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[1morechance]

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ok where is everyone am I the only one who's being lazy and just sitting around on a saturday am when I'm supposed to be doing some chores and running errands? it sure is lonely here -- AF for me today. Hope everyone is doing well.

[cuckoosnest83]

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Hello everyone. This will be a short post. My head cold has developed into something more as now I have a fever of 101.8. Will try to get to the docs on Monday. 1MC it seems this has been going around. I have just made a cup of tea and some soup so hopefully that will help some. Hope everyone is doing well this Saturday night.

[dill]

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Pnut, That's awful about your cat! I'm glad you got him back, though. One time some college kids stole my daughter's cat off her front porch in N. Orleans. Can you believe they took him all the way to Chicago? She managed to track them down and got her cat back! Quite a long story, but I won't go into it!

1MC, I hope you made another AF day. I blew it yesterday and am back on day 1. I'm really disgusted with myself. But, I'm trying to focus on the positive. I have much more AF time than I have in years, and I keep building on it. Each time I go several days it seems to be getting easier. Baby steps.

Cuckoo, I'm really sorry I didn't make it to the end of Feb. like we said. I almost feel worse about letting you down than I feel about letting myself down! Not a good "buddy". But, I'm getting back on board. Hope you get to feeling better! Take good care of yourself.

[1morechance]

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Hello everyone
cuckoo it doesn't sound to good, are going to see your dr? hope you feel better soon. dill, this is difficult and i'm glad you're staying positive. don't beat yourself up, AL has already done that. the important thing is that you've managed to have more AF days than in the past. take care of yourself, are you taking any supplements? the kudzu seems to be working for me.

Hope everyone has a nice sunday.

[dill]

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1mc, Thanks. You are right. Negativity doesn't help. I DO take supps, but didn't yesterday! I also take Campral. I think the campral helps, but you still have to have a certain amount of will power. Yesterday, I wouldn't even describe my slip as being a result of some strong craving. It was mild. I really could have ridden it out, if I put my mind to it. But I fooled myself YET AGAIN into thinking 'one or two won't hurt'. Never have figured out how to stop at two though! Well, years ago, I could. Not anymore. Do you take any supps besides kudzu? I take that, plus l-glut and GABA.
Well, I better get myself out of this chair and get a little work done around here!

[cuckoosnest83]

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1MC I have a call into my Dr so hopefully I will be able to get into see him. I thought my fever broke last night but I'm still running a low grade fever so I think it best I see him even though I'm feeling quite a bit better. Thanks.

Dill, it's funny how our minds work because sometimes I don't even have horrible cravings but just decide I'm going to drink and don't know why because I'm at the point now I don't even enjoy it. It has just become such a part of my life. I have used alcohol to celebrate, to cope, to relieve boredom, depression, for social events, etc. There isn't much in my life that alcohol has not been a part of. I guess I'm wondering how I begin to live my life at this stage without something that has been such a big part of it for the past 16 years. Hopefully, I will figure this out sooner rather than later.

Cat, hope the studying is going well.

Peanut, glad you have everything in order for your work trip.

[noodle]

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Sorry - duh - too late for this one - any plans for March yet anyone??? I'd love to join too. xxx

[dill]

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Hi, Noodle! Welcome.
Wow, It IS almost March! Time flies, eh? We all are working on the common goal to become AF. You're welcome to join us!

Hey, Cuckoo, I couldn't have said it better myself! You nailed it. Hope you're feeling better. Let us know.

Hope everyone has a great day today.

[1morechance]

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Hello all and welcome noodle!

Dill, I also take L-glut and once in a while the GABA. you are so right cuckoo, that happens to me to, i don't even enjoy the drinks but i do it because it's part of routine. but we're on the right track , we can NOT have it be part of our lives but just part of our past. We can do this, this is a new week, new beginning, new opportunities. Let's hang in there. I'm feeling more hopeful this week after the week from hell.

Hope you can get to see your dr soon, it's not good to walk around with a low grade fever. Take care of yourself cuckoo

[Peanut]

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Hi Peeps,
Been super busy here, but all ready to go. I just printed out my boarding pass, going to run to the pool for a swim, and then off to the airport.

