At the end of the day if left to my own devices I'd probably go ahead and acquire the taste for Guinness. I still hope that will never happen though.

Well, UKB, at least you replaced the AL you "stole"!!

I suppose we have to laugh once in a while.

Nal on!! Newlife

LOL UKB ......

Newlife - I have a pill splitter and just keep cutting until it is 1/8 - sometimes I even scrape off a bit more !! But in my head I am still taking AB - so would never drink that day !!!

Laughed at 'Maggie's Method' !! Ha ha !!

hugs, Maggie x

P.S. took another AB today !!

Well, I am feeling quite disgruntled today - I had had two AF days and then today decided to take the Nal and drink - had 4 Guinness by 4.00 and ended up falling asleep - feeling quite awful when I woke up. Wondered why on earth I had had them at all! I have since had dinner, and then showered - and am just now beginning to feel okay again. Tomorrow is going to be AF again! Today I really wish I had not had the Guinness - it didn't do it's thing for me, it made me waste time, and made me feel yucky! Hope that I sleep okay tonight - when I drink now, I usually have night sweats - I am hoping that the AL was long enough ago that it will be totally out of my system by bedtime !! Stupid to have it today!! I need to come back and re-read this post before I decide to drink in future !!

Hugs, Maggie x

I know the feeling Maggie, getting frustrated with yourself. Just don't beat yourself up too much. Today is a new day. I hope it is a good one for you. Hugs, Newlife

hang in there Maggie, hope you're doing okay

I went for a walk in Ashdown Forest today & thought of you at Pooh Bridge

-badger xx

how are you doing Maggie? haven't heard from you for a few days

xx

Not doing too well today Badger .... reading about you walking in Ashdown Forest just now actually had me in tears. Really having a hard time with stuff to do with the moving .... and the drinking does not help. I am not sleeping well - these days when I drink any more than 3, I have a terrible nights sleep. Had four yesterday ..... and also four today - stupid I know - I am asking for trouble. Once I get this whole house sale thing done with, I am hoping that things improve. I just need to hang in there ..... thanks for the concern ....

hugs, Maggie x

sorry to hear you're having a rough time of it. moving house is always going to be stressful, so try not to get too down, or beat yourself up if you slip - it'll be over soon. have you considered taking your AB again to get a few days AF & a few decent nights sleep?

hang in there, you'll get through it

-badger xx

Thanks Badger - you have had me in tears twice now this evening - LOL ..... you are sweet - but yes I do need to take some AB to get a couple of days AF - the drink is NOT helping me right now and I know that - maybe tomorrow morning while my intentions are still good I will take some. and WHAT are you still doing up at 1.30 your time ? You should be in bed !!! Which is where I am heading shortly - had such a hard day at work and have yet another one tomorrow !!

hugs, Maggie x

Maggie, so sorry you are having a rough time. Moving is the hardest thing one can do, especially after a lifetime of ACCUMULATING. And it seems like you are in a plateau with the TSM. This is a hard road, that is for sure. Be kind to yourself. We are here for you!! I think I pmed you my phone number a while back. Please feel free to call if you need to chat.

xoxo take care Newlife