My Story - Destined For Great Things
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My Story - Destined For Great Things
Hello all. I am sober since October 2010 and could not have done it without you all. Your stories inspired me and helped me stay the course when things were tough. A great Big a Thank You. 🌹
Now to my story. I graduated in the early 90's with a science degree and went straight to work for a major corp doing software development. It was in a city about 600km from home so the thrill of being away was huge. Drinking regularly at weekends became regular. Partly from rebellion of being away and partly from missing my family. But in this new town it was fun and parties, night clubs, bars you name it.
Then it went to drinking at night as well. Partly to escape the pressure of work partly loneliness. Went through series of girlfriends and it just never worked out. Years later I met and married my wife whom I love very much and has been my rock. She stuck thru thick and thin. Although never physically abusive I could scream and shout when under influence of the demon drink
Many a times drove home drunk. Blacked out. Could not remember previous night. Worried. anxious. did I say something. do something. run someone over? Thank God none of those things. Because I was still in perfect control bodily but my mind was wiped out.
Actually the drinking started in college days with my buddies. Friday and Saturdays were our nights for drinking till we got drunk. Or went to a nightclub.
Fast forward till past 40's. Fed up feeling foggy, eyes red and swollen, dehydration, nausea, constant stomach problems. Went to a psychologist. Diagnosed depression. Gave me counselling and meds. Stopped on my own. Felt sick as a dog in withdrawal. But survived it.
Took sertraline for 2 years. Weight gain. Mood swings. Only plus is it makes you last a long time in bed. Far longer than normal. Stopped taking it more than a year. Feeling great. Weight dropped. Getting involved in physical activities. Travel. Spending time with family. Reading a lot. Movies. TV. Friends. Socialising without drinks. Feel absolutely great. Just never want to return to that hell of a place. Keep the faith ....
Now to my story. I graduated in the early 90's with a science degree and went straight to work for a major corp doing software development. It was in a city about 600km from home so the thrill of being away was huge. Drinking regularly at weekends became regular. Partly from rebellion of being away and partly from missing my family. But in this new town it was fun and parties, night clubs, bars you name it.
Then it went to drinking at night as well. Partly to escape the pressure of work partly loneliness. Went through series of girlfriends and it just never worked out. Years later I met and married my wife whom I love very much and has been my rock. She stuck thru thick and thin. Although never physically abusive I could scream and shout when under influence of the demon drink
Many a times drove home drunk. Blacked out. Could not remember previous night. Worried. anxious. did I say something. do something. run someone over? Thank God none of those things. Because I was still in perfect control bodily but my mind was wiped out.
Actually the drinking started in college days with my buddies. Friday and Saturdays were our nights for drinking till we got drunk. Or went to a nightclub.
Fast forward till past 40's. Fed up feeling foggy, eyes red and swollen, dehydration, nausea, constant stomach problems. Went to a psychologist. Diagnosed depression. Gave me counselling and meds. Stopped on my own. Felt sick as a dog in withdrawal. But survived it.
Took sertraline for 2 years. Weight gain. Mood swings. Only plus is it makes you last a long time in bed. Far longer than normal. Stopped taking it more than a year. Feeling great. Weight dropped. Getting involved in physical activities. Travel. Spending time with family. Reading a lot. Movies. TV. Friends. Socialising without drinks. Feel absolutely great. Just never want to return to that hell of a place. Keep the faith ....
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Wow....welcome to the posting side of things and what a post for your first! Congrats on 5 years, so much of your story is familiar and a great reminder of what I never want to go back to! Hope you can join us!
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Originally Posted by ScottFromWI 
Wow....welcome to the posting side of things and what a post for your first! Congrats on 5 years, so much of your story is familiar and a great reminder of what I never want to go back to! Hope you can join us!
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Thank you all for the awesome words of encouragement. I wanted to say that because of my work I travel to many countries in Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Through reading and reaffirming through your stories I have stayed clean these 5 years even alone in hotel rooms far away I was not tempted to drink. I revel In my newfound health and extra sparkle in life. Enjoy spending much time with my family, reading, writing and working.
Not being constantly tired, drained, hungover, sick, nauseous and endless stomach troubles leaves me energized and positive. Waking up fresh every day is a gift from God. How did I miss all this for the last 24 years?
I never did the 12 steps but it still resonates when I hear of all if those that succeeded. I still want to do it.
I am free from the demon and I want to stay that way. Each day a test which I am passing in flying colors. Peace and love to you all, great people!
Not being constantly tired, drained, hungover, sick, nauseous and endless stomach troubles leaves me energized and positive. Waking up fresh every day is a gift from God. How did I miss all this for the last 24 years?
I never did the 12 steps but it still resonates when I hear of all if those that succeeded. I still want to do it.
I am free from the demon and I want to stay that way. Each day a test which I am passing in flying colors. Peace and love to you all, great people!
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