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[changemylife]

I went on a slight bender yesterday. The golf outing started out great. A beer here and there. The problem was we all went back to the bar after golf and it took a long time to for the food to come out.

There was this cute waitress that kept bringing beer to me. I couldn't say no to her. It wasn't my fault at all . :H I'm a sucker for a cute skirt.

We all love to place blame on others. I got home. said fuck it and decided to finish the beer. Now it is 4:30 in the morning and I'm wide awake feeling like crap.

Now I must spend the next week getting myself back on track. It sucks and is not fun. I must say there is a lot going on in my life right now. I think the pressure got to me!

[Kimberley]

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I know the feeling when it all gets to you. You should be proud that you have made the decision to get back on track again. It may be hard at first, but it will get easier and feel better as you go along.

[Sunbeam]

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Hi CML,
I think that bumps in the road are the norm for modders. It is very healthy that you keep track of those bumps in your signature line. I do the same kind of thing through Drink Tracker: just how much over did I go, how often does it happen? What can I do to avoid the next bump? Living and learning. So much of the alcohol-related healing is coming to grips with reality.

[DeeBee]

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Hiya Change,

Being hungover sucks!! I hate it with a passion! I hate the guilt, the quesy-ness and everything else that being hungover entails.

I hope you are starting to feel slightly better... lots of water, Milk Thistle and healthy comfort food are in order today.

[changemylife]

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Thanks guys,

How the hell did I do this every day for 6 years. I had about 6 too many!

I wasn't driving so that was not an issue. I will be recouping this week and getting back on track. It definately is not fun.

This is my 3rd issue since sept 08

[DeeBee]

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I have found that my tolerance for AL has dropped drastically so if I do go over my limit of 2 I really know about it the next day.... a year ago I was drinking in excess of 1.5lt of wine a day and would honestly look you in the eye and tell you I felt "fine" -- crazy what we put our bodies through.

[cacky]

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Change, it sounds like you learned from your mistake and you are ready to get back into the swing of things. Good luck and like Dee said drink lots of water and take lots of supps. Good luck

[changemylife]

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I feel back to normal. It actually felt like it used to in the beginning. I felt bad from a hangover and realized that I drank too much. The way it is supposed to be!

Not Dealing with the hangover until I can get another drink!

Thanks everyone.

[1problemdrinker]

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The program

I am a 39 year old female who wants to learn moderation. Whether it be a beer, cookie or a cigarette I always binge. Have any of you bought the hypnosis cd's and supplements recommended . topamax also or have you done this on your own trying to decide where to start. I always binge and want to learn moderation. I am not a daily drinker but still tend to go overboard when I do.. Please let me know what your thoughts are..

[DeeBee]

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Hi and welcome 1problemdrinker.

I haven't tried the hypno CD's but many here have, with mixed reviews. I did take Topa for 6 weeks and for me it really helped to re-wire my brain. I then did 60 days AF (alcohol free) which taught me how great life can be without AL ruling it. It also gave my body a chance to detox and become healthy again. I have been taking most of the suppliments recommend in the book, with certain changes as I go along.

My best suggestion is to read through the threads, especially the Long Term Mod threads and see how others have approached moderation and whether it is possible for you or not.
Please feel free to post on the Mod Squad Thread -- which is where we all "hang out" and support eac other.

[cacky]

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Change, how are you doing today?

Hopefully you are getting some good help and suggestions here. I stay close to this site everyday. even if you feel ok...keep posting.

Big hugs

[changemylife]

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I'm doing well. Thanks for asking cacky. I have had some excessive family and business stress that I am in the middle of right now.

I refuse to smoke! I am just more angry than usual. I have attributed my anger to jealousy of others around me. I get angry because I am working so hard and others do nothing to help themselves with their problems. I sacrifice while others indulge

[DeeBee]

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changemylife;645240 wrote:
I refuse to smoke!

GOOD FOR YOU!!
I had a smoking dream the other night and woke up so disgusted with myself thinking I had smoked -- thank goodness it was just a dream.
L-Glut also does the trick for craving cigs and sweets

[changemylife]

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Funny DeeBee, I too had a dream that I was smoking.

I am around it all the time because my wife smokes. She refuses to quit. It now bothers my eyes and lungs. Funny what our bodies can get used to

[DeeBee]

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Hi Change -- how is life treating you?
My hubby also still smokes. He has tried to quit so many times but after a couple of months and a couple of drinks he always starts up again. What has surprised me is how little it bother's me -- I quite like the smell of it still, which in itself is a bit worrying isin't it!!??!