ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

[healthypaw]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

I get what your saying. My hope is that one day I can live without the guilt knowing that I am trying to stay AF

[universal]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

Jamms, I think we all get what you're saying girl!

Keep posting here and you will get all the support you need. Hopefully some day you will feel that you can share this with your husband (my boyfriend doesn't know about MWO either for mainly the same reasons that you haven't told your husband - plus then I would have to admit to him that I have a problem and he doesnt' think that I do....)

so yeah, I can relate to.......

Hope you have a good day.

[Seacailin]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

Good day ODATers
Speaking of sleep; I just slept a 9 hour stretch. I never sleep more than 6 and a half hours. Hmm....I did have many sleepless nights when I first stopped drinking though, so maybe making up for that. Saw the Doc yesterday. No Topamax for me. Blood pressure was 100/56. Also no Campral as I have digestive problems. Oh well, I still plan to add the Kudzu and then my toolbox will be complete. I have connected with a Therapist, so will be starting therapy soon. Day 15 today. Great job on everyone's AF days. Way to Go No'maam. 59 Days is Awesome!!!! It's mighty cold here today. Makes me want to stay in bed. Have a great day all.

[christyacc]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

Afternoon everyone....

I, too was tired and hungry after first stopping the AL. The a bit after I felt better....but now just getting over a damn flu bug I am back at being tired again! At least I'm not hungry! Seemed to have lost some of the 'munchy' weight, lol.

Seems as though everyone is doing well! Awesome! Uni--treat yourself with kindness today. We all have those days...mine are generally PMS days and one sec I am ready to cry and the next ready to rip someone's head off. So, ya, I totally hear ya. In most cases when I feel like that I try to stay away from people....but it's tough. As I said, treat yourself well, tomorrow will be a better day.

Well, I am going to lay my tired ass down and read my 3rd vampire book. Anyone reading those Stephenie Meyer books? Twilight saga? I normally read murder mysteries but this is interesting for a change. Easy reads.....

Have a good rest of the day guys!!!!!

Christy

[gelgit]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

Hi It's only mid morning here....so many different time zones to consider! It's another AF day, but only because of the antabuse. Sometimes I feel like being sober is so boring. What a stupid excuse for not truly living your life!! It's said that every person needs a minimum of 37 hugs everyday day to feel happy and content. Hugging yourself counts. Thank God, for without my grandson around, I would be totally bereft of human connection: except for the annoying DH background whistling.
greenie: how long has your husband been "paling" around with the receptionist? Is that what was happening all those times he went away and never called?? I hope you will be able to pick up a good paycheck from somewhere else soon!! You've accomplished so much and traveled so far that you've earned your wings!! I've been taking time to let my mind wander and then stop the thought and go over the feelings from the past and try to resolve the hurt that I'm still feeling. I've let a lot of stuff go, but still can't get a handle on present problems. The future for my family is so uncertain.... but then, the reality of things is always uncertain and unknown, it's just that I thought I had a tighter control.:H Who else around here has been a super star, life long enabler? Geez, the withdrawal pangs are impossible! How to cope with Al always being handy with an offer of help. Well, the potatoes have to be dug up today and, after a week of sun, there's more cherry tomatoes to pick: eggplant too. I'll get my grandson too help and keep me company.
For all you that are shivering, I send some warm rays. We all need to love ourselves more! Happy ODAT it's Tuesday already.:l

[gelgit]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

P.S. Yikes! I drink a cup of peppermint tea at night to go to sleep. Lavender oil on the soles of my feet is good too. For energy, try lemon oil. Rub a small piece of lemon peel on your earlobes. Stop laughing, I swear it works!

[dingbat]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

Whoa - has anyone ventured over to the General Discussion board??? Yikes! I think I'll stay here for awhile:H!!

Soooo, we're all tired and hungry - wheeee! I'm packing beef jerky into my face as I type! Unfortunately I don't have a treadmill. I do have a bunch of "The Firm" Dvds/vids and the steppers. If only I had the energy to put them in. Oh, and I'm craving sweets, of course, and I'm usually not much of a sweets person. I think I may up my L-glute because god knows I don't need to gain 50 lbs!

I haven't told my husband because if I did he'd try to take control and start bossing me around and quizzing (sp?) me; and a surer road to drink I don't think I can imagine:H! I've just told him that I'm not drinking because it exacerbates my anxiety.

Oh and, No'maam - wow! I'm thrilled at being almost halfway to 30 days! I never did drink everyday, but I can't remember the last time I went a month without drinking. It's strange, ya know, some people just don't (and never did) DRINK! That is so alien to me.

[gyco]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

hi ding its called catch up,the body is resting now tht its not numb,saying wht are you doin to me i like it hahaha gyco

[Peanut]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

Hello everybody - just a quick hello.

