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[skootiemom]

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to say a quick hello and let everyone know that as result of finding this site, while surfing for symptoms of alcohol withdrawl symptoms 9 days ago (while suffering a category "10" hangover), I will be celebrating 10 days sobriety tomorrow!!!

I am a drinker- and in recent years, with the stresses of work, kids, and chronic tension headaches, I have become VERY dependent on drinking to get me through most days. My dad is an alcoholic, choosing abstinence, with the help of AA over 10 years ago. I had been thinking about AA, but would not or could not see myself giving up something, that when done in moderation ( drinking that is) was quite pleasurable and was part of a lifestyle that enjoy very much. I am so relieved that there is an alternative to AA and the support that I can recieve is ever so easy to access ( just a click into cyberspace), versus arranging for meetings, babysitters, etc...

I am hoping to remain clean and sober for 30 days. I think I can do it knowing, that it is not forever. And who knows- it took me 8 days to feel somewhat 'normal' again and the fact that I am feeling so good- just might keep my going more than the 30 days. Who knew a virgin Ceasar could taste so good!

Thanks for listening!

C

[tumadre]

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WooHoo!!

Congratulations!
Maybe you could share a bit of hard-earned wisdom?
(And, what's a virgin Ceasar?):welcome:

[(E)]

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Congrats!!! 10 days is amazing. Keep going dont stop!

[skootiemom]

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Virgin Ceasar

Is the Canadian version of a Bloody Mary, except made with Clamato Juice and a few varying different spices.With Vodka or Gin, it was my Favorite 'wake-up' drink.

As for wisdom- dunno if I have any yet after only 10 days. I was VERY sick for days after this last binge and the thought of a drink still makes be gag a bit. We will see how well I do once I get my appetite back.

Cheers,

C

[Waves 2]

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well done

[aunty flo]

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Hi Scootie

Waking up normal whow, you have had to been on the other side like most of us on here to know how great that feels ! Well done flo

[mojomuppet]

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i think that drink should be sporting all the garnishes too dont leave any of them out! Good for you.

[annie75]

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Woo Hoo!!!

Well done scootie!I wish i was in double digits!I'm only on day 2 an it's killing me.I think of drink every 5 mins!!God this is hard!:wd: :wd:

[skootiemom]

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Big Thanks

... for all the kind wishes! Right now, is tough- as it is my 'witching hour'... getting dinner prepared and my head and neck would soooo love a relaxing shot or two ( leading to bottle) of hot Sake!

I think I will take a Motrin, a glass of coke- straight up- and close my eyes for 20 mins.... sigh...

C

[Suzanna]

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Congratulations Skootie!! I am so rooting for you! Hope to be where you are soon, I am on my first AF night, taking the calms forte. You are awesome! Suz