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[42cat]

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Hey Liath ... Just wondering how you're doing today? Sounds like you had a doozy ... If you haven't already, write down how you feel (or bookmark this thread) ... it just might help to re-read when the next temptation comes around. Hope you're feeling better!

[kriger]

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Hi Liath,
I just wanted to jump in and ask how you are doing today? I see that you have had a rough couple of days and I hope it is improving for you. AF is the answer for MANY of us on this site and it is not the end of the world....it is really the beginning of a whole new, more healthy life. If you can start to think of it as a good thing and not the "loss of something" you will be way ahead of the game. Anyway, Liath, I hope only the best for you going forward. Krigs

[Liath]

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Hey everyone- I managed to eat a real meal a little while ago. Still feel pretty bad but not horrible like yesturday. I must say that is the worst I have felt in quite some time due to hangover. I have went on 3 day benders that haven't made me feel that washed up. A 2 day hangover, jeez. Not sure how it got that bad but I think I was drinking cheep beer at the end of the night and it didnt sit well. I think that this time I have learned my lesson. My body cant take another hangover like that one! I am just lucky I didnt have to work this weekend or I'd be in trouble. I have no desire to buy beer any time soon. But I know how it goes. In a few days I will be feeling great and that sneaky voice in my head will start justifying it. Then it becomes a matter of ignoring that voice. I have been in the position before where I feel like I HAVE to drink in order to feel OK again. That is pretty scary and I am not going to fall for it. No way.

[42cat]

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I've heard that hangovers / withdrawals get worse over time as we start to try to wean ALcohol out of our lives. I had one bad "relapse" so far (I only quit the "big" drinking in June, so am newly sober), and my hangover was hellish ... much worse than anything I'd experienced, except for the initial withdrawals from the all-day drinking habit I'd been into before that.

Every setback can be a learning experience ... use it!

Hope things are feeling better tomorrow!

[Tulipe]

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Liath,
Do you have access to any meds or supps? I know how that voice comes back. I know if I don't take Campral in the morning I am thinking about the bottle around 4:00. Can you get some supps or something to ease the cravings? I know how when you feel better it seems like a good idea to drink. Past few days I've been telling myself Why? and that seems to help.

[Kimberley]

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Liath join my new thread! I am in the same boat as you right now except I have screwed up even bigger and have to "work from home" today. I have decided it is now or never. And it is in fact NOW!

[Zeppie2]

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Hey Liath - hope you are feeling ok today - in my experience withdrawals are 10 times worse than hangovers. If your body is dependant on alcohol to get through the day it will give you hell when you try and give up. Be careful if you are going cold turkey, have someone with you at all times.
Go to the doctor and get some meds if you are really dependant.
Take care

[Liath]

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The power of AL

I couldn't make it yesterday. I broke down and drank 4-5 beers. This was over the course of 4-5 hours so did not get drunk but still felt bad in the morning. I have suffered the with drawls before and I am afraid they will be worse this time. I have the sups and will use them as I am going AF today. I talked to by boyfriend and he has agreed not to bring beer to the house. But he refused to acknowledge the extent of my problem. He says I am giving AL too much power by saying "I can't have any of it" and thinking about it all the time. DAMN! Does he REALLY think I WANT to think about it all the time? I WISH I could NEVER think of it again! Frustration....................................... ................................

[louise]

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I'm sorry he is not being supportive. He clearly does not understand about addiction. But not bringing al into the house is a step. Hopefully the supplements will help a lot and you will have minimal withdrawal. Maybe when you are feeling better and have more energy it will be worthwhile to give him more information on addiction, but I think sometimes those without this problem just can't understand.

[Liath]

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Thanks louise-

I think I may have to accept the fact that he doesn't get it even though he has seen me at my worst, time and time again. I have made a commitment to go 30 days. I am going to start a thread in the 'just starting out' forum. I am nervous/anxious/excited/afraid. lots of emotions running around in my head.