Paul123456

so sorry guys, i slipped up but im sure it is a one off, i will start again, just felt so depressed and i guess i was weak

Dee74

I thionk most of us looked at what we needed to do and lost our nerve at some time or another Paul.

You've had some great advice over your several threads - I think it would be wise for you to think some more about some of the suggestions you've gotten

perhaps think about what you're prepared to do, not what you're not

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coraltint

good job comin back!

LadyinBC

Paul you aren't the only one that has slipped. Important thing is to keep trying. Are you going to AA or are you trying to do this on your own.

CODPlayer

Paul, good for you on being honest and open with your mistake. And that's all it is, a mistake. Learn and move on one day at a time.

Johno1967

Hi Paul,
Don't let it get you down. You know what to do. One day at a time. You lost that round but the fight ain't over. Today is a new day. Every morning make that commitment for the next 24hrs. Just for that day. Let tomorrow bring what it may, but today I'm not drinking or taking. Guilt is normal but it'll pass.
Courage.
Johno

paul99

Keep looking forward, Paul. That's the only way to go.

Hevyn

I slipped many times, paul, but now I have almost 5 yrs. The last time was it for me - I was fed up and disgusted with the whole thing. It was exhausting. We know you can do it - never give up on yourself. We believe in you.

vegibean

Hey, I'm just coming back from having almost five years, and I am starting anew. You can do this. Nice to meet you. Sorry about the "slip", I relate, I am angry, sad, but also empowered by the fact that I am doing MANY THINGS to get back on track. My very, very best to you.

~VB

zjw

I have not slipped myself yet but I've felt myself sliden many times i need constantly remind myself of the goal. I could be having a bad day a bad few hours etc.. and sooner or later it dawns on me HEY why am i thinking this way!! and i gotta lift myself back up. I get mad too that it doesnt dawn on me sooner even.

Adillac

Slipping is nothing to sweat(pun not intended). Your unconscious desire for survival punched through your rational thinking (big surprise). Next time, eh? Keep yer chin up, buddy.

Dee74

how are you doing Paul?

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vegibean

I was wondering the same, hope you're doing okay Paul. We're still here.

CODPlayer

Hi Paul! Just checking in to see how things were going?

robgt350

i slipped also many times, i always saw it as there is tomorrow to start again

LatteLady

You are not the "Lone Ranger", many others slip up. Takes guts to admit it to the world and this forum. High fives to you.
Please use it as a lesson as to what to do next time the temptation arises.
We are all weak in one way or another.

RecklessEric

Just blew another day one.

Dee74

sorry to hear that Eric - but welcome back
got any ideas on what you can do to stay sober this time?

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instant

Success is always possible

tehmazzyland

hey paul - no apologies kk?

hope you're doing ok dude. F1 season starting soon (or at least, soon-ish!)... Jenson lead driver for McLaren should be fun.