by admin | May 29, 2007 | Brain, Cravings for a Drink, Detox, Nutrition Issues, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
What self-help suggestions do you have for what to do when alcohol cravings start up? For me, I always have to ask myself about HALT. Am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired? Almost always, it’s one of those, usually hungry, so I’ve learned to grab a snack,...
by admin | May 4, 2007 | Cravings for a Drink, Journal to Recovery, Medications, Moderation, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
It’s been such a treat to wake up clear every morning and not to have to spend a few hours just trying to be ready to start the day. The two first mornings I slept about 13 hours to make up for the nights where I must not have had the right kind of sleep....
by admin | Apr 25, 2007 | Detox, Journal to Recovery, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
It seems so embarrassing to announce Day 1 again after hundreds of times over the last 20 years. It seems like I shouldn’t even say anything until I’ve at least made it a month, but I imagine that by putting it out there and officially calling it my...
by admin | Apr 16, 2007 | AA, Detox, Journal to Recovery, Recovery, Sobriety, Uncategorized
I keep thinking that today is going to be the day that I will get back on the road. At least I am sure of it in the morning. Almost every morning. Today, though, I’m not even going to fantasize about tomorrow being “Day One,” because one of my most...
by admin | Apr 16, 2007 | AA, Detox, Eating for Recovery, Journal to Recovery, Neurotransmitters, Nutrition Issues, Recovery, Recovery Centers, Uncategorized
Sept. 3, 2006 As I mentioned I was very disappointed with my choice of a place to detox. Since then, I have searched on the internet to figure out where I would go if I ever needed more treatment. It certainly will be a place that provides, and even specializes in,...
by admin | Apr 16, 2007 | AA, Detox, Eating for Recovery, Journal to Recovery, Medications, Nutrition Issues, Recovery, Recovery Centers, Sobriety, Uncategorized
Aug. 3. 2006 I just got back from the local wannabe health food store with over $100 of vitamins and supplements. My detox and 2 weeks of intensive treatment was quite a disappointment. Yes, I’ve been drinking too much on and off for 35 years, putting poison...
