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[christyacc]

Hi everyone,

Back again, but starting with a few days under my belt. I am now on day 7 which is the longest for me in a long time. I had surgery last week, and my husband has his last straw...so it is what it is, and I have to do what's best for me and for my family.

I am going to miss it....all my best friends drink, and almost everything I do revolves somehow around drinking......I don't want to not be with my dearest friends...I know they will support me.

Thanks for listening to me......

:thanks:

[AMELIA]

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Hi Christy,

Think about the things you can gain from being sober in the long run.
Keep the reasons you want to give up in the forefront of your mind.
Well done on your 7 days so far!

All the best
Amelia

[Lavande]

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Welcome back Christy!

Congrats on your 7 AF days - great start!!!
Don't worry about your friends now - focus on yourself.
AL is everywhere these days but it becomes habit to automatically say 'No thanks'!

That's what I'm doing & you can too

Wishing you the best!

Lav

[Juja]

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Stay close, and someone here will give you ideas to get through it. I understand about the husband and the last straw, too. You're not alone.

Your friends will understand, if they truly love you. I hope they do.

My best to you!:l

[tonstantweader]

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Christy, Maybe some of those friends actually, secretly, want to quit too. Like Juja says, if they really love you they will support you. I'm closing in on my 7th day too, and have finally learned I can't moderate. The "I don't drink anymore" mantra is worth saying over and over. Keep going!

[Laurel74]

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I am back again too. I am almost 24 hours AF. Going to my doctor tomorrow and gonna spill my guts and ask for help. Whew....here I go....

[AMELIA]

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Hope the Dr's appointment goes well Laurel!

[Juja]

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Laurel74;1160452 wrote: I am back again too. I am almost 24 hours AF. Going to my doctor tomorrow and gonna spill my guts and ask for help. Whew....here I go....

Bravo, Laurel! You're doing the right thing. Let us know how it goes.

[FlyAway]

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christyacc;1160294 wrote: Hi everyone,

Back again, but starting with a few days under my belt. I am now on day 7 which is the longest for me in a long time. I had surgery last week, and my husband has his last straw...so it is what it is, and I have to do what's best for me and for my family.

I am going to miss it....all my best friends drink, and almost everything I do revolves somehow around drinking......I don't want to not be with my dearest friends...I know they will support me.

Thanks for listening to me......

:thanks:

Congratulations on 7 days AF! I'd suggest writing down your worst moments and memories of drinking, being drunk, and next morning feelings and keeping it close by. It's so easy to forget those times when the AL voice starts talking to you. You may need to avoid get-togethers with your friends for a couple weeks until you can get ahold of your cravings and be able to say "no thanks" to a drink. But your friends will still be there.

[FlyAway]

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Laurel74;1160452 wrote: I am back again too. I am almost 24 hours AF. Going to my doctor tomorrow and gonna spill my guts and ask for help. Whew....here I go....

Good for you Laurel! :goodjob:

[mario]

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Hi cristyacc welcome back,As you know its never to late to start again,Even though I knew I was doing myself harm I kept on drinking and it took years before I accepted that I had to stop,But stop I did and so can you.

[Laurel74]

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Doctor visit today. My doctor is the absolute best. He fit me in first thing this morning and I did it....I spilled my guts and asked for help. He was very sympathetic and helpful. He was concerned about my withdrawal which is why I went to see him. I live in a very small town and I work at the local hospital. He prescribed my B1, folic acid and Librium to start. I talked to him about baclofen and after I am out of the dangerous stage he is willing to help me start bac too. I am so relieved! I also made an appointment to talk with an alcohol counselor and join her womens recovery group. Ahhh. Best news I have had in a long time! I have 2 days AF!!!

[FlyAway]

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Laurel74;1161070 wrote: Doctor visit today. My doctor is the absolute best. He fit me in first thing this morning and I did it....I spilled my guts and asked for help. He was very sympathetic and helpful. He was concerned about my withdrawal which is why I went to see him. I live in a very small town and I work at the local hospital. He prescribed my B1, folic acid and Librium to start. I talked to him about baclofen and after I am out of the dangerous stage he is willing to help me start bac too. I am so relieved! I also made an appointment to talk with an alcohol counselor and join her womens recovery group. Ahhh. Best news I have had in a long time! I have 2 days AF!!!

Laurel that is great news! It sounds like you have a fabulous doctor who's open to hearing your opinions and desires in your treatment. That can be hard to find in a doctor sometimes. And congrats for talking to the counselor. Having a support group will be a huge help.

[christyacc]

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Congratulations Laurel!! It takes a lot I know. Good for you! Hope all is well!

[Skid Row]

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Hands clapping for you Laurel, well done.