Reminding myself why drinking is NOT an option.
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Originally Posted by yeahgr8 
It took me getting into recovery to realise that drinking always was an option no matter what I had said or promised and that what I needed to figure our is what were the perceived benefits I thought having a drink have me, what perceived losses not drinking would take from me then put all these ideas down on paper and then get help in order to break these mid perceptions of mine that were based in no reality whatsoever. As soon as I could see no benefit to drinking it was still an option but one that I can perceive no benefit in doing. Does that make sense?
Its always an option, yet with no benefits and some very real danger and damage. Putting things on paper really helps me too.
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I was doing so good, now back to square one
I was 18 days in, witch i thought was good. Then i found out the woman i have loved and still do cheated on me. I sent her on her way as you should any cheater, but geuss who's back,vodka. Makes my heart not hurt for a bit but wake up hating the world and between booze and heart ack my dog will out live me.
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Ouch 
. Im sorry to hear of those circumstances. Vodka doesn't have to be back. Easier said then done sometimes, I know. I think all addicts/alcoholics require new coping skills, and need to make them new go-to habits.
Your dog doesn't have to outlive you. You can make up your mind to kick this and LIVE a good life.
. Im sorry to hear of those circumstances. Vodka doesn't have to be back. Easier said then done sometimes, I know. I think all addicts/alcoholics require new coping skills, and need to make them new go-to habits.Your dog doesn't have to outlive you. You can make up your mind to kick this and LIVE a good life.
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I have been cutting back for years, and I mean years. I got serious about it when my liver started hurting. I got checked out a month ago and my liver function is up to 347. I hear thats bad but know one can tell me how bad. Ive come down from a 1/2 gal. a day, down to a pint a day, (vodka). I quit for 18 days and was starting to see how life could be much more full. Then I found out I was being cheated on, geuss all I really needed was an excuse. I quit again after defiling myself for a week or better. I'm back down to a six pack of beer. Sometimes less, but my liver still hurts... All I have is me, I'm always alone, and when in company I mostly just want to go hide. I'm Tired of being like this.....
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