I had 16 years sober.
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I had 16 years sober.
and relapsed sometime in 2007. I've been drinking on & off since then, longest I had this time was about 6 months. Prior to the 16 years of sobriety I went to 2 rehabs. Now I'm drinking just about every day and about a half a fifth of vodka.
But now when I attempt to quit, it feels like I'm giving up on an old friend. Like I won't know what to do with myself.
In the past I have attended NA meetings. I finally told my doctor and asked him about trying revia. He gave a prescription but I haven't started it yet as I'm still taking an occasional percocet for recent arm surgery.
But now when I attempt to quit, it feels like I'm giving up on an old friend. Like I won't know what to do with myself.
In the past I have attended NA meetings. I finally told my doctor and asked him about trying revia. He gave a prescription but I haven't started it yet as I'm still taking an occasional percocet for recent arm surgery.
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Welcome! Your story hit home, because I also relapsed less than a month shy of 16yrs. I guess I was fortunate that it was so bad that less than two weeks of drinking almost did me in, and I went through rehab (again).
You don't "lose" those years, and all you can do is start again. It took what it took for me...I could not "start" until I first "stopped", and that was something I could not do alone!
You don't "lose" those years, and all you can do is start again. It took what it took for me...I could not "start" until I first "stopped", and that was something I could not do alone!
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I'm glad you are seeing your doctor about whatever medications
you might need.
SR members are not allowed to give medical advice and
it's too risky to follow anyones suggestion on
what they use.
16 sober years is quite an accomplishment
Can you not use that as a base for a new start?
Welcome to our Alcoholism Forum...
you might need.
SR members are not allowed to give medical advice and
it's too risky to follow anyones suggestion on
what they use.
16 sober years is quite an accomplishment
Can you not use that as a base for a new start?
Welcome to our Alcoholism Forum...
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
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In 2009 I was hospitalized for 5-6 days, was actually a detox. My alcohol level was .348! They said I almost died.
Obviously that won't happen when you get back on track.
Your user name reminds me of an old comic strip.
I wanted to be Veronica ...but was more of a Betty....
Please ignore if I'm not making sense...I'm as old as the sky.
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Thank you for the post. It's a reminder of how easily it is to go back to being in that hospital bed again. No one can take away the sober time that you did have and I hope that you can push forward with sobriety.
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Originally Posted by Jughead 
Like I won't know what to do with myself.
If you're the type of alcholic I am, you won't know what to do with yourself.
I simple needed to drink to deal with life and then realized I couldn't stop when I honestly wanted too. In short, I became powerless over alcohol.
You mention NA. I'm an AA'er and AA removed the obession to drink and gave me a design for living I needed.
We can and do recover. YOU can be living proof.
GREAT job posting here and let us know how we can help.
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Welcome Judhead... this board will really help you in your recovery.
I, too, had 7 years of sobriety and then left it to go on a 2 year runaway.
What really made me stop again and it will be 8 months on the 17th of February was when I really thought about my sober time. How I felt, how I could deal with things so much easier.
I will always have that 7 years of sober time and because of that time I was able to turn my runaway around.
Hope you stick around... I look forward to learning from you Judhead.
I, too, had 7 years of sobriety and then left it to go on a 2 year runaway.
What really made me stop again and it will be 8 months on the 17th of February was when I really thought about my sober time. How I felt, how I could deal with things so much easier.
I will always have that 7 years of sober time and because of that time I was able to turn my runaway around.
Hope you stick around... I look forward to learning from you Judhead.
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Welcome Jughead
I find this place really helps keep me focused and a little more accountable. Hopefully we can help you get back on track too
If you stayed sober for 16 years you know better than I do that action is the key
Welcome
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I find this place really helps keep me focused and a little more accountable. Hopefully we can help you get back on track too
If you stayed sober for 16 years you know better than I do that action is the key
Welcome
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Welcome Home. We are glad that you are here and you will find plenty of support.
One thing I learned about friends, is that they don't do this to you.
A friend doesn't try to kill you. As they are killing you, they are cheating you out of life. A friend doesn't do this to someone they care about.
Originally Posted by Jughead
But now when I attempt to quit, it feels like I'm giving up on an old friend.
In 2009 I was hospitalized for 5-6 days, was actually a detox. My alcohol level was .348! They said I almost died.
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Welcome back jughead.
The hardest thing is admitting we have a problem. You did...now move on.
Keep the focus on yourself and sobriety. Remember...All things will return to normal... over time.
Keep us informed on your progress and in your prayers as well. We're alcoholics, just like you, and need everyone's support to remain sober one day at a time.
~God Bless~
Put first things first
Keep the focus on yourself and sobriety. Remember...All things will return to normal... over time.
Keep us informed on your progress and in your prayers as well. We're alcoholics, just like you, and need everyone's support to remain sober one day at a time.
~God Bless~
Put first things first
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Welcome to SR Jughead (great name)
Thanks for posting it reminds me to never get complacent about my recovery,
to remind me to continue taking one day at a time no matter how long l haven't had a drink for,
and to appreciate the life l have today, only because l am sober.
Look forward to reading your posts and thanks again.
Though no-one can go back and make a new start,
anyone can start from now and make a new ending.
Carl Bard.
Thanks for posting it reminds me to never get complacent about my recovery,
to remind me to continue taking one day at a time no matter how long l haven't had a drink for,
and to appreciate the life l have today, only because l am sober.
Look forward to reading your posts and thanks again.
Though no-one can go back and make a new start,
anyone can start from now and make a new ending.
Carl Bard.
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