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[sadaboutit]

Hello, thought I would introduce myself.
Been drinking heavily for about 10years, wine and beer.
Got 3 children and cant keep being irritable with them. Last year
I stopped for 8 weeks, then slipped back again.
I know I can't mod but need some support.
My husband is also dependent. Guess I'm looking for a buddy.I

[JackieClaire]

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:welcome: sadaboutit,
You'll find plenty of buddies from all over the world here.
Just keep reading and posting and let us get to know you.
Glad to have you on board.
J x
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[damo180]

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You are very welcome.
You have come to a great place where you will receive lots of support/encouragement and tips on how to quit the booze.
Explore the site and make a plan on how you can get started on staying AF.
Post / read / post / read , you will find a way.
I recommend setting yourself a goal of 30 days.
Then hopefully you will feel so good that you will keep going .

All the very best

Damo in Dublin :welcome:

[sadaboutit]

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Thank you both so much,
I have tried topa and Sinclair method,
Been a lurker for a while, last year I went cold turkey
And I know that's what I need to do. I've joined a movie scheme so I can get
out of the house early evening, my trigger time.
Thanks again
xxx

[sunshinedaisies]

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Hi Sad and welcome. I am on Topa - why didn't it work for you? this is my 2nd time round on it! It did work work the 1st time for me and I stopped taking it - and then started drinking again (stupid). You will find SO much support here for you - plenty of suggestions - look in the Tool Box - someone will provide you a link if you can't find it - there are plenty of really good ideas there for you. You sound as if you already have a plan for your 'witching hour'. How did you stop when you stopped for your 8 weeks? What did you mean, that your hubs is also dependent? On AL? Stay here with us - read, post and lots of folk will help!

Welcome and all the best - hugs to you,

Sun X

[sadaboutit]

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Thank you,
The topa really made me feel weird, spaced out,, I'm
Self employed and to be honest felt I functioned better even hung over.
Yes my dh is alcohol dependant.
Batteries going I'll have to get back tomorrow.
Thanks again
Xxx

[sunshinedaisies]

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Someone will be here to talk to you - post again sad - you will always find support here :l:l

sun X

[noodle]

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Hi x

Hi Sadboutit :welcome:
Nice to meet you, I've been here a couple of weeks and had heaps of support from some awesome people. Good luck on your journey :h

[DSLR]

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Welcome sad, as others have said you will bags of support here, why not join us in the 'Newbie Nest' as well, the more the merrier!

Wishing you a good AF day.

[Chillgirl]

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:welcome: Sadaboutit
You will get plenty support here and I'm glad you decided to post.
It's a great idea to do something around your trigger times so the movie scheme sounds like a good idea. Is your hubby going to quit too? It would be good if you are able not to have any AL in the house.

[sadaboutit]

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Thank you for your kind words
My dh doesn't accept theres a problem
And it just seems to cause arguaments
If I try to discuss it. He was impressed at
My 8 weeks tho.
The reason I stopped then was, I nearly got
run over being really hungover and not
watching the traffic. The thought of not getting
my dd from school did it Then Xmas came
and gradually I slipped back
I got a smart phone so I can post as I can't
get to the pc
I know I can do it just not completely on my
own reminders to be af really will help I
know. Today I am not going to drink
Thank you all so much
Xxx

[Jolie]

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Sad - :welcome: You've found a great place as others before have said. I gave up the 4-5 glasses of wine/night on January 3rd of this year and it is so worth it! Won't say it hasn't been hard, because it has but it is definitely getting easier. My best advice would be to go the 30 days AF - you'd be amazed what a difference it will make when you purge your body of that poison (yes - that's how I like to think of wine now) for a whole month. The second would be to get rid of all the AL in the house. Now you said your hubby drinks too - would he be willing to stop? If not, is there somewhere else he can put his booze so you won't be tempted?

I didn't do any of the meds except for the l-glutamine for cravings. I think really more than willing yourself not to drink, you have to just make the decision in your head that its time to quit. I myself have tried before and failed but this time something just clicked and I knew I was tired of that vicious cycle of drinking the night before, then waking up with all the guilt and self-loathing the next morning.

I have found peace in my life and I owe all of that peace to the fact that I am not drinking anymore.

Good luck to you on your journey - hope to see you here a lot!

[Lavande]

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Hi Sad,

Glad you decided to join us & hop on the wagon
This is a great place, the support has been invaluable to me!

Read the MWO book, it has good info for you. You can download it from the Health Store right here.
I did this without any meds, just a good plan & a strong desire to quit & take back control of my life. Use the https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html for some good ideas for your plan.

Your husband may just decide to join you when he's sees your health & happiness blossom. I'm sure your kids will greatly benefit as well

Wishing you the best!
Lav