I'm kinda laughing at the talk of cold weather. Noma'am - a bit nippy at 87??? I've been pretty happy it's only been about -4C in the mornings here, not too cold yet. I suppose it is what you're used to!!! I wonder what AKgirl and AKmom would have to stay about all this?!?!

Gelgit - welcome back!!! Good to catch up on what's happening with you. Doesn't sound like the most ideal situation, but you are coping now. I too seemed to have fallen back into my old way this past month, but I'm trying to pull myself out of it. Take care of that little grandson of yours like you enjoy doing. He is your joy, yes?

Nice to hear from Bessie yesterday on the monday thread.

So today I got all the supps out and appropriately packaged, with some added L-glut and and 5-HTP (which I am hoping can help me with my insomnia). When I was on them seriously a few months back, I had a headache all the time, so I will watch out to see which one does that to me. I am also trying - starting today - to follow the Wild Rose herbal detox diet. It is actually a Candida diet, no sugar, no white flour (or wheat), no fermented products, and no dairy either, but I may forfeit that one. I am not actually doing the cleanse, but the diet really is very good, and I am hoping it will help me get over my terrible eating habits lately and the sweet tooth that is sure to come with going AF. I swear, I live on crackers (and cheese) and munchies. So many carbs that I don't need. Been reading alot obout alcohol and hypoglycemia, so trying to make a change there to see if it helps.

So an AF Day for me in my ODAT life!!
Back to work and off to the health store!!!
xoxoxo Peanut

[1morechance]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

great suggestions
haven't been around much but i'm ready to come back and follow the program. i keep falling off the wagon and feeling bad for myself:upset:. i had an acupuncture treatment today and feel a bit better; i really need to take care of myself. this has got to stop. i will not drink today. sunday was a horrible day. i went to 3-4 bars and can't even remember getting home. i was walking; could have been hit by a car or fallen and my partner wouldn't have know. by the grace of God, i'm ok today but still going through withdrawls. nothing to bad but just feel like s**t.

[Peanut]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

Hi 1more - I know, it's time to get back on track by following the program, which I have NOT been doing lately either!! I know it does work, it worked for me in the past, so why not try again. Do you still have a good supply of supps? I am contemplating accupuncture again too. It might help - I will try anything to get out of this rut I am in!!!
Best to you - here's to day 1!!!!
xoxo Peanut

[1morechance]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

Hi peanut
sorry to hear you're also in a rut. yes, it is time to do this. I have the supplements -- planning on taking them right now. if we did it before, we can do it again. Lets just hang in there

[akgirl]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

Peanut;471912 wrote: I wonder what AKgirl and AKmom would have to stay about all this?!?!

Funny you should ask......I was just reading and going to say you are all wimps!!! LOL Just kidding, it's 7 degrees here today. I have to ask myself again "why do I live here?"

I've been doing okay, mod/Af but like some of you, kind of getting out of my routine and feel myself slipping. I need to start listening to my CDs again. I'm still considering antabuse. I'm officially kicking myself in the butt and getting back on track. Day 1!!

:l to you all, have a great day.........stay warm
Ak

[gelgit]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

Hi Peanut, You guys really make me feel good!:h I'm playing hooky from the pail of potatoes (carrots, beets and rutebagas too) that need to get properly stashed, but I couldn't resist. My grandson has a playmate over so it's super heros instead of the garden for him)

YES, candida is most likely THE problem for us all. It makes us have the cravings. Candida is the evil voice of Al. It's the hardest thing to get rid of as the diet requires even more from our will power than mere AL. I have been sporadically attempting the cure for years. Right now, I'm chewing on a dried mango slice. Healthy for me??? No way.... but very supportive of the candida. :H No dairy because of the sugar. No fermented because of the yeast.... but raw sauerkrat may be an exception. No sugars and no starches (no potatoes, carrots or beets???): where's the joy??

I really did a 3 months all raw with a weekly colonic last year and still didn't get rid of it. There's got to be a magic pill out there for this:H:H

[greeneyes]

ONE DAY AT A TIME Tuesday

Gelgit, there supposedly is a magic pill. I think it comes from Pain & Stress Center. Candex.

I use the lavendar on the bottom of my feet. i mix a few drops with coconut oil as a carrier and a couple drops of ylang-ylang. A dab on wrists and chest too.

Yep, you got it right about those nights. He'd wait till I fell asleep and call her and go over and play cards and talk. Proclaimed it was all innocent - he was lonely. Excuse me while I blow the bullshit whistle. He said she was just being a friend, a good person. I'm sorry, good people don't let their married boss come over in the middle of the night while he lies about it. Arseholes!