It is so great to hear from you and that you are doing well.
I'm just about at 4 months. As most of you know, I've chosen abstinence for now. (Someday, maybe moderation. But not now) Anyway, I'm doing just with supps- no meds. I started with All-One original, extra Vit-B, l-glut, Kudzu. Those have been my staples.
In January, I had a near slip and here's why. I had run out of All-One and had some multi-vits in my pantry. I figured I would take those until they ran out and get more All-One later.
I noticed the change right away. I started having the, "I'm all better now, I can drink in moderation" talks with myself. They became so powerful that I found myself circling the liquor dept at the grocery store. I don't know how I found the strength to get myself the hell out of the store before I bought wine, but I did. I struggled for days, thinking that I simply couldn't beat this thing and I would have its noose around my neck forever. I hadn't even had 1 drink and I was beating myself up over my failure. Or the failure that I was sure was coming.
Anyway, I got myself to the health food store and bought 2 canisters of All-One and within 2 days my mood was evened out, my strength to say no was back and the thought of needing to drink is completely gone. I honestly think it is my natural version of Topa or Campral. It is also sooooo much easier than taking a handful of vitamins. Yuck!

As far as the taste goes, here's what I do. (I tried the V-8 juice and Cranberry juice as mixers and Yuck-O. Bleccchh, cough, cough.- sorry RJ) I drink a powered chocolate protein shake for breakfast and I've added it to that. I put it all in the blender with 2 cups of milk and sometimes a banana and blend away for about 30 seconds. While it is not to die for, it is very smooth and drinkable and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I've been on it solid for a month and a half and I feel wonderful. Mainly I feel like I have the strength and power to manage my life.

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AtlantaJJ