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[K9Lover]

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Hi Daisies!

OMG Star...that was a total sign...the wine and daisies all mixed up together. It was the angel/devil scenario. I'm glad you survived it! My Walmart has recently started selling beer and it is unbelievably CHEAP...boy back in the day I would have been so excited...a 36 pack for $13.99??? Yippeeekayaye. LOL Now I just look at the display (reaching the ceiling) and roll my eyes.

I keep waking up at 3:30am to pee, then can't go back to sleep...it's getting OLD. I wonder if taking a small dose of Melatonin at that time would screw me up...better not risk in on a work day.

Okay fellow Daisies...we get to add an extra link to the chain for yesterday....now lets get another one on there.

You guys keep up the great work. Ride out those cravings. When I see all that beer at Walmart I just imagine it coming out of my pores....I think I used to smell like Bud Light...YUK!

[j-vo]

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Hi daisy, I could have written your post. The first several months were all about moderation after a sixth month ad period, then it was about binging here and there, then the binges were almost daily. Good for you on coming back, and realizing this is a wonderful place to be to gain the strength back.

J-vo

[Starfish1]

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Lunch time check in daisies! Remember to EAT!!!:chef:
Food is the silver bullet!!

[odat1234]

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Oh im eatting alright. Chicken parmesan with pasta and bread....so full. Whats for lunch everyone?

[Queenbug]

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Hello daisies....Ive had a weird old day 3...woke in a sad sad low mood and gathered courage to do the 'My Story' thing....so so scared on top of low...but did get such a lift when I saw such a lovely response. Made an appointment with the doc for tomorrow to see if I can get some help to shift some of the black I feel...then got EVEN braver and had a good talk with an old friend who struggles as I do with the drink. That was a huge mistake....tried to tell her that I have a problem and am trying again to sort it by staying AF...and she just refused to accept it...saying that I was being overly dramatic and a bottle of wine a day is nothing to get stressed about. Knocked me a bit...but sticking with it. We had a plan to meet up tomorrow for a drink...my first reaction was to cancel but not going to...just not going to drink.
Have been REALLY wanting to go buy a bottle but held off...just read through here and now have a nice supper cooking....
Am also seeing daisies everywhere....even found out an old daisy badge and pinned it on...hope you are all ok :h

[Kailey]

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Hi, quick check in. No time at the moment to read back and see how everyone is doing. I hope well.

I need to let you all know that my daughter ended up in the hospital. I'm on my way to where she is to take care of her children and give her some company. Unfortunately, I know from experience I can't get reception for my phone or iPad from her house, although I can from the hospital. I'm very likely going to be sporadic for a while about logging on, but you can bet I'm staying on track.

Ok, go to go! Stay strong, everyone!

[K9Lover]

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odat1234;1576824 wrote: Oh im eatting alright. Chicken parmesan with pasta and bread....so full. Whats for lunch everyone?

I want what you're having!!!

Kailey - Sending you and your daughter hugs! :l

Queen - Don't let your friend derail you. Do what's best for YOU. You don't need anyone's acceptance or approval!

[odat1234]

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Queen, dont go! You're too green right now. Thats is something you can attempt after 3-4 weeks not days. Cancel. Stay home. Yes you are hiding, you need to strengthen you're army. You may not drink with your friend but the seed will have been planted. Good luck...dont go.

[Starfish1]

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Good girl, ODAT!
Yeah, I want some of that too...sounds yummy! I just had soup and crackers and an apple. Boring, but it filled me up...I'll do better tonight. I also have another apple and some almonds in case I get hungry between now and dinner time...which will PROBABLY happen :H:H

Oh Kailey- Prayers for you and your family. I hope everything will be okay! We will hold down the fort for you til you get back :l

Queen...great job on holding out and resisting those temptations. You will feel better after you eat your dinner...Like K9 said..don't let ANY of this derail you! I would think long and hard about going out with the friend tomorrow...I am not sure I would have the strength to resist temptation while sitting around with someone who is drinking- especially if she were trying to convince me I don't have a problem...Be careful there, dear!

Where's Ann??? She must have gone for that run she was talking about yesterday!!!! Yoohoo, Ann :wavin:

[Queenbug]

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Yep...thanks K9....I think one reason I struggle with all this is by not trusting people enough to be open with them. I'm changing this it seems now...she's a good friend and I know in her heart she knows that I'm doing the right thing...we will talk this through. I have cut myself off quite a bit and not really been very open/honest about it...kept it all very private over the last few years. If it upsets her too much I'll just have to deal with it..
Think that you are doing fab with your daughter by the way....have had similar with one of my girls....she is doing psychology degree now and her dissertation project deals with addiction...she is probabely the one who challenged me the most/got tangled up about it all in her teens....and who I now have the most honest conversations with....well done x

[scottish lass]

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Checking in before starting three back to back meetings - will read back this evening. Glad to be on day 3 here - did get solid 6 hrs sleep last night, love more but am happy with this. I meetings till 4:30 and it will be a 2hr minimum drive home, so this will be a tough one, but I am determined to make this work!
Looing forward to reading back later today - hope everyone is doing well...kim

[Queenbug]

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Sorry Starfish and Odat....cross posted : ))...I will go to talk....but won't drink...and if we can get past it we will...but if not I'll stay away until she feels better with it...thanks though x

[Starfish1]

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cross post, Queen and S.L
Sending strength your way for those meetings AND that drive, S.L.

[Starfish1]

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Good plan Queenie....just keep us Daisies fresh in your mind!

[Queenbug]

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I will wear my badge : )) x