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Old 12-15-2012, 04:22 PM
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Question Day one

I have decided that I have a serious problem drinking and need to stop. I have drank every night for the past 2-3 months. I can't stop w 3 beers it's always 7-12. I have anxiety and I seem to use it as medicine. It's a stupid cycle of shame in the morning depressed in the day and make myself feel better at night. I have kids and am being a bad example. Got anti anxiety meds that should help. Can anyone recommend any reading material? No AA near me. Heard of a book by Allen Carr anyone know of it? Wish me luck I'm going to need it.
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Old 12-15-2012, 04:27 PM
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It won't be easy..
And it will take time.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
You will get there,,,,
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Old 12-15-2012, 04:46 PM
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I recommend 'sober for good'.

Discusses multiple ways people used to get and stay sober.
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Old 12-15-2012, 05:00 PM
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Welcome Kara

There's some good book suggestions here:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...rituality.html

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Welcome to the family, karadawn. I hope you find SR as helpful as I did. Being here helped me stop a 30 year drinking career. Not sure I would've made it without the support I found here. Glad you've decided to make this big change - you'll never regret it.
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Old 12-15-2012, 07:54 PM
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Thanks to u all who answered! Felt really anxious tonight but getting through it the nights always hard so restless.
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Old 12-15-2012, 08:02 PM
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Luck.... You got this... you already have made it to day one so you can get to day two. ((HUGS))
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Old 12-15-2012, 08:06 PM
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The reading material that helped me a lot was simply reading lots of posts on here.
Lots of experience and wisdom. You'll quickly see that you are not alone and also that we can and do get better.
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Old 12-16-2012, 10:40 PM
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Welcome. I'm new to. This cite seems to be a godsend for me. I also suffer aniexty. Good luck
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Old 12-17-2012, 07:55 PM
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Day three much easier for some reason! read books to kids laughed a lot more. Definitely got irratated around 4 and had headache but feeling less down. Super nervous to be around certain friends I dont want to make a big deal about me being sober but if I'm too chill I might give in.
Ordered Allen Carr's book that I think will be helpful.

By the way hi Tomb I hope your night is going easy.
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Old 12-17-2012, 08:12 PM
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Hi Karadawn,

AA has been the only thing that has kept me sober for as long as I have been now (and trust me I tried every other avenue first!). Maybe it can work for you. There are AA meetings everywhere in the country. If you want you can message me and I can try to help you find a particular meeting somewhere to go to. Good luck!
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Old 12-17-2012, 08:21 PM
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I called local AA it's 30 miles away kind of far and I have 3 kids. I do like having this to go to on my iPhone but real people would be nice too! I may have to try going to a meeting if I start feeling panicky again.
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Old 12-17-2012, 08:30 PM
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I understand. I'll probably be running into the same situation when I go travel to see my family next week. I'm going to try to find a meeting on my way to their house. The beauty of AA is that you can go anywhere in the country and you will always be welcomed by everyone in there. This forum is a great resource as well.
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Old 12-17-2012, 09:17 PM
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kara, i thought the same thing as you, i had enought and time to do something about it. i am on day 11 and about to become day 12. i have kids like you and also i used to drink to self medicate depression and anxiety. but enough was enough. good luck!!
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