Sick of my routine-going to change it

[Prairie Fairy]

Sick of my routine-going to change it

Hi Lola01 - the L-Glut powder is faster - and if you can get it micronized it's fastest yet....you can toss it in a bottle of flavored water for a fast hit...

For those who have seen my earlier raves about GABA - I will say my last run at at AF days - at the very end - I started to develop a weird allergic reaction to the GABA capsules - a flushing across the neck and chest - where everything got hot and itching. I thought it was a fluke the first couple of times - isolated it to the GABA from the other supps - took the GABA all by itself and whammo - there it was. I had to take Bendryl and thought about whether I needed the ER.

I didn't post about it as it was the night I started drinking again and went AWOL. I say that as someone else mentioned a bad reaction to it on the GABA thread...so - I'm putting here and will cross post. But GABA won't be on my supplement list anymore.

It could be fixative in the capsules - I don't know. I'm just not going to risk it.

[Lola01]

Sick of my routine-going to change it

Thanks prairie..that is good to k is and you caught me before I made my way to the store. How you doing Jenn and rav? Been thinking about you and wishing you the best!

[jenniech]

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thanks lola...i am doing ok
had terrible headache all day but second day 3 in two weeks is under my belt!!! That is a record for me...let's see if I can break it

[Raven2012]

Sick of my routine-going to change it

Hi Lola,

How are you today? How is it going? Things are going fine over here. I'm really enjoying my family. I have had a couple glasses of wine, testing the waters I guess. Over the course of the last few days. Literally. I did not want any more. I've had so many bad experiences I just cut myself off. I don't recommend this to anyone else but for me it was a way to walk down the chilled beverage isle and saying, "no thanks". I think the supplements really help. I'm also taking the topimax as the book suggested.

Have you noticed any difference at work? I find myself a bit more effective. Best to you.

[Lola01]

Sick of my routine-going to change it

Hey guys. People sounding upbeat. That is great. Life here is stressful but that's typical...just the right amount of stores to keep me busy and functional. I have booze in the house and it makes me feel more like a normal person that it is there for guests and I'm not preoccupied with it or even wanting any. I think that is what normal people do yes? Feeling better all the time. I'm in a much better place than I was just two weeks ago. It is really amazing to me. I hope it all continues. Good for you jenn...you can break the record...and I didn't really get back to the good sleep until about 6 days. Then I thin my chemistry fell in line and I have more energy...sleep better...all that good stuff. Supps feel like they are helping me also. Got powdered l-glut as suggested. Started that today. Going to try to put family to bed...then it is my quiet time....Ahhh...welcome silence! Best to all...

[jenniech]

Sick of my routine-going to change it

day 4 done..now i am already starting to worry about the upcoming weekend. Luckily, I have no social obligations so I will stay in the down low.....I think I might need to take more of the supps....maybe that is why I don't notice a difference? How much L Glut are you supposed to take a day? and same with Kudzu? Have been taking them once a day but maybe that isn't enough?
Still have a nagging headache at witching hour that lasts until bedtime ..... I think I will take advil again. My cravings are less intense on Day 4 but seem to be much longer!! They start at work at around lunchtime (I was only a nighttime drinker)///Chalking it up to lots of stress at work and the simple thought that I am facing another witching hour AF...
I hope everyone has a good night's sleep!

[Lola01]

Sick of my routine-going to change it

Jenn..you are doing great! I'm so proud of us guys and gals in here getting this far and committed to more. I take one scoop of l-glut dissolved in water each day. I also take complete amino, a megavitamin, and one kudzu in am and one in evening (in anticipation if witching hour). Ive heard some people just pop the l-glut and kudzu as cravings mount. Ive also heard some say that they take either or both regularly about an hour,before they think trouble can start. Maybe put a couple kudzu in your purse and take them around 3 or 4 or 5? Also, remember to eat throughout the day. I find that is huge for me anyway. And the most powerful thing?
"Don't stop thinkin' about tomorrow....don't stop it'll soon be here"...ok...i'm pretty geeky and i got that song stuck in My head but it is appropro don't you think? When i have a craving, I often reflect on my stupid tired routine (and yes, still feel a little bitter and angry) and ask myself how I want to feel the next day. That exercise strengthens my resolve. I feel great lately and I want to keep feeling this way.
Well..in other news."..my beautiful sweet smart daughter dropped my iPad and cracked the screen (still functional but risk slitting my fingertips with each swipe) so I am sending if off to get a new screen today. Hence, I will likely be out of communication for a few days. Please don't stop posting. I need you guys. Stay strong and keep up the good work!! I'll be pullin for ya!

