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Old Jun 24, 2019, 06:38 AM
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Coming off a Benzo can also contribute to heartburn.

Thank you @christina ,
mine was a small dose.
.5mg for sleep at night.
I did not sleep well last night up early this morning, coffee sounded better than staying in bed not sleeping.
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Started not drinking on the 22nd saturday.
Took my meds as prescribed. Still not sleeping well.
I am getting off a tranquilizer that I took for sleep. Maybe that is why I am having a hard time sleeping....hoping that I am not getting ready to have an episode since we leave in a week.
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Old Jun 24, 2019, 02:45 PM
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Well, know that I am in your corner cheering you on, bizi. I truly believe you can do it. It will be the best thing you do for yourself in so many ways. It's great self-care.

Downton Abbey is a beautiful show, isn't it? Such a visual treat and great characters. I adore Violet. She's a hoot.
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Old Jun 24, 2019, 07:48 PM
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@Innerzone WE own the series and are on season 3...getting ready to lose sybil. Poor edith jilted at the alter. Thank you for your support.
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Old Jun 24, 2019, 08:52 PM
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I am agitated/antzy.
not good.
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I hope I can sleep tonight.....
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Old Jun 25, 2019, 08:34 AM
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I finally slept!
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Old Jun 25, 2019, 11:19 PM
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Met with my sponsor...she basically gave me a choice to either buy the big book and start reading it or find a new sponsor.
I don't want to read the big book.She figured out how controlling I am. She said you have to find some higher power to work the steps.
After I left I was angry. I like her so don't want to lose her but can't do the big book. I am an atheist.
I was going to say just f*** it and said that I was going to go to fat pats for a drink.screw it!....I drove over there and went in and then went to the bathroom. I said to myself. Just because I came here doesn't mean I have to stay and drink. I really want to lose weight and drinking beers I gain.
So I left and came home. Success!
I put on 50 pounds in 4 years drinking fattening beers.
2 people I know lost over 50 pounds doing the keto diet in 4 months time.
Thank you for reading. truly a success tonight!
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Old Jun 26, 2019, 07:01 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS BIZI!!!

I have missed catching up with you here on this thread since I have been away.
I am glad to read of your success!

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Old Jun 26, 2019, 07:36 AM
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Yea, bizi!!
That is great that you worked it through and didn't just react reflexively! Good job!

I'm sorry about the big book issue. I thought this was a non-religious group(??)
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Old Jun 26, 2019, 07:51 AM
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The 12 step fellowships are all spiritual, not religious programs. You can read the literature substituting Higher Power or HP, or whatever word you want or phrases, wherever it says God.

It is difficult for atheists though I would encourage you to actually read the Book and take what you like and leave the rest. I have found help and healing in a related program called Emotions Anonymous, both in online and face to face meetings. It works if you work it.
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Old Jun 26, 2019, 09:09 PM
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Ok, so last night I felt like she was giving me an ultimatum but tonight after the atheist AA meeting that she was there also. WE talked, and I guess she will allow another book. It is the womens 12 step that I just got in. I will work the steps and she agreed to continue seeing me. I like her. I believe I can learn from her. So 6pm on tuesdays is set.
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Old Jun 26, 2019, 10:32 PM
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Bizi you did great !!!!!! You took back the power!!

I’m glad your sponsor was more open to your choice in reading.
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Old Jun 28, 2019, 07:11 AM
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Made it one week alcohol free (this time).
Am about finished with the "12 steps without God", book.
I am writing these steps into the book of the woman's way to the 12 steps. Have not started the work book yet. I will bring this book when I meet with Carol again in a couple of weeks. There is not a lot of room to write the passages though. I wish I had post it notes!
Have been Alcohol free on vacations before...this will be a challenge.
Weighed 184.1 this morning. My goal is to lose weight!

Will follow a low carb diet while there, except for my mothers birthday celebration weekend on the 6th.

Leaving Monday, we will get into Indy late wednesday evening.. South Bend is a 2& 1/2 hour drive north. Think we should get there around noon on saturday unless mom wants help on friday that is. I don't want to stress her out. I will be bringing a chicken salad sandwich platter and beer.
The open house is from 2-4 on saturday, then folks will come back to moms house for a light supper. 3 of 4 nieces and nephew will be there so that is great along with a few friends of mom from out of town. There should be around 35 people at the restaurant/open house, not sure how many will go to moms after words. She just found out about it yesterday, sis had sent her an invitation. Dad did not want her to worry too long so wanted to give this notice to her with about a 10 days to get ready....

