Long Term Moderation Contest

[magic]

Hi boohoo2,

Welcome!

Yes there is usually someone here to talk to~from all over the world!

Congratulations on six days AF! Well done!

I'm sorry you're feeling sad and alone, may I suggest you do some reading here and perhaps post some more? Then we'll all get to know you better and you, us.

You could post a bit about yourself on a thread in Just Starting Out where more members are likely to see it and respond, just a suggestion for you though.

Post anywhere you damn well please! You are welcome here!

I'm off to bed, my eyes are wanting to shut.

I'm glad you're here.

magic xx

[Dolly Sunshine]

I'm glad you are here also

[Saint Jude]

Welcome BooHoo!

Sunbeam,
Your "contest' seems kinda odd to me.
Why would you even attempt moderating without supps, (& or meds? ) That's basicly part of what this program involves...among other things...

I've been moderating for 2 years and 3 months.
With a few slips, that I can count on one hand easily. Still have the same job, same Hubby, still have a home,...etc. None of which I'd have without MWO, supps, or Topa...

[Sunbeam]

For me personally, I wouldn't consider long-term use of meds and supplements just to be able to drink. Also, I think without these aids would be the only equal grounds for comparison. Someone able to moderate with meds and supplements would not be the same to me as someone able to moderate without these supports. For comparison, you would need to know doseages and all. This was simply the question I wanted to ask. Even though those like us are here, there are lots of people in the world who moderate without meds or supplements. I guess your assumption is that if a person is here, they will need meds and/or supplements to moderate. Based on the few responses, you seem to be nearly correct.

[Leyla]

Good job BOOHOO2

All I know is the first week was the hardest for me.....I was cranky. I'm almost in my fourth week and well just being on this site and getting all the support, reading the book and taking the kudzu and supplements, lots of exercise etc. has really helped. I was a binge drinker and usually at home. You will be ok, you have come to this site, and can be on your way. I've learned that there are triggers when drinking, mine are being alone at home and being around certain people. So I've decided that I will not drink at home anymore and also around certain people. I'm going for moderation, I want to know that I can be ok with one or two glasses of wine. I've heard that some can do it and some can't....will see.

[Saint Jude]

Sunbeam,
I don't know...
I guess by the same token there's a lot of folks that are abstinate that also use meds & supps. Maybe it's once we reach a point with an addictive personality "type".. we all just need whatever help we need...
whatever works for each of us...
All I know is, I've been thru in-patient treatment 2 times. Very expensive, and didn't do a whole lot for me. I did meet some nice folks... but in the day to day living in reality... MWO is working!
It is something I can live with.

But everything combined is very important especially when just starting to "clean up" after a long time of abusing your body...

For me, exercise is key. Probably more important than the supps or meds.
If you feel good from the inside, to start with... well, it carries over to all aspects of your life...

Judie

[ducky]

I think the supplements might be important in terms of repairing our bodies and helping with cravings. I have read many posts to that effect and the book talks a lot about it. But in the end, the real measure to me is whether someone can achieve their goal, whether it is to moderate or abstain, not whether they use an aid to achieve it. I have been here a while and only just ordered the starter pack. If it helps me get where I want to go I will be happy. I think we have to realize that everyone's path and methods will not be the same, but that doesn't take away from their results.

[Sunbeam]

I agree, people should be able to do whatever they want to do to reach the goals they set for themselves.

[gemmy1]

I agree Ducky & Sunbeam..what works for one won't always work for all. I am confused here on some of the posts as far as drinking at home. First of all no one is keeping anyone in check while you are out in the bars drinking up a storm. 2nd is I choose now to have my cocktails at home because 1st I am not driving drunk, Haven't in 10 years! 2nd is I am a smoker and when that choice was removed I choose to never go into a bar again. 3rd if I want to go out to a casino where I still pay for my right to smoke I get a room. 4th if by chance a friend wants to go to one of the clubs where I can smoke I take a cab to and from.
Are you staying off the roads when you go to the bars? There are 2 kinda of bars: one you drink in and the other you sit behind. End of story......
Bonnie

[DeeBee]

I have been modding for 6 weeks now - one glass of wine a night (had two nights where I had two glasses). This month the plan is to go Sundays AF, which will be a first for me as i used to be a 2 ltr a night girl.

I think i'm in a different age group cause all my friend seem to be stepping up their level of drinking and I am a total out cast at the moment... which is fine by me.

Oh and I am on suppliments and meds (Topa), up to 150mg but don't think I'm going to up the dosage any more than that and I have also taken it alot slower than the book suggested although I haven't had any side effects except tingling toes and lack of culinary skills!!