I received my copy of "Seven weeks to Sobriety" yesterday. The treatment recommended in this book involves taking a whole bunch of varied vitamins and minerals throughout the day for 6 weeks. I almost flipped! I figured that the time it would take me to track all these pills down in the stated dosage and whatever would take me way longer than I have the time for.

SO! I took the easy road (Moi?) and ordered the complete 6 weeks worth from the recovery center to the tune of nearly $400.00!!!!

Considering that I buy on average 3-4 cases a week (yes, week)... $400.00 is pocket change if it will save my life.

Thank you to all of you (EVEN OpenSeason!) for your wonderful support and kind words. Wish me luck please... I AM gonna need it!

Now, if you'll excuse me... I have to have me a nice little heart to heart with my main Man upstairs.

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Side Note to OpenSeason:

You wrote the following to me on another post:

Gina: One web site has mentioned that the root of alcoholism in 97 percent of alcoholism is hypoglycemia. That is big swings in blood sugar levels which the person uses alcohol to bring the blood sugar back up. The body releases insulin which then makes for more depression. The idea is to correct your diet by eating protein for breakfast and changing the way you eat. This helps to quit alcohol. (end)

It IS because of what you wrote that I looked up the possibility and was directed to the web site that ultimately lead me to ordering this book.
I'm not Hypoglycemic but I was able to recognize other real possibilities. I Thank YOU from the bottom of my heart.

You DO exasperate me beyond words; I think I've let you know that a time or two. But you have also handed out some very good "food for thought" on many subjects... Maybe, you could just ease up on your direct "no smile" writing style...okay? You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

Thanks again. Begin praying now! (please)


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Gina Lee: I do not know what has hurt you: I can only say that you sure come across as a wonderful person. I offer you all the support within my heart and have faith in you.

I hope to get to know you better as I do other members because life is so short and frriends are so dear. I genuinely hope you that you do prosper and grow...as I do all of us.

I am behind you 100 per cent. Sincerely,

Risky Business

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Gina: Good luck in your sobriety. That book is really a help, you can do it!

Risky, Thank you darlin. You've always been so sweet! I wish the best for you too. I really do.

OS! Thank YOU too! Well wishes coming from you; is really a surprise...sorta. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif (considering all the unhappy words between us) I will certainly treasure your best wishes. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/smile.gif

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Risky,
You know all of us have had our share of heartburn. Some more than others... some just like to complain. I definitely have my share of hair-thinners but I'm still here in spite of myself and all the evils that have blocked me along the way. I'm in a place in my life now that I really get to be in control and I don't have to worry about every one's else's sillyness or headaches or whatever.
I made a decision a while back: I get to come first... my children get to have the best mom they can have. It's my turn!

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Gina: I was wrong about that addy. Please see above and thx for the correction. I will keep in touch
Sincerely,

Risky Business

Hi Gina -

You'll be in my prayers to. You sound like an awesome person. You have alot of the same personality traits as I do.

Good luck friend - Dawn

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Thank you Dawn. Risky, it still isn't working love.

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Strength of character occasionally equates to strength of will. I think maybe so in your case. Being the dabbler that I am, (I have dipped my toes in many ponds but never jumped all the way in in terms of religion/spirtuality) I have taken bits and pieces from many groups and formed my own little belief system. First and foremost POSITIVE THINKING WORKS!! It ain't always easy to stay positive but, it works for me. And sometimes, the harder it is to stay that way, the more rewarding things are when all is said and done. Next, life isn't about finding yourself, it's about CREATING yourself (stole that from a greeting card) and when you are ready to learn your lesson, your teacher will appear. Third, the Serenity Prayer. Never have I uttered more heartfelt words! And finally, the one thing I really got from Al-Anon, take what you can use and leave the rest. Whether your Higher Power is the Christian God, or Moslem Allah or Buddha or your original child like self, be true to it/them/you and you will find your way. I know I am being a bit scattered here and maybe off topic but, I believe in freewill as oppsed to destiny, I believe we all have it within our power to change our own lives, to eventually take control of these rollercoasters that we live on and that this doesn't mean that we have to go it alone. Realizing that one needs help and have the guts to ask for it is most admirable. And if we reach out for others' help, than we are most certainly taking charge of our lives and if we chose wisely, we will give as much as we receive. Can you tell I have been reading about Buddhism this weekend? (We need more buddhas not more BuddhISTS) I am thinking of you with warm and fuzzy thoughts my dear.

Well Chippie my Dear, you certainly gave ME a warm fuzzy!

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Chippie... get some coverup makeup for that zit of yours! Geez!

Oh... I said I would shutup. Sorry!

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Good luck Gina, you will have to let me know how you are making out. Maybe I will try it if it works well for you!

LOL! Honey Blue! If it works for me... I gotta go on tour to promote this book! I am my own worse enemy; I always have been. If I can find a flaw in this treatment; I guarantee you, I WILL tweak it out and I'll damn it to eternity and then turn around and say: "Darn it! Nothing works for me! Get me a beer"

It's a matter of loving me more than that damned piss-yellow water going down my throat by the gallons. Only time will tell. But I do thank you for the well-wishes; I will be posting throughout the treatment and I really will need all of you to pull me through if it begins to feel rough. I really am fighting for my life.

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HOW CAN YOU SEE A ZIT FROM THERE!!!???

I be psycho... I mean psychic (shhhh!)

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