~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[dill]

I will gladly join you, Jude! I hope you do get to take some time to visit the Adirondacks. It's funny how we tend not to go to the wonderful places in our own backyards.

Mul, I was not honest with my doctor at that time so she did not know of my dependence on alcohol when she prescribed the lexapro. So I continued to struggle with the alcohol and was taking lexapro simultaneously. I was living dangerously and felt more lost than ever. I'm so glad those days are behind me. I

A day of freedom for all of us here, please and thank you.

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Slo, It sounds like you had a rough day yesterday. You are right about your brother and not being able to change him. Glad that you took a different path. Mul, sounds like your hike was a beautiful part of your day. I can only imagine how beautiful it must be. Hope everyone has a great day. Volunteer job today. 24 more please and thank you.

[abcowboy]

5:21am in Alberta, 24 more for me please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58 dill Rava Slo Ginger999 Mulburry

Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!

[abcowboy]

It does sound like a very busy day Slo, but you did manage to see lots of family.

we're having those same mild temps Mulburry. Last time it was warm I did beef steaks on the smoker, today I think it'll be pork tenderloin.

Waving to the rest of the gang, let's all have a day of freedom as Jude suggested.

[Slo]

There will be delicious meat at Cowboy’s house soon! Maybe we’ll get some of the leftovers for Sunday brunch!

Yes, I plan to enjoy my brother while I still have him, and remember what an amazing little brother he once was.

Mulberry, going even slower on my Lexapro taper would have been better, but I have just accidentally just done two tapers in a row 5 days apart (due to confusion between cutting up 5mg or 10mg tablets), so I have had a bumpy ride here! Well, at least now next month’s final cessation will be easier.
Yes, I have found even caffeine to be too hard to go off of! So I stay on that.

I have an opportunity to vacation in Florida for a few days! My friend has invited me to stay at her rental, in between when her husband can be there and when her daughter is coming. I fly out tomorrow morning. So looking forward to warmth and relaxation!

I’ll take another day of freedom from alcohol.

[Ginger999]

Slo, that trip sounds wonderful! Enjoy.

Hmmmm I've taken an antidepressant for years and never thought of going off. I have had suicidal ideations since I was young. Don't want to ever feel like that again!

Headed into Mexico for the day. Sister has never been so going across at Las Algodones for a couple hours.

No alcohol for me! I'll take another day of freedom

[Jude58]

Have fun in Florida Slo! I wouldn't mind going someplace warm right about now.

Ginger, how long does it take you to get to Mexico? What a fun day trip!

Waves to all!

I'll gratefully accept another sober day.

[dill]

I love the thought of heading to warmer weather, too. Since that is not in the cards tho, I'll just make the best of the weather that is coming our way for the next few days. Lot of our snow has melted away. It's wonderful to see and feel the deep cold loosen its grip.

24 more for all of us here, please and thank you.

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Slo, hope you have a safe trip to FL and luckily the weather has warmed up! Last week was cold for Florida. Ginger, I too am on an antidepressant and do not plan on coming off. Hope your trip to Mexico is a good one. Hope everyone has a great and sober day. 24 more please and thank you!

[abcowboy]

5:21am in Alberta, I'll have another 24 please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58 dill Rava Slo Ginger999

Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!

[abcowboy]

Have a safe flight and enjoy you visit with your friend Slo

Same to you Ginger, have fun in Mexico with your sister.

Our weather is about to turn as well dill, I see snow on the driveway already this morning. We're under a snowfall warning right now and it's supposed to last till Sunday and then the temp is supposed to plummet. Going to be a great start to February lol.

[Ginger999]

Los Algodones is always an experience. One I would not recommend but little sis wanted to check it out. It took over two hours standing in line to get back in the US. What a shit show! Lol

Headed back to see my boy Cyrus today. I miss my cat! I'll take another day of freedom.

[Mulburry]

Hmmmm I've taken an antidepressant for years and never thought of going off. I have had suicidal ideations since I was young. Don't want to ever feel like that again!:

Ya I guess that's the other option to just stay on it for life. If side effects aren't too bad and it works for you than that's great.

Yes, I have found even caffeine to be too hard to go off of! So I stay on that.

Ya I've developed a bit of a caffeine habit now too. I haven't even tried to quit, but I try to not go over 3 cups a day, and at that level it's supposed to not really have much negative health consequences at least (unlike alcohol). It also doesn't cause hangovers, or other side effects for me (don't have any problem falling asleep etc.):

[Jude58]

I've been taking antidepressants for years and at times my doc had to tweak the dosage. I'm not sure what would happen if I went off them but I'm not taking any chances.

Ginger, your lucky that you were able to get back across the border at all on your way back from Mexico.

Another 24 please...

[Rava]

Good Morning Cafe. Ginger, I am glad they let you back in the US!! Cowboy, hope your weather is not too bad. I can’t imagine all that cold and snow. Yikes! I am up early this morning to be saddened by the plane crash Wow. Awful. All those passengers, such a tragedy. Hope everyone has a sober and safe day. 24 more please and thank you.