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[bali]

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Hi Paula

I cannot believe what I have just read. It is identical to my story. I have been trying to go alcohol free Monday - Thursday for years. Sometimes I manage Monday but it is rare. I did talk to my Doctor and she said to change my habits at around 5pm, like 'go take a bath'. I don't want a bath at 5 I want my lovely red wine. So glad to have company I can relate to. Will try to go al free tonight!!!

[Paula2010]

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Hi Bali,
Take a bath at 5pm - wtf? Sorry but does the Dr know that you can take your glass of wine with you to the bath! Complete with candles and your favourite music. Not really a solution.

I have been waivering in my resolve since about 3pm today - but I will not give in. I have to do this - tomorrow will the hardest going shopping knowing that if I go home without supplies I will be AF all weekend. We live 30mins from the closest town. Please let me have the strength to follow this through tomorrow - I want my life back!

[Ember lola]

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Hi Paula

Thank you for sharing your day. It too sounds so much like mine. I am new here and have had four days alcohol free. It is a struggle but I'm committed. If I can, you can!

EL x

[mario]

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Just like to say hi & welcome to all the newbies here,post your thoughts & feelings and remember we have all been/are there. you are certainally not alone in this battle.give yourself a chance, you havent become a problem drinker overnight and it wont go away overnight. goodluck :-)

[patrice]

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Hi Paula.. like so many here, I had the same 24 hours as you...and its awful
I am going to finish the little alcohol I have left in the house and go AF tomorrow, one day at a time.
Take Care and we will be AF for the weekend and compare notes
Patrice

[dorsetdude]

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Hi Paula, I have downloaded the MYO book which gives a comprehensive daily guide to vitamins. I am going to get them today, not doing the Topamax as it is difficult to get here in the UK. Let me know if you would like me to send you the list. I didn't drink wine last night, first time in years! Didn't sleep at all, but i have no major hangover So, day 2 starts! keep posting and all the best.

[bungle]

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Chillgirl;954645 wrote: Paula - I could have written that exact script myself!! What always amazes me is how similar we all are and yet before I found this site I felt so alone with this as I didn't dare admit it to anyone else.

If you would like my help in any way please let me know, I have been af for 8 months, the cycle broken long ago and I'm loving my new life! You CAN do this......

amazing never a truer word spoken, how similar we are and how alone we felt before we found this site ,

[mere]

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Paula, Patrice and Dorsetdude - I'm planning on AF this weekend too only been AF since last Saturday - so let's keep each other strong!

[Paula2010]

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Hi everyone - its amazing to see so many of you here with me feeling the same way - its awesome actually - not because we all have a problem but because of the support. I feel stronger already. I too am going AF for the weekend and up until 25th Sept when I visit friends - this will test the moderation out!

Last night I went AF and loved it! Not that I achieved much at home but just going to bed and feeling the warm comfort of it compared to falling into bed and passing out. I think I went to sleep with a smile on my face! I woke at 5am compared to my usual 2am - and felt great! Got up before 6am and did some washing and ironing before work! Usually it takes all my energy just to get breakfast and organise the kids.

It is great to go to bed and know that I haven't said anything I won't remember to the kids and that I haven't emailed anyone, spoken to anyone on the phone or posted anything on my FB page that I will be embarrased about. Control is a wonderful thing!!

We can all support each other through these early days - thank you everyone...:thanks:

[mere]

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Wow I can relate to that post! I haven't ironed in so long it's awful! Yeah and just going to be passing out was by far so UNSATISFYING! AF 6th day today and I'm feeling just fine but not going to get ahead of myself like last time. It's so wierd to realize I can be funny and have fun like the old Mere!
Good job everyone!

[mumtotwo]

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Just want to chime in here... your day sounds exactly like mine!!!! My issue right now is that I have always had sleeping issues since having my kids (5 years ago since my first) and once I stop drinking I don't sleep at all at night. I rely on Nyquil or Benadryl to get me through the night but those often don't work either (they are like panadol pm or durotuss pm type meds in Australia. I'm sure I messed up those medication names! Haven't lived in Australia in over a year). I don't know what to do... keep going back to wine even when I don't want to because I can't handle another night of not sleeping after 5 days AF.

Sorry I don't have anything to add... good on you for coming to this site and I'll be happy to join you in the journey! Could use some help over here as well!!

[Ember lola]

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Hi Paula

You can do it! I felt exactly the same as you as if I had to have a drink everyday. Well, more than one obviously! I have a prtner who drinks a fair bit too and have had alcohol in the house for last 5 days but still managed to abstain. Stay on this site. I only joined yesterday and know it can help. You are not alone.

EL XX

[angel77]

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Hi Paula,
I can relate to you. It has been 11 days AF now (and It feels so fantastic to type.) I haven't woken up once over the past 11 days with the horrible feeling of regret and a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach (sick due to alcohol as well as the regret!) and playing last nights events over in my mind. ie; facebook posts,phone calls. Sooo yes congratulations on your recent positive success. Also to your happy early morning rises.

Angel

[dorsetdude]

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Morning Paula and everyone, Glad everyone is feeling positive and upbeat it is so cool! I rightly or wrongly drank 1 small shot of vodka with cranberry last night, i'm not unhappy with that but feel that i failed in a little way. The weekend will be a tester and i am determined not to drink that demon Red Wine! Monday will be harder as i go to Spain for 4 days holiday, eek! Do i not drink and not enjoy the hol's? would i not enjoy the holiday if i did not drink? why do i need to drink to have fun? why does there need to be a question followed by a condition as to whether i drink? sorry i'm ranting, have a great weekend everyone x

[sapphire1]

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Hello there, just popped in to say that you guys are rocking:goodjob: You seem to have a really nice little crew starting at the same time and supporting one another along the way. Ijust want to encourage you stick together and stay on the boards sharing....as every day comes as goes you will feel stronger and stronger and life gets brighter. I am sending strength and encouragement your way right now:h:l