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[Snapdragon]

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Hi Siren

We cross posted - we're level pegging! Day 9 today - how're doing?

[Siren136]

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Day 9 it is Snappy! Feeling great these days - you?

I have to admit that I love Coleman's mustard. And Sriracha sauce, too!

[Snapdragon]

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Hi Siren

I'm doing OK - it is getting easier as I'm learning to cope and ignore the cravings a bit now. I feel absolutely fine all day until witching hour (5pm til about 8pm) then I feel like I'm climbing the walls. Took the dogs out for a late walk last night and plan to do the same tonight.

I've also been pleasantly surprised with my sleep - everyone talks about not being able to sleep when they go AF - the opposite for me - I can sleep for England. Been going to bed about 11pm and sleeping like a log and having to drag myself out in the morning.

I'll look like a spring chicken at this rate!!

[Lavande]

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Good morning Abbers!

So glad to see the site up & running again

Good for you Snapdragon!
Sleep is important, take all you can get! Pretty soon you'll be looking as good as Stella :H

Wishing everyone a great AF Tuesday!

Lav

[thelaststraw]

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BOBBYS, rats about the Dr. not calling back. Sorry. Yep, when this site goes down I feel the wave across the globe of "Doogh...agghhhh". But, it always comes back. Last night I discoveed this site has been around a very long time.

As for me, yesterday was a long dragged out affair with several opportunities to "fold" and thankfully I came out AF. Dang, it was the strongest tug towards the dark side!!!! I made it home at 4p and stuffed my face with food and then glued my butt to my bed. Velcro would not have worked....I went for super glue.

-S-

[prettytulip]

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I posted this in a different thread but though some of the nesters might find the link useful

[I]Last night was especially tough because I couldn't get on the site (I log on everyday but spend more time reading and lurking than posting), but I made it through and got another AF day under my belt. When I couldn't log on I started surfing other sites and I found am AA document which really reiterated what people say here. Have a look, it may help if you have no access to the site

Have a great AF day everyone!

http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org....s_4_834303.pdf

[prettytulip]

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http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org....s_4_834303.pdf

[Snapdragon]

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prettytulip;1489616 wrote: I posted this in a different thread but though some of the nesters might find the link useful

[I]Last night was especially tough because I couldn't get on the site (I log on everyday but spend more time reading and lurking than posting), but I made it through and got another AF day under my belt. When I couldn't log on I started surfing other sites and I found am AA document which really reiterated what people say here. Have a look, it may help if you have no access to the site

Have a great AF day everyone!

http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org....s_4_834303.pdf

Thanks for this Prettytulip - I may print this and look at it when I'm struggling. :thanks:

[Bobbyslife]

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Good Morning Nest
I am glad to hear Laststraw that you did not go for that drink. It is so hard when those urges do kick in. This siste has been going down a lot recently, I thought about a paid subscription but I don't know. Though the people and this site have helped me so much that when it does go down, I feel alone and empty strange to say about a site. Sometimes its down when you really need it. I think I just have to be grateful for the people Ive met and someone who dedicates their time to maintain the site. As far as these doctors, Lordy I have been to about 3 so far and its like a timed session and just see me back in a few weeks or a month and try this prescription. Now the fools are calling me at my work, leaving me a message well only my ex does and says I need to call her back and so much other stuff that I believe her and her guy friend are up too something. I hope everyone has a great day and of course AF. alcohol doesn't make anything better.. It feels so much better being AF you all know the no hangover part is the best.

[thelaststraw]

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Yep, no hangover is great.

-S-

[Snapdragon]

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Hi all

If MWO is down there is another free alcohol related website that you can tap into:

alcoholism, alcohol abuse & addiction: help yourself withdraw

The forum isn't as active as MWO - but you can read and post and people are really nice and will reply. There is also a Drinking Diary that you can write on and keep track of your progress which I have found useful when needing to vent. I much prefer MWO - but this is an emergency back up if you need it.

Snap x

[Starfish1]

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kreeves;1489496 wrote: One week sober today. These are the things I've enjoyed this week: not waking up with hangovers, not feeling guilty, not trying to avoid people so they don't smell alcohol on my breath, attending my children's activities and actually remembering them the next day. One day at a time...

Jeez, Loueez, Kreeves!!!

Sorry about missing your post last night and a HUGE CONGRATS from the NEWBIES NEST on achieving ONE WHOLE WEEK (plus a day, now) of WONDERFUL SOBRIETY!!! Ain't it GREAT?!!

On Behalf of the Newbies Nest, Kreeves, please accept this full moon- and keep up the GREAT WORK!

:moon:

[Byrdlady]

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Nesters....please join me in awarding highest honors to Halfway Content!!! On behalf of the NN, I hope you will accept this small token of a huge job.....your hat!

:goodtime:

In our world, it doesn't get much better than this!! 30 Days is a solid foundation upon which to build. We are so proud of you!! Would you have a few words for us? How you did it, what helped you along? Well done, indeed!! Byrdie

[Starfish1]

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WOOHOO, Half Way!!!! Looks like you are doin it the RIGHT WAY!!! Congrats on THIRTY DAYS!!

[Byrdlady]

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Star, the nesters are keeping us busy with their success!!! I am so happy for everyone! (jeez, louise, kreeves!!! I almost peed my pants!!!) B