When I found SR - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

HopeTo180 · 08-21-2008, 02:36 PM

I was looking for an edge to help me through recovery. I had decided the day before when I was kiting my paraglider. It took a lot of energy to fight the 33 foot wing in the strong breeze. Afterwards I was soaked with sweat and I said (out loud) "that's the most work I've done in a very long time" I stopped in my tracks, and thought of how active I used to be. This didn't sound like me. I realized then, I was finished with what life I had created with alcohol. I searched to gain ammo for my cause when I found SR. I then read the info posts about detox and it's dangers it scared the hell out of me. I had a 12 pack in the fridge and put more thought in how I was going to quit. The next day, I did it! I'm on day 3 now, hurray! On day one I decided to take a chance (not recommended) I figured if I had trouble, I'd run for some beer (I'd be sober) to control the shakes or whatever else I'd experience. The only thing I had, and still have, is a headache that is just lingering around. I'm finally on my way, I've finally done it! Thanks SR and all the great members for being there then, now, and hopefully forever!

bostonluv · 08-21-2008, 08:37 PM

You had a moment of clarity. Thanks for sharing your story so far Hope. I look forward to getting to know you through the forums. :ghug2

08-21-2008, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
HopeTo180 Turning it all around Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 329 Blog Entries: 37	When I found SR I was looking for an edge to help me through recovery. I had decided the day before when I was kiting my paraglider. It took a lot of energy to fight the 33 foot wing in the strong breeze. Afterwards I was soaked with sweat and I said (out loud) "that's the most work I've done in a very long time" I stopped in my tracks, and thought of how active I used to be. This didn't sound like me. I realized then, I was finished with what life I had created with alcohol. I searched to gain ammo for my cause when I found SR. I then read the info posts about detox and it's dangers it scared the hell out of me. I had a 12 pack in the fridge and put more thought in how I was going to quit. The next day, I did it! I'm on day 3 now, hurray! On day one I decided to take a chance (not recommended) I figured if I had trouble, I'd run for some beer (I'd be sober) to control the shakes or whatever else I'd experience. The only thing I had, and still have, is a headache that is just lingering around. I'm finally on my way, I've finally done it! Thanks SR and all the great members for being there then, now, and hopefully forever! __________________ *You drink to feel better for a few hours then feel like crap the entire next day. Because you feel like crap the entire next day, you drink to feel better, if only for a few hours.*

08-21-2008, 08:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
bostonluv Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern CA Posts: 1,674	You had a moment of clarity. Thanks for sharing your story so far Hope. I look forward to getting to know you through the forums. :ghug2 __________________ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. I Peter 5:8

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