day 3
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day 3
I found this website about a month ago and have been reading people's stories and other posts since then. About a year ago I attended AA and managed to quit alcohol for 4 months then went right back to it. It's been a nightmare as everyone knows and I tried the usual- cutting back, setting a time for drinking, then binging, cutting back, etc. I can't control it, I fully realize that now whereas before that little voice in my brain had me convinced I could. Finally went back to AA and am on day 3. Physically feeling better but still an emotional rollercoaster. I really appreciate being able to access this site- it gives me hope! The progression of my alcoholism started slow and rocketed upwards the last 2 years. It's terrifying as you all know!
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Welcome, paloverde. Congrats on 3 dats; the emotional roller coaster is very common, especially at first.
Moderation didn't work for me, either.
Keep posting. I have found the people here on SR to be fantastic.
Moderation didn't work for me, either.
Keep posting. I have found the people here on SR to be fantastic.
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Welcome to a great place for encouragement. It's so good to have you with us.
That was the hard part for me too - acknowledging that I could never, ever control what I drank. Took me ages to admit that once it was in my system dangerous things happened. You don't need it paloverde.
That was the hard part for me too - acknowledging that I could never, ever control what I drank. Took me ages to admit that once it was in my system dangerous things happened. You don't need it paloverde.
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I'm on day 24 and I'm still on a emotional rollercoaster. I second guess myself on everything and I feel stupid. I wish I could give myself a break. Days seem to take forever and I just don;t know what to do with myself. I know things will get better though and I know a drink won;t make it any better. Congrats on you return.
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Originally Posted by paloverde 
I found this website about a month ago and have been reading people's stories and other posts since then. About a year ago I attended AA and managed to quit alcohol for 4 months then went right back to it. It's been a nightmare as everyone knows and I tried the usual- cutting back, setting a time for drinking, then binging, cutting back, etc. I can't control it, I fully realize that now whereas before that little voice in my brain had me convinced I could. Finally went back to AA and am on day 3. Physically feeling better but still an emotional rollercoaster. I really appreciate being able to access this site- it gives me hope! The progression of my alcoholism started slow and rocketed upwards the last 2 years. It's terrifying as you all know!
Hi, you have proved you can do this, quitting for 4 months previously has proven that. You have the ability to do it again, it is not easy as you know but we are all in this as a team. Be strong.
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Join Date: Sep 2013
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Welcome Paloverde,
It gets worse with time!!!
Glad you are accepting your problem, you just taken a huge step!
and Cutting down does not work as you found out!
Wish you the best on your recovery and congrats on your 3 days!!!
It gets worse with time!!!
Glad you are accepting your problem, you just taken a huge step!
and Cutting down does not work as you found out!
Wish you the best on your recovery and congrats on your 3 days!!!
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