I get to do February check in!

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I get to do February check in!
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Wed, 02-08-2006 - 9:53am

I just noticed we haven't had our monthly check in and I've never started one in all the 3 years I've been on this board.


 


"OMG, I got engaged, the world will never be the same!...."


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Registered: 09-11-2004
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 3:30pm

Ohhhh Deb, great job with the check-in!


I am Beth, I am a recovering alcoholic and have been in recovery since 1989. My DH is also in recovery, since 1987. We have 2 DDs, one 10 years


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Registered: 04-07-2003
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 5:51pm
Hiya Deb - Good to "see" you!! My name is Leslie and I am a recovering alcoholic. I live in coastal SC and enjoying the moderate winter season. I am a mother to a 19-year-old college sophomore, married, and teach middle school. In my "spare time" I study because I am in graduate school. I love this board and been around here about 4 years.
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Registered: 03-03-2004
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 7:11pm

Deb~GREAT JOB!!!! Thanks so much!!!


Hi all, I'm Jolene, former SAHM<<<----job I wish I could keep! I'm checking in with tired toes. I'm SO not use to being on my feet all day. Anyways, I'm a recoverying alcoholic with a tremondous amount of support from my dear friends here. I have only been sober for 30 months, but it feels like forever. It gets that good, trust me. So if you are out there, come gives us a try and inquire how you can do it.


See you soon!




palmtrees and breezes


~Jolene~


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Registered: 03-27-2003
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 7:23pm

Hi, I'm Lucky. Married 15 years to The Professor. We have a ds, Pez, who's 8. We live in Athens, GA. After two years helping start up a grilling company, I am now a full time SAHM again.

I started posting to this board a few weeks ago, really just asking questions and trying to figure out my options. I have since discovered, through suggestions from this board, Moderation Mangement. Since I have cut back on my drinking my IBS is almost completely gone and my energy level is raising.

This board is very supportive, even of someone as prickley as myself :)

Lucky

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 02-08-2006 - 7:33pm

Carol here
your everyday average Granny
providing she was a full blown drunk!!!

God and AA saved my sanity in '89
and
keep me in balance and joy today.

I now live in Jawja...via many other places.

Each day sober is a victory!

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Registered: 09-11-2004
Thu, 02-09-2006 - 6:01am
Great job you are doing Lucky...congrats





Pediatric Stroke, even kids get them



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Registered: 03-27-2003
Thu, 02-09-2006 - 8:54am

Thanks. It's been interesting, to say the least. Self reflection is not my thing. I tend to bury stuff. I am learning a lot from going to a shrink since October for depression. I didn't even know I was depressed. Just tired, bored and anxious.

I think it's going to be ok after all.

Lucky

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Registered: 03-03-2004
Fri, 02-10-2006 - 7:08am

Hey Lucky,


I too was depressed. I saw a therapist for about 2 years. I am on an anti-depressant still. My therapist helped me beyond belief. I learned so much about how to be comfortable in my own skin.


What's really great for you, is that the less you are drinking, the better you should be feeling. You'll start to see your depression lift. At least I hope for you that is!! Nobody should be depressed. It is NOT fun.


How's it going anyway? Are you feeling any better??




palmtrees and breezes


~Jolene~


"Community Leader for Alcohol Problems Board"



Host for Tuesday night chat at 9pm est


"You never know what we might talk about..."


Click here for the :AlcoholProblemsChatroom


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Registered: 03-27-2003
Fri, 02-10-2006 - 8:10am

Hi Jolene,

I am doing ok. I have cut my drinking down and it's been pretty easy. Truthfully, though, I would like to cut down to one per day with weekend allowances of 3 or 4. I have heart problems and what I've read has convinced me that a daily dose of alcohol is beneficial to the heart and cholesterol. Plus some brain functions. But I am cancelling out those benefits by getting drunk at all. So I am starting to rethink my allowances. Cutting back worked so well. My friends are very polite (I wouldn't call it supportive, yet) when asking if I want another drink. They are not asking twice and they aren't saying, "Whatever!" when I say I am limiting to 2 drinks tonight. I think some folks feel embarrassed because it forces them to look at how much they are drinking.

I don't know how much alcohol contributed to my depression. I know my IBS is better but I think my depression is more hormonal than anything. I am going to try and find a doc who is familiar with continuous BCP with no breaks for periods. Therapy has helped a lot. My DH says I'm happier but when I have a bad day I just don't see it. I guess this means I am having more good days and he can notice it. Today is a medium day. Not good. Not bad. I see my shrink today and have written down a ton of stuff to talk about. Gotta talk fast as I only have an hour with him...lol.

Lucky

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Registered: 01-05-2006
Fri, 02-10-2006 - 3:56pm
Heya Deb, You did one once before! don't you remember? Well hows everything going for you? I send you emails but I don't know if you get them or not! Write sometime.
Hug's Karen

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