BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

[Cinders]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

OMG HANNAH IS ALMOST AT 70 DAYS!!!

I can imagine you are feeling alone....

People are jumping around on all kinds of threads today, Hannah.

However, I will post here and be happy to. I read your thread every day.

(I do really, really miss DG, though, I pm'd her and no response. sigh)

However, Hanna, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. :h

I haven't learned to do all the wonderful pasting and graphics but wanted you to know someone here cares and loves you.

Cindi

[Finding My Self]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

I know Hannah! Bit empty here isn't it! All sorts of (lovely) rushing about going on on the boards! But I've missed here too..... been a bit hectic today. Good things but a new social with a new girlfriend (my son and hers met sailing) this morning and I must have done my usual thing when in a social setting (?!) and tightened my legs like mad through nerves and set up my usual 'outbreak of nerves' - very Jane Austen!; "She's having one of her turns..."!!!....... shaky, really bad tum pains and shivery. (It's a very old 'friend' since childhood this reaction - enemy until I learned to accept about 8 years ago that it didn't seem to want to go away ...before that watch me go...full blown phobic response!) When I let my legs go now hear my tum gurgle! (I know.... TMI)

Then I went to an amazing talktonight by Nick Ward who was the final survivor of the 1979 Fastnet Race (sailing from UK-Ireland-UK) where 15 died in the sudden Force 10 storm that blew up out of nowhere. He and one other guy were 'Left for Dead', but were only unconscious, by the rest of the crew after the yacht capsized, but survived to tell his tale.........27 years on for the first time tonight. (PSTD before). He'd had a brain hemorrhage at 14 too but still did the race at 23 with a numb (but by then able) left hand side and epilepsy after the hem!!!.... It was very emotional, (the epilepsy causes him to cry at this still big time), shocking (the other guy died in his arms) and was terrifying seeing shots of those humungous seas... my tum just went into spasm at the sight of the pics!!!

I came away thinkng, "We think doing this is hard....?!?!

My son B has been really wanting this guy's book and, of course, is at boarding school so I got him Nick's book which Nick signed to him with out little boat's name in it too....I hope B'll forgive me for being there when he receives that!!!

So, in my li'l bed now with my hotty (again!) and signing out now cos tum hurts and I need to lie down and get some sleep. Thanks for 'listening' coz it's helped my tum lots to share it....I think I was a bit overwhelmed at this guy's story, nerves, emotion....which feels a bit pathetic and 'selfish' ....?

BUT I DID THE NERVES THING WITHOUT BOOZE AND VALIUM FOR THE FIRST TIIME IN YEARS!!!

Might seem a small thing but I'm a bit chuffed....Trigger # about 3 handled...this time!!!

Love to you and thanks for giving our dear Hannah the cheer she deserves, Cindi!!! Here's a CHEER for you too!!

Hannah love, hugs my friend.

Love
FMF xx

[Hannah]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

Awww, Thanks Cindi! Means a lot to me! Finding, you too!:danthin:

Well, ok, was holding back on posting one of my usual "books" thinking maybe people are getting tired of reading my long posts, but the fingers are just itching to get typing, so here goes. HOWEVER - if you ever feel I am too much of a windbag, pleeeezee let me know. Don't want to be scaring people off!

Thie AF thing continues to be a learning experience. When hubby and I went out for supper the othere night, w one of his business associates, and hubby had two glasses of wine - I told him it was okay, but in the end really bothered me. I didn't have too much trouble getting through supper, but I found the next few days really hard - feeling real cravings, and knowing I don't want to drink, but missing it more than I had been.

Well, I had got my free bottle of kudzu when I joined up, but had never before cracked the seal, because I didn't find it too hard going AF, so didn't even try it out. But, doing my shopping on Sunday, it was only sheer willpower that kept me from going into the liquor store. When I got home Monday after work, felt the same strong cravings - so decided to give the ol' kudzu a try - took the maximum dose of 3 capsules - and Wow, am I impressed. In no time flat the cravings were gone. I'm not sure how much was the "placebo" effect, but definitely worked for me. And it seemed that once I got over that hump, I have been ok again.


