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[little beagle]

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Jane the Dr appt. Is tomorrow when my labs come back. I am feeling better though. I think I wasn't staying well hydrated.
I know that the first time I did things sober it was different, but as time went by it did get easier. I think you're doing great. Anxiety and bad moods are normal in these situations. I am proud of you.
Ava 150 days is wonderful. I am proud of you too.
Dottie feel better. Sorry you feel crappy and missed out on the lovely spring day.

[NoSugar]

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DANG, I just lost a long post full of links for you, Roxy . I'll try to get back on ASAP and recreate it. I'm having a great time (other than the working parts...). Later - NS

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https://www.mywayout.org/community/f8...ere-13043.html
https://www.mywayout.org/community/f8...mal-67065.html
https://www.mywayout.org/community/f7...day-70213.html
https://www.mywayout.org/community/f8...ory-64487.html

Those are the links to the threads j-vo mentioned and a couple others. They are proof that this can be done - maybe not the first time (see DG's thread) - but if you keep trying, you can do it.

It might seem like LB and I and others got it on the first try but that is not how it was at all. My seemingly hopeless attempts occurred before I joined MWO. Look at the join dates of people who are having Great Success NOW. Some of the Loamers have been here awhile and are really and truly getting it done. What if they hadn't been wiling to give themselves another chance this time??

Ignore the negative stuff if you come across it. Or threads that treat relapse as an inevitable outcome - it isn't. Don't let anyone tell you it is ok to drink and of course you couldn't help it. It isn't ok for us. You can help it - you have all the power, even when you can't believe that you do. Let us help you use it. :l.

[NoSugar]

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narilly;1654267 wrote:
So it was a great weekend for me. It was a breakthrough weekend and I am sober and counting my days. I know I will keep counting and this is just the beginning for me. There is not door open anymore. Pav- "It is off the table".

Nar, this is fabulous! I think you and j-vo and SL sound different this time around - and I mean that in a good way. You sound strong, committed, and at peace with your decision. You're all on your way to that psychologically thrilling 100 days, a day at a time :l.

[roxane]

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thanks for the links NS.

i know its as rare as hens teeth to get sober 'just like that', the long termers have so many posts that the early ones arent visible to me so i dont get to see how they did it. i have stumbled upon some buried in threads like the newbies nest so is difficult to follow their posts.

enjoy the rest of your trip presuming its work related!

[scottish lass]

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Hi Rox, I had my first 30 days in Dec 2011 after joinging in Feb 2011 - it took me that long to get there, then it took me till 2014 to really get a grip - I fell so many times it was silly and I am sure lots of folks gave up on me as a lost cause. I have left MWO a couple of times due to the sniping as you mention - I now just stay in a couple places where I feel safe as it is an important tool in my getting AF. There are a lot of us who keep trying - Mr G is one, sobersoul was tipperlette - not sure we have got it yet, but keep on trying.
NS - I do feel different this time, no idea why - but something is working, and I will take that:H
Did not get to movies - too much homework, but think we got it done - I nagged too much to turn it into fun as well - we had tears instead of giggles:upset:
Pav - hope you survived and not hidden in a cupboard somewhere
Hi everyone - have a great Monday...

[scottish lass]

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Just read it will be 30 tomorrow j-vo! Yahoo!!!!

[narilly]

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Rox,
If you looke at my join date, it was way back in 2006. I have been struggling since then. I think my longest quit was about 3 months. I have quit probably 3 times since 2006 and this time for some reason it makes sense to me. I feel like this is the last time.
Maybe its because my hangovers are getting worse, my addiction is getting worse or it might be that I have turned 50 and don't want to live that life anymore.
I know that the ladies here have helped me a TON and I would not have gotten to this point without all the support I have found especially on this Loamer thread.
Keep at it Rox. it makes sense to stop. Your brain will NEVER let you become a mod drinker. I listen to Dr. John Kelly's blog on the bubble hour at least once a week right now just to reinforce the science behind my drinking. That has made a significant difference in my recovery.
Now, I feel very strong in my quit and it is SO empowering. Telling my best friend on the weekend that I did not drink anymore was amazing. She was so unsupportive for about 2 minutes and then totally supportive after she realized that I was serious and that my problem was serious.

Anyway, back to work for me.
Love you girls.

[scottish lass]

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PS Ava - Arugula is called Rocket in the UK - spicy, peppery salad leaves...

[roxane]

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thanks girls.




dont look at my join date :H

ps, ava has 150 days today and i made a thread for her. its slipping off the page cos no ones commented.

[scottish lass]

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Oops - I thought her 150 was tomorrow, sorry I am late

[NoSugar]

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Thanks, Roxy. Now she can wake up and find her 150th day thread!

[narilly]

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Rox, we joined at the same time!!! Holy smokes, who knew? I bet we crossed paths a few times.
That is really interesting!

[roxane]

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narilly;1654633 wrote: Rox, we joined at the same time!!! Holy smokes, who knew? I bet we crossed paths a few times.
That is really interesting!

to the month! gosh

[narilly]

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Well, Rox. It looks like we really are old timers here. Lets GO Girl and kick AL to the curb! We have been trying for a long time.
You know, the first time I went to AA was back in the year 2000. So I have been 'trying' or at least aware that I have a problem since then. That is 14 years!
Even in high school I was sent to an addictions counsellor when I was 17 and he told me that if you have a drinking problem you will probably never be able to drink normally. I thought I would prove him wrong!
Anyway, I have been struggling with AL for 14 years and finally I can say I am at the point where I know I will not drink. I may have said it before but this time it makes real sense to me. A big reason for that is understanding the science behind it. That is what I needed I guess to really make me understand why I had to quit.

Lets DO IT Rox!