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[Booyah35]

I had keys in hand ready to make that familiar trip to the liquor store after work today. Ready forget all the promises I had made to me. Ready to just give in...... but something made me stop. I thought, grab your laptop and tell some people who understand your problem instead. So here I sit typing, still craving a little.... but feel it melting away at the same time as I feel somewhat proud of me. In and of itself, it seems not major, but at leastI didn't do myself in........today.

[scottish lass]

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oh me too!! Driving home, stopped for gas and was so tempted to stop for more!! Laptop out and signing in to stop myself!!!

[FlyAway]

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Oh it is major Booyah! The alcohol voice is tricky and it makes you think that it's really you thinking these things, not the booze. You were able to fight it off and say no. Keep doing that and eventually you will get stronger and the voice will get weaker. And get your butt to the health food store tomorrow ASAP! :goodjob:

Scottish Lass, I was looking for you today and wondering how you were doing. I didn't see you earlier on the usual threads. Glad to hear that you conquered the beast too!

[Lavande]

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Remember the HALT acronym you guys.....
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired

These are all common triggers that make you think you want to drink!!!!!

A good way to stop the mind chatter is to just stop what you are doing & go do something else!
DISTRACTION is key - it works

[scottish lass]

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Lav - good reminder - I was all of those things, but hard to change when driving home from work
FlyAway - I posted a lot on Monday as i was working from hom eand really trying to get set up to start - when I am in office, I check messages in am, and only post in the evening - thanks for looking out for me!! Love your cheeringleading - you are a budding Lavande!!

[Queenbug]

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Go Booyah!!!!!

xx

[FlyAway]

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How are you tonight Booyah? The only way to fail is to stop trying.

[Booyah35]

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Im good thanx Fly. Howis your evening going? AF another day but not witout some struggle. Im amazed at how I can rationalize and talk myself into a drink with next to no effort, knowing all along its my poison. Was pretty close to getting a couple beers when I was shopping for dinner after work... was telling myself it wasn't as bad as the hard stuff I used to like. Got my few things, got out, and got home. I guess that post I read last night about the HALT friggers holds some truth because I was hungry. Hope all is well.......

[FlyAway]

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:applaud::applaud::applaud::applaud:

Yes! Another day down! Did you find some L-Glutamine yet? And oooooh yeah, the alcohol voice is so convincing. Well done. You've got to get your plan figured out!

[FlyAway]

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As far as my evening? For some reason I've been feeling like crap today. I'm on Day 24 and had some pretty strong urges tonight. Also feeling kind of depressed. I have no idea why! I think the worst of it has passed. Doesn't help that I've been eating sugar like crazy since I stopped drinking. That's probably making everything worse.

[Booyah35]

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Got the book dowloaded, just started on it.Thought maybe I'd price the L Glutamine, wasn't cheap @ GNC. Will get some tomorrow. Have you tried any of the prescription drugs they reccomend here?

[FlyAway]

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No, I can't take any prescription drugs to help with this nor can I tell my doctor that I have a problem because of my job. I would be unemployed immediately.

[Booyah35]

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I understand... don't think I'd be too big on taking meds anyway but I guess it works for some. Wow, Day 24... Congrats! be proud of that, I know I would be. You might
be right about the sugar.

[Turnagain]

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Booyah and Scottish Lass - Way to beat the voice back! That takes strength. Booyah, the L-Glutamine will go a long way toward diminishing the cravings which is half the battle early on. Check out the prices at iherb.com - they are much better than GNC.

Maybe could buy a small bottle of L-GLUT asap at GNC and then order the powder from iherb? I don't know about you, but I had about a $22 habit per day (with the smokes) I used THAT money to buy a load of supplements. iherb runs promos...i.e. free shipping or $5 off first order. They deliver QUICKLY. I live in Alaska and my order is on the doorstep within two business days.

Beyond L-Glut, I also order powdered GABA (helps w/anxiety - it makes me VERY happy!), L-tyrosine (helps w/depression) Kudzu, Chromium, and Vitamin B Complex Liquid (we drinkers are VERY B deficient) 5-HTP (for mood and to help other supps work) and L-tryptophan (for sleep and basic brain function.)

At the discount store, I stocked up on Vitamin C, Niacin, Vitamin E Caps, a basic MULTI vitamin, melatonin and valerian root caps (for sleep.)

IF you can afford it, I recommend getting a full blood panel done. If you can't....research the web for what might work for you. Some supplements and vitamins can't be used with MAOIs for example.

We have done might damage to our bodies...it takes a while to heal. I'm wrapping up Day 13 and feeling better every day. That is might wish for all of you on this journey to LIVE!

[gregorino]

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Good Work Boo!

Each time you do not give in to The Voice is another boost in confidence. I also justified my investment in supplements and the CD's based on what I was not spending every day on AL. And, unlike AL, you actually get a positive return on your investment! AL only takes; what it appears to give us is only illusion.
Have a great day Boo!