Howdy

[Yosemite Sam]

love to all, Sam

[tawnyfrog]

Hi Sam and Welcome!

So good to see you're feeling optimistic. And you know, your best buddy isn't worth mourning ... he's actually not a very good friend.

I suggest you download the book - that's how most of us seem to have started - and then decide which road you'd like to take. There are a lot of folks on here who have completely stopped drinking and there are others who are moderating nicely.

It's a journey - not always easy - but it can be a fantastic one. I look forward to seeing you around.

[LVT25]

Sam--Welcome, quite a story, thanks so much for sharing it.

The "book" is part of a program associated with this website. If you go to the Health Store here, you'll find it and the other "tools" recommended. I bought the book at Amazon.com, and then found the website. Let me know if you have any more questions!

[jinja]

Howdy Sam

Firstly, congrats on 4 days AF !! Also for managing to beat your other demons, very tough but you have managed those so hang in for the ride – I’m sure you can make it!! You found us after all! This is a great place to share, vent, moan & laugh in. We all share the AL denominator!!

I envy your ability to meditate. It’ll probably hold you in good sted.

I’m taking the Kudzu & L-glutamate supplements and they do help with the ‘witching hour’. Still need a boot load of will power, but nothing worthwhile comes easy.

Wishing you lots of luck and look forward to meeting you on the boards.
Take care
xxx

[Masquerade]

Hidee Ho, Sam -Welcome! You'll find alot of support from this board ... fellow addicts who can relate and encourage.

I had to laugh when I saw your name and avatar. One of my best friends got inked, in her youth, with a YS tattoo on a buttcheek. Now that she is in her 50s and "gravity sucks," she said Sam's weapons are a big longer ....

Keep on keeping on, Sam!
- Masq

[betty boop]

Hiya and

You certainly are among friends now, we can totally relate to how you feel ..........

Be strong sam, with everything else you have faced you CAN do this ..........

Love & Hugs, BB xx

[Booklvr]

Sam:

Your story is inspirational to me. You have conquered so many problems I am sure you will be succesful here. And even if yu fall everyone here will be able to relate adn to help you out. This site is incredible when you are feeling the pull. Check out the chat room!

with love and best regards
booklvr

[Prest4time]

Hi Sam~

I have just now read this thread and wish you a belated welcome! I always thought Yosemite Sam was a crack-up... one of my favorite cartoon characters. You sound like you are doing awesome so far and like you have your mind in the right place to tackle this full on. I really liked your description of passing "the desire test" and how it gets easier every time. I could not have described it better myself! I like that. "The desire test".

Wishing you the best on this journey, and it gets so much better the further you go!

All the best,
P4T

[Cinders]

Sam,

You are definitely NOT a square peg in a round hole!!

Are you on day 15 today? I notice you were on day 4 when you posted originally.

If so, great!! You are through the hard part.

If not, just keep trying.

I am glad you are here!!

There are two good threads, on in Just Starting Out, the ODAT thread and one in Monthly Abs that are started daily. You might want to pop over there and read them, too.

You are welcome to join in on any thread you feel would be a help to you.

See you around!!
Cindi