Can't get past 48 hours

[mollyka]

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UKB, just like DG an JC I think your post is fantastic. Its what I've been doing (pushing people away for the sake of sobriety) and feeling a bit guilty about it, but what you say is so clear and............just right. Thank you you've made my morning
Molly

[Guest]

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Another day under my belt - stayed in last night again and actually went to bed at 8.30pm. I was feeling a little tired and I know my bed keeps me safe from AL.

DB how you doing?

[Snapdragon]

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Hey UK

Well done - how does it feel now? You've been going for what 22/23 days? Is the craving still bad and are you taking any supps or anything?

I have managed five AF days in the last week (not as impressive as you - but a huge achievement for me ) Last night I went out for a meal and the cinema with my partner. I knew I would be tempted to drink in the restaurant so before we went in I asked him to order me a pint of lime and soda (taking away the temptation to ask for something else when the waitress came). While we were eating I was looking around at the other people in the restaurant - most had a beer or glass of wine but there were also quite a few couples happily drinking coke and soft drinks. It made me think that lots of people can enjoy going out for a meal without involving alcohol (in the past It's been the highlight of the evening for me ! During the meal, I could have killed for a glass of wine and had to try and stop thinking about it. However, after we went to the cinema and I can honestly say I didn't even think about a drink for the rest of the evening.

Anyway keep up the great work!!

Disco - where are you? I PM'd you a few times - please get in touch with us all - we're thinking of you.

Best Snap XXX

[Guest]

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I'm just using 2 tsps of L-Glut, one in the morning one before bed in hot milk. Also avoiding sugar where I can eating a very healthy, lots of quality foods diet and plenty of water.

Cravings subsided after 5 days then came back towards the end of the 3rd week. I'm on day 24 now and cravings peaked day 21. Made sure I avoided any AL situation day 20-24 as I knew it would be too much and I have some events coming up this weekend. seems to have worked as I feel ok today.

One little thing I've found is that I allow myself a mug of hotmilk with a little hot choccy sprinkled on before bed - I've never drunk much milk as an adult and that is now my treat that I look forward to at the end of the night. When the cravings have been bed I've also allowed myself a low kcal instant hot choccy after dinner too. Seems to work without mucking up the sugar thingy.

[Snapdragon]

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Hey UK

Well done - Day 25 for your today :goodjob:

Just the thought of a mug of hot milk makes me physically gag - yuk - I hate milk - will have to find something else for my treat. Perhaps hot Ribena with a spoon of L-Glut. Disco recommended another amino acid to me called Inositol - which is also a powder used by weight lifters (I hope I don't end up looking like one :H) and apparently helps cravings and makes you sleepy at bedtime. On the website I ordered it from it mentions that Inositol is also good for fatty liver conditions - so great for people like us.

Anyway - make the most of the sunshine UK - it's forecast to be in the 20s this weekend! Might even get a bit of a tan at last.

All the best - Snap X

[DiscoBunnie]

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Hey Everyone!!

I got so busy with long work days and ending up with only enough energy to shuffle myself upstairs to bed after work!! But no alcohol induced sleep and that is always a good thing!

L-Glut worked well in the begining for me too, I was taking 12000 mg/day. I tried the milk thing too but that was just not my thing! Then I tried dumping it directly under my tongue and well, that was an experience! I have cut the LG down and now using Inositol. It does make you sleepy as Snap has posted but its great for reducing the fatty tissue in the liver and also for improved cell metablosim and health. I've heard it is also an adjunct to help with cravings...

Great post indeed UK. It is all about making sobriety your number one priority day in and day out. DG has posted several words of wisdom about that as well. I am also finding myself with a limited number of friends to hang out with, but I am okay with that, for now it is about reducing the number and severity of cravings. One day at a time..!!

This is a great thread of wisdom and encouragement. I am glad you are all here!!!

~db

[Liverbirdy]

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Hi DiscoBunnie....where do you get the inositol? I know I cant get it here. But I have someone coming over soon, so maybe they can get it for me and bring it over with them....

thanks

[DiscoBunnie]

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Hi Liverbirdy,

I was able to order the inositol from vitacost.com they have pure inositol powder. Let me know if that works for you =0)

~db

[Guest]

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I ordered
Swanson Premium 100% Pure Inositol Powder/16 oz. on Amazon today for $27.95 including shipping. It was actually (2) 8oz. bottles which was less expensive than the larger
16 oz. bottle. Willing to try anything to get healthy right now.

Hope that is helpful.

[Snapdragon]

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Hi everyone - I live in the UK and bought L-Glut and Inositol from Whey Protein | Sports Nutrition | Supplements | Bodybuilding Supplements | Protein Supplements - Myprotein - its a website for bodybuilders :H Snap X

[Snapdragon]

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Snapdragon;842397 wrote: Hi everyone - I live in the UK and bought L-Glut and Inositol from Whey Protein | Sports Nutrition | Supplements | Bodybuilding Supplements | Protein Supplements - Myprotein - its a website for bodybuilders :H Snap X

Strange - I typed the web address Whey Protein | Sports Nutrition | Supplements | Bodybuilding Supplements | Protein Supplements - Myprotein don't know why it's turned itself into an advert banner!

[Snapdragon]

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Snapdragon;842413 wrote: Strange - I typed the web address Whey Protein | Sports Nutrition | Supplements | Bodybuilding Supplements | Protein Supplements - Myprotein don't know why it's turned itself into an advert banner!

It did it again!! I give up - if you click on the link it will take you to the UK site

[Liverbirdy]

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thanks Snap..

[BUDDY BLACK]

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DB,WELCOME,LIKE DOGGYGIRL SAID ITS ONE DAY AT A TIME,LOOKING FOR HELP IS A START,HANG IN THERE IM ROOTING FOR YOU!!!

[DiscoBunnie]

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Thanks Buddy Black!! Hope you suscribe to this thread.. the more the merrier!!

Snap ~ you are too funny! I can't figure out how to get a banner thingy and you end up with a self inflicted one!! too funny!

How is everyone? I am officially in the double digits ~ Day 11. I've had my good days and my not so good days, but always, always only looking at it 24 hours at a time (thanks DG!) ...

~db