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    #1

    Join Me In A BAC-Off?

    I've seen in the past where people have asked if anyone who is currently moderating on Bac might be interested in taking a stab at going AF. This last weekend was okay, thanks to BAC nothing BAD happened... BUT, I didn't get anything productive done that I wanted to either because I steadily drank on both Saturday and Sunday. I've been lingering at 160 mg max for a while now, but I'm considering finally titrating up and seeing if AF is something I can do. If anyone wants to join in we could do it together.

    Just so you know, my problem-areas are really just weekends. And I have a trip home booked from Aug. 21st to Aug. 28th that could severely compromise me staying AF. My hope is that with almost a month under my belt I might be able to coast through it, but we'll have to see. Anyone interested?
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    #2
    Join Me In A BAC-Off?

    ThirdMan,

    I will join you. I take BAC and have titrated down due to stomach issues.

    I think the Bac is better than Vodka on my stomach, though.

    I am ready to join.

    I am titrating back up. I have my pills in hand and going for it.

    Cindi
    AF April 9, 2016

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      #3
      Join Me In A BAC-Off?

      Excellent Cindi! Sorry to hear about your stomach problems, that's no good. My main SE so far has just been somnolence, but like I said I also haven't gone up very high in dosage yet. Today I did 170 mg, and I didn't drink anything, so so far so good. But I wasn't worried about tonight anyway, the weekend will be my true test. Please keep me posted on your progress. It's definitely better to have someone else fighting the good fight with me, ha! Good luck with the stomach problems.

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        #4
        Join Me In A BAC-Off?

        I am so ready to join the "good fight" with you.

        You have no idea.

        I am going to titrate up whatever it takes.

        Thank you for starting this thread, even if is only the two of us.

        Two of us who beat this demon is better than none of us.

        Cindi
        AF April 9, 2016

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          #5
          Join Me In A BAC-Off?

          Go for it Cinder's and 3rd Man! You can do it!

          'I am part of all that I have met, yet all experience is an arch wherethro', gleams that untravelled world whose margins fade, forever and forever when I move'

          Zen soul Warrior. Freedom today-

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            #6
            Join Me In A BAC-Off?

            Thanks for the support, Guitarista!

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              #7
              Join Me In A BAC-Off?

              Thanks G.

              I took my Bac this am.

              I am going to ignore the hurting tummy.

              I love how Bac makes drinking a "non issue." It is amazing.

              Let's do this Third Man!!

              Cindi
              AF April 9, 2016

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                #8
                Join Me In A BAC-Off?

                I'm in!!
                I've been drinking less and less - I've gone from 30 to 13.5 to 12 to 0 got this week (Week starts on Sunday). I have a good shot at it this week as I am going to be on the road with hubby and he really doesn't drink. I was able to resist on Sunday when after the wake, everyone was drinking beer. I just ignored it. I had a little bit of a craving but nothing I couldn't overcome. I am currently at 262.5 or 3.86 mg/kg
                Go before that fire there, at the altar of your heart
                That fire of who you really are and be consumed by it fully
                Surrender everything into the fire of that love until you are one with that love. You ARE that love.
                Tilak Pyle Altar of the Heart

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                  #9
                  Join Me In A BAC-Off?

                  You can count me in as well. I've been AF for 13 days but have just recently felt some cravings. I'm wondering if it's the Clariton D or the AD I've been taking. The cravings weren't anything unmanageable but I'm also starting to feel that panic/boredom etc. The recipe for disaster in my book. Anyway, a good challenge is exactly what I could right now.
                  _HS
                  p.s. do my 13 days mean I'm ahead so far???
                  p.s.s. what is the prize? oh, that's the big "s" word : )

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                    #10
                    Join Me In A BAC-Off?

                    I'll be cheering all of you on!

                    Remember: whatever it takes!
                    I'll do whatever it takes
                    AF 21/08/2009

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                      #11
                      Join Me In A BAC-Off?

