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Jan 15, 2011, 01:40 PM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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Just like Madisgram said, Alcoholism is a DISEASE - and it WILL kill you if you don't stop the progression now! I've been in AA for a lot of years, and I have seen too many members buried because of this disease. It doesn't pick and choose who it kills -- it kills EVERYONE it touches unless those people quit!
You are blessed that you are in a detox program -- you have the chance now to stop. Grab onto that chance and do everything they tell you to do. Go to meetings every day -- I went to 90 meetings in 90 days -- that made my recovery MUCH easier. I asked God to remove my cravings and He did!! But you have to believe that He will !!!
Things that will help the cravings are chocolate -- that replaces the sugar that you aren't getting. Alcohol has a lot of sugar, and you're not getting it now so eat chocolate. Also drink liquids that have nutrients in it like Gatorade. That has sugar in it too. Drink LOTS of liquids - except alcohol. LOL  Make sure you eat a balanced diet and get plenty of rest. These cravings won't last forever -- it's just uncomfortable for a while. It won't kill you. 
Thank God that you made it back because I know alot of people who never did after a relapse. They are either still out there or they died. I pray that you will make it. Keep us posted on your progress -- and I'll be saying prayers for you. Hugs, Lee
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