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10-21-2016, 08:09 PM

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Inchworm

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Join Date: Jul 2014

Posts: 1,358

Welcome, pattik! I'm older, too. The habits and the AV ( addicted voice) have had a lot of time to percolate for me. My recovery plan includes being in nature, walking daily, meditating, and making things. When I get out of balance, I stumble and waiver with my sobriety. So good to see you here. Dee always sends the link for recovery and action plans. Use it.

10-22-2016, 04:46 AM

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FBL

non-drinker

Join Date: Jul 2009

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Posts: 13,841

The first few days are always the toughest. I think the key is to make sobriety your #1 priority. Once the fog starts to lift, then the work really begins.

10-22-2016, 08:20 AM

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Jim1958

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Join Date: Jan 2016

Posts: 356

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Originally Posted by Pattik57

Here i go again...trying to stop drinking for what seems like the millionth time. I have all the faith and strength for about 3 days or so and fall back. This time I haven't been able to make it through day one. Been drinking all my life and I am 58. But the past few years have gotten worse. Where is my strength? I am so ashamed and weary. Looking for some answers and some help.

Hi pattik, I'm 58 too. I also drank for years. I would stop and relapse all the time. Just take it one day at a time. Try to make it a week. If you do that, shoot for a month. You can do it! Just put one foot in front of the other for now.

10-22-2016, 08:30 AM

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sadsadgirl

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Join Date: Feb 2016

Posts: 387

Hi pattik, you sound just like me! I can go for week without and then end up giving in to the AV. We can do this. I know that I'm fed up with the rubbish I'm putting myself through. No doubt you feel the same. One day at a time!

10-22-2016, 10:07 AM

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SoberRobster

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Join Date: Oct 2016

Location: uk

Posts: 60

Good luck Pattik - I also have tried many times previously and failed. This time is massively different and I have got to 30 days and feel stronger, fitter and more determined than ever and probably for the first time after thoroughly reading SR realise just how important having a robust plan is. Never give up. Best of luck