Seeking advice, tips and tricks

[moontribe9006]

Hello everyone!

I found this site while typing in "quit drinking forums" into google. I am happy to see that there are others out there in my shoes.

Well, lets get started. 6 days ago, I made a committment to myself and my wife that I would hang up the drinking gloves. The first few days were extremely tough and the sensations and cravings come back in waves. I started drinking heavily when I was 14. Since then, I have served 4 years in the navy honorably, graduated with my bachelors and have a good job. During that time, I was drinking heavily every night... just to get to sleep. Now, my wife and I have a beautiful son named Jack that has turned my world upside down in all the right ways!

The reason I am posting is to seek a little help with some tips and ideas on how to curb the cravings without turning into a fat slob... I started to eat a lot of junk food, i.e. candy as that is what I am craving. I have noticed that my sleep is getting better and the night sweats have subsided and I am less irritable during the day. But like I said, the bad feelings come in waves, so I desperately need some advice, tips, voodoo or whatever else any of you have found that has helped you.

Thanks for your ears!

[moontribe9006]

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Thanks for the help!

Mollyka,

I appreciate your insight and help with this! I am facing a troubling situation next weekend. I have to go to a bachelor party and 40th wedding anniversary, all in the same day. My family is Irish (not saying all Irish drink) and indulge for the slightest excuse to get a buzz. I was always the life of the party, but now I am going to go at this alone. I am truly kinda nervous about my will power. You are right though, the cravings have subsided a bit, but come on like a hurricane sometimes.

One day at a time I guess.

[moontribe9006]

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Also forgot to mention that I was casted in a movie and have a leading role... not sure how I fell into this, but I cannot imagine the pressures and stress without a bottle next to me!

[Destiniey]

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Hi Moon and welcome! You are in a great place...you will find the support here is awesome!!!!! I have found supplements are key to staying sober. L-Glut and Kudzu work wonders for those nasty cravings...Milk Thistle helps the liver along with magnesium and Omega 3. Keep posting on here and reading other posts....you are not alone!!!!!!!

[LibraryGirl]

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Moontribe, as for the candy, sweets cravings, I've recently found Tootsie Pops to be very satisfying, plus they last about 10-15 minutes. They are also only 60 calories a pop. Try caramel and chocolate! There's lots of flavors.

Lg

[moontribe9006]

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Thanks everybody! I have been doing alot better since my first post. My wife has been wonderful and the cravings have subsided with the exception of when we go out to say a barbecue with friends or other events where there is booze flowing like a river of temptation. I am a little nervous about this weekend as my family is a bunch of lushes and I am going downstate for a bachelor party! This is going to be real tough!!!

[aerojef]

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Welcome moon! You don't have to go at this alone, we're all here for you. I strongly suggest taking Destiniey's advice and take some Kudzu and L-Glutamine. Try Kudzu in the morning and afternoon, and take the L-Glut when you feel a craving coming on. I would take it before the party you're going to, for sure. I found that they really help take the temptations away. I got my Kudzu from a local health food store, brand name "Solaray" and it works great. I got the L-Glut from GNC, both in a powder form and in some soft chews that I can keep in my pocket for craving 'emergencies'. Good luck this weekend!