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[trixietrack]

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thank you all for the posts and the replies. This site has helped me realize that I am a problem drinker and that I really need to put a full conscious effort to seriously cut down or to stop for good if I can't pull myself together.
After posting on Friday aftenoon that I was not going to drink at an art opening that I was invited to Friday night and not being able to follow up on my promise, then waking up feeling terrible after making a total silly fool of myself, I realized I have no self control with this alcohol thing. oh oh!

I spent all of yesterday thinking about how I have just been in utter denial. I started to feel a bit depressed and spent all day today fighting cravings that I thought I didn't have.
Now I am planning on going AF for the week. I will check in and keep posting my progress.

It's funny, I am just at that place where I am facing myself and accepting that I need to break this habit, it doesn't get better by itself or by turning away or by remaining in situations where it's ok to be wasted and hungover repeatedly.

thank you all for the insight:h

[Preciouspinot]

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Bravo to you and your bravery! You are stronger than you know. I look forward to getting to know you better.

[redrobin]

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Hi Trixie

Because I'm a bit of a dipping-in-and -out member (can't generally get uninterupted computer use at home - kids - so occasionally jump on between writing reports at work!!) I don't know what part of the MWO progarmme you're currently doing.

But I'm assuming that you're on at least part of the programme (the supps., using the CDs, have read the book?) If you've got all those bits of the programme in place, all I can suggest is stick to it!

Aiming to go go AF for a few days is a great idea. Soon 'll feel so much better physically and mentally and you'll feel stronger and more motivated. You may even feel sufficiently motivated to keep going for a while longer. You might surprise yourself , like I did. Even if you go intend to moderate rather than abstain from drinking in the long term, from my own personal experience I really, really recommend the minimum 30 AF free period as a wonderful and most empowering way to start your whole new approach to alcohol.

But you do need to have all the tools in place before you start to have the best chance of success (and to make it as easy as possible on yourself - dunno about you, but I'm no masochist.) That's why I asked about the bits of the programme that you are working with. I'm using the full progamme (including topa) and have had great success but I realise that it does not suit everyone.

Let us know how it goes this week.

Love and thoughts,

RR
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[betty boop]

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Hi Trixie,

I was like you drinking 3 bottles at a time, and even got worse before finding here. Gradually cut down over 2 months and then managed 16 days AF in january. Then only drank at weekends until 2 weeks ago, when it has gradually started slipping back and i've started every evening again. Still no where near as bad as last year but I don't ever wnat to go back there again!!!! So I'm with you on this AF till friday thing!!! I'm actually looking forward to it because I know that I will have so much more energy!!!

Keep us updated xx

[sammys]

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Nice to have you here!!!

Sammys

[Lorelei]

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The more I examine myself the longer I realize I've had a problem. The nice thing about this site is everyone else is figuring out little things about themselves too. I look forward to the week when I don't think about alcohol. Definately get the book! I have started the supps but haven't been on them long so I guess they take a few days to build up in your system.

-Lorelei

[trixietrack]

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thanks all of you wonderful and supportive new friends
I am waiting for the book right now. doing this slowly because i am still sort of unsure where I stand.
I am hoping that I can overcome this without the use of drugs etc. I am also at the point where if I can't , then that means that I need help.
what do I normally do when am upset? I have a few glasses of wine.
I feel upset right now and I am having a very difficult time trying to keep it together.
oh my:upset:

[redrobin]

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Hang in there Trix,

My heart bleeds for you but that's not going to do you any good, so let's get down to business.

You're best to take things slowly, get all the information together - all the pieces of the puzzle - and just take it one step at a time. Reading the book is a very important first step as it sets out all the steps in the programme that so many of us have used or are still using , very successfully to beat this thing. In the meantime have a look at FAQ section on this site.....

While I can understand your reluctance to use drugs, I like many others have used topamax with very great success and with almost no side effects - so don't dismiss this or other similar powerful weapons that may be available to you without doing your homework. Have you thought about talking to a doctor?

First and foremost I think MWO is an philosophy to beating alcohol - and one that works - but you really do need to have all the bits in place and to tackle it calmly, logically and systematically.

Now, if I can do that, I know you can!!

So concentrate on getting those AF days under your belt and maybe start thinking about some next steps - and read that book....

Love and thoughts,

RR
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[lucky 2.0]

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:welcome: Welcome trixie!