Anyhooo, I have mentioned a few times that I was contemplating trying to moderate when we go away on a weekend? Well, we are - going to Edmonton on October 6th (my birthday, also 29th anniversary on the 3rd), to a concert (more about this later), and just a weekend of relaxing. I think I will start taking my Kudzu a few days before I leave. Then, if I do decide to try having a drink, at least I will be "packing ammo" so to speak. Only thing is, it would wipe the slate clean, and I'd be starting at 0 again, and am kind of proud of my almost 70 days. . . . . but hubby still likes to have an occasional glass, so would be nice to be able to joing him. . (Just for that time away). .. . . to make a long story short, not sure yet what I am going to do. But it will be planned, not a "binge". (At least I hope). And then right back on the gravy train when we come home, counting up the days again. IF I have a drink at all. . . .

Re the concert - don't know how much attention you Yanks pay to our "Canadian Idol", our version of your "American Idol"? A few years ago the winner was a sweet young man from Medicine Hat, Alberta. Sang and looked like an angel. I reallly enjoyed watching him on the show, but never followed his career afterwards. He seems mostly to appeal to the teenyboppers and the geriatric (such as me) set. Hubby saw there was a concert on my bday, and ordered tickets for it. Not sure what to expect - we may have to borrow someone's 13 year old daughter so we don't look foolish - but we're going!

Also, gals, if your man is not paying enough attention to you. guess you have to tell them so in plain English. I don't believe hubby had any idea! Was a genuine surprise to him, geeeezzz!

Alright, you guys - expect to see a few more posts here tomorrow! BTW, if the whole "Booze Bustin" thing is getting old, and we should let it go, speak up. As they say, sometimes a thread just runs it's course, and there's nothing wrong w that. Attached files [img]/converted_files/335176=1973-attachment.gif[/img] [img]/converted_files/335176=1974-attachment.gif[/img] [img]/converted_files/335176=1975-attachment.gif[/img]

[july232007]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

Hannah,

Yes you do type a book and no you should not stop. I think we all enjoy your perspective, I know I do.

I started with the Kudzu on day five AF and ran out on day thirty something, I mean to order more as it works for me.

The thread has it ebb and flow and that is fine. We will have a new group comming by October 1, you can count on it.

Have a good night Deb, rustop, FMF, db2, LindZee (sorry for confusing 23 AF for 30) and all TOBB.

July

Day 62 AF

[rob]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

Good mornin Booze Busters!! Just a quick Hi before I head off to work. I'll try to stop in tonight.
Love and Peace
Rob

[The Londoner]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

Hullo to you all and Hannah especially as she needs the company most!
It's hard to type as my beaut feline has her tail on the asdf keys and she gets annoyed when i need them which is often! Anyway! I am on day 32 so there is no place for me on the 30 day BB sob! It's just that I am still uncertain what to do. I feel so good it would seem ridiculous to have a drink. I grow stronger every day and the healthy diet really helps, altho I have allowed it to get a bit boring of late. I am just not ready to commit to another 30 days-maybe on Oct 1?
anyway all you lovely people out there, keep your hearts UP and don't let anyone or anything get you down-big hug from me, on a cold London afternoon, sending you all the warmth you need!
Feeling, hope you are better now-a social friend is just what you need, altho the hotty is less stressful!
:catroll:
Anna xx

[rustop61]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

Hi Hannah and fellow booze busters

Hannah keep on typing, I really enjoy your posts. You have the same bday as my daughter so enjoy. I will be interested to see what you decide to do on vacation. My bday is 30 October and I will be just over 60 Days AF if I make it that far....joke!! There has been a little thought in the back of my head re doing the same as you, hubby also enjoys his wine and hasnt a problem. Gordon Ramsey, Hells Kitchen, for those of you wondering,is opening a new restaurant down the road from us and it will probably be very upmarket. My daughter will be 15 and loves to get dressed up so we have been planning on having a joint birthday dinner there. I will be driving so it would only be a glass or even half a glass with dinner but is it worth it???

