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[rvm14136]

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Good morning everyone, I am on day one again. Yesterday I was on day 10 and very confident. Late yesterday afternoon I had a burning desire desire for beer that I just could not overcome. It hit me like a ton of bricks. The good news is I only had three and the beer tasted like crap. I also didn't have the desire for any more.

I am stepping up my Topa today and am vowed and determined to get this beast off my back.
Rob2

[Cinders]

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Good morning, Rob2,

I am 2 full days AF and starting on 3.

A 10 day string is awesome, so don't let one day get you down. You know the drill.

I figure I have had more AF days since starting MWO than I have had in the last 20 years, so even though I have been unsuccessful in stringing a bunch together, I am doin' pretty good.

However, I am truly determined this time to go all the way. I keep telling my self "I am not a drinker." Kind of a mantra.

However, I can't wait to get back home where I left my new meds (Campral and Naltrexone) sitting on the kitchen counter.

I am a wussie at heart and would like a little help to get through this. Right now it is just me and willpower, of which I have very little. Even if it is a crutch, I'll take whatever I can get to beat this thing.

Best wishes for getting back on track.

Cindi

[buffy]

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This is day 6 for me. I started to take Valerian in the afternoon and it kills my appetite, as well as having no desire to drink. I also have been sleeping better than ever....love the stuff.

[Determinator]

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day 65....and it's great to be alive!!

eating like a pig and still losing weight...wow!

[slightlysuze]

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Only day 4 for me........and I don't feel any better than usual, but maybe that's all the chocolate I've been eating????? :H I wonder if that's keeping me awake too? Anyway, day 4 is not very nice but it's all I've got!

[meditation mama]

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Day 7 for me..

ROB2, No worries, buddy! 10 days is a great run! I upped my topa and it helped tons. I also am using calmes forte and l-glute on the tough nights. Hang in there and I am glad you came back!

[pansy]

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Day 4 is great Suze!! Congrats on Day 7 MM!! I am now approaching day 50 - and it is getting easier and easier. Only having the most occasional thought of drinking, which is great! Getting so much done, too.

For those who are starting out on this path - do give yourself credit for all the AF days you are racking up. Few people try AF and are immediately successful - three steps forward and two steps back. It took me a long time to rack up my first 10 days in a row - and that was a great thing for me!

If this is a constant struggle at the beginning, the important thing is to keep jumping on the AF train. If you slip, don't use it as an excuse to go back to the old ways. The very next day, do AF. Over time, you will see that the days between slips increase - and instead of only making it 1 or 2 days, you are now regularly making it 3 or 4 days. Then you will have 10 days before you know it! It WILL happen!


D - 62 days is awesome!

Peace,
Pans

NOT eating like a pig and NOT losing weight - not fair!!!

[propartychief]

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starting day 4 feeling good!!!!!

[Chief]

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Day 14 here!

[irishlady]

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Never in my wildest dreams thought I would be able to say this but today is

329 days alcohol free.

[Accountable for Me]

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HOLY CRAP Irish! I was wondering how far along you were!!!!! EXCELLENT! You must be feeling so goooood!

[Finding My Self]

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Wow Irish - all those numbers! Good on you.
And good on everyone for their numbers even if it's a half!!! Two halves are one and 1+1=2 and 2+2=5 etc etc...well, I never was any good at maffs but I know this works!

Love
Finding xx

[irishlady]

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Thanks AFM and FMF, yes I do feel pretty good now, but it has taken me almost ten years of trying and falling ( literally ) to get to this stage..

[barry]

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Louise: I get vertigo if I even try to count that high! Way to go!

[Accountable for Me]

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Irish: The most important thing is you ARE doing it now! Congrats and you should be very proud of yourself!