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    #16
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    Thanks Cindi, your husband and you are miles ahead of me and mine. Although he is my everything and we do talk about everything, this is so recent that I haven't even brought it up. Something came up on a sit-com last night. It was Cougar Town and the character played by Courtney Cox was very stressed and looked right at the camera and said, "I need a glass of wine". That scenario and many more like it on today's shows send a message to the 20-something girls out there that when stress hits the glamorous way to deal with it is to reach for a glass of red. It's all over the TV. I was hyper aware of it last night after reading someone's post here recently where she had to watch a children's DVD in order to escape the alcohol promotions on evening TV shows. Just a rambling commentary on modern life... Now that I am "saved" I want to save the world. LOL. Kidding.
    Tipplerette

    I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

    "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
    ? Lao-Tzu

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      #17
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      Tipplerette well done on your new journey, Everything will fall into place give it time.

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        #18
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        Now hubby is on board. We discussed our drinking pattern and decided that we would both do the thirty day thing if only to re-jig our pattern of nightly drinking. He didn't start the nightly wine intake until we started dating (which was when my daughter was 14). He said that before that he was a special occasion drinker as I was before the sh...t hit the fan. So now we're together on this. I do believe that given my previous daily intake of only half a bottle of red wine, that together we can moderate to having a glass or two on the weekends after the thirty day abstinence. Hopefully, we will succeed. It's a little TOO easy. It does cross my mind but I believe it's more of a physical adjustment than an emotional one. Big EAster dinner tommorrow: stuffed lamb, stuffed rabbit, ham, scalloped potatoes, maple glazed carrots, sesame seed asparagus, lemon meringue pie, homeade fruit salad, yummy... oh yes, and a bit of chocolate... Happy Easter Folks !
        Tipplerette

        I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

        "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
        ? Lao-Tzu

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          #19
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          Tipp, it's so good to read that you were able to talk honestly with your husband, and that the two of you are planning to explore a bit more sober time together. It's nice to be able to be on the same page with our spouses. I'm lucky in that regard too.

          DG
          Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
          Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

          One day at a time.

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            #20
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            Hi Tipp,

            The AL adverts annoy me also. We dont have enough adverts advertising the consequences of over drinking in the UK. I really wish they would because our binge drinking culture is out of control. Well done on yoour progress so far. x
            Be strong-
            We define ourselves by the best that is in us, not the worse that has been done to us.
            Be constructive. Clear the word of CAN'T

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              #21
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              Still going strong. We are very productive in the evenings these days. I feel like I am repeating myself. If anything crops up I will get on here and report but for now just taking it day by day. Thanks, again, everyone for all your support.:thanks:
              Tipplerette

              I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

              "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
              ? Lao-Tzu

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                #22
                EUREKA MOMENT

                Great to hear Tipp!
                Be strong-
                We define ourselves by the best that is in us, not the worse that has been done to us.
                Be constructive. Clear the word of CAN'T

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                  #23
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                  Tip,

                  Do you still take L-glut to help stay off Alcohol? I have the desire and motivation but come later afternoon when I'm about to knock off work, I get that craving for my nightly 2/3 or 3/4 bottle of wine. Sometimes I can overcome it sometimes not.

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                    #24
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                    "Eureka ! " ........I've invented the vaccum cleaner ! Ha!
                    Way to got Tipp.....Keep up the good work ! Tony
                    ?Be who you are and say what you feel because
                    those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.?
                    Dr. Seuss

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                      #25
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                      Well done Tony... there's a comedian in every crowd ..

                      The L-Glut is to cut down cravings; I take two 500 ml capsules twice a day the last two taken just before dinner (as soon as I am starting to prepare supper). Alot of people take the powder and swear by it. It does cut the cravings. You drink close to exactly what I drank so it should do the trick for you. That and some willpower. I am not doing perfectly but I don't beat myself up for it and jump back on the wagon with each little slip. Feeling a lot better lately.

                      Tips
                      Tipplerette

                      I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                      "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                      ? Lao-Tzu

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                        #26
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                        Hi Tipp,

                        I just use my willpower to combat cravings but L-Glut is a hermal remedy?
                        How long have you been taking L-Glut? There was a thread about it stating that it may cuase rage?
                        Be strong-
                        We define ourselves by the best that is in us, not the worse that has been done to us.
                        Be constructive. Clear the word of CAN'T

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                          #27
                          EUREKA MOMENT

                          RAGE !!! WHAT THE F...K DO YOU MEAN RAGE !! HOW DARE YOU !!


                          Just kidding.. LOL.. I don't have an angry bone in my body. I am one of the most passive people on the planet. I could use a little rage.

                          So far no side effects but I am very sporadic about taking my supplements. I seem to be doing alright so far.

                          I have come to a quiet place where I comfort myself with a campfire down by the river, a cup of peppermint tea, intimacy with my partner, visits with my granddaughter and enjoying my friends.

                          Life is good.. Everything in moderation. I think self-acceptance helps and I am 54, the age of self-acceptance.

                          Take care Rebirth and thanks for posting.

                          Tips
                          Tipplerette

                          I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                          "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                          ? Lao-Tzu

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                            #28
                            EUREKA MOMENT

                            lol. You had me going there!

                            I may buy some and try them out this weekend. Do they take effect immediately?
                            Be strong-
                            We define ourselves by the best that is in us, not the worse that has been done to us.
                            Be constructive. Clear the word of CAN'T

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                              #29
                              EUREKA MOMENT

                              Just letting you know i took l glut for cravings of chocolate and it worked for me, dont know whether its pysocalogigal or what ? There are a few threads here about it.dont quit quitting tips.


                              :congratulatory: Clean & Sober since 13/01/2009 :congratulatory:

                              Until one is committed there is always hesitant thoughts.
                              I know enough to know that I don't know enough.

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                                #30
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                                Thanks Mario, you are always so encouraging.

                                It works on an ongoing basis. I take mine with lunch and then just before dinner but I am a dinner wine drinker. For example last night there was wine at the table for dinner and it did not hold too much interest to me. I did have a glass but the bottle was shared and we had some to cork after dinner. I also did not quite finish my glass. I forgot about it... like NORMAL people; like the way I used to be. So it brings me to a place where the next glass of wine is not on my mind as I sip the first. Does that explain it?

                                Tips

                                PS - not abstaining but the problem has stopped rearing it's ugly head due to that Eureka moment I had a while back.
                                Tipplerette

                                I do this for my children, my grandchildren, my health, my peace of mind, and mostly for the opportunity to learn to live with my true, unfiltered, clear-headed, vulnerable self.

                                "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."
                                ? Lao-Tzu

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