Finding you do the most interesting things, also really enjoy your posts.

Rustop

[Finding My Self]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

Hi all..... Really hope your day is going well...nearly over here in the UK and yes, Anna, cold!!! Heating on and dark at 7.30!

Really fed up with this aching and fatigue....evervating and causing a rather vulnerable feeling in me.......... Hey Ho.

I've put a thread on General..... feel a bit bad aobut it really but..... That's what today has held and I put it there for some reason....

S this is short as supper's ready and I'm a bit pooped!

I so hope everyone's OK - this has got a bit quiet hasn't it!! I think they're all on the loo from the lemon cleanse!!!!!!!!

Will catch up properly later/tomorrow. My daughter's boyfriend is back from Uni for a couple of days so we'll eat together in a moment... That's great!

Thinking of you all - omuch going on for so many at the moment but I am reading up and trying to stay in touch. You're all so special to me.

Lots of love
FMF xx

[LindZee]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

Hi everyone!

It has been quiet here. I've been busy working so haven't posted much. I thought I might have bored you all to death with my hubby woes

Hannah, we are in the same boat. My 30 days ends next Wednesday and hubby and I are going away for the weekend on Friday. I have made up my mind to have wine on Fri & Sat night when we go out to dinner. I'm kind of worried too. Since I'm "out of condition" I'm afraid it will hit me hard and I don't want to end up with a headache for our Saturday sightseeing. But I do want to move on to moderation and have been thinking about setting some goals for myself so it doesn't get out of hand. If it turns out I don't enjoy the wine all that much I might go for another 30 days after the weekend. On the other hand, if I enjoy the wine too much I might go for another 30. But I am not going to feel guilty about it and hope it will be a learning experience. Hannah, whatever you decide I hope you enjoy yourself and have a great birthday. By the way, Kudzu seems to really help me.

Anna, is your ultimate goal to moderate or be AF? I've been eating healthy too and lost a few pounds so I don't want to jeopardize that. Are you doing that cleanse thing or eating vegetarian? Sorry, I dont' remember. Your kitty sounds so cute. I used to have two cats and miss them terribly. They lived to a ripe old age but both had health problems at the end and it was heartbreaking.

FMF, good for you getting through those stresses without a drink! I hope you're feeling
better soon.

Rustop, have a great birthday...sounds like fun.

Hi Rob, July23 and DB2! I know I'm forgetting someone and haven't read the whole thread very closely but I have to get going...our pizza is almost ready. So much for the healthy eating

LZ

[july232007]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

September ending

Hello all fellow booze busters,

It is the end of September and we have had many people attain their goals of 30, 60 and more days AF over the past few months.

Good luck to those who are attempting moderation or are thinking about it. I am committed to abs. but that is because I know I can't moderate (that is why I started looking around and found MWO). But I do think it is worthwhile for our group to share thoughts and experience with the subject.

I am a skeptic because of personal failure at the attempt over the years but I would enjoy learning about how others moderate over time. I think we are open minded enough on this thread to support different points of view.

July

Day 63 AF

[Finding My Self]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

July - so well put (as ever!) I think this place is just so great because there is a place for all of us. Abs, mods, slippers, sliders, achievers, worriers, mind-changers, happy, sad - it's wonderful. Really living up to its name of My Way Out.....yet with the huge support this happy group of pilgrims gives each other.

It feels so exciting to see so many getting their 'power' back - rather the opposite to the approach of accepting we have none!!! - and I believe that power is one of our greatest gifts from birth.... It's just we need to use it well. I gave most of mine away to the bottle and benzos because I didn't think I had enough to make any difference. But you guys are showing me I have and the results are that I don't fancy a drink like a used to. Well, I never 'fancied' a drink; I needed a drink.... (Oh yea?!?!)

