Aawww - thanks Newlife - I had forgotten actually but that is kind of you. We have had an offer on our house and now are going through inspections and things - more stress plus this week I am working my old job (full time) which is heavy going and I am not used to it !! Just way too much - I like a quiet life with no change -LOL.

hugs, Maggie x

Hey Maggie,
Just reading your posts and wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you. So sorry you are struggling. I know that when you have tasted sanity, the insanity is so much worse. Moving is so hard, please be gentle with yourself and know that things will get easier. I
Jephiner

I don't know if it's any consolation Maggie but I have just been through a horrendous house move, it also coincides with some big changes in my lifestyle and loss of identity was huge. I wanted to cry during it, and did a bit in the car. It also seemed endless and like you I wasn't sleeping.

All I know is that if I had been drinking during this move, well, everything would have been ten times as worse.

My last move was during a dry spell, prior to that I had a house move in which I couldn't move because I was too hung over, and the removal guy had to come back the following day.

'Nuff about me.

I think I sorta want you to know it's tough with or without the drink. My sleep has sorted itself right out, but don't know if that'll be the same for you.

I think what I want to say to you is that I am thinking of you, but I also don't want you to drink on the back of this bad time -it is possible to survive without using it, but that requires bravery.

I hope you pull out of this time and I am sure there is light at the end of the tunnel for you.

Thank you Jephina and UKB - I really appreciate your words of support. Yes the move has been absolutely horrific - and it does NOT help if I have a drink - although I think my body still thinks it will help!! We are nearing the end now - all we have to do is close on our old house and then can put it all behind us. We hadn't moved for 20 odd years before this and a house sale was not involved so this has been a real learning experience ! UKB - as usual, you have many words of wisdom for me and I take it all on board!

Jephina - thank you also for reaching out ... this board is so supportive of me - always has been and I really do know it helps enormously !

Newlife said that I am on a plateau - yes I think I am, and cannot wait to get through it - this too shall pass !!

Hugs to all, Maggie x

Okay - I am NOT having a good week - so this morning took 1/8 of an AB to force an AF day - I had been going to do it earlier in the week and then didn't and ended up having a Nal and drinking instead.

I seem to have got myself a summer cold and feel awful - for someone who doesn't get ill, I really seem to be hitting the jackpot this year and AL does not help it - I plan on taking an AB all week now until at least Sunday as I am feeling quite low and know that without AL, I will feel better - without the Nal too probably.

My intake all week has been pre Nal levels - 6 most nights and 5 one. Which is why I must have some AF time. I will do this and will get there in the end ..... patience !!!!

Hugs to all, Maggie x

hope you're feeling better Maggie & the AB is working for you. hang in there - you'll be able to enjoy the summer in your new housesoon & the packing & moving stresses will be behind you

hang in there & keep the faith!

-badger xx

LOL Badger - our basement is flooding as we speak!!! And I already took an AB today which is probably a good thing........we have had torrential rains as a remnant of a tropical storm in Texas and our basement has started flooding - the old owners said nothing about flooding so we are really ticked !!

How are YOU doing anyway ?

Hugs, Maggie x

oh cr*p - is that in your new place? nice housewarming if it is sorry to hear that - hope you get it sorted

I'm doing okay - muddling my way along. this time next week I'll be camping in the west country which I'm looking forwarding to - fingers x'd for some decent weather

-badger xx

Yes it is the new place darn it. The rain is awful and a lot of folk that have never been flooded before are being flooded.

SO envious of you going to the west country - not camping - my idea of camping is the Holiday Inn - but am green about you going to the West Country - where abouts are you going? Have a wonderful time !!!

Hugs, Maggie x

Hi Maggie,

Hang in there, moving really is one of the most stressful things, I hate it, really hate it. It will pass and hopefully soon you'll be enjoying a new space. In the meantime just let everything else take its course. If you drink more than you hoped for this week then next week will probably be better, or if you are just getting there with the AB then you'll have more willpower once you are through this. Hugs xx