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12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

Checking In

yes, I'm having difficulty with cravings, they are EXTREMELY overwhelming! I'm NOT coping....

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

I went to an AA meeting this morning

I went back to the AA meeting, this is my 2nd time... there were a few different women there, and some from last week. They were extremely nice again. They shared their stories, and I shared why I was there. I will keep going back, one woman even lent me one of her books.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

Binge Drinking

I've not been doing so well for over a week now... lots of stress, and the drinking too much really adds to the anxiety! I don't fall into the category of "young adults, college and university students" ... I have been consuming alcohol to excess for decades now... I was able to quit for a few days because I had the stomach flu... and then I thought I could maybe take the opportunity to stop. The cravings were WAY too intense!

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

Binge Drinking

How are you combating this? [color=Navy][font=Georgia]I'm not "combating this" yet, not sure how to =|[/font][/color] What steps have you taken to de-stress yourself? [color=Navy][font=Georgia]I haven't... I'm thinking I will try to start something artistic, I am having a hard time starting anything... I want to sculpt, carve and knit... I have all the ideas, materials and tools... just not able to start :|[/font][/color] Re-focus and plan ahead for those craves and triggers, being ready is essential to helping you in everyday situations. [color=Navy][font=Georgia]I guess there are ideas in the toolbox?? the cravings are overwhelming!!! :|[/font][/color]

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

Binge Drinking

I will try some of these techniques, a "list" is a good idea :)

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

Binge Drinking

Sunday, November 06, 2011 @ 18:19:23

I've made it through the worst part of the day for me... mid to late afternoon, pre-dinner cocktail hour!! I find if I have a carbonated drink and a handfull of chips, it seems to help with the cravings. My blood sugar has to be whacked?!! I juiced a carrot, apple, celery stick, 2 beets, and 2 radishes and that was good, but it was the pop and chips that really helped! :)

If I get dinner ready and cooked early enough, I seem to be ok if I eat dinner. The cravings are only "mid to late afternoon, pre-dinner cocktail hour" so far, and have been all the other times I try to quit.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

Binge Drinking

Ashley - Health Educator asked:How do you think your life will be different when you are able to get past the cravings?

hi Ashley! if I don't spend the amount of time that I used to consuming alcohol, I will be able to manage my life in a way that will be so much more enjoyable....

I want to be able to enjoy the evenings with artistic hobbies, such as knitting, carving, and sculpting etc. I would like to be able to go and see a movie, play or my grandkids school concerts etc.

I would love to read at night, in bed, before I go to sleep...

I would feel better during the day, and be more productive

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

Binge Drinking

I need to remind myself that I'm NOT giving up anything, I'm GAINING, not losing ...

I will be getting a life, a healthier and longer one

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

Activities that give you a sense of accomplishment

oh "splitimage"... I'm so happy for you, and jealous!! I want to knit, I have tons of wool and books, and my mother was an avid knitter. She could knit even in her 80's and she was blind! :)

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

I fell off the abstain train

I wasn't getting any harsh cravings, and dinner was prepared, I made myself a healthy smoothie, My husband came home with 16 beers. He found out yesterday that his ex-mother in-law has a brain tumour and a less than 2 yr life expectancy.

He offered me a beer, and I TOOK IT!

I drank slow, but I couldn't stop. My husband drank about 9 beers in a very short period of time. I drank a few more, but really paced my self. I ate dinner.

I don't feel a hangover today, but I still drank tooo much. It wasn't necessary, and I feel bad for being weak!

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