I have been running from have caught up with me. I am having to deal with my shortcomings, emotions and regret. I know it will all be worth it in the long run. I believe I can have a wonderful fulfilling life, and you can to.

Never give up

[jonetrees]

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new..n trying to get my bearings.

tonite is my first post on MWO.and can someone give me a rundown on what I need and where I get it from...I mean the book,the CD,the whole business.I mean can you walk me through it,like first you go here,do this, do that.Im not the most comp.literate person..So talk it like your talking to a child.Thank you

[Sunbeam]

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for JonesTrees

First, start a new thread for yourself. Your first post is on a thread started by someone else. Anyone can post anywhere, but f you start your own thread, the replies will be specific to your situation.

In your thread, tell us a little about yourself: how much you have been drinking, maybe why you want to stop. Ask a question or two. You will get lots of suggestions and thoughts within the next day or two. Figure out a plan that will work for you, and follow that plan. Some quit drinking all at once, others taper off. Tapering off is harder for some than just quitting, I think. Keep reading here, keep posting every day, keep learning. Always be honest with yourself. Do this and your will conquor your drinking problem. The success at this site is amazing, but you will need to work hard at getting rid of your problem.

[jonetrees]

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quote

forgot to put this quote in my post: Its good..you just have to think about it..its pretty powerful. "INTENT produces some kind of energy field."

[jonetrees]

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thanks.

as usual I jump in running all over the place,not taking the time to get my bearings.But please be patient with me, as this will proberly be the first of many blunders I make.I need all your suggestions and info...if im posting in the wrong place and what I SHOULD be doing.So bear with me please..

[gyco]

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xpect a challenge but you have half the battle completed,your here and with freinds gyco