As far as the not drinking for four or five days before beginning.... nothing is going to happen if you start sooner, it is just recommended that IF you are still in any type of physical withdrawal symptoms, that you ride those out first before beginning. I personally, other than the usual hangover symptoms if I way over do it, have no withdrawal symptoms. I actually physically feel much better and more productive when I dont drink. It is more of a psychological addiction for me... I just WANT it every night to relax, get a buzz. I started it the very next day and noticed a difference the first night. Today it is working even better. I did have two glasses of wine last night, but I did not want anymore. Amazing! Normally I would have gone through four in a blink. I have heard that after about a full week, the desire is totally gone. I am on day three, so I hope it will be that way for me. I'm so tired of dissapointing me family and my husband with my lack of self-control. This is already a huge help to me.

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Allie