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[peacenowplease]

My first time here. I am a nightly drinker. I can go all freaking day and not even think about it, but 5 o' clock rolls around and there I go. I wiill be reading posts, finding my strength to stop, and welcoming support. We all have to start somewhere right. it was good to find this site:new:

[Unwaivering]

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Hi Peace,

I'm new too...sort of. I joined in May, but felt like a hypocrite for coming back since apparently I haven't hit rock bottom yet. I found my way back this week...so maybe I'm ready this time. I'm just like you...a nightly drinker that can go all day without it. Sometimes I wonder if it's more psychological than chemical.

Good luck to you!

[Seacailin]

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:welcome: Peace
I have been here since May also, but did not quit until July. I had 40 days AF and slipped back a few times. I am trying again and have 3 days AF under my belt. I read the MWO book twice, have the supps and vitamins. I do not take any meds yet. I am considering the Topa, but am waiting to get health insurance. You will get lots of great advice and support here. I look forward to seeing u around.

[tlrgs]

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:hello2::colorwelcome::wave::groupluv: do your best it is all up to you to really made this work.. we are all here for you .. stay strong and think positive good luck

[A Work in Progress]

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Sometimes I wonder if it's more psychological than chemical.

Here's the thing: there really is no genuine distinction or difference between "psychological" and "chemical"! Our emotions, impulses, and habits are all products of brain functions that are regulated by neurotransmitters (chemicals). Trying to decide if one is "truly addicted" is, in my opinion, a waste of time. The really important questions are these: is the alcohol interfering with your life, damaging your relationships, your finances, your self-respect, etc.? Can you consistently control your drinking so that all this damage can be stopped and repaired?

wip

[cymru]

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Welcome peace. your in a great place. Stay with us and be positive.

[DeeBee]

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Welcome Peace.

Reading the MWO book is always a good place to start and from there you can put together your game plan.

[Evie.Lou]

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Welcome Peace,you will find many people here that can relate to you so you will never be alone in your BATTLE WITH THE BEAST,again..

[bestlifeldms]

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Welcome peace! I was exactly like you, not a thought until after work. Then the battle began. (except on Sat. and Sun.- didn't wait until 5) I agree 100% with what workinprogress posted above. Wish I had all the time I spent reading all of the analysis about alcohol abuse vs. alcohol dependence vs. alcohol addiction vs. psychological vs. chemical! BASH! Is alcohol causing you problems - period? I played every mind game that can be played in the brain of an individual who uses alcohol to justify --- excuses, reasons, blaming; so that I could continue to drink. Bottom line, is it a problem? I love where I am today - wish I had done it 20 years ago! Good luck and lots of support!

[lucky 2.0]

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Welcome Peace!

[Peanut]

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Hey Peace!
Me too - nightly wine drinker, only I go all day until 10-11 at night without it - same as ciggies. So when you start that bottle every night at that time, it also leads to sleep deprivation, as the world doesn't sleep in just because I need too!!!!
Hang in there - try the program out. I am no long a nightly drinker. Neither am I a complete abstainer, but I have found a degree of moderation with which I can live for now.
Peaniut

[vera-b]

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Welcome Peace,

The "cocktail hour" has caught many of us in its clutches!! To your question of physical vs. emotional, I would say it's both. And they feed on each other. The medications that are out there - like Topa and Campral work to blunt the physical effects on brain chemistry. That helps us fight the cravings, but the "drinking mind" doesn't give up so easily. It lures us back when we least expect is, so RJ's program includes everything in the arsenal to combat our heads and bodies. Best to utilize as many of the aids she used - meds, supps, cd's, etc. to increase your chances of success. And come here. I have been practicing moderating with plenty of AF days. And on this journey, I'm finding that practice makes perfect. For the first 30 days, I spent every "cocktail hour" here posting. I'm still here nearly every day. And the more we get into new habits, the better!!!!

Vera-b

[peacenowplease]

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Thanks all

I made it through lastnight with much less wine than I am used to though I went ahead and took my sleep aid as well and ended up having a (non embarrasing) sleep walking incidenot. I will try tonight comlpetely AF, and order the book art.s soon as I have money. I am unemployed right now.....thanks everyone. I look forward to more advice and support out:

[Helpwanted08]

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Welcome Peace,
I was the same not a thought until 5:00 struck and then it was fair game for the ol white wine and it is hard to just have one unless you have a very large glass . I am happy to say I am on day 14. Stick with this site and keep posting. There is someone around all the time. Good luck and welcome again.
HW

[vera-b]

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Helpwanted,

Don't want to be accused of hijacking a thread, but way to go on 14 days!!!!!! I laughed at your large glass - my dr. routinely asks me how much I'm drinking, and is that a large glass or the "real" 5-oz. one? Ok, Peace, back to you. Good luck as you forge ahead, with no AL or a little, whatever your goal.

Vera-b