how many times am I going to start?

[GoodAsGold]

how many times am I going to start?

Hmm - me too

:welcome:

Thankyou so much 4 this thread & 4 being here. I'm in a strange place 2 at the moment - drinking, want to stop, need 2 stop. Scared but hopeful. I just feel so much BETTER when I'm sober!

Feel as if I'm preparing myself at the moment. Using the time while I wait 4 the sups & CDs to make that decision, a real committment to go AF 4 a while. And i'm realising that i haven't had that committment, if i'm honest. I've been so caught up in fear, remorse & just COPING with the seemingly endless cycle - drink, drunk, hungover, feel desperately bad & then... do it all over again! I often think it's like taking a vacation to some really bad place & having a terrible time - I mean, would I want to go there again?

I'm thanking you :thanks: because it's your thread that's helping me realise this & find the committment that's been missing. You & everyone here who's courageous & generous enough to share their thoughts.

I feel we're in the right place & that we deserve a brighter future! Let's take it a day at a time shall we? Keep safe & keep in touch

Gold

[caysea]

how many times am I going to start?

Hi
One of the answer's to the problem is when you stated you don't want to just stop drinking you want a change in lifestyle.It takes a change in lifestyle.If I told you - if you gave up golf your drinking problem would go away - would you? Well yes that is a lifestyle change I am not saying to give up golf but realize that is the type of mind set you have to have.I had to give up friends and activities when I decide that it was that important to my life to stop drinking.I tried many times in the past but realize now my plan was not strong enough.Imagine after stopping a week I thought I could go and hang out with the gang while they all were drinking. Forget peer pressure we are alcoholics that can't be around drinking until the grip is weakened and habits are changed.Which is a change in lifestyle

Stay Healthy and Keep Fighting
AF 5-16-08

[idbiscuit]

how many times am I going to start?

Thanks wip

you are right. I can see how I have to plan. I joined a gym today and went grocery shopping. Got lots of good healthy stuff. Doing fine so far!
Thank you for all the great support. While I was shopping I kept thinking that I can't wait to get home and log on and get some support!!!
Thanks to you all.
Biscuit

[Starlight Impress Forever]

how many times am I going to start?

Well, good to see you`ve logged back on and are brimful of positivity, idbiscuit. :l

Darling x

[A Work in Progress]

how many times am I going to start?

Good start! Good attitude, too! Have you ordered or downloaded the MWO book, yet? It would be a good idea to read it and get some ideas about the way the MWO program was originally created, and the elements that are used in it. It is not a rigid program, by any means. Everyone here who has been around a while, and who has successfully learned to remain AF or to engage in genuinely moderate consumption, has figured out, by trial and error, a program that works for her or him. Some of the main components are: medication (although my guess would be that most people here don't use medication), dietary supplements, exercise, self-hypnosis, and (especially!) spending a lot of time here in the MWO forum, getting to know people, getting help and advice, and helping others, as well.

take care,

wip

[vera-b]

how many times am I going to start?

Welcome Biscuit,

Your resolve is wonderful! Read carefully WIP's posts - they're the best. She's right - you need to plan, plan and plan some more. It's all about turning our old drinking habits into new, better, healthier ones. And you will - your determination is catching! Looking forward to hearing more from you.

Vera-b

[idbiscuit]

how many times am I going to start?

I did download the book over a year ago now...(yes, been at this a while!)...I have all the supplements. No not on medication. Not even sure where to start there....I'll get the supplements out and get going on them again.
Thank you again for everything!
Biscuit

[idbiscuit]

how many times am I going to start?

interesting evening

Well, my husband and I made home made pizza tonight and he came in with an Ultra. I thought what the heck so I went and got one. Nursed it for about an hour and ended up pouring half of it down the sink.....
as the bedtime is getting close I start to feel a bit of panic....seems I can't sleep without a few drinks. I have anxiety big time. But I read on another forum about melatonin which I occassionaly take before bed. Gonna try it tonight.
Thank you to all of you for being so supportive. Today was a big step!

[dlw]

how many times am I going to start?

Keep strong. Step 1 is already done for you- you admit you have a problem. I am a newby to MWO and I have been AF for 5 days now. I feel better only today- Not day 1 or day 2 or even day 3, Day 4 better- Today is looking great. I also have the book ordered, and I went to my first AA meeting yesteday. and my best support has been MWO Stay online today and use us as your crutch.

[Boss.man]

how many times am I going to start?

Sleep without AL is tough for those of us who got used to it with AL. I've found Melatonin really works good for me. I split the pills now. So I take 1/2 a 3g pill 30 mins before I want to sleep. Then, if I wake up before 2am or so, I take another 1/2 pill. In the first few days of going AL there will still be issues of night sweats, and turning a lot. Sleeping pills help with that, but then they zonk me the next day and I don't like that.