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Old 06-30-2015, 04:14 PM
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Congrats on the first of many sober years.
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Old 06-30-2015, 05:21 PM
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Congrats Eric!
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Old 06-30-2015, 05:31 PM
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way to go eric

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Old 06-30-2015, 06:13 PM
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Awesome! Have a great day! I didn't /don't count days, but I don't not see the milestones or anniversaries, last year around this time I got my tattoo, and thinking about adding to it coming up soon
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Old 06-30-2015, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RecklessEric View Post
One year sober, friends.
I cannot stress the benefit of sticking with it.
No AA, no God, just me. And some CBT.
Folks, we are not trapped or hostages to alcohol. We just need to take respobsibility and realise that the bad stuff will pass relatively quickly and that the discomfort at the start does not last long and even when you go through it, it's not the worst thing .
Keep the faith, friends, and believe in yourselves.
I really needed to hear this, thanks Eric , your post has helped me today as I check in xxxx
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Old 06-30-2015, 06:20 PM
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Great to hear! Thank you for this. And way to go!
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Old 06-30-2015, 07:29 PM
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hey!
that's great!
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Old 07-02-2015, 03:17 AM
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Great news Eric, well done
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Old 07-27-2015, 02:15 PM
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I got drunk yesterday.
And drove the car.
Today, I've been filled with guilt and anxiety. No inclination to drink today.
Back on the horse, my friends.
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Old 07-27-2015, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RecklessEric View Post
I got drunk yesterday.
And drove the car.
Today, I've been filled with guilt and anxiety. No inclination to drink today.
Back on the horse, my friends.
Sorry to hear that Eric. Perhaps just you and CBT weren't enough?
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Old 07-27-2015, 05:58 PM
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I drank today but tomorrow I start iop so I'm hoping I'll get something out of it.
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Old 07-27-2015, 06:44 PM
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I'm sorry to read that Eric - sounds like you need a better plan, man.

Hope things go well at IOP dsmaxis

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Old 07-28-2015, 09:42 AM
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Thanks guys.
Really angry with myself.
I was so stupid.
The anxiety is pretty bad today, but there are windows where it's not too bad.

Stay safe, y'all.
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Old 07-28-2015, 03:04 PM
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It's just not worth it anymore, Eric. That's what I finally decided. No fun, just misery. You're going to do this.
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Old 10-30-2015, 03:29 PM
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So, that was three months ago.
No drinking since.
Things are pretty good.
I'm still angry with myself for drinking that day, but I reckon one day since June 2014 is a big improvement on what came before.
In the past, one day would have turned into a two-week bender.
Anyway, stay safe everybody.
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Old 10-30-2015, 03:43 PM
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What great news, Eric. I'm glad you let us know.
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Old 10-30-2015, 05:05 PM
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Yep, sounds pretty good Eric. Right back at it, no need to lose any of that one year momentum you have.
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Old 10-31-2015, 12:22 AM
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Eric !!!! so awesome to hear from you bud congrats on everything
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