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[sunshine_gg]

'THOSE' thoughts... out of nowhere... and very persistent... no matter, I'm going to do something ELSE... anything else. I was going to go to the store (for groceries, that is) but I think that's a little too dangerous right now.

Maybe I need a nap.

[startingover]

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Sunny, a nap will help, at least it always does me...just let it wash over you...it will you know...

[dill]

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SS, You can wait it out, and those thoughts will go away! You're doing so great! And so, if you drink a glass of wine (yeah, like you'll stop at one!) What will you get. A brief, fleeting buzz, then you'll feel fuzzy brained and tired.

Nap? Good idea. Just go straight for the nap! Skip the stupid alc part! Waste of time and sobriety.

[sunshine_gg]

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I know, I know... it's already a bit better.
Just surprised the hell outta me... haven't had this happen in quite a while and certainly didn't expect it today.

Thanks guys. I just realized I do have to go out... it's ok.. I'll be good.

[sunshine_gg]

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Back.
Thanks Oney... it's just been a doozie of a week work wise and I'm fed up with everything. I spend way too much time thinking about NOT drinking or NOT smoking or NOT eating and feel like a loser, that's all. I'll get over it.

Oney, how are you doing today? Is the patch helping?

[keeta]

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sunny hunny, you are NOT a loser! :h

You KNOW that. But I agree it is SO hard to always feel like I am obsessing about NOT drinking, thinking about NOT doing it, thinking about DOING it, on and on! It is emotionally draining.
IT IS WORK!

Distract your self...bake something, that keeps hands and your mind busy, try and get lost in a good movie, or great book, of course come here for loving support and distraction...go for a walk if the weather in your area is cooperating :H....or if nothing else works, try to sleep through it!

It is definately hard to stay AF, BUT it is NOT impossible. YOU CAN DO THIS! I believe in you!
And you are worth it!!! :h

Lots of hugs, and tons of support sunshine. :l :l
You are not alone! We care...I care.

K

[last call]

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sunshine

I know what you mean. I felt like that one day last week. I got so sick of thinking, reading, posting about AL I thought I was going to lose it. I did just what you did. I got on line. After some encouraging words from you guys, I got a good mystery book and started to read it. After awhile I was fine. I'm sure you will be too. You've made it this far haven't you? Hope you feel better soon. :no!: aka: mary ann

[sunshine_gg]

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Thanks guys.. thanks a ton :l

Eh... for whatever reason I'm just in a pissy mood this afternoon. Maybe I'll make something good to eat - f*ck the diet - and maybe I'll take a nap after - f*ck work.

Ya know what? I wonder... I stopped taking the Chantix... I wonder if this may be a side effect of weaning myself off? Has anyone else got any experience with quitting Chantix?

Hmmmm.... maybe I'm not quite as whacko as I think!

[tlrgs]

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dont worry your not a whacko .. just a person that has too much on your plate ..
take it easy girl .. one thing at a time ..

[Determinator]

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in the immortal words of Homer Simpson: "d-oh! stupid brain!"

[river0123]

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Hey guys, just want to add that this is the perfect time to plug into the CD's. When I've felt that way before and just on the verge of giving in, I'd plug in and take a nice nap. By the time I woke up, the witching hour had passed and so had the stress that was pushing me to the edge.

[brightlite]

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Sunshine,
I have to say, I've been following your posts and progress and I am very impressed. You are strong and although there are a lot of veterans (of AL) here with good advise, it is inspirational to see someone actually in the earlier stages being so strong. I am inspired.

[IAD]

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[I] Don't know Sunshine......I'm keeping my Zoloft...........Ha! IAD

[keeta]

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sunshine,
I hope you have been feeling better.
Are you still feeling odd. I have never taken Chantix, but I know when I quit Effexor I thought I was going mentally insane. :nutso: I am sure you could find some of my posts about it.
Anything that alters brain chemistry is going to be rough to stop taking, I think.

Big hugs to you! :l:h:l

K

[shirazgirl]

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Yes Sunshine, I get it. It's like a whisper in the wind telling you that you may have gotten it all in control. That having one would be just fine. If that was the case, I guess none of us would be here. You appear to be doing quite well. Keep it up. The best days you wake up guilt free!!!!