This 'power' to me is actually made up of choice, integrity, the ability to stop before rushing into a habitual decision and love. (And I don't mean I've got all that but I'm working on it!!!)

I realised this morning that I have lost that terrifying feeling (well, to me anyway) I had at the start of thinking that unless I thought about this every second of every day alcohol was going to leap out of a bottle, come at me through a shop window and force itself down my throat.... (and I'm not exagerating!) Our 'neighbours' in AA told me so as did D and I nearly let it as I was so 'low' having been told I was powerless...... Here I have been given back my (healthy) power and feel sooooh grateful for the feeling of feeling more relaxed around the issue.

I can go into a pub or not. A wine bar or not. An 'offy' or not. Admittedly I haven't had to sit with a bunch of people (or one) who are piling it in but the times I've touched that it hasn't made we want to jioin them!

I am just so grateful for this - drinking or early AF, it was the constant thinking about the stuff that was doing my head in! The thinking that I was doomed! I am so glad it has passed. (The fact I am here all and everyday might seem a contradiction but I love to catch up on everyone's news and views and, yes, I mean it was BAD before!!!)

I'm only too aware I haven't tried my new feelings out under pressure yet.....I might so easily be back here with my tail between my legs at some point but unitl then I am going to keep ODAT-ing too and enjoy things! And if I do try mod-ing I so want to share that and use this wonderful support to make sure it stays where I want it and not it wants it!

Thanks everyone for all you do and say that helps me more than I can every say. I wish you all the gift of finding Your Way Out.... Thanks RJ.

Love FMF xx

[rob]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

Good morning fellow absters!!! Another quick checkin to say hey before I head off to work.
Will stop by tonight to see how everyone is doing. Meanwhile, everyone have a great Abs. day.

[rob]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23



HMMMM. Things are lookin a little too quiet around here. Deb of course is in our thoughts as she deals with the loss of her brother in law and Satori is off working but were is the rest of our happy little band? Sorry, FMF, I know you are always here to cheer us on and share your adventures with us.

I know that Hannah/Deb has taken it upon herself to keep up with AF days but since she isn't with us right now I'm gonna give it a shot. Please Correct me if I'm wrong

LindZee 26 days

Indigosky 26 days

Rustop 29 days

Benno 34 days

Kyna 34 days

Londoner 34 days

Chief 51 days

July 65 days

Hannah/Deb 73 days

Satori 74 days

Finding My Feet 125 days

If I missed anyone just holler!!

I also want to give a to our friends around the MWO boards who have achieved their goals or are working towards any goal to improve their lives. As Red Green says "Remember, we're all in this together"

Love and Peace
Rob

[july232007]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

new 30 day goals for October 1?

Rob,

Thanks for the update. It is obvious from the numbers that people are succeeding in their goals. Good work. With October 1 on Monday I hope we get some new interest. Do you think we should start a new October thread Monday and welcome folks who might want to get on board?

That is what got me to take the plunge in July.

A beautiful fall Saturday in Tennesee. I hope everyone has a great AF weekend.

July

Day 65 AF

[rustop61]

BOOZE BUSTERS 30 DAY CHALLENGE NEW THREAD 9/23

Hi Fellow Booze Busters

Thanks Rob for posting all our achievements. I really admire yourself and Hannah the way you keep track of everyone. Our thoughts are all with Hannah at this difficult time. I think starting a new thread on 1st October is a good idea July. Sometimes if the threads are too long its confusing for newbies. I am using a number of threads. My overall goal was 30 Days, long term 90 but sometimes I just needed to get through ODAT. It depends what frame of mind I am in, if the booze beast is very bad I concentrate on just getting through that day. Last night it wasnt so bad just thoughts and I concentrated on the fact that I am so close to achieving the 30 Days, no way was I going to blow it. Whatever works.

Rustop