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[janka]

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thank u!

[mama bear]

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how are you feeling today Janka?
I have been doing lots of reading and soul searching and I am amazed at the OVERWHELMING data that says most alcoholics, or problem drinkers as I like to call myself, are highly intellingent, well educated people that drink to deal with the stresses of life or some other deeper issues.
You are not a loser....you are a strong independant woman going through some really tough times....
Quit beating yourslef up. When you get through detox and youor head clears, you need to find the strength and the anger to beat the demon called alcohol....and we will all help you through it

[janka]

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thanks mama u r awesome! how long to detox?

[mama bear]

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Baby I have no idea, but I have read three or four days????

[Cinders]

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Janka,

From one of the queens of detox (been there done that many times) it takes 4-5 days to get over the worst of it.

Are you going to quit abruptly or taper down?

I find tapering impossible for me. If I had to detox that way, I would have someone dole out the booze to me.

I have been thinking of you. One night in chat I thought I saw you there. It turned out it was Jada, and they all thought I was whacko by what I said. Then a couple weeks later, you turn up.

I am so glad you are reaching out again.

You CAN do this, Janka. You truly can. Life can get so much better again.

Love,
Cindi

[janka]

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Hey lady ... so good to hear from you!!!! am tapering as of yesterday ... am scared still

[Cinders]

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Good, be scared. You need to take care of yourself.

Tapering down is probably the safest way to detox, Janka. If you can truly taper down to nothing over the next few days, you will not shock your body as much as abrupt cessation.

I just hope you can do it. I know you are living alone now and I am worried you will do like me and not be able to taper.

Be strong. You can do this. I know you, remember? You are a strong woman.

Love,
Cindi

[janka]

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i will do my best BTW I am in contact with family/friends throughout the day too i just don't want to faint

[jessie]

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:lJanka, I'm thinking of you. I have been there so often...the terrible anxiety and remorse...why don't you join the March AF group? You'll feel much better after 5 days.

[mama bear]

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Thank God you have family there
love you

[janka]

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you are all so decent to me ... THANK YOU!!!

[mama bear]

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We are all in the same boat!!!!

[mama bear]

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How are you today sweetie??

[KateH1]

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Hi Janka,
It was nice chatting with you yesterday. Remember we all have a choice today.
1. Continue on with more of the same, same sadness, same helplessness....same excuses
2. Get serious, make a plan, and kick AL to the curb!

Which choice sounds best to you?

Best Wishes!
Kate

[janka]

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Still afraid but have some ideas I really do appreciate all of you