He texted us that she is looking forward to the party!
It will be a mini reunion. A couple of her friends are coming from the carolinas so this will be a big surprise!

This year we will stay 2 nights in memphis. We are going to the civil rights museum and will take a tour at Graceland, Elvis's home. I have never been there before. This will be the first time spending 2 nights there. We have been making this trip twice a year for 18 years. For the past few yeras we have been going up to celebrate fathers day. But this year it is later because of the timing of her party.


Started making a list of things to bring. In 3 days we leave. Monday we will be driving my car as it gets better gas mileage and more importantly I can't really drive Jeffs car. (it is a 6 speed and I can't put it into 6th gear). We will take turns driving my car. I have a couple of books to bring. The drive is about 7 hours each day, sometimes longer due to traffic. Will try to hit the road before 10 but that never happens. Usually on the interstate by 10:30am.
Got up early this morning, had a difficult time sleeping. Somehow I hurt my neck. Was tossing and turning and just decided to get up. Have a hair appointment this morning for a color and a cut. Wonder who I will have because my regular stylist is out today. I frequent the beauty school for such services. Usually I can have the same student for a few months at a time. I get my hair colored monthly.

I work tomorrow seeing the last clients before we leave.

Need to take a shower and have plenty of time to do that. I won't wash my hair as they say it is better to go in with dirty hair...the color is better. Don't understand that but I try to follow their instructions. It is definitely dirty full of hair spray.
Will post this and get into the shower.
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Old Jun 28, 2019, 08:47 PM
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We lost power tonight for only 45 minutes but it was unknown when it happened how long it would be out..Jeff lit candles and we got out our table coleman lantern and did some paper work....need to do some billing to get caught up before we leave.
I have not been sleeping well and feel really anxious tonight,

antzy can sit still legs are moving.
Don't like this at all.
I hope that my mood stays stable...though I think I am getting hypomanic.
Hope I sleep tonight.
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Old Jun 28, 2019, 11:08 PM
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I hope the drive goes quickly and safely for you.

Sounds like you will have a wonderful time. Enjoy family while you can.

We lost our power for about an hour yesterday had a nasty bunch of thunderstorms blow through. I was grateful it was evening time , the House didn’t have time to heat up like a oven.

I’m roughly 3 hours or so from Memphis and have only gone twice and it was just to drop off and pick up my daughter from the airport. She made a trip to Germany while in college. Maybe one day my husband and I will take a few days and go.

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Old Jun 29, 2019, 12:11 AM
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I hope the drive goes quickly and safely for you.

Sounds like you will have a wonderful time. Enjoy family while you can.

We lost our power for about an hour yesterday had a nasty bunch of thunderstorms blow through. I was grateful it was evening time , the House didn’t have time to heat up like a oven.

I’m roughly 3 hours or so from Memphis and have only gone twice and it was just to drop off and pick up my daughter from the airport. She made a trip to Germany while in college. Maybe one day my husband and I will take a few days and go.

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Thank you for your well wishes! @~Christina

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Old Jun 30, 2019, 10:17 AM
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I am not sleeping well, hard to get to sleep. Usually takes an hour or so. I need to get to bed earlier then I have been. My to do list is getting smaller.
I need to finish billing and charting and make a small deposit today....though it doesn't have to be done before we leave. I just would like to have it done. Like the laundry, I could have waited for that and done just one load, bras, panties and socks. Scrubs could have waited as we get back saturday. Have a whole day off before working again. So I planned this trip better for me this time. I feel less rushed.
Weighed 183 this morning so down a couple of pounds which makes me happy. Today makes day 8 days Alcohol free. I have many books to read on our travels about giving up alcohol for good.

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Old Jun 30, 2019, 12:45 PM
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Hi! It always feels great to get things done!
I hope you have a FUN vacation!
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Old Jun 30, 2019, 01:41 PM
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Hope the books help. Have fun.
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Old Jun 30, 2019, 11:23 PM
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Thank you for the well wishes...
be back in 2 weeks.
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Old Jul 13, 2019, 11:34 PM
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WE are back from our vacation. drove into night thru the tropical storm winds..
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Old Jul 14, 2019, 11:20 AM
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hi there!
We made it home last night.
All is well here...not sure of surrounding areas.
tornadoes have been seen in areas around baton rouge, about an hour away from us.
We took the vwery long way home to avoid Baton rouge last night so it was a couple of hours longer...took us 10 hours to get home.
though an hour of that was stopping in alexandria for a nice italian dinner.
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