My son was so angry about our cat trauma - who, by the way, is doing ok - back to yelling for food (he is deaf, and I think he doesn't realize just how loud his caterwalling can be!!). My boy thinks he knows who took the cat, but it is pretty hard to prove. All his friends know about this, and know who it most likely was, so as long as the little shits know that we know, I suppose that will have to suffice. Aiy!!

Cuckoo - strange about your fever. Is it still there? Did you get to the doctor? Please get well - spring is coming and there is always so much to do!

Dill - I have been drinking too. I don't drink because I have huge cravings. I drink because that is just what I do. How does Campral work?? I assume that is prescription? I really want to get this under control when I return. It will be March 1, I need a fresh start, but maybe I need some help. I found the Topa worked, but didn't like the side effects. Does Campral have side effects? Do you build it up in your system? Just curious, as maybe I will go back to the doctor and see what I can use to help me here.

1more - I like you positive attitute. I am going to let it rub off on me. I won't get to my hotel room until probably close to 9pm tonight, and have no wine, and will maybe take a little blue pill from my GF and get LOTS of sleep, which I have been sorely lacking lately. Get up early, feel fresh, go for a mounting walk and get myself to the free breakfast. That's my plan and I'm sticking to it!!!

Hope your studying is going well Cat!
Welcome to Noodle - silly avatar!
Gotta go!
xoxox peanut

[cuckoosnest83]

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First off, Noodle, welcome. It is never too late or too early to join and we always welcome new members. The more the merrier. So looking forward to seeing you post in our group.

Secondly, thank you all so much for your concern with my cold/flu. My doctor called in a prescription for me and I see him on Wednesday just to confirm it is an upper respiratory infection. I'm feeling slightly better but still the low grade fever and not 100%.

1MC, I'm with Pnut in that I love your positive attitude. It is all about making alcohol a part of our past and making our future one that is alcohol free. As you say, it is a new beginning with new opportunities.

Pnut, I hope the thought that you and your son and his friends know who did this to your cat will guilt the little shit into not doing it again. That maybe too much to ask for but we can hope. Glad that the cat is caterwalling for his food again and seems to be no less the wear for his ordeal. Good luck on your trip and with sticking with your plan.

Dill, I have been doing a little slip sliding this month and I apologize. I say let's focus on the spring. April will soon be here and I would truly like to enjoy the spring with all my senses in tact. My goal is to have 30 days AF by April 1st. Hopefully this will allow me to enjoy the crocuses, daffodils, tulips, etc. Let's start today.

Cat, again when you come up for air, thinking of you and admire your determination and commitment to studying. You go girl.

UNG and Jamms, would like to hear from you both.

[dill]

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Pnut, Campral is a prescription med. It works to restore the normal balance of neuron activity, I think. Of course, you'd probably get more info by googling. It does have some side effects, but I find it tolerable. The side effect is gas/bloating. But, I don't always experience that. It's occasional for me. The medication does NOT build up in your system. In fact it is metabolized quickly, so one drawback is that you have to remember to take two tablets three times daily. I think it helps and I really don't have strong cravings, but like I said, I still have to use some willpower and decide not to drink! I am going to go off of it when this bottle runs out and see if my cravings become a problem. Then I'll know for sure if it's helping or not. I'll let you know how it goes.

1mc, like you say, new week, new beginning! And never ever give up!

Cuckoo, Glad you got an antibiotic. You should be feeling better really soon!

Witching hour is upon me, but I am going to get through it! Thanks to you all for being here!

[cuckoosnest83]

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Morning all. Feeling fairly good this morning. Fever is completely gone. I'm hoping by tomorrow I'm close to 100%. Check in later today. Hope everyone has a great day.

Dill, temps are suppose to rise for the next couple of days. Looking forward to it.

[1morechance]

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Hello dill, cuckoo and others to come. glad to hear you're feeling better today cuckoo. hope everyone is doing well, i'm hanging in there today lots of work and dealing with car problems. take care

[dill]

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Hi 1mc, Cuckoo and others to come! It's going to be up in the 40's today and no rain in sight! Good day to get out and walk. I need that.

Sorry about your car problems 1mc. I've been having laptop problems. My laptop crashed a couple weeks ago and I just got word that the mother board must be replaced. It's an expensive laptop and only 2 years old, so I am very upset. The motherboard is so expensive I may as well, and will, just but a new laptop! Frustrating.

Well, it's off to work with me.