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[choppersmom]

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Mama ~ You have not let anyone down!!! Pour out the rest of the AL, drink tons of water, eat and get some rest. You can do this and we are all here for you.

You did NOT fail any of us...you need to keep posting.

Please keep checking so we all know you are ok. :l

[MamaZum]

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Choppie! Thank you. It is funny how cyber friends are somehow more important than own family. Your dog in the mailbox is sooooooo cute! We have a 10 yrs old Chihuahua with seizures, skin problems, totally bold....and a brand new cat! Sadly, due to my drunk arse, our cat is missing for 3 hrs now. I looked for him everywhere.

My kids are not missing yet, as I pretend to be a good mommy. Kiddo (7 yrs )crashed while riding his new dirt bike down the cul-de-sac. His arm is bleeding. he is OK. It is me who is not! Srry for the rant!!!!!

[ragdoll]

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MamaZ You aren't letting anyone down. This is one hell of a battle we are in, and all we can do is support each other. Make up your mind to try again and maybe next time will be the right time. I agree with Chopper, you have to keep posting, I truly believe it helps all of us tremendously and keeps us motivated. We can only give it our best, shot and no one can fault us for trying!!

[choppersmom]

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Mama, I do agree that our cyber friends do become important and just like family!

I am sorry about the problems with your dog. I have two black labs and they are both just big, goofballs! Thankfully no real health problems yet.

7-year olds get into accidents. Luckily is just a scrape on the arm. The cat will come back, they always do You aren't pretending to be a good mom...you are one!!

You aren't ranting...keep talking. You will be ok! Have you dumped the AL?

[choppersmom]

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Hi Ragdoll!

We cross-posted. How are you doing?

[PHOTOGIRL]

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Oh Mamma - has anything in particular sparked you off or did you just feel like the AL? I agree with 7 yr olds and accidents - only yesterday my 7 yr old came flying off her scooter and took the top layer of her knee off - nice!

Well, tonight, at the back of my mind I did have lurking that I MAY have had a drink - hubbie had been on a golf piss up day so - in DGB (days gone by) again - that would have been a green-light to a bottle of wine for me (yippee!!!) but I had a cartons upon cartons upon cartons upon cartons of cranberry juice or grape juice or whatever godforesaken juice you like ... my poor Maytag - it's like "what the HECK have I EVER done to you? Apart from keep your food chilled?!?!?" Well, I digress of course! ... But after 1 ltr of white grape juice it had got to 9.00 pm and I thought, actually, I'm not bothered so - AF tonight.

So, 3 days this week. I won't be tomorrow or saturday or Sunday but 3 out of 7 days this week is a result.

Mamma - don't worry, hon, and don't beat yourself up. If you can, please try to just at least close the fridge door or put the cork in the bottle (if it's wine) or don't open another can/bottle (if it's beer) - jeez - I hope it's not the vodka!!!! I'd seriously start looking at starting some of the Medications if you're not on some already. Honestly, darling, they do work. I know I've said it before but I'm on the TOPA and it really really really curbs my cravings and before a bottle of wine would just be for starters whereas now 1/2 a bottle is quite a challenge if I'm not starting till later in the day.

I'll keep on line for a bit - 'cos unlike you - I'm not an insomniac and it's 10.20 pm here in good old Blighty!!! and I do want to make sure you're OK! xxxx

[ragdoll]

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Hey Chopper, doing okay. Like MamaZ, i really want a drink today - think because I haven't been out of the house. Too much time on my hands. Then my sister called, who is having a glass (read bottle) of wine and I am feeling sorry for myself right now - why can't I drink. Anyway I am going to try to resist - only have beer in the house, so it makes it easier - just get through today. Tomorrow will be better for all of us I am sure.

[PHOTOGIRL]

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Good for you Ragdoll! You can do it! Well done! If I was feeling tempted my way of not sucumbing I would put my pyjamas on, my dressing gown on, get myself a bowl of cereal and - hey presto! Didn't want a glass of wine! A bowl of cereal and a chilled glass of white wine didn't quite go together! Try it - it does work! Mind you, depending on what time zone you're on you may get some strange looks from your nearest and dearest (it's 10.40 pm here in the UK now!!!!!!!). Worth a try if you're getting tempted anyway. Keep strong, Ragdoll xxxx

[choppersmom]

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Hey Ragdoll! Hang in there and it will be better tomorrow. I often ask myself the same thing about why can't I drink. It's funny, I am the only one in my family that really drinks. My boyfriend, whom I live with drinks, but he can always control it. At least he drinks beer that I hate so I am not tempted. Stay strong and chin up. It will get better.

[PHOTOGIRL]

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Well done Choppersmom! You sound like you're doing great today! Keep strong! xxxx

[choppersmom]

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Thanks Photo! You are such a wonderful inspiration and encouragement! You always just know what to say. Thanks...hope you had a fabulous day and are getting ready for a great night of rest

[PHOTOGIRL]

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Do you know what, chopper, I've had a great day, thanks - achieved everything I set out to achieve (apart from my Mount Kilimanjaro of ironing!!!) and feel like I'm 10' tall for not drinking today! Looking forward to reading a chapter of my book (no doubt whilst hubbie is presently snoring (I did mention he's been out on a golf piss up day didn't I?!?!?)) and looking forward to waking up tomorrow with NO hangover and playing tennis with NO hangover! Have a good rest of the day over the pond and will check in with you tomorrow afternoon.

Hope the rest of you keep strong - lots of love, night night xxxx

[finallymadeit2]

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Wow, what a day.... I just got home from work and trying to catch up on everything! Mama & Rodeo... we all slip and can't resist sometimes. I already know I'm going to have a few this weekend. Just have to force myself to get through today. You both are doing really well just being part of this community. Mama Z- like Photo said- keep coming back & posting. Drunk or not, you're not letting any of us down! We're all dealing with the battle and the demon bottle. I am pretty sure I am going to f*%& up this weekend. Today marks my 7th day AF and I'm going to try and mod over the weekend. We shall see what happens.

Didn't I tell you all how funny Photogirl is? (I LOVE reading your posts!) She's such a good spirit to have on board. When I first "met" Photogirl, I was thinking, phew, good thing she's in the U.K. because I'd love to hang out with her and DRINK! She's so damn funny! :H All kidding aside, I'm glad to read all of your posts and thankful we all have found one another to share our ups and downs.

Topa DOES WORK! It helps you gain control. I feel more rational. I had a few side effects in the beginning, (fatigue, nausea, always thirsty) but they've almost gone away. I have been on the meds for 3 1/2 weeks now and currently taking 100 mg. I also take Cymbalta for depression/anxiety and I feel it works much better now that I am not drinking much. In the past week, I have slept better than ever, although, I had difficulty sleeping in the beginning as well.

Keep up the good work everyone! :goodjob:What happens tomorrow when we're off the binge? :upset: How do we keep in touch? Start a new thread? Start a buddy list? Any suggestions? Where do we go from here?

[MamaZum]

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Ya, right! Photo is so kind ,friendly and funny, Luv her! Fin.....What happend to your opened bottle in the fridge ? I am vrey plain and boring when it comes to cooking !Friends, I am on drink No18!!!!! I can drink all men under the table if this gives me any credit!

[MamaZum]

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Photostr! Tennis....wow. My hubby Mr, BIG Z is obsessed with tennis . So are the kidlets. I had one private lesson last year and twisted/broke my ancle. 7weeks cast followed. I am in a perfect shape...lol