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[jade555]

It;s been a long time since I came to this site. I am back because I never did what I wanted to do - stop drinking. I am seeing a counselor now. He is suggesting I go check out an AA meeting. I like the counselor a lot.
I drink 1 bottle of wine a night - never get plastered or anything - but it's too much, I know.
Today is the 3rd day I haven't had a drink and it is driving me crazy. I really do not know what to do with my time....
I don't know how long I wil do this for. I don't want to have a drinking problem, it's one more thing I have to deal with! This sucks.
How do you get through the anxiety of not having a drink????

[mollyka]

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Hey Jade and welcome back. The first few days are the hardest - the drink is still in your system and the 'addiction' is still crying out to you. Each day that goes on it really gets easier, and you start feeling better, emotionally and physically and it all starts feeling good.
Keep at it and hang around here, it helps
Molly

[hazeleyes]

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Hi Jade
Welcome to the site, great to have you back.

I would recommend taking a multi vitamin tablet and L-Glutamine for the sugar cravings. Also lots of water, fresh fruit and veges, excercise like walking and listen to some music that you love. This is the time to look after yourself well and keep your mind busy on other things.

I read on this site every day in my first 2 weeks AF and it helped lots. Any question you have the people here know the answers. I love them all.

Good luck on your journey
H

[Guest]

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You are in the right place definitely. The trouble you have is that whilst 1 bottle isn't enough to get plastered, it is enough to become dependent. If you can stop now you can save years of heart ache. By recognising it now you are making a massive step. Keep reading and keep on as it does get easier, the first few days are worst physically but it does pass.

[Stargazerlily]

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Welcome Jade555. Your journey has just started. Check out the tool box thread in the Abstinence section, it has examples of how people created plans to stay AF. It is tough at first, but you will probably start to feel so much better in a few days, with lots more energy. I made a list of things to do, then when bored, and tempted to drink, picked out something. You can do this, it is some work, but so worth it.

[rebirth]

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Hi Jade,
It's difficult to break an old habit but every craving you beat will make you stronger. I took it one day at a time and did not let myself drink no matter what. Here i am on day 46! I use to drink everyday for over 15 years before. if I can do then you can too. xx

[rebirth]

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Some visuals on this site helped me on the right path..
Think about the long term damage that you are doing to your liver...there is a thread on liver damage that you should read.
Or watch the documentary in the monthly absitinece section "Rain in my Heart".
Read as many threads from the numerous posts on here. They all help in keeping that willpower strong. best of luck. x

[TalulaBlue]

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Hi Jade and welcome, Rebirth is right, watch the rain in my heart documentary, it's powerful stuff.

I'm only on day 13 AF and never thought i'd get to 3 never mind 13 and it's all down to the advice and support from people on here, we're all in the same boat. Look at the tool box, read loads of posts, you will find so much information on here, and ultimately have a plan and take it one day at a time, i just keep thinking i've done one day so i can do another and they all rack up. Good luck.

TBx

[paguy]

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Welcome back, Jade! Today I am 8 days AF and I am taking one day at a time. I am finding all of the resources here to be very helpful and the folks who hang out here are super.

Good luck and stay strong....

[rebirth]

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Hi Tallula and paguy. You are both doing so fantasticly! I love how we are all fighting the same demon together!

[jade555]

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Thank you everyone!

OK. Today is day 4. I started taking L-Glutamine. I bought some KUDZU and some GABA.
I got the GABA because the counselor I am seeing in thinking that I might have some minor depression (probably had it for years) and I am one of those individuals that unless I am doing something I get very anxious. I'm suppose to see a psychiatrist for an evaluation and see if anti-depressants are something I should be on. I would rather avoid any drugs. I don't like that.

But with the GABA, does anyone know how much a day? The one I bought is 500 mg caplets. How about the KUDZU?

I am going to look for that documentary. Hopefully I can find it.

Thanks again for the inspiration. How don't know if I am in denial but I am really hoping that I don't have to abstain forever....I hope one day I can return to being a social drinker. Probably in denial right?

[jade555]

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I went to Monthy Abstinence. I can't find the documentary. How can I find it? I entered it in search and got tons of threads to go through. Any faster way?

[Pie]

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Hi Jade,

l just checked the MWO nutritional program guide and the updated schedule calls for 750 mg GABA in the morning. The Kudzu shows between 900-3000 mg/day as follows: morning 300-900 mg, lunch 300-1200 mg, dinner 300-900 mg. Hope this helps you!

Pie

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jade555;917063 wrote: I went to Monthy Abstinence. I can't find the documentary. How can I find it? I entered it in search and got tons of threads to go through. Any faster way?

It's in the General Discussion section.

[paguy]

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Hi Talula - this really is a journey of sorts and very reassuring to know that we are not in it alone. I do believe that there is strength to be gained in numbers. The more of us who participate in this community, the stronger we can be as individuals.

This may seem like a crazy analogy but I have taken up running half-marathon races over the past 2 years. And I have to tell you that being surronded by thousands of other runners during a race, who all have the same goal in mind, is a very powerful thing.

So, maybe I should consider my journey to remain AF as just another race that I am running. And, when I get to point where I feel I can't run another step, I'll know that there are thousands of others who are here in this community, and I know where I'll find that strength to continue on the journey.