New from NZ

[MJ]

New from NZ

:welcome:Hi Kiwimum,

I'm also new, and like u have the problem were one drink is not enough. I was very aprehensive about antabuse, due to the side effects. I started today, and hope that I have the will power to carry on with it. All I can say is take one day at a time.

All the best! And chat soon!!!

[bloggy]

New from NZ

Hello- Can't really add to the advice already given- just want to say :welcome:

[KiwiMum]

New from NZ

Thanks!

Thanks Everyone,

I can't believe how much happier and positive I am feeling today.

I have been tired, lethargic and depressed for longer than I can recall. Which is so "not me" - by nature, I'm positive, resilient and full of energy, and I would love to get back to feeling that way.

Last night I had my first good sleep in months (beacuse I didn't drink yesterday). I feel much perkier, and have cleaned my desk, started a to do list, and been working through it quickly this morning.

I got the prescription for antabuse yesterady, but I'm nervous about using it due to all the side effects. So what I'm doing is this - I've got it in my purse with me at all times, and have decided to take it if I get a craving I can't deal with.

The funny thing is, just having it with me makes me feel much happier - it's like a security blanket! It's like - I can relax - knowing that I don't have to drink - I have a magic pill at my disposal in times of need.

I've just ordered the kudzu and the hypnosis CDs, and I started my other supps yesterday.

So - I've already completed Day 1 without alcohol, and day 2 is feeling great so far.

I haven't felt this positive in months!

Thanks so much for being there - it makes an enormous difference connecting with people who understand.

best wishes
Kiwimum

[Angelcakes]

New from NZ

Hi Kiwi, Yay for you!!
I'd be really interested to know how the Antabuse goes...
And what Boozehag(no more) said - she knows what she's talking about. I also went to Ideal Health in Glenfield - the Kudzu is called Daily Detox & they're really well informed. There's another one (Neurocalm I think) but they won't sell that to you anymore without having a councelling session with them or something - not the store's idea, I think the manufacturer came up with that??
Angel xo

:welcome:

[Angelcakes]

New from NZ

Oh, and BHNM...LOL...a turd for a brain...

[boozehag]

New from NZ

Hi angel
Speaking of turds... I got the daily detox too and holy moly green shite.... never taking that again! I bought the neurocalm too and I got it for someone else recently and they didnt say anything about counselling - i just muttered something about its not for me I am buying it for a friend....
BH

[Angelcakes]

New from NZ

OMG is THAT what was going on!!! I just thought it was 'coz I was eating my greens!! I might try the neuroclam next time though...
Angel xo

[boozehag]

New from NZ

Yep it was scary stuff I tell you................
I didnt find the neurocalm much good to be honest and it is quite expensive about $40 I think. I found the L-glut better.
BH

[New Day]

New from NZ

Kudzu is a daily detox! --- I didn't know that what is was. When I went searching for it locally here and got a lot of strange looks .... some hadn't heard of it, others obviously had but didn't carry it. When I finally found it a new employee (trying to educate himself I guess, read the label out loud .... "relieves symptoms associated with alcohol consumption"....... I thought I'd die! .... i muttered something about it being good for other things. Now I know where it's located on the shelf, I go in and grab a couple of bottles and hope I don't run into another new employee again! So, in retrospect ... do we take this when we drink, or when we don't? Now I'm confused.

[New Day]

New from NZ

Back to why I wanted to post here originally ----- a big hello to all you Kiwi's ... I think you live in the greatest country on earth! Have visited a couple of times and have been from the top end of the North Island to the very tip of the South, but too many years ago!

[KiwiMum]

New from NZ

Cool! Funnily enough, I've always thought I could happily live in Canada! I love Vancouver and BC. Best wishes, KM

[Angelcakes]

New from NZ

Hey ND! Yes, we all can relate to you Canadians down here. I was down in Queenstwon a couple of months ago and there's quite a few down there...always lots of fun!
Angel xo
BTW I take the Daily Detox daily...it's supposed to help cravings & repair your liver. So if you do slip it's good to take also...

[Angelcakes]

New from NZ

Daily Detox daily...d'uh!

[boozehag]

New from NZ

You take it daily! Holy shit.. I mean holy green shite... I took one tablet once and I though an alien life form had taken up residence in my arse. TMI maybe... I thought it was only for taking once in a while for a clean out.
New Day - you are supposed to take it to stop cravings for drink or to help stop you drinking. But I have read that the chinese use it for hangover cures too. Tried that too and it soooo did not work.
BH

[boozehag]

New from NZ

oh doh for me too! I am irish so thats my excuse whats yours?
BH