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    #16
    AF daily Wed 09/09/09 !!!

    extra hugs for you Sara XXXX

    this is where you find out how strong you really are, and often it's much stronger than we give ourselves credit for.

    pull out the stops and keep your guard up. LGlutamine, extra B vits, exercise, watch a movie, eat something spicy or sweet, hypno, hop on chat, call an old friend. etc.
    nosce te ipsum
    (Know Thyself)

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      #17
      AF daily Wed 09/09/09 !!!

      Sara, are you taking kudzu and l-glute during the course of the day to keep them in your system? Good for you for coming here. It will get better and easier!
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      Thoughts become things..... choose the good ones. ~TUT

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        #18
        AF daily Wed 09/09/09 !!!

        Hi guys!

        Sara, just keep doing what you are doing, you have a plan that sounds great--you just need to stick to it. It gets easier with time, it really does.

        As far as the after work drink....I found that my cravings at times were something else..usually hunger or thirst. Eating and drinking something besides alcohol and really changing up my routine absolutely helped me so much at first.

        I had a short, yet interesting conversation with my sister in law last night. I told her I came across a book she had given me years ago called "Lessons in Living" by Susan L. Taylor. In it was a letter she had written me. She had quit drinking at the time, and was attending AA. There was lots of good advice and support. When I mentioned that I must have been worried about my drinking at that time (this had to be 6-7 years ago) she said "No, your husband was." I really find that hard to believe for some reason.

        Hang in there everybody!!!:h
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        NF since June 1, 2008
        AF since September 28, 2008
        DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
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        :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
        5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
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        The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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          #19
          AF daily Wed 09/09/09 !!!

          LVT25;711900 wrote: When I mentioned that I must have been worried about my drinking at that time (this had to be 6-7 years ago) she said "No, your husband was." I really find that hard to believe for some reason.
          Why LVT?
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          Thoughts become things..... choose the good ones. ~TUT

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            #20
            AF daily Wed 09/09/09 !!!

            Greenie, I guess because we were drinking buddies and whenever I told him how much I needed to quit, he usually told me I wasn't that bad. I can't imagine why he would have been worried about it....
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            NF since June 1, 2008
            AF since September 28, 2008
            DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
            _____________
            :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
            5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
            _______________
            The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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              #21
              AF daily Wed 09/09/09 !!!

              Me either. But I always love to draw attention to someone else's "problem" to take the heat of me. :H
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              Thoughts become things..... choose the good ones. ~TUT

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                #22
                AF daily Wed 09/09/09 !!!

                Hey Everyone,
                Well, I made it through the rough patch of craving...Happily now tucked into bed, ready to read and sleep the sleep of the just (and sober).

                Yes, Greeneyes, I'm taking the Kudzu and L-Glut through out the day, but I just started the MWO brand of Kudzu yesterday. I don't think the other health food store brand did much. I've only been taking one capsule, three times a day. I wanted to start at the lowest dose, but maybe I'll experiment with taking more. I used it a while back (maybe a year ago) and was amazed at how effective it was. I think back then I was taking 3 caps 3 times a day. The L-Glut, I've taken 1000 mg. of, twice a day. I'll double check the MWO recommendation for dosages. Any advice, anyone?

                LVT25, I was interested in your story about your husband. Mine always reassures me that my drinking isn't a problem, too. In fact, sometimes I'll confess to him when he comes home, "I've already had a glass of wine (or two) and he says, "good for you", or "you deserve it." I think because he drinks every night, he feels good when I drink. He sticks to two, and often he hasn't really known how many I've had. Sometimes I wish he would work on this with me, but he doesn't even want to talk about it. He knows I'm going for 30 days, and he's supportive of that, so I guess I don't really know what he's thinking about it. I suspect he doesn't want to look at his own drinking patterns, and also doesn't want to criticize me. Anyway, that's all pretty complicated, but I bet Greeneyes hit the nail on the head with the comment about drawing attention to someone else's problem.

                Thanks so much for the encouragement, Determinator (love the name) and everyone else. It's unbelievably helpful!! I did eat some chocolate chip cookies, which were a big treat since I usually avoid sweets. I'd hate to gain a whole lot of weight while abstaining, but at least for the first few days I'm going to treat myself as needed....Staying away from alcohol is definitely the priority.

                I'm so glad to have joined this thread. It's helping already.

                Sara
                "When she enjoyed her drinking she couldn't control it, and when she controlled it, she couldn't enjoy it." (from The Big Book)

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                  #23
                  AF daily Wed 09/09/09 !!!

                  Oh, and Peacenik, I'm sorry to hear about your horrible cravings. It sucks, doesn't it??? But they do pass, if we just work through them and hold out. It's incredibly hard to ignore that voice that says, "go ahead...have that drink you want so much." But if we keep shooting it down, I do believe it will grow fainter. Take care of yourself.
                  "When she enjoyed her drinking she couldn't control it, and when she controlled it, she couldn't enjoy it." (from The Big Book)

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                    #24
                    AF daily Wed 09/09/09 !!!

                    Hi all - successfully made it through day 13 - and the thoughts are starting to creep in...why can't I have a drink next weekend if friends are in town - it's crazy the acrobatics that my brain will perform!!! UGHH! Greeneyes - was it you that brought up the mercury in retrograde note a few days ago? I think it must be hitting me now!

                    I see I'm not alone though- this site is always so helpful and keeps me focused on my goal.

                    Off to bed - it's almost 1am and I've got a 9am call.

                    Good luck to everyone!

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                      #25
                      AF daily Wed 09/09/09 !!!

                      DogLvr, day 13 way to go! hang tight, we'll put those nasty thoughts to rest. you are NOT being deprived of anything but toxicity. In the early days I had to remind myself of that often.

                      Sarasmiles, glad you're hanging tough. regarding L Glutamine doses, breaking a capsule under your tongue can bring some quick relief....give that a go. I buy mine in bulk powder form and take a rounded teaspoon in juice to kill a craving. it's also very healthy for your intestines, liver and muscles. good stuff!
                      nosce te ipsum
                      (Know Thyself)

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                        #26
                        AF daily Wed 09/09/09 !!!

                        I never know wether to start a new thread or jump on the end of the old one because of the freaky time zone differences .

                        Hi Sara - this is day 10 for me and its not so bad, craving last night, but am substituting with 70% dark chocolate, just a square or two, which seems to be doing the trick.

                        I also miss the 'reward' of sitting down with that first glass, but this week has been so busy I haven't had time to sit down until around 10pm, by which time I'm over it.

                        I'm still making the effort to recruit new friends, and have had a couple of nice chats over coffee this week - 2nd 'dates' I suppose!

                        Take care all

                        Betsx
                        Proud to be SLIGHTLY SLOVENLY.:wavin:


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