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    #16
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    Joe:

    You know the cycle, binge on the weekends then convince yourself that just a couple with the boys won't hurt. Then a couple turns into closing time and then into two days then into Sunday afternoon and Oh God it's Monday morning and I'll never do that again. We have all been there. What I did my first AL free weekend was sit right here all weekend with a couple of gallons of cranberry juice and a couple pounds of hershy bars and typed and read my ass off. Then the next thing I knew I had 5 days AF. I bought the supplements, CD's and Topamax. Which I'm not taking, but it's there if needed. Then the next weekend came. I did the same thing, not quit as intense but I read the posts, I looked at what some of the old time abstainers were writing in 2006 and 2007 and I identified with watching their story unfold. I decided it was time to stop the madness. That the stigma of being labeled was more a label I was putting on myself. For the most part if you tell someone, which is totally your choice, that you don't drink adult beverages anymore, they will have more respect for you than less. You already know yor wife will. Is that not more important than the buddies.

    I wish you luck and welcome you here. This is a wealth of information and support.

    Blu
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    If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging. ~ Will Rogers ~

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      #17
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      I knew it...I woke up rested from being AF yesterday and had a sarcastic feeling as I remembered I had posted here yesterday. I inadvertantly kind of giggle to myself thinking, "why did I post there" I'm stronger than that. But after sitting down and reading all of your supportive posts, I just reasserted myself that THIS IS WHERE I NEED TO BE. I know tomorrow will be worse, as today I WILL NOT drink, I will feel healthier, stronger, clearer conscience and start convincing myself that I do not need help at all, just be tough and "don't go overboard". We all know that is a lie. I need to stay here, this upcoming weekend will be a true test. Thanks again for all the support :-)
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        #18
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        Hi Joe, well done in deciding to put yourself & family before al! I am a binge drinker too but have been 25 days AF! The hardest part is the weekends but there is a thread on here that starts on a friday for weekenders that offers loads of support to people like us I've found really supportive give it a go!!
        Good friends are like stars you may not always see them but you know they are there

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          #19
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          OK, I just had a minor slip and had a 23 Oz beer at Applebees, by myself at the bar, rather than bringing something home and letting my family see me do this again. I feel like I need to "wean" myself off, the urge today was incredibly strong, especially after seeing my still angry wife. I realized that my problems are not only the alcohol in regards to my wife and I, there are financial issues, issues with my mother coming over to the house, and of course the alcohol. It made me angry that she still doesn't try to talk to me, listen to me.
          But regardless, I know I need to go alcohol free ASAP, and I feel this small hiccup will help me cope the urge little by little and get to my goal. I was there for no more than 25 minutes while I sipped my beer, paid cash quick and had the courage to LEAVE! That was hard! Now I'm home typing this, and I know all will be well the rest of the evening, and I'm starting over firmly tomorrow.
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            #20
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            step by step you you will get closer to your goal .. keep it going and dont quit trying
            :beach: life does change as long as you are willing to change yourself ..
            best thing about the future it comes one day at a time..

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              #21
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              Feeling MUCH better this morning, although I had that one beer yesterday. I think it helped get the edge off and make me stronger. TODAY I am not going to drink. I look forward to the challenge of this weekend too. I am going to start cycling hard again like I used to.
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                #22
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                Good to here your'e feeling much better J, try taking it a hour at a time if you feel the urge to drink and if that suits you work up to a day at a time....Don't think about any further than that J, the W/E will come when it does.

                PS ...Good luck with the cycling........A mile at a time.

                Take it easy and keep the faith.

                Keith.

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                  #23
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                  Joe, as many times as it takes, is perfectly normal. Sooner or later you will be able to be around others and not have to drink to fit in. Keep on trying and don't worry what others think. Think of YOU and your well-being.

                  An Improved Ripple. :monalisa:

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