Friday 6 Feb AF

[treetops]

Well since Mick can't start the thread today and since it is midday on 6 Feb I thought I would start off. Look - I could invite you to lunch! As I said its a public holiday but weather is crap and so I am staying in.

Pauly - I am really sorry that you are not getting the support you seem to need at the clinic. Zoloft is not for everyone but it helps some folk and not everyone gains weight. Unfortunately you do. But It seems you do need something to help you even out the moods and swings esp around PMS time. Can you talk to your GP about this again - as he knows your history. I guess you didn't last with the Antabuse - which is a pity.
Remember most medications take some time for your body to get used to - sometimes its a matter of using a tiny dose and slowly increasing it. And almost all medications, including natural ones - have side effects.
I did mention some time ago I think, about you trying to see if there is a support group for PMS - thats a long shot - but maybe worth a try.

Hi there to the train granny. More trains this weekend?
Sam - what's what with the job situation? Any news on the mortgage PPQP?
Hope you are resting up this weekend Det.
Pie- I'm really glad the AB worked for you. AB seems so scary - but it doesn't have to be a big deal. Good idea to carry it as a safety valve - just in case the Demon tempts you.
SL - I had to laugh about the workshop that went on about developing culture. Thats such rubbish as you know. I hate it when the word culture gets mis-used in that way when what is usually being implied - are productivity, outputs, managerial control and everyone just working much much harder and dealing with fewer resources.
Narilly, NS and others who pop in - have a great Friday and weekend. Catch you later!

[NoSugar]

I've been 3 steps behind each day all week and haven't been able to post or even attempt Mick's puzzles so I guess I'll hop into tomorrow and say hi to everyone before I am 15 steps behind!!! I haven't read much either so I'll just hope you're all doing well and if it's been a tough week, that today/tomorrow :wink: dawns cheery and bright. xx NS

[paulywogg]

This is one of the reasons I don't like being honest, I feel judged not saying that anyone is judging, just feels as though everyone has sorta thrown their hands up in the air about me,like me relapsing is to be expected by now,I dunno maybe I'm just projecting my feelings about it onto everybody else

[treetops]

I definitely wasn't trying to judge you Pauly but just trying to be supportive. I think you have done really well with being AF. And you have had so much stuff to deal with outside your control and also with your other health issues. You know what you want and you will get there.

[paulywogg]

I know you weren't being judgemental TT,the only reason I didn't pop my emergency antabuse last week was cuz I had taken some apple cider vinegar and didn't want a reaction, I'm gonna get this,trust me

[scottish lass]

Thank goodness Friday is coming - need it badly! More than 3 steps behind here...just checking in really quickly. trying to catch up my actual work after the day long workshop...hopefully will get some more time tomorrow....
Rain is coming - yahoo!

[Samstone]

MAE all!
a quick check in and out. Been studying to take postal exam. Took it and passed, now I hope to hear from the powers that be and have an interview, otherwise I just look out for the next available position, keep doing some puttering on the survey scene, and keep building fences! Haven't been on line too much other than to take sample tests cause I'm almost maxed out on data allotment for this month.

Pauly, hope things are looking better for you. As far as honesty goes, no matter who, what, when, where, how, you know the person that counts is you and being honest with yourself. I find that this forum is a good sounding board. There are a lot of folks who do ok and others that struggle from time to time. My past experience has been a few years sober and then off the deep end. I am hoping that this will be my final quit, but it has a long road getting here. MWO helped very much. But it was 5 years of heavy drinking before that happened. Guess what I am trying to say is everyone's approach to their quit is different, some gradual, some very immediate, some quit, then back, then quit. I could never do the tapering off cause it just would start me drinking again, but some do that as well. However it works for you, I wish you success!!

Hope everyone is well, got to read back soon and see what's been going on!
Sam

[treetops]

Excellent post Sam!

[Lavande]

Good morning Abbers & happy Friday to all!!!

Can't believe it's 10 degrees here - now that's cold!!!!!
But it's not snowing so I should be happy I guess, Ha Ha!

Thanks for the way early startup TT
My youngest train man was here for several hours with me yesterday afternoon. Thank God I happen to have a big area for him to lay out 'miles' of track for Thomas & Friends!

Hi there NS & SL! Catch up when you can

Sam, great news about your exam! Congrats!! I hope something opens up soon for you on the job front!

Pauly, I hope by now you've seen the PM I sent you last evening. You have my total support & there's plenty of room under my wing :hug: I will keep my eye on you & make sure you meet your goals!

Greetings to everyone else & sending wishes for a great AF day.

Lav

[Pie]

Happy Friday, TT, NS, Pauly, Sam, SL, and everyone! I'm up and out early this morning. Back in a bit.

[paulywogg]

Mae everybody, day off today, well not really cuz I'll have Louie haha,love that kid but sometimes he's more work than actually going to work, we'll keep our fingers crossed for you Sam,post office would be good to work for,that was a great post I just feel thatI've been making this harder than it has to be, as Byrdie said she was the queen of"master blamers" I think I hold the title,always blaming something, somebody, it's gotten old, Lav,I did receive the pm,thank you I really hope it works better for me this time, hello to all, I'll be back later, have a good Friday peeps

[Mick]

man oh man theres more people post when you start the thread tt..youve got the job defo..computer is back worse than ever..took it in to get fixed this morning..and the techie guy is sick...he wont be in till monday..so there was a girl behind the counter...explained it to her...so she put it all back to original settings..now its vista 7 Im running so I had to refind the power,sound/volume and network icons..so all in all she was as much use as one legged man in an arse kicking contest!!!so its still as slow still broken ,but its had a day out!! how is everyone?pauly no -one is judging you here.. that aint what its about!!going to have a brew ..anyone else

[narilly]

Good Morning everyone.

Pauly, big hug from me. It is a tough road for sure. You know, I have been trying to quit since 2000. The first AA meeting I went to was that year. I joined MWO back in 2006 because I was excited to 'moderate'. Ya right! Moderation obviously did not work for me SO after struggling, quitting, trying to moderate, going to AA, talking on here off an on since 2006...I finally quit hopefully for good April 12, 2014. Keep after it, you can do it! Its not perfection its progress and you have progress Miss Pauly!

Sam, that was a great post and I am happy for you passing that exam.

Hi ya Mick!

TT, the weather here is not the best either. It is snowing and -16C right now, but no rain like you SL.

Lav, 10F is -12C so you are right there with me on the cold front. I am still going to the market in this weather though. Love those farm fresh eggs!

Have a great day everyone.

[scottish lass]

Jumping in to say hello...
Sam - going to be a mail man?? Hope you get the job, sending good wishes

[treetops]

Saturday here now and I have started the thread - full of silly prattle today.