One Step at a Time - January 2016

[ToMyHealth]

Skipped community Happy Hour. Ran into neighbor when pulling into driveway. She asked if I was going. Told her not sure, just got out of dental chair. Dh was perfectly happy to go and socialize. Win-win.

TMH
Day 7

[paulywogg]

Hey all,good for you TMH a good excuse too,Fen,you'll be running the place by March haha,yeah it won't do any good to report the spam,I've reported lots and I still see nonsense, this dreary weather needs to kick rocks,I'm over it,one rainy day is fine 5 blows! Nora,you guys getting this too? I'm having a Roberto's carne asada burrito for breakfast I know they're all over Cal too have you ever eaten there? Liz,I'd be depressed to do all that will stuff,I'm in such denial about getting older,why did I waste my 30's?at least my 40's are improving but still I feel like I've woken from a coma sometimes, to spend a decade drunk all day, everyday,sheesh mustabeen temporary insanity,too heavy for a Friday morning, think I'll go stop by the cafe,for ssomething sweet have a great day everyone

[NoraC]

Peeps, the above poster is spamming our site. Please report, not that it will help.

Didn't read your post in time. I thought it was someone who genuinely wanted help. I did report it.

[mama bear]

Good job TMH!!

[NoraC]

Sorry folks. I'm sick with 102 fever so didn't get on here.But, got a call last night. Son was released last night about 6:30 last night. Had to drive to downtown to get him and then drive around for half an hour before I found him.
Is it awful of me to deep down think he should have stayed in longer to really grasp realIty? Sigh.........I am thrilled he's home. I just want this to have clicked for him.But, just like with me......it has to come from him.
So, wedding plans are back on for 2-24-16.

[fennel]

Didn't read your post in time. I thought it was someone who genuinely wanted help. I did report it.

Hey...they got banned! :thumbsup:

[fennel]

Sorry folks. I'm sick with 102 fever so didn't get on here.But, got a call last night. Son was released last night about 6:30 last night. Had to drive to downtown to get him and then drive around for half an hour before I found him.
Is it awful of me to deep down think he should have stayed in longer to really grasp realIty? Sigh.........I am thrilled he's home. I just want this to have clicked for him.But, just like with me......it has to come from him.
So, wedding plans are back on for 2-24-16.

Nora, did you get a flu shot this year? Do you think you have the flu? My goodness, you folks are getting sick left and right at your house! Take some ibuprofen and try to bring that fever down.

I'm sorry about son, too. Two nights is not going to make a lasting impression. Does his fiancee drink?

[fennel]

TMH, you're doing fantastic! I hope you keep posting here.

[NoraC]

I have never been sick so often like this. My immune system must be wilped out. I had the flu shot. I drink a ton of water every day. I take vitamins. I think it must be true that stress weakens your immune system.

[paulywogg]

Blame it on el nino Nora haha,I hope you feel better,that's a high fever get some rest as far as your son,well,even if he served a full sentence you never know if even that would get through to him, like you said it has to come from him,maybe getting married will balance him out,I don't know much about his drinking habits as it is so I won't say much,anyways go lay down,love you

[Rusty]

Good Morning, Friends!

Nora-I am sorry you are so sick....yes, your immune system must be worn down, you poor thing. How sweet of you to come on here and post anyway. I am confused about your son, though. I thought he had to stay in jail. How come he got to come home after just two days? I am happy for him that he is getting married and you really like his fiancees. :-)

Fenny-wow, so your supervisor thought you could go solo on the 2nd day of work?? GOOD FOR YOU for speaking up, and for getting that spammer kicked out. Thanks, tons!

Lots to do today so big hellos to everyone else! Happy Saturday.

[mama bear]

Happy Saturday Peeps. I came home and took cold meds and went to bed at 7:30 last night. Today I am up cleaning and about to run errands. Nora, I am happy but confused about Casey....????
Get well....have you gone to the doctor?
My son texted last night to see if I was drinking and he told me he loved me and was proud of me. It made my day. He has to stop smoking weed to get into the fire academy, so we are doing this together.
Tonight will be a wine free date night. Hubs is acting very casual about it, but my son's support had moved me to the core.
Anyhoo.....everyone get well....including me.
I Love you all

[sunshinedaisies]

I sometimes lurk and see what is going on here - plus I wanted to let you all know what had happened with me seeing as I was taking naltrexone and doing TSM. I know before Christmas someone here said they thought I was doing well - so I thought I would catch you all up.

I stopped drinking 5th December. I took my naltrexone Christmas day and new years eve - had 3 Mimosa's with my daughter Christmas day and one drink New years eve - poured a second but ended up tipping it out. SO, 4 drinks in over a month - I am finally accepting that TSM has worked for me. It took 11 months though from start to finish (I took my first tab 5th Jan 2015) and at times I never thought it was going to work - but I knew that if I was patient and had faith it would eventually work. It IS worth trying for those of you interested - as long as I ALWAYS take a Nal in the future, at least an hour before I drink, I can actually have a drink - but so far I just do not want to drink. I did actually take a Nal a few days ago but didn't end up having a drink. It just is not as quick as the book makes out and I think most folk give up on it. For me there was no alternative - I wanted to be able to drink like a normal person - and to not have to deal with cravings for the rest of my life.

Hope that all of you are doing okay - I do come on here and read now and then and it seems that for the most part everyone is alright.

Hugs to all,

Sun xxx

[Lizann]

Haven't taken the time to read back, but I will. Keeping busy. Hubby and I spent the day at the NYC boat show. Lots of walking and looking. Tomorrow we celebrate Erin's birthday!

[fennel]

Uff-dah!!! Seven degrees this morning!