Back from a relapse

Old 01-18-2015, 06:00 AM
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Thumbs up Back from a relapse

Here I am again after 2 months of off and on drinking. I almost didn't bother coming here but I decided that I need to read about the struggle of other people to help me along.

I was doing so well before the holiday season got to me. I really need to get my head on straight and do this. It would have been so much nicer if I stayed sober because now the Christmas season is a blur and I don't like that.

So here I go again, last Friday on January 16, 2015 was the last drink I had and I want to stay stronger this time.
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Old 01-18-2015, 07:20 AM
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Welcome back. It's not easy, all you can do is keep moving forward
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Old 01-18-2015, 08:50 AM
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Welcome back. Are you using any specific program(s) or technique(s)? Lots of great information about them on SR.
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Old 01-18-2015, 09:54 AM
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Old 01-18-2015, 10:19 AM
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Thanks for the support guys and @Nonsensical, no , no programs of any kind. Mostly this website and re-starting my exercise routines.
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Old 01-18-2015, 10:24 AM
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Old 01-18-2015, 12:52 PM
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I can relate

Welcome back and thank you for posting this. I am also coming off a terrible relapse....in fact I am telling my AA sponsor this afternoon that I have more than just slipped but have gone right back to where I left off. I'm feeling crappy mentally and physically, however I know that when I can string a few sober days together that things will slowly improve....again!!
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Old 01-18-2015, 05:16 PM
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Old 01-19-2015, 05:39 AM
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I know it's been mentioned elsewhere here, but for those that have just had a temporary stumble, I would love to recommend an excellent book - Jason Vale's KICK THE DRINK ...EASILY ! It'll definitely help anyone that reads it and make the journey a way easler !
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Old 01-19-2015, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by happycampers View Post
It'll definitely help anyone that reads it and make the journey a way easler !
hi happycampers
Can I get you to describe how Mr Vales book helped you, what was it about his writings /ideas that gave you the help to recommend it with such confidence?
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Old 01-19-2015, 10:18 PM
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have you read it ? Just curious
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Old 01-19-2015, 11:54 PM
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have you read it ? Just curious
No I have not read it.
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have you read it ? Just curious
no I have not read it. Perhaps you could relay some of the major ideas and how they helped you eith sobriety
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Old 01-20-2015, 12:42 AM
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Welcome back

Relapse hurts I know

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Old 01-20-2015, 02:34 AM
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no I have not read it. Perhaps you could relay some of the major ideas and how they helped you with sobriety
Jason Vale's book is very similar to Alan Carr's book in that they are both a form of self-hypnosis. But it isn't trickery. The book confronts every supposed benefit of drinking and carefully dissects it to show the reader that there actually isn't any benefit. Not only is there no benefit, but it is actually harmful for you. By hammering this message home again and again, the reader eventually comes to understand that a person is really not giving up anything and only reaping good things if they quit. It can remove a huge hurdle many people face when considering whether to quit.
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Old 01-20-2015, 04:58 AM
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thanks, jazzfish - you were right on the money. ( sorry, I fall asleep). Yes, for me , it turned quitting into something celebrate and be happy about each day vs. being in mental deprivation all the time while quitting because you still "want it". The book took that away from me and has made quitting easier and more enjoyable. And I'm excited to see what happens now that I'm 100% clean of drink and drugs. Well worth the $15 to buy !!!!!!!
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excellent!
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