Notices

One more go at it!

Old 03-09-2014, 08:22 PM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 36
Smile One more go at it!

Hi. I have been on the newcomer's forum, but this is my first post here. I am an alcoholic. It's not that I drink in great volumes, but about 2-3 times a week I tend to sneak alcohol into the house and have anywhere from 2-4 drinks. Or I may have a drink or two if we go out to eat. To my knowledge my wife doesn't know I sneak alcohol, although occasionally she will ask me why I'm grumpy the next day.

I need to quit. I cant stand hangovers and I feel like alcohol controls my thinking. I recently went 3 weeks without drinking, but I convinced myself to start again. I would like the assistance of this forum to help me stay sober. I intend to make a daily entry for at least 3 months. That is my commitment. I intend to be completely honest..... that being said, if I miss more than two days in a row, that likely means I started again.

Is it best to keep replying to this post? or post a new topic each day?

Thanks! I am looking forward to having my life back!

Kpatrick
kpatrick is offline  
Old 03-09-2014, 08:26 PM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
Dee74's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,046
Probably best to keep replying here - that way you can look back yourself and everyone knows whats what.

You'll find a lot of help and support here - but you may need to do more apart from daily posting.

Any ideas on what else are you going to do kpatrick?

D
Dee74 is offline  
Old 03-09-2014, 08:41 PM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 36
Yes. I have some guided daily meditations I have committed to as well as some books on sobriety that I will be reading daily. I also have removed all alcohol from my house. I plan to give my wallet to my very supportive wife so I have no money to buy alcohol after work. I also have a friend who is a year and a half into recovery that is available for support.

Kpatrick
kpatrick is offline  
Old 03-09-2014, 08:52 PM
  # 4 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
Dee74's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,046
Sounds like a solid start

D
Dee74 is offline  
Old 03-09-2014, 09:21 PM
  # 5 (permalink)  
Member
 
watlow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Columbia,Missouri
Posts: 49
If its okay could I be included in this post as well..I need added encouragement and support please and thank you
Watlow
watlow is offline  
Old 03-10-2014, 04:00 AM
  # 6 (permalink)  
Kaleidoscope eyes
 
KateL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: London
Posts: 5,243
Welcome Kpatrick xxxxxx
KateL is offline  
Old 03-10-2014, 03:41 PM
  # 7 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 36
Okay! My second day!! No worries about drinking tonight. I usually start thinking about drinking toward the middle of the week and on the weekends. I feel very good about this. Watlow- how are things going? I am honored to share this post with you. Let's get through this!!
kpatrick is offline  
Old 03-10-2014, 03:43 PM
  # 8 (permalink)  
Community Greeter
 
Hevyn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,416
Hi kpatrick. Two days is wonderful. Proud of you.

Hope you're ok as well Watlow.
Hevyn is offline  
Old 03-10-2014, 04:25 PM
  # 9 (permalink)  
Member
 
SoberLeigh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: East Coast USA
Posts: 120,775
Welcome kpayrick and watlow. As you have already seen, all you have to do is post and people jump right in to help you.
SoberLeigh is online now  
Old 03-10-2014, 06:12 PM
  # 10 (permalink)  
Member
 
watlow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Columbia,Missouri
Posts: 49
I had to take an ethical route at work..in which I could have gotten away from now I may lose my job..didn't have anything to do with alcohol. two preschoolers got ahold of two of my cough drops..lead teacher said don't worry about it but I knew I could lose my job and now me and the boss are meeting tomorrow..scared
watlow is offline  
Old 03-10-2014, 07:32 PM
  # 11 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Here, EH!!!
Posts: 1,337
You are lucky that you get one more go at it. Except maybe you think that after this one, you will have another go at it. So on so forth.
Gamble away my friend.
This is a deadly disease that needs to be taken very seriously.
matt4x4 is offline  
Old 03-10-2014, 08:30 PM
  # 12 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 36
I totally agree matt4x4. I am taking this extremely seriously. This "one more go at it" is 100% effort and commitment. I am very grateful to have this opportunity. I have a wonderful family and an awesome career that really could have been wasted. I am blessed to be where I am. Alcohol can and will destroy everything if I ever walk down that path again. I appreciate your honesty.
kpatrick is offline  
Old 03-11-2014, 03:46 PM
  # 13 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 36
Day three and I am absolutely sticking to the plan. I am starting to feel better and my concentration levels are improving!
kpatrick is offline  
Old 03-11-2014, 05:25 PM
  # 14 (permalink)  
Member
 
Sudz No More's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Poconos PA
Posts: 1,544
Perfect Kpatrick, stick to the plan.
Sudz No More is offline  
Old 03-12-2014, 07:31 PM
  # 15 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 36
Day 4 and still going strong! Thank you all for the awesome support. Watlow, how is your situation going?
kpatrick is offline  
Old 03-12-2014, 07:38 PM
  # 16 (permalink)  
Phoenix Rising Again
 
Aarryckha's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Chicagoland
Posts: 3,079
Congrats on Day 4! Way to stick with it!
Aarryckha is offline  
Old 03-12-2014, 07:47 PM
  # 17 (permalink)  
Member
 
myheartaches's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 81
Thumbs up well done

Originally Posted by kpatrick View Post
Yes. I have some guided daily meditations I have committed to as well as some books on sobriety that I will be reading daily. I also have removed all alcohol from my house. I plan to give my wallet to my very supportive wife so I have no money to buy alcohol after work. I also have a friend who is a year and a half into recovery that is available for support.

Kpatrick
Good job on choosing better health, and for getting yourself clear and informed. I think you'll make it!

Keep reading and checking in and giving and getting input. It helps to read others' posts because there are so many layers to this disease. You may find yourself giving back what you receive.
myheartaches is offline  
Old 03-12-2014, 07:49 PM
  # 18 (permalink)  
Member
 
myheartaches's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 81
Originally Posted by watlow View Post
If its okay could I be included in this post as well..I need added encouragement and support please and thank you
Watlow
Sure, I'll check your posts. Feel free to open a dialogue with me if you wish.
myheartaches is offline  
Old 03-13-2014, 06:28 PM
  # 19 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 36
Five days in a row! Thursdays are usually drinking evenings for me as I usually rationalize that I can make it through Friday with a hangover. Thankfully, I have not even been tempted. I took a long walk with my wife, did some calisthenics on a high bar and jumped rope instead of wasting time sneaking off into some dark corner to drink. I hope all is well with everyone on this forum also.

kpatrick
kpatrick is offline  
Old 03-13-2014, 07:08 PM
  # 20 (permalink)  
Member
 
myheartaches's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: USA
Posts: 81
Thumbs up Yay! Good job!

Exercise is great for releasing stress and endorphins so actually helps us heal physically and emotionally, I think.
myheartaches is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:32 PM.