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Hi Truffle,
Have you had any cravings lately? I actually had one last weekend on easter weekend. I was with some old friends and mannnnn was I tempted! I used some positive self-talk just kept telling myself I can do this! I have come soooooo far
Just had to share...
Ray
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Hey allergon!
What's up? How have u been doing?!
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Yes, today for me the only choice is to be spiritually fit. Which helps me face life situations with ease, without the need to look for a reward. If I dont work the program, blink of an eye, I will be picking up a drink and once I pick one, Alcohol starts running my life and its tough to break the cycle. Once again I will have to be beaten down to a corner or death alone could separate me from booze. Thats for sure.
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Rayoflight
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Mar 15, 2010 (02:47 PM)
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Hi foxman,
I think that is key, handling difficult situations with a conscious state of mind. Always making sure to deal with things in an
"intelligent" manner. Vicious cycles need to be broken! You have the power.
Ray
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Mar 12, 2010 (08:48 AM)
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My alcoholic thinking always led to that 1st drink as part of my reward. And would always end up drunk and getting back into a vicious cycle. 
Today its about handling life situations with a conscious state of mind and letting the results to the devine.
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Mar 12, 2010 (07:35 AM)
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I guess beyond the occasional bowl of icecream I have not thought a lot about rewards. I think just being present for my family is a pretty good reward. We are off to the States next week for March Break to visit family - which will be both fun and a test as these visits are usually an excuse to drink. However I am sure there will be ample opportunity for rewarding myself in the great shopping mall called America .
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Mar 11, 2010 (02:14 PM)
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Allegron,
It will get easier Allegron. Keep sticking with it and you will notice more and more positive benefits! Great that you have been losing some weight!
Fatigue is a common symptom of alcohol withdrawal. It can last up to several months after your quit. Be easy on yourself and know that this is temporary.
How have you been rewarding yourself for your successes?
Ashley, Health Educator
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Mar 11, 2010 (01:59 PM)
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For me, moderation wasn't an option. Because, i am alcoholic, the moment i put the 1st drink, my body would ask for more. I may pretend to be in control a few days but eventually i will end up drinking much more than i originally planned on drinking. Also, to fight the obsession of the mind, i had to surrender to some spiritual teachings and be of maximum use to fellow human beings.
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Mar 11, 2010 (01:36 PM)
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Your comments are very useful and I am very grateful for the sharing. I will admit the last couple of days have been harder, rather than getting easier. As I said when I started here, I am not sure I want to quit drinking completely, but I do know I want to quit drinking for the time being. I guess I just have break the habits and get past the things that are triggers. I have not been avoiding situtations where there is drinking, but I have been avoidng people I usually drink with. My sleeping is still better than it has been in years, although I find myself quite exhausted by early evening (I wonder if this is my body healing itself or if I am just tired from fighting the cravings). I have also lost some weight - a good thing!
Again, I am very grateful for this community and the support.
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yes, i was using alcohol to suppress all the emotions. the moment i quit drinking, i had to face all the life situations without the coping mechanism, booze. So, was restless and irritable and discontented. It was only after working the program AA i was able to achieve serenity. Last few months I have faced all sort of situations with ease, never had a thought that i would need a drink.
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Rayoflight
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Hi allegron,
I sort of went through something similar; however, for me it was more like when I was drinking that I didn't really feel like myself. And stopping drinking was allowing me to feel the way I felt before. I'm not sure if that makes any sense. So for me quitting drinking, was enabling me to get back to my normal self.
Ray
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Hi allegron,
It will definitely take time to adjust to the new changes and routine you have made for yourself. You can expect to feel emotionally upset, anxious or depressed. If you've come to depend on alcohol, you may experience cravings for a drink once you stop.
But remember: despite being uncomfortable in the short-term, in the long-term you can expect your withdrawal symptoms and your cravings to disappear. Although you may always remember what you enjoyed about drinking, focus on your benefits. It will get easier.
Members, what have your experiences been?
Samantha, Health Educator
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Mar 09, 2010 (07:27 AM)
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One of the things I am wondering about is do you go through a phase where you are not sure who you are? As the fog of alcohol lifts I feel like a stranger to myself. Thoughts on this from others would be appreciated.
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