Going through I rough spell - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

kurtrambis · 10-14-2009, 09:33 PM

Somebody I know I'm very close to is terminally ill, I've just been involved in a car crash (nothing to do with drinking). Ive get other pressures such debt. I have to be strong for my family

Basically I'm going through a really bad patch all I can say I'm glad I have sober time behind me.

I feel physically sick am unable to sleep its similar to withdrawals, drink is crossing my mind.

I wont drink!!! This continuing spate of bad luck cannot hold out for ever. Just came on here for support.

Wartrace · 10-14-2009, 09:57 PM

Hang in there kurtrambis! There is nothing on your list that can be fixed by drinking, as a matter of fact drinking would make everything worse. I have had my share of feeling like you do now, things got better. Hang in!

Anubis · 10-14-2009, 10:26 PM

I know how you feel. My mother is ill right now and I am taking care of her. I also have debt and my drinking never helped. I need to get back on my feet as soon as possible.

I will be praying for you and for the person who is ill. I hope you can somehow keep your head up.

StayinAlive · 10-14-2009, 10:47 PM

Sorry to hear that.
Get out of your head as much as possible by talking to others, find a bud here you can IM with. My on-line "sponsor" if you want to call it that helped me get past the worst of the "ruff patches" in early recovery and i am glad i always had someone to talk too. There will always be ruff patches but the more tools you gather and the more sober time the less alcohol crosses your mind as a solution.

Hang in there.

**CarolD** · 10-14-2009, 11:47 PM

I'm so sorry your having so deal with difficult times.
Mega

Were you injured in the car crash?

Yes....it's an unpleasant/painful time
I'm glad you are able to see that your returning
to alcohol would be not in your best interest.

**Dee74** · 10-14-2009, 11:50 PM

I'm sorry to hear that too Kurt

I know the sick sleepless feeling...but we do what we can, leave the rest to take care of itself...the clouds do pass, and things do get better

D

EvilBunny · 10-15-2009, 12:40 AM

You're looking for support, staying sober and keeping a positive attitude. Sounds like you're doing a lot better than you think you are.

NewBeginning010 · 10-15-2009, 12:53 AM

Were with you Kurt, keep posting & sharing. You can get through this

penny74 · 10-15-2009, 01:16 AM

You sound confident and strong !
You have the power !
Don't let anything topple you over.
Things will get better again ...
Good luck

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

kurtrambis · 10-15-2009, 02:34 AM

Thanks a lot for everybody's wise and supportive words. Carol fortunately nobody was seriously injured in accident but they could have been.

tricky164 · 10-15-2009, 03:02 AM

I wont drink !!.

fantastic words, its statements like that that keep me coming back.

if others can get through pain and lifes trials without drinking so can i.

thank you for posting this.

my thoughts and prayres go out to you and yours.

god bless

Sikkisirus · 10-15-2009, 03:22 AM

Sorry to hear about the rough times. Booze won't smooth the roughness away tho. Best wishes to you

least · 10-15-2009, 07:47 AM

Glad you are not giving in to the urge to drink. Remember, there's nothing so bad that alcohol can't make it worse.

trapeze · 10-15-2009, 07:58 AM

Good for you for posting - so healthy. Better days ahead!

debs · 10-15-2009, 08:21 AM

I hope and pray the clouds pass sooner rather than later...

Your dedication is inspirational.

Thank you.

thirtybubba · 10-16-2009, 04:57 AM

yeah, don't drink... you probably know by now, it won't help.

life happens anyways... it's not impossible. people been doing it...

take care,
-TB.

smacked · 10-16-2009, 06:59 AM

Sounds like some excellent reasons NOT to drink!

Hang in there!

Wolfchild · 10-16-2009, 11:52 AM

When i am going thru difficult times it does not feel beneficial,
but as i stay the course, i learn something that is very helpful.

Keep your friends close & stay true to yourself no matter what!

barb dwyer · 10-16-2009, 08:11 PM

*prayers for peace of mind and a quiet heart*

kurtrambis · 10-17-2009, 03:02 PM

Didn't drink but won't say it didn't cross my mind thankfully the feelings aren't as strong as they used top be.
Again thanks for everybody's helpful and supportive responses.
The person who is ill is comfortable and appears in good spirits.
I'm feeling a lot better and calmer.

10-14-2009, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
kurtrambis Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln Posts: 195	Going through I rough spell Somebody I know I'm very close to is terminally ill, I've just been involved in a car crash (nothing to do with drinking). Ive get other pressures such debt. I have to be strong for my family Basically I'm going through a really bad patch all I can say I'm glad I have sober time behind me. I feel physically sick am unable to sleep its similar to withdrawals, drink is crossing my mind. I wont drink!!! This continuing spate of bad luck cannot hold out for ever. Just came on here for support. __________________ God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.

