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[KatieSmiles]

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Stay on track Beth!

Love you!
K

[Lucy Van Pelt]

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Thanks again guys...

On day 4, and took my antabuse first thing this morning, while still feeling strong. I may kick myself later, but I now know I will not drink tonight, or tomorrow.

You all have such wise words. Until science can figure out a sure cure for this thing, we have to do what ever it takes to keep on not drinking. I am trying to just get some time under my belt. The witching hour is hard, but by bedtime I am ok, if not before that. If that is as bad as it gets, on day 3, well I can live with that.

Feeling stronger...a heck of alot better than the other night.

Living, that recipe sounds amazing...I am going to try it for sure!! Thanks!

Love you all so much!!

Beth

[Hundi]

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For Beth

Beth

You are such an assett. I hate to think of you disliking yourself. You make my day day on a regular basis 6;30am and I cannot sleep because you are more important. Indulge me and be well honey, I am home alone today should you need me.

Hundi xxx:h:l

[SassyGirl]

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Beth,
I've been going to Starbucks and getting a happy hour chocolate/banana protein drink with a shot of espresso each night. My little reward for staying sober for one more day...

You can do it!
Sassy

[Hundi]

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Bet

Beth

Your honesty is the very thing that will get you through. If not enough that we adore you, so will your family. Just accept that much. You are exceptional. Those of us that supposedly let ourselves down are too self engrossed - chances are that people love you esp your kids - be kind to you but remain honest, you will get it threefold. I am ranting but I feel for you. I know that when I get support and the ability to relax I feel sooo much better.
Hundi

[toughintexas]

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Beth, just wanted to say that I'm really happy you posted this, I'm sure lots of folks identify! You are the bestest, and I know you'll be ok...I think its just life, but it does suck at times I know! Love you bunches!

[gyco]

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hi lucy,i am in the same boat ,im glad you spoke up,gives me some confidence in my self,i did a stint in a sanitarium in march,i tht i had it wooped to,but of cource with all the teachings i received i failed about 2 weeks ago,but did i,i can stop on my own whenever,its kinda like you,but i cant stay stopped,nor rt now dont no if i ever want to,even with teachings i have had im not beating myself up anymore,ive also been to AA over the last ten years more out then in,thro many hospitals,we still have to live in this world for better or worse,peolpe will not change for us,do your best and never give up your here and thats great gyco

[shirazgirl]

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Hi,
I don't know if this helps, but after I started moderating (never more then 2 drinks on any given day, whether together or separate) and having many AF free days, I still felt somewhat down. My doctor put me on Wellbutrin and it has made a world of difference. I truly believe I was drinking because I was depressed. I tried topa and it gave me 3 weeks of AF and the tools I needed to break bad habits and develop new ones. Unfortunately, I also had bad side effects. Just a thought.

[Larisa]

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Beth, great to hear you sounding so strong! Keep it up! Lots of love your way...

[savon19]

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Hi Beth - I truly never thought I'd make an honest attempt to get control of alcohol. I guess I had a reality check!

This is a small thing, but after I stopped, I noticed that I have to be drinking Something ALL the time! Before, it was alcohol, now it's coffee and Tropicana Lemonade. Find something you really like drinking (non-AF, of course!) & keep one going... I know we want the "feeling", but I think just doing that repetitive hand-mouth thing keeps us entertained??

If you go to the "just starting out" forum, I started a post about things we like about being Sober. It caught on - and a lot contributed. You will see many positives that come from being sober!!

It is not easy. But it does get easier. Where I thought about it all the time, now it's just a fleeting thought (amazing!!). And don't worry about "failing" - what often happens is: try/fail - try/fail - try/fail... etc. Until... suddenly it's caught on!

Best of luck!

[savon19]

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HI again - As I just went for some OJ, I put in pretty glass w/handle (kind of a wine glass). Thought it's nice to put whatever you're drinking in a pretty glass to make it special...

[Hundi]

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Beth

You sound better than you probably feel. Look at the number of replies you earned - we love you. May sound trite but your geniousness is palbable.

Hundi