Welcome to Fight Club- September Edition

[namaste]

Welcome to Fight Club- September Edition

Molly, you said "I CANT see myself doing this for the rest of my life, its like part of me is missing. " I think you just feel this way right now..don't be tempted to think you will always feel this way.

Determination, Thanks for the encouragement! I really appreciate it. It helps A LOT. The nice thing is, good things are happening now..I feel like I'm beginning to get on with my life. I needed to untie all the energy, creative energy, that I was wasting with the alcohol, and the hangovers, and the destruction that was going on with my body. I'm feeling my body begin to regain strength and take back life. It's good.
Namaste'

[puddytat]

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Evening Fight Club! Mollyka, 12 days is soooo impressive!! very well done on the Urge Surf! hold on tight for the next wave -- hope it won't come on tonight. Sometimes coffee and food can really tamp down a physical craving. thanks for encouragement, one and all. and Mollyka, 5 mos of struggle last time.

Namaste, sounds like you've put a lot of energy and thoughtful recovery time into your poor sick soul; glad you've racked up some AF days. Was out in nature earlier today (beautiful weather this late summer); now will be with nurturing 6 yr old niece tonight -- she is very special to me.

Determination - AF 9/9/09? (your signature) - hey that's a keeper! everything ok?

Sunshine - say, how is your mom? was she able to get off the respirator?

Maisie, Sparkle, Liath, Bree ... everyone, wishing you well. Puddy

[sparkleAZ]

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Morning all, I couldn't sleep so I decided to give up and get online. I have been AF for 4 days and am feeling really well. Hubby asked me to buy him a bottle of wine yesterday and I did not have any. Not only did I not have any, I didn't want any. This is truely amazing to me. I am wondering if the Kudzu and L-Glut need to build up in you body or if it is an instant fix.

[Bree]

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Hi all,

I haven't been on for a while, so falling behind with all the gossip.

Day 33 AF for me today, so proud of myself, heading into weekend no.5.
It's getting easier, I have my good and bad days, but more good than bad.
Last week I had such a stressful week, I could have murdered several bottles of wine on fri night, but I stuck to my one non-al beer, it worked for me.

Glad you are all doing well. I'm not sure which poster said they were dreading their 1st christmas AF, don't think that far ahead or you will drive yourself nuts, take it ODAT, and before you know it, you will be out the other side AF.

Take care all,

Bree:l

[Determination]

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Mollyka - you are doing GREAT!

Namaste - Day 11?

Bree - 33 days?! THAT IS FAAAABULOUS!! :yay: And....I am so proud of you for resisting wine after stressful day. That is one milestone that I have not yet made - but am determined (no pun intended! ) to make the next time I am stressed about work.

Mollyka, Bree and Namaste - you are an inspiration to the rest of us on Fight Club - we CAN do it!

Sparkle - Isn't that awesome to see wine and not want to drink it?

Puddytat - yep - set back due to camping weekend with the family, so 9/9/09 was Day 1 again for me! So far, so good. How are you doing?

[mollyka]

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Hi All
Determination, Namaste and all others, thanks for the lovely encouraging words ------- but after 13 AF days I slipped yesterday. Came home from work, beautiful sunny evening, family had an impromptu bbq set up, lovely food, cold beer and wine and didn't even want to resist to tell the truth. Didn't have a huge amount of AL (by my standards) half a bottle of wine and 2 vodkas over the evening and night, and don't feel too bad this morning but the reason Im posting so early this morning is because my hardest part is going back on the wagon and I really want to today and if I don't I have to explain here!!! So day 1 again! How you all doing I envy you Bree 33 days! Have a good day all

[Liath]

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Wow Bree- 33 days, that is great!

Mollyka- I never seem to make it past 14 days so I know the feeling. Right now I am focusing on not binging because that is what has really been wrecking me. I will let myself have a few now and again, but no all day/night drinking binges! I have noticed that I am actually hung over now if I have 3 or more.. so it really is becoming pointless. If you get right back on the horse then you are doing super!

I hope everyone else is having a good weekend. I am exhausted by work and studying.. all for one goal--to get into grad school. Everyone, take care!

[Liath]

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Hey again gang. I was just reading some of the other posts that I had missed. Maisie, I have heard that problem drinking in women often has to do with feelings of powerlessness. That is a reason why the AA approach is sometimes not the thing for us. (More feelings of powerlessness based on the AA creed). In general, negative emotions definitely make me want to drink.

Puddy- hang in there!

Sunshine- I've missed you too. I only get one shot at this test and one big chance to fulfill my dreams so I am pushing on even though I'd rather be doing other things. Thanks everyone for wishing me well!

Where has Kimberely gone? Does anyone know?

[getterbetter]

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OK,I'm back (again). Seems I get to night 2 and cave. Have been into the tool box today, and will downloan the book (probably should have done that 1st thing when I subscibed a few weeks ago!). Here's to the Fight Club. You all are inspiring.

[namaste]

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Hi Everyone,
It's one day at time. For all the years..and it's been years that I've battled with this thing, I've really not grasped that concept until recently. Just keep getting up and trying it again. I think what is really helping me right now is that I want something a lot more than I want to drink and I'm focusing on that as well. I'm a little overwhelmed so it's been hard to stay on the thread, but I think thinks will settle after next week..I hope. It's all good, but my world is rocking. I have 13 days today, AF, and started a cleansing fast yesterday. The master cleanser..a lemonade diet..I've done fast before, so I'm prepared. I think it's just an extension of this 30 day AF thing I'm doing that I hope will lead into a new lifestyle for me that is actually more natural and wholesome..and more natural to who I am. I'm 51 and seeing that my body/mind needs a lot of extra care in order for me to feel good and enjoy life, so this month, I'm Fighting for it!!!

Be well all, for those who have slipped, it's just part of the process for some of us, don't let it take you to the 'suck hole'..just be gentle and kind to yourself and do something extra specially nurturing and healthy for yourself to compensate for the damage done to your precious body.

Namaste'
di

[Liath]

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Namaste-

Great job on 13 days. Just curious, a lemonade diet? All you drink is lemonade? For how long? I think I'd never want to touch the stuff again after a day or two. Too bad a day or 2 of non-stop drinking has never made me feel that way for long!

[getterbetter]

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Ditto t that last sentence, Liath. Congrats on 13 days, Namaste! I think, no, believe thatI've started the ball rolling in the right direction. Actually went to the store down the street and did NOT buy AL. (Hmmm novel concept...if I don't buy it, I can't drink it.) Have spent several hrs on this site today, and actually did some major furniture moving with hubby & son. This is the start of a project we're talked about for months. Thanks for starting this thread. I'm taking my sups, calms forte, drinking lots of water...no lemons in the house,but can add that at work tomorrow.

[redhibiscus]

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I am happy I found this thread again. 15 days AF for me. I have so enjoyed my Saturdays NOT HUNGOVER. I have really focused on AF September and staying in the moment. When cravings hit and they do between 4 and 7 p.m., I try and think think think about ODAT and just being AF in September. The rest of the year will have to take care of itself.

What I have really noticed is that I am sleeping really well and feel so rested. I guess I never realized how draining to my body even small amounts of alcohol are. I am know negatively affected by only three or four glasses of wine, so I am getting more and more sensitive or something.

I am thankful and grateful to all on this site and in particular this thread.

[Beaches]

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Very happy to see the Fight Club is still up and going...I have been gone for awhile. Life stressors....excuses. People deal with huge life stressors without drinking so that's how I want to be. I had been so ready to do 30 days and well didn't. So I will just keep pushing along.

Great to see you all.

[Liath]

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