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[SAUSAGE]

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90 days Janice, that's fantastic, so glad you feel different this time.

I'm on day 166 ( I think!) keep loosing track. I'm going to tread my Jason book again,- I have it on my Kindle, because I'm starting to get odd " I can have just one drink occasionally, I'm not that bad" thoughts, just as I did last time approaching 6 months, and I know this is bad!!

Hi to everyone else too, any news on the job front yet Janet?

Still enjoying the Olympics, I will miss them when they finish. Britain has done so well this time, especially considering we are only a v small country.

Back later xx

[planetjanet]

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CONGRATS JANICE!!! 90 DAYS!!!!

:goodjob: Janice

Wow, 90 Days!!!!! You did it!!! Doesn't feel strange that for some reason this time " it clicked" for us. Are you going to treat yourself to anything? I think you should, by all means you DEFINITELY deserve it

Sausage, congrats to you too on Day 166! How is the medicine you are taking working?

Hi Ishybit, SL and AccessSaw, hope you guys are doing well and anybody who signs into this thread. I am doing okay but this HOT weather we have been having is just BRUTALLY HOT!!! nfire: Today's weather was a 106 and humid...yuck!!! I do love it, however it's difficult to enjoy when there is no A/C!!! :upset: It's kind of good thing that I am home so that I can make sure that my doggie can get doused with water to cool herself off.

Anywho, nothing much else going on, no interviews set up yet but again I am staying very positive that something will happen.....I just hope soon....this staying home is driving me nuts :zonedout:

Okay, going to skip my second elliptical workout and get myself into a VERY COLD shower before bedtime. Janice, thank you for staying on this thread and again congrats on your 90 days!!!! It definitely feels different this time for me, however, I am very aware that if I don't "stray" from where I am now, which is why I try to post and do other things to keep me from not get to the "thinking drinking" and if I do, to just stay strong and "ride it out".

I too, have been watching the Olympics...Gymnastics was a passion of mine when I was a kid but due to my parent's madness, I was not able to go any further in pursuing it. I was so happy for Michael Phelps, what a great way to retire from the sport.

Will check back in tomorrow.....

Hugs,
Janet
AF Day 94

[Ishybit]

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Congratulations Janice!!!
I'm so happy that you found "your way out" and. That your way of thinking about al has changed. What a relief. I have the Jason vale book on my kindle but I never got thru all of it. Like sausage,I think I will revisit it. Last nite I was out with the girls and I didn't cave this time! (yay) but I do have those thoughts of "why not?" so the book may be good for me right now.
Hi pj, sausage, , irie, assessaw !!

Did any of you watch us vs can women's soccer? it was so physical and intense I almost had a heart attack!
I will miss the Olympics too.
Have a great day.
Ishy

[accessaw]

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done it again

well guys not much to say but F***ed it all up again....

[Ishybit]

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Keep coming back assessaw no matter how many F-ups you have. Don't give up, don't give up and don't give up!! It will come together for you if you keep trying. What was the trigger for you? Maybe you can analyze the trigger and see what you could have done differently. Let us know, I'm sure one of us has been there.
Ishy

[accessaw]

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Well everything was going ok not even thinking of drinking and out of blue I took a mild anxiety attack and next thing I know im sat in the pub

[Janice]

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Hi...really sorry to hear that accessaw. You've got two options, either you let that 'slip' knock you back down into that dark dark place where we've all been or you pick yourself back up & carry on with what you started. You must have done 10+ days AF??? So, you can easily get that back. One slip doesnt wipe out those AF days, only if you let it. So, this is the time to be really honest with yourself ask which is it going to be? Do you feel happier now having had the drink than you did before??? No, probably not...so you know you're not missing anything, you just think you are, thats the hold alcohol has over us. If you want this you can really do it accessaw...you really can. Its not easy, if it was this site wouldnt exist but its achievable. Get your head in the right place, forget abt yesterday & get on with your new life - it will be well worth it! xx

[Janice]

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Ishy...would definitely recommend you read the book all in one go...definitely over a couple of days.

Accessaw, the other thing I wld recommend that kicked my butt into action was the Rain in my Heart Documentaries on General Discussion...they are at the top of the Board.

[scottish lass]

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Janice - the documentary's are excellent - need to be in the right place to view them, that is for sure. I have not read the book, but thought about it a couple of times after reading how it has helped people - I think I will get next week after my holiday is over, you have cemented my decision!

