It quit me
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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In some ways there's no such thing as will power. You're either motivated to do something, or you're not. If your motivation was that you were afraid, there's nothing really shameful about that.
Some people quit because they're pregnant, or their kids are too important. Others quit because they're scared to lose their jobs. Most people quit because they're worried about their health.
It's sad when the motivation to do something (or not do something) is avoidance of something worse, but there's no human being innocent of having never been motivated in such a way.
You can take solace that your continued motivation will probably be more positive as you see the rewards of a more healthy lifestyle.
Some people quit because they're pregnant, or their kids are too important. Others quit because they're scared to lose their jobs. Most people quit because they're worried about their health.
It's sad when the motivation to do something (or not do something) is avoidance of something worse, but there's no human being innocent of having never been motivated in such a way.
You can take solace that your continued motivation will probably be more positive as you see the rewards of a more healthy lifestyle.
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 852
You're very hard on yourself Sleepie and that might have something to do with it. It's not easy getting away from alcohol and staying away, but you're on the right path.
You deserve to feel better, be happy, and be able to move forward with your life. Every night you go to bed and you're still sober...you earned it. Don't take that away from yourself.
You deserve to feel better, be happy, and be able to move forward with your life. Every night you go to bed and you're still sober...you earned it. Don't take that away from yourself.
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Join Date: Jan 2016
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I think Sobriety is a freely given GRACE that we all can and deserve to receive if we are willing and have the desire to do so. Of course we ALL have to put a measure of effort in the willingness department and make proactive choices, but we are all the same and all deserving. Good job to all! =)
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Alcohol and drugs certainly quit working for me, irrespective of the loyalty and dedication I exhibited toward them.
Then I asked for help.
I try not to take credit for getting and staying sober, because I believe my sobriety is attributable to God and to AA, in that order.
I am still not a smart man when it comes to alcohol and drugs.
But I do know where the answer(s) exist and I seek them out daily (11th Step).
Then I asked for help.
I try not to take credit for getting and staying sober, because I believe my sobriety is attributable to God and to AA, in that order.
I am still not a smart man when it comes to alcohol and drugs.
But I do know where the answer(s) exist and I seek them out daily (11th Step).
Woe is Moo.
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 2,746
As I sure you well know, it quit me too. Not only quit me, but beat me nearly to death while I try clinging onto it leg like abuse woman who will make any excuse to stay in relationship that gonna kill her.
Thing is Sleepies, many stay IN relationship with substances until it does take they life. Please stop try to talk you self out of you worthy accomplishment.
I think that probable old conditioning. I understand.
Thing is Sleepies, many stay IN relationship with substances until it does take they life. Please stop try to talk you self out of you worthy accomplishment.
I think that probable old conditioning. I understand.
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