Three days :)
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Three days :)
I went to see an alcohol therapist on Tuesday. It was a big step for me but somewhere during the session something just clicked. I can't really explain it. I haven't had a drop of drink since then though. It is not easy and I am it is all too easy to go to the shop and buy a btl but I have resisted so far. This is the first evening on my own and I have it worked out so that I am busy pampering myself all evening - I have never managed it before so it will be a major achievement if I am able to do this. Fingers crossed.
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Awesome Jolo!!! Isnt it a great feeling when you get through a day!! Keep posting here and reading posts, there will be days when sometimes it seems it gets too much!! Weve ALL being through it here and know what your going through, but guess what oneday down the track those demons tho still hanging around their voices wont be so loud!! and you find that it will be easier to deal with them. I wish you all the best and look forward to your posts take care
Ang WEEK 8 YEEHA!!!!!!
Ang WEEK 8 YEEHA!!!!!!
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Hey, Jolo. It's OK. You can't change the past. Pick yourself up and try again. Can you identify what may have led up to your drinking? While pampering yourself was certainly a good idea, as we often forget to care for ourselves in the midst of alcoholism, it may have set you up to be alone, allowing you to slip. I'm not saying that this was intentional by any means, only that we all have to be very wary of the alcoholic that lies inside. It is "cunning, baffling, and powerful." Stay strong. Come back and post. Let us know how you're doing.
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Trying the postive approach.
It was the first night I was alone and I was dreading it so I tried to plan the evenng - it didn't work. I mildly got stressed and knew it was a way out. Deep down i knew I would. I am use to being depressed , life being rubbish and feeling the way I do - it is scary to think I have made some positive steps - how silly. Anyway on a positive note I did actually throw my last glass of wine in the sink - was very pleased with myself. Back on it again today. I know I can do this - it's not that difficult if I put my mind to it - it's cos I allow myself to be weak - oh I don't know maybe I am in denial - I don't really know.
I hope everyone is doing well - I am thinking of you all and sending you strength and courage.
I hope everyone is doing well - I am thinking of you all and sending you strength and courage.
stay strong and be proud yourself, you can do it!!
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Hi Jolo, why not plan a night posting and chating on here, it worked a treat for me in my early days. You are doing great, keep doing what you are doing, be patient it will come if you really want it to.
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Need advice please
Thank you Digger and everyone w ho has replied to my post - I need all the encouragement I can get. Well good news to post - I managed all night again with no drink. I have planned to have a drink tmrw night but not excessively - that is mainly what got me through tonight - not sure if this is the right way but I plan to not drink all of next week - I don't want to say no completely to myself yet as Iknow it wouldn't work. Is this ok? Or am I kidding myself? I use alcohol mainly to get through the evening - to stop my mind from thinking - Ii have suffered alot of abuse and have beent rying to confront it all - I then started drinking more - I feel happier within myself today - the best I have felt in a long time - please could someone tell me if I am going in the right direction?
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