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[nancy43]

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3June2013;1521859 wrote: nancy it's three weeks today you rock!

I know, June! I am so proud!!! I saw counselor this AM, and she had good congrats, also!...But NO letting my guard down! I hope you are doing well today! I see her in 2 weeks now, sooner if I need. Hubby off work for a week after tonight's shift...YEAH! My therapist is still wanting me to attend AA meeting..."just to see what it's like". She promised it will be a small, women only group. I am thinking not only for me, but maybe to understand my uncle and past grandfather. I am actually warming up to the idea. Have you ever been to a meeting? :thanks:

[nancy43]

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NoSugar;1521984 wrote: What a social group of home alone former drinkers! I'd love to join this party :H!!

Welcome to MWO, Nancy and congratulations on already being on week 3!

Hope you post over in the Nest so other people can meet you, too - That is a pretty large and active thread and a great place to give and receive support.

:welcome::welcome::welcome:

Thanks for the warm welcome...everyone here has been so kind, understanding, and supportive. Thanks, also on the week 3...so proud of ME...NOT to let guard down...celebrating with a caffeinated Coca-Cola! woo-hoo!LOL I will try to get my wings on and find/fly over to "the nest"! Hope you are doing well today! Good to meet you!:thanks:

[Byrdlady]

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Knock, knock? Is this the thread for menopausal closet drinkers?
I'm 53, and I had quite a 'thing' going in my closet! 3 weeks is awesome! The worst part is over and YOU did it...but now the work begins in a new way! I'm so glad you found us! Welcome aboard!

Can someone show me to the support stockings, and sensible shoe department? :H:H
Byrdie

[NoSugar]

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Byrdlady;1522050 wrote:

Can someone show me to the support stockings, and sensible shoe department? :H:H
Byrdie

I need a really good tweezers all of a sudden :H !

[Byrdlady]

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I KNOW!! What the hell is THAT all about???? I got hair where I don't want it and I'm losing it where I do!!!

:gramps:

[MossRose]

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Byrdie, I've only been home for 15 minutes and you've already made me laugh twice. "Menopausal closet drinkers!" LOL. And, the snoring poem was priceless. It's worth giving up AL just for that reason alone.

NoSugar - for me its hot flashes. OMG. Everyone at work will be complaining about how cold it is. They'll be putting on sweaters, and I'm blasting my fan. I just had to chime in on this one. It touched a nerve.

Nancy, obviously we are all in the same boat. Hang tough!

[NoSugar]

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MossRose;1522064 wrote: Byrdie, I've only been home for 15 minutes and you've already made me laugh twice. "Menopausal closet drinkers!" LOL. And, the snoring poem was priceless. It's worth giving up AL just for that reason alone.

NoSugar - for me its hot flashes. OMG. Everyone at work will be complaining about how cold it is. They'll be putting on sweaters, and I'm blasting my fan. I just had to chime in on this one. It touched a nerve.

Nancy, obviously we are all in the same boat. Hang tough!

Awhile ago there was a thread in which so many women realized that their night sweats were due to AL, not the wacky hormones that were getting all the blame. Sounds like your flashes are the Real Deal, though.

Sorry for the thread hijack, Nancy! You're probably wondering what in the heck is going on!
This really is a wonderful place for getting truly free of AL but a little goofing around sure makes the whole thing less painful (and sometimes even fun )

[MossRose]

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I agree. Nancy, sorry we hijacked. Sometimes, we just gotta laugh. Keep posting, ok? We're behind you 100%

[little beagle]

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Being af should be fun! We've spent so much time not having fun with al.:nutso:

[witts end]

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well you certainly have a good site here
I'm also 3 weeks af
I don't get hot flushes I get cold and I mean cold I can be shaking cols and wake hubby up to warm me only after 3 mins telling him to get lost.....too hot

[nancy43]

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Byrdlady;1522050 wrote: Knock, knock? Is this the thread for menopausal closet drinkers?
I'm 53, and I had quite a 'thing' going in my closet! 3 weeks is awesome! The worst part is over and YOU did it...but now the work begins in a new way! I'm so glad you found us! Welcome aboard!

Can someone show me to the support stockings, and sensible shoe department? :H:H
Byrdie

Hello, Byrdlady. The humor along with sharing stories of "making it through" are so helpful. Being AF, my wit is returning, find myself laughing more! I was telling "June"...in response to the menopause...I'm 43. Seeing gyno specialist (strangely infertility guy). He thinks my GI issues (frequent vomiting and D. may be hormone related). He has me checking Basal temp every AM. I am to call when it rises...well, after a month...hasn't risen! I've had hyster 12 yrs ago, but have the ovaries. He said if hormones are the culprit, he will give med to "shut them down"..to me this sounds like a jet-flighted trip to menopause hell, if I'm not already there! I have a good counselor that will let me laugh, talk, cry. whatever I need to do during our sessions-she has helped me a lot. Thanks for the "welcome aboard"...we're all sailing in this ship together! Good to meet you!

[nancy43]

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witts end;1522079 wrote: well you certainly have a good site here
I'm also 3 weeks af
I don't get hot flushes I get cold and I mean cold I can be shaking cols and wake hubby up to warm me only after 3 mins telling him to get lost.....too hot

Hi, witts...I, too, tend to feel chilly! Super congrats on your 3 weeks! Each day is better and better...the anxiety I have had for how long now, is easing a bit. Seeing a counselor also, which is helping a lot! My hubby works nights, and I miss his warm calves to slip my ice-cold feet between...I'm sure he doesn't miss this part of being gone at night!LOL! I'm 43 and don't know if in menopause, but gyno is checking hormone levels. I have to check my Basal temp. every morning-feel like a woman trying to get pregnant! All I have left is ovaries-lost the baby basket 12 years ago. I swear one of these warm nights. I will have the house too warm and my teen boys will probably be streaking to cool off! Great to meet you and prayers for continued strength to you! Great job!

[3June2013]

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Hi nancy, hope you're having a good night. I just got home from work, are you off today? Good to hear your hubby will be home for a while, is he supportive of your AF goals? I've never been to a meeting but what have you got to lose, right? I think part of the reason I never went was I didn't think I was an alcoholic. Then I heard all that's required is a desire to stop drinking. Well that wasn't me either for a long time. Now I am not sure I need it, I have found so much support here, but if I ever felt I was starting to slip I might try it. I am not religious and they use a lot of references to God. I know you can substitute whoever you want for God but the whole premise of giving myself up to a higher power just doesn't do it for me. I want to be accountable and in control. Good to see you're making lots of friends here. Check out some of the other pages, you'll find a wealth of info there. Your GI troubles sound awful, I hope the Doc can help.

[nancy43]

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Hi, June....hope you had a good day at work! Can I ask what you do? I am a Home Health RN. Yes, hubby is supportive, and I am having a good night-boys home, house calm. I have on medical leave since March 12. Hope to go back soon. Counselor says I need to take a little more time before I return to the stress. I really miss my patients, but keep in touch with them either by phone or FaceBook. I, like you, am not a church-goer. I do believe in God, and have faith-the medical field has taught me that so many unexpected things can happen-good and bad. I am really enjoying talking and meeting everyone here-so many have a great sense of humor also-that helps. I am finding that my wittiness is coming back, and also find myself smiling and laughing a lot more now!...THAT is ME! Have a great night! Talk again, soon. PS...That person running in your box by your name is simply wearing me out!LOL

[K9Lover]

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I was quite the party animal in my closet too! Lol

And yes...my hair is shifting locations...as are other body parts. :H

You sound good Nancy...we are glad to have you here!