                      You guys are awesome! I am smiling ear to ear, it's so great to feel the momentum build as more people join in. Phoenix - if you were able to abstain after a wake that definitely says something about your will power. If you could pass that test then what can't you do??? And Hopeful you're an inspiration to me. Unfortunately its been a while since I went 13 days as I've been letting myself slide on the weekends. But I never feel like I get much out of it. I've been working out and eating healthy during the week. But of course when I drink on the weekend I let that slide, along with any projects I meant to get done, etc. Well, I'm thinking no more.

                      Go team!

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                        ThirdMan;920762 wrote: You guys are awesome! I am smiling ear to ear, it's so great to feel the momentum build as more people join in. Phoenix - if you were able to abstain after a wake that definitely says something about your will power. If you could pass that test then what can't you do???

                        Go team!
                        ThirdMan, willpower is NOT my strong suit, LOL! I have fallen off the wagon so many times I am used to not being able to go past 4 days - but TODAY is DAY FIVE!!! A first for me; I have not gone past 4 days in over 5 years. I am loving this challenge. Thanks, 3rdMan!
                        Go before that fire there, at the altar of your heart
                        That fire of who you really are and be consumed by it fully
                        Surrender everything into the fire of that love until you are one with that love. You ARE that love.
                        Tilak Pyle Altar of the Heart

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                          #13
                          Join Me In A BAC-Off?

                          Congratulations are in order to YOU Phoenix! Passing a milestone like that is such a great opportunity to ride on those fumes of success! How far can you go, and what new milestone can you set for yourself, who knows?

                          And boy can I relate to falling off the wagon. I hesitated asking anyone to pony up with me because I felt I could guarantee that I'd be the first to fail. But I'm kinda telling the dark inner voices to shut up for now and press on. I've been invited to three different events/birthday parties this coming weekend, but I'm turning them all down because I know I won't be ready. And there is ALWAYS something coming up I've decided. Some people can face these things right out of the gate and some people have to hide at first, and I'm a hider.

                          Let's do whatever it takes Phoenix! This time if I fail it won't be for lack of trying!

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                            #14
                            Join Me In A BAC-Off?

                            Thought I'd catch you guys up and see how everyone else was managing. I made it through the weekend without even thinking about drinking. I ramped up my BAC intake pretty steadily last week, going all the way up to 200 mg with no uncomfortable side-effects at all. That's not to say I didn't have side effects though!

                            I became super-productive, almost like a robot, one that didn't drink but also didn't go to the bathroom or sleep. Yep, constipation and insomnia, GOOD TIMES! Strangely though, I felt fine, but decided that could probably only go on for so long before something bad happened. I literally slept two hours a night, occasionally not at all, and found myself wanting to exercise at all hours of the day. Anyone experience this? I thought it was fantastic at first, and it made me realize something about the bac... If I take high doses where I'm taking it all the time I don't get tired. To a fault. The somnolence for me seems to kick in just as the bac would be wearing off.

                            Anyway, so I've gone back down to ~150 mg for now. I got almost six hours sleep last night, which is normal for me. I broke all plans this last weekend and worked on a project at home. But this coming weekend I made plans I have to keep, so I might try ramping up quickly towards the end of the week and shoot for ~200mg by the weekend. I know a slower titration is preferred, but since I have the gusto I would like to keep shooting for sobriety, and if I'm socializing I'm afraid that might mean higher BAC dosage. Even if the SEs are somewhat disturbing.

                            So how is everyone else fairing? Phoenix, i was following you on the other post, it sounded like things were going strong with only one momentary temptation. Still hanging in there?

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                              #15
                              Join Me In A BAC-Off?

                              Hey,
                              I'm still in. I had one tiny discretion but it was intentional and I consider it more of a conquest than a set-back.

                              I did have a rough few days. I pushed my dosage up to 240 and I ended up very depressed, paranoid, suicidal thoughts (not me at all), racing heart, morning sweets, seriously bad tinnitus and dizzies. Today I turned the dosage down and all of those symptoms just disappeared.


                              I wanted to comment on Zens post because today was also the first time I heard an unfamiliar but welcomed voice in my head. Out of nowhere, It said 'enough of this... How many times, how many doctors -- don't you know this isn't just about you?" I may have been told these things or maybe, I even said them but today was different... It was my very sober voice speaking to my very sober mind.. And I am just coming to terms with "my part" now.

                              Thanks to this board : )

                              -HS

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