Every morning I come and visit this site. First to see how many days I've got down. Second to see how the people who started with me are doing. Third to see if there's any new members and read how they are progressing. I see how everyone is so supportive when someone blogs and say they need help or are struggling with something. I'm in awe how everyone reacts when someone slips. They pick you up off the floor, dust you off, and start you right back where you were. It's amazing how very similar the stages this addiction takes. I found that out when I was having a weak moment of "just one," and then read how very common it is that that part of your brain is trying to lure you back. It's very reassuring to know that you're not in this fight alone and you're not the only one having these reactions. I'm at the emotional stage. Read about how it's common at this point in NML. But I'm finally embracing it instead of fighting it. See it for what it is, throw it in the sorting bin and then later sort it in the right drawer and shut it and move on. I encourage the newbees to blog as much as you can. Every day or multiple times a day. You will see that the feelings you have are normal and you will get over them and they will go away. It may seem like they will last forever, but really they don't. The members have been through it and will hold your hand along the way. I commend every single person on this site. You are truly amazing!!!!!!!!!! Oh, and by the way, my name is Lori. what's yours?
