What the hell am I going to do?

[Caper]

What the hell am I going to do?

Stopped by to check in on you, Noodle. How's it going today? Even if I don't post anything, I've made it a habit every evening to browse the posts in the "Just Starting Out?" forum and there's always good advice here. Plus it's a good place to be when that "hour" hits - that hour when picking up a drink seems like a might fine idea. Just reading how everyone else is feeling, coping, overcoming.... it's a huge help.

[noodle]

What the hell am I going to do?

Not so good I'm afraid. Party was a complete disaster, drink wise. I don't know what I expected. So pissed off with myself today, so much to do, incapable of doing any of it. I feel sick for all the wrong reason. Onwards and upwards, today is another day. Hope you're ok x

[stumpy]

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Hey Noodle, pick yourself up and start over. I slipped 3 times when i first started. I now decline offers to parties because I'm not strong enough to say no. I haven't really tried to give myself the tools to go out yet, I've been too focused on getting past the craves. I'm ok with that. Please, don't stop trying.

[Caper]

What the hell am I going to do?

Stumpy's right, Noodle. We've all had more starts and stops than we care to remember. I had 6 months from Dec. through July and then, like so many others, tried the moderation route. And again like so many others, found out it just doesn't work. So.. I'm back.. trying again. I'm on Day 10 - the Sober October thread has been great - check it out.
Stumpy, 30 days for you? Wonderful! Byrdie must be around here somewhere with your hat! It's a shame to cover up your lovely hair though. How about a nice house plant instead? Somehow it reminds me of you! lanter:

[kuya]

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stumpy;1390264 wrote: Hey Noodle, pick yourself up and start over. I slipped 3 times when i first started. I now decline offers to parties because I'm not strong enough to say no. I haven't really tried to give myself the tools to go out yet, I've been too focused on getting past the craves. I'm ok with that. Please, don't stop trying.

Is it your 30 Stumps.......well done you, you must be elated! I am sooooo happy for you and how you stuck at it.

Noodle, someone earlier mentioned vitamins and supplements. I am a firm believer in them, not because it is trendy, but because I honestly believe I quit a 23 year half bottle of vodka a day habit because of them. AF for 42 days this time and NO cravings, none , zilch, nada.

[RunningCourage]

What the hell am I going to do?

kuya;1390502 wrote: Is it your 30 Stumps.......well done you, you must be elated! I am sooooo happy for you and how you stuck at it.

Noodle, someone earlier mentioned vitamins and supplements. I am a firm believer in them, not because it is trendy, but because I honestly believe I quit a 23 year half bottle of vodka a day habit because of them. AF for 42 days this time and NO cravings, none , zilch, nada.

I'm with KY on that one... and also hard-core, doggone, sheer, unstinting will-power.

Oh, and the support, love and kinship of MWO buddies.

RC

[noodle]

What the hell am I going to do?

Cheers (no pun intended) for that, Yup will start over, again. Gotta keep on trucking xx:h

[Chaaku1]

What the hell am I going to do?

Hi Noodle

Sorry to hear that you 'slipped' at that party. That's OK, it was way too early and you were not prepared for it.

Many of us have had multiple day 1's. I mentioned in my last post about the importance I am placing on the supplement this time. I have done a fair amount of reading on the subject and you can find a lot under the treads in the Nutrition suplements section.

There are theories that alcohol addiction/dependance is due to a chemical/nutritional inbalance in the brain.

Whilst I am following RJ's programme in its entirety (hypno, supps, topiramate etc) I added Niacin 500mgs per day and extra Vit C 2000 mgs per day three weeks in after reading The Vitamin Cure for Alcoholism (Andrew Saul).

From the first day I have not had any cravings at all.

I have been a heavy drinker for some 20 + years (white wine mainly) at least a bottle a day - two a day at weekends. Latterly averaging a bottle and a 1/2 a day. From day one of the programme I managed to cut down to zero with no side effects.

I hope this is of some use and wish you strength.

Best wishes

x:h

[Prairie Fairy]

What the hell am I going to do?

Hey Noodle -

Hang it. Each one of us has done exactly what you have done. Sending love.