Welcome to Fight Club- September Edition

[namaste]

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HI Beaches and Liath and those to come..It seems like I deal with the big life stressors a lot better than the little ones..it's the tiny, running late, can't find anything to wear ones that throw me over the edge, pretty pitiful, heh? Day 14 here. OK, on the A, but having a hunger pang or two..made a chuck roast for hubby, but that's because I'm busy and getting distracted..a good thing, but I'll rest. I think I've been saying that REST has been critical. Liath, are you resting? I literally went to bed very early quite a few nights that first week and spent the whole day in bed one day. It was exactly what I needed to do.

The lemonade diet comes from something that was called the Master Cleanser..it's a really good detoxification diet. You can read a little about it here Master Cleanser Recipe - How To Make The Lemonade. I'm doing it 10 days, but I've done fast for years..usually for about 3 days, but I'm in need of a good one. I have a bit of a spiritual/psychic purpose as well, but mainly I'm doing it as a detox and for a new fresh start.

Gotta get back to work. Be well all...and keep up the good fight, one day at t atime! Beaches, just keep pushing along, you can do this!

[Determination]

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Hello Everyone!

Hibiscus, Beaches and Namaste - that's just absolutely awesome how well you are doing! It is inspiring!

Liath - I can understand how football season will be a challenge. Wishing you lots of luck with that!

MollyKa - at least you know that you can do 13 days - and....I also think look at the big picture. For me...it is realizing that even if I do slip and my goal is to be absolutely AF, I am definitely waaaay more days sober than drinking.

Getterbetter - I know what you mean about not buying AL at the store. If there is wine in the house, I have such a hard time resisting. So, we just don't keep it around!

[Determination]

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P.S. I think in last month's 30 day challenge, Kimberley was going to be off-line for a little while. I believer her mom was coming to stay with her to help her stay AF. I hope she is doing well!!

[Bree]

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Good morning all,

Well done Redhibiscus & Namaste, you are doing great, it does get easier, believe me.
Once you have a month AF behind you, you are not as keen to give it up for a drink.
I'm not saying it hasn't crossed my mind, because it has, ODAT is the only way for me.

Hope everyone else is doing well, keep going up that hill, even if you slip a little, you will eventually reach the top.

Hugs to all

Bree:l

[redhibiscus]

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Liath, I think we watched the same football game. Bears vs. Packers. I felt so concerned when I saw that you had drank. Listen, an option is to just keep trying for this month to be AF. Then you can say I was AF in September except for ..... It is about trying and trying, not perfect success. You were so brave to come onto this site and say it like it is. Tell us you still have the fight in you for September.

[Liath]

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Hey Redhibiscus. Yeah it was the same game. I was happy with the outcome but it was high stress.
I stayed sober last night and today. I had to stay home after a very hard day yesturday. My sister called and her boyfriend, who has a history of abusing her after drinking, had fallen off the wagon and beaten her again. Of course, I never wanted her to be with him but I could not protect her. Its very sad to see her so devestated and this guy on the run. I feel sick just thinking of it! I once endured something similar and it is a very difficult thing to recover from. I am going to see if anyone can chat...

[Determination]

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Liath - oh, that is so difficult to have to be there for a sibling in an abusive relationship. Good for you on 2 days AF....

sneaking up on 1 week for me....

[Liath]

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Thanks for everyone jumping in the chat and suppporting me earlier. I am feeling better and ready to get back to work and studying in the morning. You are the best, all of you!

[Sweaty Betty]

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Hi all

just popping in to stay still AF. My MIL arrives on Saturday for a 3 week visit, she's a major trigger, so it'll be interesting. Liath, the only 'sport' I follow is the F1 Grand Prix, but I do usually have a bottle of something sparkly while I watch, managed last week OK, had an AF beer, but the next one is here in Singapore, so will be interesting!



Bets

[redhibiscus]

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Liath, so good to hear you went right back to being AF. I am sorry about your sister getting hurt. That is a difficult situation since people so often don't want to leave. I don't know if this is her situation. What stress for you.

I had a hard time last night on the way home from work...wanted to get pizza and wine after a stressful day. Talked it out with hubby who was not as supportive as he could have been since he wanted pizza!! However, thank goodness I said, "Let's just eat at home, I am hungry and tired and stressed and this is my time to want wine." So we did and this time I made it through. Thanks for starting this thread, for some reason I reallly feel that I have to get through September.

[puddytat]

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Hi folks. Liath, thinking of you, glad you reached out for support. It's such a difficult situation. My cousin was murdered by her abusive boyfriend a couple yrs ago ... she just kept going back to him, lifting the restraining orders over and over again...

RedHibiscus - glad you were able to get home relax and de-stress without alcohol. Hope your workday is less stressful today, and thanks for sharing your strategy. all these little steps about avoiding the first drink.

Determination - keep "swimming" along! (your avatar)

Sweaty - yikes on having your MIL for 3 wks. You'll likely have the brunt of her, while Mr Sweats is at work?

anyone seen Sparkles?

[Determination]

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Morning everybody!

Liath - hope you are doing well and have a good day studying!

Hibiscus - You are doing awesome! I am so proud of you for reaching out for help to avoid the temptation.

Sweaty - double Yikes on MIL for 3 WEEKS!!! I would have a really hard time not drinking - my thoughts are with you!

How are you doing today puddytat?

[puddytat]

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Um, well, crazy-raging against the urge. Because I keep getting in the ring with it. Keeping up reading and posting. thanks for asking, Determination! I'll be there soon

[puddytat]

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HI, Namsaste, Beaches, Bree -- Recency effect. I was away this weeked, but just looked back to your posts/ Beaches: with ya. Bree: know its hard sometimes, and admire your strength and spunk. Namaste? you're really getting there, and I've done the Lemonade Master Cleanse ... I believe in fasting cleanses. The best thing about catching a bad flu, I think, is the healing fast. But it can bring up a lot of emotions, right? stay focused.

Kind thoughts to you all: Fight on!

[getterbetter]

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Hi everyone. Glad fr the posts and thread. Bredom...and that sense of 'I deserve it" is a huge trigger for me. Had yesterday off so I continued cleaning this pig sty. Ran a few errands and stoped at the local beer store (aka convenience stre). Bad mve, and I knew it. Next thing... I was out for a second rack of cheap beer, using the excuse to get gas (uh, for my car). Had to fess up, but I'm again at zero for tonight, picked up more Kudzu on my way home from work (for some reason my free stuff from this site still hasn't arrived). I think it's pretty close to what the sie has to offer...extract, and in capsule, not tablet form. Oh yes, and more expensive than the other stuff I bought. Took the L glut as well...is it 500mg 3x a day? calms forte is pretty good, but makes me sleepy. 'Nuf frm me. Still committed and learning not to beat myself up...that's just another trigger/excuse to keep hitting the sauce.