Another newbie..

[Rhiannon]

I just read the book and ordered the supplements. I haven't stopped drinking yet, but I really want to. I am a Mom of three and a teacher. I NEED to stop this behavior. Any help or suggestions would be most helpful. Thanks very much!

Rhiannon

[lushy]

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Welcome Rhiannon! The book and the supplements is a great way to start. I find the hypno CDs to be of help as well. And coming around here.....it is a great place full of great people. Look forward to getting to know you....

[Janice]

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Hi Rhiannon, keep coming onto this site, it really does help. You'll realise that you're not alone with this and everyone understands what you're going through. Good luck, Janice

[Accountable for Me]

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Welcome Rhiannon! Sounds like you have your plan all sorted out - which is a great start!! I hope you find all of the support you need here. Keep reading and keep posting. It helps tremendously! Oh, and I love that name 'Rhiannon'. I wanted to name my daughter that name but it didn't go with our last name.

[landsharkman]

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Hi Rhiannon, you should find a tremendous amount of support and advice around here. Making the decision to do something about your behaviour is the big step, now keeping it going is the next. Hang around, read as much as you want, chat and post it all helps.

[Beaches]

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Welcome Rhiannon,
I also find that coming here helps a lot. There is a lot of support on these boards. The book, supp's and CD's are great as well.
Keep posting and reading. Glad you are here.

[Kathy123]

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Welcome! I am a stay-at-home mom of two young boys (ages 3 & 6). I don't know how old your kids are. But I know it must be difficult to be a mom of three and work as a teacher, too. This site will be very helpful for you. It has been for me.

I can't blame it on my children, but I kind of do... The stress of taking care of them, and the mindnumbing tedium of the daily tasks involved with it, drove me from being a casual drinker to drinking a bottle and half of wine every night over the course of a 3-year period. The habit grew like a monster. I didn't think I'd ever be able to stop--I've been AF going on just my 3rd day now--with the relative ease I'm having, now that I've found this site. I'm not going around with constant cravings all day. All these messages help me stay focused.

Best wishes to you, and stay on board! Love that name, too! Can't help but think of the song.

[toughintexas]

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welcome!

I'm new too, just a couple of weeks ago I thankfully landed on this site...its changing my life in lots of ways....I too, decided "this has to stop"...and don't think its not a struggle, it is...the book is great, the supp's awesome, I'm starting the CD's tonight, I can tell you that you should search and read lots of the threads, and post lots, everyone here understand EXACTLY, and are soooooo supportive....we're all alike! Can't wait to get to know you!

[Rhiannon]

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Thank you all so much for replying! What a supportive group you are. I am really hoping to kick this problem once and for all. Does the Topamax really work? Just a little nervous as I have a pretty moderate to severe drinking problem. Yet, I know that I need to do something about this for my kids and so that I literally don't kill myself this way. Sigh. Oh, and my real name is Jennifer or Jen. I am just a HUGE Stevie Nicks fan- hence, the Rhiannon. And when you grow up in the 70's, everyone's name is Jennifer, so I was trying to be a tad different. LOL.

Thanks and hugs,
Jen

[Accountable for Me]

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Stevie Nicks - LOOOOVE her! ;-) (the song is where I got the 'idea' of a possible name for my daughter).

Again, welcome!

[Yucon]

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Good to have you here. As you will learn, you will find a ton of support here. I am a newbie also at 5 days AF. Life has changed so much in a positive way these last 5 days. Stick with it and take everyday one at a time. I am just completing my detox and it is a wonderful feeling to be able to do things I haven't been able to do in years.

Good Luck and we are all here for you.

[bluesky]

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I'm new here also (today AF day 2 - yay) and will be taking the journey one day at a time and am so glad I have found you all. Good luck to us all, let's be strong for each other.

Bluesky

[goingsobermum]

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Hi Jen,
Welcome to MWO, yes topa does really work, loads of people have had loads of success with it. There are a few who is doesn't agree with though. Check out the Topa section of the forum for loads more info and peoples experiences.
I'm a mum of 3 too, well for now anyway, I'll be a mum to 4 in October. This site and its support has really helped me.