[planetjanet]

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Hello Everyone,

Just a quick check in........

Sorry Accessaw to hear what happen, but just brush yourself off and TRY, TRY, TRY again!!! Janice, great advice and I too, LOVED that documentary Rain In My Heart. Sausage, how are you feeling? Ishybit, way to go on the "not caving in" : ) ScottishLass, hope you are doing good? What day are you at?

I am doing okay, this heat has been nuts...today was 107 and HUMID yikes! Strange to say but I LOVE IT!!! Job hunt has been going okay, the place I interviewed last Thursday, called my friend for a job reference today. So, that's somewhat of a good sign, however I am not going to get excited until it's confirmed and if I don't get it, well bummer but I am not giving up. It's alittle bit of a challenge to set up interviews because of the heat, however I can always set them for the morning.

Okay, gotta hit hay......will try to check back in tomorrow.

Hugs,
Janet
AF Day 96...yikes 4 days til the triple digits.

[SAUSAGE]

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Hi

Day 168 today, I've started to look at Jason Vale again as I am getting occasional moderation thoughts,mwhich worry me.

I'm only on a low dose of thyroxine at the moment, it goes up steadily - have to double it tomorrow. Therefore I don't really feel that different at the moment.

Bet you are looking forward to the triple digits Janice - you are doing great.

Scottish Lass , I too think the Rain in my Heart documentaries are excellent.

Hope you've manage to pick yourself up again Accessaw, do check in again.

Hi to Ishy and everyone else, will look in again tomorrow xx

[SAUSAGE]

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]Hi

Day 168 today, I've started to look at Jason Vale again as I am getting occasional moderation thoughts, which worry me.

I'm only on a low dose of thyroxine at the moment, it goes up steadily - have to double it tomorrow. Therefore I don't really feel that different at the moment.

Bet you are looking forward to the triple digits Janice - you are doing great.

Scottish Lass , I too think the Rain in my Heart documentaries are excellent.

Hope you've manage to pick yourself up again Accessaw, do check in again.

Hi to Ishy and everyone else, will look in again tomorrow xx

[planetjanet]

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Hello....

Late check in for me......

Sausage, I hope that that these thoughts of "moderation" will subside for you. Sounds to me that you are working your hardest for that not to happen. Stay strong....you are at Day 169 (as of Thursday), you can do it!!! Maybe treat yourself to something : )

Hi Janice, Ishybit, Scottish Lass & Accessaw, hope you guys are doing well. Any special plans for the weekend. Has anybody seen Irie post on any other of the MWO threads? I was just curious to see how this person was doing.

Anywho, it's very late and I need to get myself up EARLY, in an attempt to get some things done before the 104 heatwave hits in the afternoon. It's supposed to get cooler this weekend, which will be nice to go back out and go running. I had also pulled a muscle near my groin area and couldn't run for at least two weeks, so it will be nice to get back out there again. I didn't hear anything from that place I interviewed with, thought after they did my reference check that it meant they were interested and they still might be....but who knows (sigh). I am still applying for jobs online, so just staying POSITIVE and visualize being in my new job : )

Wishing everyone a nice Friday and will check back in tomorrow.

Hugs,
Janet
AF Day 98

[Janice]

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a quick check in...Sausage, stay strong...just keep telling yourself "you dont drink anymore"! Janet, dont rule out the job yet, they might still get in touch..just stay positive! No, havent seen Irie post anymore, hope accessaw checks in too. I go away on Tuesday for 2wks-and will have no internet access!! Might be my biggest test yet. Have a grt day everyone. xx

[Ishybit]

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Hello everyone!
Sausage, you know better! re read your journey.Your advise and experiences have been so helpful to myself and others, I hope they can be just as valuable to you. Maybe you should reach out to some of the "oldies"around this site so they can knock some sense into you!
Pj, keep up the positive attitude, you WILL find a job. It's hot here too but not 104! Yikes. I'm in San Diego, closer to the ocean breeze. It's been a great beachy summer for my girls and the water is tolerable for me too.
Janice, where are you going? It's nice not to be connected to electronics sometimes. I'm not worried about you, you sound strong, you are strong.
Hi Scottish lass, assessaw, Irie ? How are you all?
Ishy