10-14-2009, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
StayinAlive Crazy Cat Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Left Coast Posts: 457	Sorry to hear that. Get out of your head as much as possible by talking to others, find a bud here you can IM with. My on-line "sponsor" if you want to call it that helped me get past the worst of the "ruff patches" in early recovery and i am glad i always had someone to talk too. There will always be ruff patches but the more tools you gather and the more sober time the less alcohol crosses your mind as a solution. Hang in there. __________________ never stop growing

10-14-2009, 11:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas, Ga. USA Posts: 21,891	I'm so sorry your having so deal with difficult times. Mega Were you injured in the car crash? Yes....it's an unpleasant/painful time I'm glad you are able to see that your returning to alcohol would be not in your best interest. __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! :

10-14-2009, 11:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dee74 Forum Leader Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 14,672	I'm sorry to hear that too Kurt I know the sick sleepless feeling...but we do what we can, leave the rest to take care of itself...the clouds do pass, and things do get better D __________________ May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.

10-15-2009, 12:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
NewBeginning010 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,300	Were with you Kurt, keep posting & sharing. You can get through this __________________ "Today is the first day of the rest of your life"

10-14-2009, 09:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Wartrace Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wartrace, TN Posts: 41	Hang in there kurtrambis! There is nothing on your list that can be fixed by drinking, as a matter of fact drinking would make everything worse. I have had my share of feeling like you do now, things got better. Hang in!

10-14-2009, 10:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Anubis Getting back on my feet Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Where the wild things are, CA Posts: 10 Blog Entries: 1	I know how you feel. My mother is ill right now and I am taking care of her. I also have debt and my drinking never helped. I need to get back on my feet as soon as possible. I will be praying for you and for the person who is ill. I hope you can somehow keep your head up.

10-15-2009, 12:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
EvilBunny Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 66	You're looking for support, staying sober and keeping a positive attitude. Sounds like you're doing a lot better than you think you are.

10-15-2009, 01:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
penny74 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Holland Posts: 273	You sound confident and strong ! You have the power ! Don't let anything topple you over. Things will get better again ... Good luck You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

10-15-2009, 02:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
kurtrambis Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln Posts: 195	Thanks a lot for everybody's wise and supportive words. Carol fortunately nobody was seriously injured in accident but they could have been. __________________ God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.

10-15-2009, 03:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
tricky164 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: london, england Posts: 194	I wont drink !!. fantastic words, its statements like that that keep me coming back. if others can get through pain and lifes trials without drinking so can i. thank you for posting this. my thoughts and prayres go out to you and yours. god bless __________________ "ENLIGHTENMENT IS JUST A RECOGNITION NOT A CHANGE AT ALL"

10-15-2009, 03:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Sikkisirus Rockstar Classic Frogger Champion! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 521	Sorry to hear about the rough times. Booze won't smooth the roughness away tho. Best wishes to you __________________ Standing in a church makes you no more of a Christian than standing in a garage makes you a car. The past is a strange place. They do things differently there.

10-15-2009, 07:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
least recovering Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: eastern USA Posts: 9,944 Blog Entries: 14	Glad you are not giving in to the urge to drink. Remember, there's nothing so bad that alcohol can't make it worse. __________________ I'd rather live in my van with my dogs than live in a mansion without them. Dogs may not be our whole lives, but they make our lives whole. Plus que je connais les hommes, plus j'aime mon chien. (The more I know mankind, the more I love my dog)

10-15-2009, 07:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
trapeze Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 118	Good for you for posting - so healthy. Better days ahead!

10-15-2009, 08:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
debs Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 193	I hope and pray the clouds pass sooner rather than later... Your dedication is inspirational. Thank you. __________________ Success is within reach

10-16-2009, 04:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
thirtybubba Person... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Stranded I Think Posts: 1,258	yeah, don't drink... you probably know by now, it won't help. life happens anyways... it's not impossible. people been doing it... take care, -TB.

10-16-2009, 06:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
smacked Heathen Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: La La Land Posts: 1,257	Sounds like some excellent reasons NOT to drink! Hang in there! __________________

10-16-2009, 11:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
Wolfchild Disposable Hero Air Attack 2 Champion! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Being, ME Posts: 3,247 Blog Entries: 3	When i am going thru difficult times it does not feel beneficial, but as i stay the course, i learn something that is very helpful. Keep your friends close & stay true to yourself no matter what! __________________ Any clean addict is a miracle and keeping the miracle alive is an ongoing process of awareness, surrender, and growth

10-16-2009, 08:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
barb dwyer same planet...different world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: butte mt Posts: 7,973 Blog Entries: 3	prayers for peace of mind and a quiet heart __________________ Menopause ~ puberty with experience.

10-17-2009, 03:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
kurtrambis Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln Posts: 195	Didn't drink but won't say it didn't cross my mind thankfully the feelings aren't as strong as they used top be. Again thanks for everybody's helpful and supportive responses. The person who is ill is comfortable and appears in good spirits. I'm feeling a lot better and calmer. __________________ God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.

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