Weekend Thread

[hadit]

Weekend Thread

Ah!!! Forgot to mention OUR weather Its freezing! 1 deg this am!!! How is WA??

[ronnie]

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Thanks Boozer for thinking of me, I am doing good so far and i dont even fancy a drink to be quite honest i think i am comming down with a bug but in a way thats a good thing as i have dosed myself up so even if i wanted to i could'nt have a drink...lol
The weather here is showery but still warm as i type it is 23% at 5:15pm so not too bad. I dont think WA has ever gone below 10% even in the winter....lol lucky are'nt I :-)
Boozer thanks soooo much for your suport it really means alot and it keeps me on my toes
Hope you have a good evening xxx

[hadit]

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Morning Ronnie, How many days to day? Keep strong and remember how beautiful being af is Just a quick post off to work again! I have a 2 dinners to go to at the W/E don't u wish u could put dinners on hold for a few months? But that wouldn't be fair on the rest of the family. And I honestly believe EVERY time u say NO to AL it gets easier! Will post again tonight....have a huge decision to make about AB. Catch u later. Stay Strong Ronnie u can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xx

[ronnie]

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Hi ya Boozer,
I am on day 4 today and i am doing really well, its so nice to have someone thinking about you as my family are all busy doing thier own thing, although i think i have managed to talk hubbie into a much needed holiday we are thinking Darwin as it is warmer there in july time.
I thought you were already taking AB? If it is working for you then keep going, you have come a long way honey xx
Well id better go as the eldest wants his breakie, look forward to hearing from you later :-) as you know the cravings come when you get home from work, but i am glad to say i have been sooo busy i have not had many yet. Xx

[hadit]

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Ronnie, Can you stand still for a minute!!! Ha Ha I posted a rather lenghthy post at about 4.00 pm our time and LOST IT!! Tried every post you have been on and its gone. Don't u hate that? Anyhow, how are u today? it must be about 5.00pm there now the worst time of the day for cravings.What have you done to curb them? I ran out of AB tabs 4 days ago,however,it takes a few weeks for the body to rid itself of this drug and if you drink during this time, the results are the same,vomiting,chest pain, sweating etc. Tried to drink with it once and it was awful!! Some people land in hospital!! SO I have to make up my mind in the near future to buy some more. My wife who is very understanding would like me to try to Mod as she has the occassional wine at w/e 2 or 3 glasses at most. But I know I can't mod and it will just lead to everyday heavy drinking again which I hate. If you can offer any advice pls do.The w/e are the killers.

[hadit]

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Just wish in the first few weeks you could cancel all social activities.I have a dinner friday night and another Sat.Yikes!! Thing is though, I don't want to stop going out as this is not fair on the rest of the family.I also think every time you say NO to booze it helps with our long term goals of being perm al free! ( Hard to find a social function in this country where al is not served!!) Keep strong Ronnie.

[Over It!]

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Hi Boozer and Ronnie,
I am in Oz as well and would like to wish you both all the best. Boozer, I love how you ae being so supportive of Ronnie: support is something we all need and it is a very generous gift to offer.
Can I ask if you get AB on line or do you have to go to GP?
Do you take any other meds to help?
How long have you been AF and what other stratgies have you used to help you succeed? I feel that I am starting to weaken again.

[ronnie]

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Hi Boozer & Over It,
I had a huge craving after work but luckly i was in my car and had things to do before i could even think about caving in, which i must add, i dont want to do so i stuffed aload of gum in my mouth and chewed like mad..lol and i am glad to say they went away. The key thing for me is keeping busy and eating lollies which i know lollies are not good for you but it is suger....
As for modding Boozer, you already know the answer as you have already tried it, i have tried to mod several times and the result ends the same way every time except it takes longer to realise it. I would love to have a few drinks now and again but my problem is i always have to finish the whole lot at once.
I think for the time being Boozer staying A/F would be the best option.
Over It, how many days A/F are you, you have to keep working to stay strong you cant let that voice that you hear beat you.
Well i have been rambling on...lol hope you both have a lovely evening xx

[ronnie]

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I would just like to add that Boozer (my little honey) you have been a masive support to me and yes over it, it is a lovely gift.........THANK YOU :l:l:h:l

[hadit]

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Over It, My GP gave me the script for AB. My stratergy is simple....... ALLWAYS have a plan when you know you are going to be around al and keep really,really busy. Doesn't matter what you do just don't have idol time. Stay close to MWO and scream out for help when you need it............there will allways be someone there. IF you slip,don't be to hard on yourself, just try to see what when wrong and what steps you need to take to avoid it happening in the future. Yell out anytime!!!

[hadit]

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Sorry, I take antidepressants for d and anxiety. .

[ronnie]

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Morning boozer & over it,
Hope you are good today, it is so good to wake up feeling happy and not hungover
Boozer where are you, i missed my morning wake up call...lol
Well i have yet another busy day ahead of me so id better go
Catch you tonite
Ronie xx

[hadit]

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Sorry Ronnie,! had to hitch up a caravan, tear off to the Auto electrician and spend yet another $ 300 just so we can camp out in the bush!! All this had to take place before 8am. Sick wife,the cat vomited on the carpet LOL and I lost my wallet! Gees is it any wonder we find it hard not to drink!! And now I have just finished the day from HELL! ( I work with disabled kids and others that have massive behaviour problems ) I am rung out, strung out and pretty much stuffed.And NOW its the time I look fwd to EACH week, Grocery Shopping! How did you go today? will post later.

[ronnie]

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Hi boozer, i think my day went alot better than yours...lol
Sorry you had such a bad day, why dont you do your shopping online thats wot i do as taking 3 kids with me is a nightmare plus it saves me money as i am not tempted with all the goodies.
Well i have a hockey match tonite but it does not start till 9pm which sucks as i have normally got my PJ's on at that time but at least it will be too late to have AL when i get home so i surpose it has its advantages.
I must admit boozer you are very brave going out to all these dinners, if that was me i totally would have turned them all down (for the time being anyway) although it is a great proud feeling when you come home A/F well done.
Well id better see how my dinner is comming along
Catch you later honey
XXXX

[ronnie]

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Right the start of the weekend is drawing closer so i am going to stick to this site like glue, there is noway i want to cave like last weekend, i am on day 6 today and i am feeling great and thats the way i want to keep it.
Weekends are tough for most of us so lets all surport each other and come out the other side on Monday feeling really proud of ourselves xxx