[Prairie Fairy]

Sick of my routine-going to change it

Hi all - when I've done this successfully before - I loaded the L-Glut powder at witching hour and again 2 hours later. I never found the kudzu to do anything but that was me. Speaking of which - now would be a good time to go get some in...

[Raven2012]

Sick of my routine-going to change it

Lola,

I'm really impressed that you have alcohol in the house and are not tempted to serve yourself. Good girl!. I don't know what you've done over the last few weeks but that is amazing. How is work? How is your family? Good for you!

[hadit]

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Hi all, Just dropped in to say hello. Its 8.45 pm in OZ and am watching some football. I am a w/e binger and sometimes during the week!! Just have to stop this madness, I have tried to mod but it doesn't work for me. Life is sooooooooo much better without a/l, so why do we pour more of the poison down our throats ?? I am concentrating on the positives of not drinking and hopefully my al brain will eventually get it!! Have a nice weekend everyone.

[Prairie Fairy]

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Hey Boozer -

Welcome - missed you...

[hadit]

Sick of my routine-going to change it

Good Morning Everyone, I am off to a 60th birthday Lunch today at a local Pub...........so I have a plan in place! I will get a softdrink as quickly as I can when we get there, that way no one will offer to buy me booze! Normally, I would look fwd to having a big drink and would still be gulping them down hrs later!!.Am trying to build on the positive thoughts. How fit I will be tommorrow for work,no terrible hangover to deal with.no guilt,anxiety or depression....... cause I failed again!! Any support guys you can give me would be most welcome!! Hope u all got through last night (Sat) A/F and have a wonderful Sun day.:thanks::thanks:

[hadit]

Sick of my routine-going to change it

Hello again guys, Lunch went really well. Put my plan into action and didn't drink so I was reallly pleased with that. Actually, I didn't find it that hard. Maybe my AB is finally getting the message!!! Normally would have socked down as many wines as I could and them come home and opened another bottle!!. So looking fwd to the challanges of next week!:thanks::thanks::thanks: .listening

[Fitz]

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Lola

Hi Lola.

My first time ever at social network and first morning ever at waking up with this new resource of MWO that I've only just discovered.... Today will be Day 1 Dry! I hope.

You sound amazing. You reflect so much of my current experience. You..you, Lola, have made me feel that my problems are not unique... That my fear about the next few days of sobriety can be overcome, and that with you and others out there at MWO Ireally might make it. THANKYOU for being out there.:new:

[Lola01]

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Hello all. Primary networking device still out for repair so I may still be out of communication in the next few days. Welcome boozer and fitz. Thanks for joining the conversation and thanks all for the kind words and encouragement. I slipped a send time but thus time, instead of a glass, I polished off a bottled of vinnie two nights ago. Guess I can't have it in the house...damn! Its all gone now so I think I am going to be ok. Just can't have it in the house (repeat after me...no booze in the house, no booze in the house)..ah.... im apparently not as strong as I thought i was. Felt like ick yesterday but got up and took supps and did everything I had planned to do. I refuse to let a hangover leave me in bed all day although that's where I would have preferred to be. I'm disappointed in myself but going to shake it off and redouble efforts. I am finding that each day is easier and easier in terms of the obsessive and preoccupied thoughts, I no longer think about booze all day long. I feel like its importance is fading from my psyche a little and that is soo soo welcomed. It is a small and incremental positive change that seems to accrue with each sober day. Fitz...so proud of you for posting and putting effort into sobriety. I hope you will stick around and let us know how you are doing. Boozer...your strategy was a great one. I do something similar when I go out to dinnner. Just get an AF drink in me fast and I am ok too. Thank ou you wonderful women (and any guys out there). I treasure your words and sentiments and sharing so much. Ok...hi wagon, have we met? I'm back so scoot over and make room for me! Ah..and welcome bright sun shinny AF day ahead!! How is it going jenn? Raven? :thanks: