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[Skittles]

Well, Im not sure how many days it has been now since I found this site and read the book, but I know it hasnt been many and I have made so many changes!

I finally quit smoking a couple of days ago and this time I feel like I am really going to do it. Also, cant believe I havent been obsessing about drinking but I honestly am not. I am spending my spare time trying to improve myself in different ways.

Worked out today for the first time in weeks (felt too fatigued and depressed until i stopped pouring liquid depression into myself daily)...............Also I have committed to being a vegetarian from this day forward which I have been practicing religously for the past week. I have never ever felt so good physically and mentally as I feel right now, and the MWO book and site are the catalyst for all of these changes. I dont even know if i am going to put myself on the meds now..............I may just order the cd's and leave it at that.

For anyone just starting out and depressed............give it some time to get all of the alcohol and its effects out of your system and you too will start to see things more positively. I am convinced the alcohol itself was making me feel severely depressed!

[Wally22]

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Congratulations Skittles, what a great post to read! Keep it up, you are doing great. Be vigilant though, that little alcohol buggar can sneak up when you least expect it, but well done on all the positive changes in such a short time.

[ChickenNumber3]

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Fantastic Skittles!

How great does it feel to not be full of toxic stuff and to actually do a positive thing for yourself, to actually help your body heal!! I am loving the walking now and every time I take a supplement or eat healthy I get all warm and fuzzy knowing that my poor body is thanking me for it...my liver is probably heaving a massive sigh too!
Well done!
Chicken

[sunshine_gg]

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What a truly uplifting post, Skittles!!!

Congrats on ALL of the changes and your AF time! Way to go... and thank you for sharing

[Guitarista]

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Terrific Skittles!
Depression and anxiety left me too, when al was out of my mental and physical being. As Wally said, al urges will enter your mind now and then, so you must plan in advance for when this happen's, and it will. Stay strong and positive. Have you read the 'toolbox' thread in 'monthly abstinence' section? Some useful tip's and info.
Go for it! Bravo!

[Winefree]

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Good for you! Keep up the great work. It is so worth it. I think you are right about AL and depression. I really don't think it helped me any to keep drinking on antidepressants. I always wondered why they didn't seem to work completely, but now with AL out of the picture, it is a whole different story.

Winefree

[hadit]

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Well Done Skittles you are making great progress. Just watch him though.He can hit back when:goodjob: you least expect it

[TranqWilly]

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Way to go Skittles! Glad to hear that things are working for you, and that you're taking advantage of your new found energy and outlook. Keep it going!
-tw

[SKendall]

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Good job, you will do it.

[redhibiscus]

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I totally agree with you about the liquid depression. I too feel depressed when I drink and when AF normallly feel pretty good. I am afraid of the medications due to the side affects but know they help others tremendously. Diet is key and staying away from sugar helpful in staying AF. Thanks so much for your hopeful positive note and good luck to you.

[Seacailin]

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Very inspiring post. Thank you.

[Gidget]

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Fab work on all fronts Skittles. I have found that instead of focussing on ' Not Drinking' My focus is on being really bloody healthy! It works. I have a juicer which works wonders! I have failed in the past because of complacency ( time heals all wounds and allows us to forget), finding out how not to become complacent in my sobriety is key for me...working on it!!
Have fun with your health! xx