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12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

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 11216

That sounds wonderful Snaphu!!

Ashley, Health Educator

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12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

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 11216

Hi Snaphu,

Sounds like you are doing a great job at managing those cravings. I like to hear that you are juicing all those vegetables! You're body probably appreciates it too

How do you think your life will be different when you are able to get past the cravings?

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

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

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

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Snap,

Making a list to choose from can always be helpful!

Exercise

Walk

jog

read

long shower

clean

start a project

finish a project

Use relaxing techniques

Write a letter to an old friend

journal

Just some tips, but you can come up with some that are your own!

Hope this helps,

Josie, Health Educator

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

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 12049

Snap,

How are you combating this?

What steps have you taken to de-stress yourself?

Re-focus and plan ahead for those craves and triggers, being ready is essential to helping you in everyday situations.

Keep posting and keep pushing forward!

We are here for you!

Josie, Health Educator

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 82

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!

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