I’m so glad to hear things settled down - was wondering about how you were doing today at work. Way to ride it out!! Just curious, did you have any reflections re: a source of that emotion?
Anyone else ready to start reading The Alcohol Experiment? My book came today and I thought I’d start tonight. I’m also happy waiting for others to start. Feedback appreciated. 
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I started with the intro today. I think we are all on board with day one tomorrow. And I have been reaching for a soda whenever I feel the urge. The bubbly drink helps me feel like it’s naughty but it’s not.
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I think last night’s craving stemmed from me being so tired throughout the day. I locked my keys in my car, had to call around for 20 minutes before I found someone who could come help me out, and in general when I am tired I don’t function well. I was ready for the night to be over and a drink would have “made the time pass”.
Also, I tried a new drink yesterday, kombucha. Fermented tea drink. It tasted about as yummy as it sounds. Lol. 
But I noticed after drinking it it had an alcohol content of .05%. So I’m wondering if that little bit I unknowingly drank fueled my craving.
Hm, that’s certainly interesting. Hard to say. Main thing though is you got through it, lady! Good job! We are all going to have those weird, rough times and have to learn our own ways of dealing without a substance as a crutch. For our own sakes.
Excellent job ladies, you can be proud of yourself! 
I haven’t started reading yet, I intended to, but I was so exhausted, I went to bed at 9pm. This exhaustion is really hard on me.
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You know what I just read? Humans are a creature of habits.
That’s for sure, I want to change my habits for good! I couldn’t have done the 11 days without you.
So I wanna say THANK YOU.
@anon79808082
Welcome to the group!
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Hello everyone, @Marisim
So double digits today. I have been quiet unlucky the last few days. I unfortunately took a fall down the stairs and smashed my phone and the internet company has been doing maintenance work on the internet, so havent been able to come on here and support you guys. Im very sorry. I hope you are all doing good. I can see some of you have been struggling and i feel so bad for not being there for you. I have also have my own struggles, but somehow found a way out, with training the squats @SoulSearcher and with yoga both two days ago and this morning, just came home. I miss you all… I will get a phone today and I will be back online. Sorry for all the worries I felt so bad when I came on here and I saw you were worried about me.
Much love to you all
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good to hear from you again and hearing you are ok-isch. bummer about the phone but hope you are in beeter shape than that. we will see you soon back here!
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Yes im doing fine thanks. I will just only be able to answer when im on my computer and the internet is working. How are you ?
Ohh I didnt know it had alcohol in it. But yes i taste very horrible.
There’s a lot of topics on the forum about Kava and Kombucha.
Not highly thought of I believe.
I’ve not tried them.
Another point to raise.
I don’t know if any of you are familiar with
H ungry
A ngry
L onely
T ired
Our cravings can usually be attributed to one of the above.
Just another tool. Ask yourself when you have a craving which one of those could be a contributing factor.
Doing so well guys.
Keep it up.
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You guys ready to read?! I got through the intro yesterday Some very interesting ideas to be sure!! If this technique works here, then I’m imagining all the other areas of life I can use it. Gonna start day 1 reading soon.
Yay, your back:bouquet:
! I’m very happy to hear that you are doing well!
I’m sorry about your phone, but thank God you didn’t break any bones or have any other kind of injuries!
I’ll start to read tonight, but if I feel as terrible physically as I felt yesterday, I can’t make it. It can’t be from the booze or the lack of it, I guess my flu was more severe than I thought.
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Ha! I love Kombucha! 
I feel like some of my struggle is partly out of habit. After work habits and weekend habits. Once I actually skip the liquor store, get home and convince myself I can go inside and deal with my family without alcohol, I’ve been ok. The cup of tea has been nice.
I’ve been using kava for years for anxiety. The tincture and tea. Why would there be any problems with it? I don’t use the tincture every day and one glass of tea when I get home from work has replaced my glass of wine and it feels warm and soothing in my body. Also, Kombucha offeres amazing healthy bacteria for our guts. It’s a natural probiotic. I never feel like I need to keep drinking either one of them. Just curious.
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You are totally correct with the habit side of things. We just need to break that habit. Once we form new regimes, new habits it takes half the hardship away.
As to the tea thing, you’ll have to look up the topics as I didn’t really pay much attention to them as I have never heard of them let alone tried them before I got sober and found this app.
There are arguments for both sides I understand, so I’d say as long as you are happy with your decision then, that’s just what it is, your choice.
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Me too! Kombucha I mean… Although I haven’t had it since starting this…
Hi all! I had a self-care day Monday so enjoyed a day at home before going to work yesterday. Made a good meal in the slow cooker, had an epsom salt bath, read a bit, watched netflix… it was great! Then yesterday was back at work, had an ok day (super busy with lots of meetings), had leftovers for supper and watched PS I Love You - what a tear jerker… Haven’t dipped back in, still going strong!
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