Max.J.Milton

i signed up not really reading much about it, but is this forum solely for people who are already sober?

if so can anyone point me in the direction of a forum for people still in the middle of it all?

Thanks,
Moose x

norcalman

M2...

Hang in there and start it off.

I'm trying the same.

Pinkcuda

I don't run the place, but from what I've seen so far, everybody with a desire is welcome.
Now; let's hear your story.

Max.J.Milton

thanks for your help guys, i really appreciate it.

this is all very daunting, i dont think i even fully admit to myself that theres a problem at the moment =/

well, we'll see what happens =)

thanks again x

nogard

Welcome to SR Max have a look around and post any questions you have.

Kevin

Hevyn

...when I stumbled upon (almost literally!) this place. After learning to navigate it in my insane state, I read many posts before signing up and trying to be part of it. It took me weeks to stop drinking but I owe my sobriety to this site and the attitudes presented here. It's my cyber AA meeting, since I do not go to the live ones at this time. I was NEVER judged or made to feel unwelcome, even though I was still drinking and had some setbacks. I was allowed to be honest & it meant so much to me, otherwise I would've just left. There are many on here who still use/drink and are trying to find their way. It's been invaluable to me - so much wisdom and humor. PLEASE stay with it.

Max.J.Milton

thankyou for being so kind and welcoming, it means the world to me


love xx

cmc

Hi Max,
You might try to read some of the posts from a few who have been here awhile.
If you click on their screenname there is an option to read that person's posts.
It's a good way to see the progression of the disease and how recovery works.

angie9

hey max how are you. I love being here and I stumble every now and then , then get back on the horse . Coming up day 12 for me and its the kindness and friendship that is given here that keeps me going :0)
Ang

Max.J.Milton

Congratulations on the 12 days =)

and im feeling like crap, but i'll get there

Love
Max x

Pinkster

Hey everyone,

I am totally new to this site as of today. I am hoping that this is the answer for me, but I am not sure about the 12-step approach. (I joined OA years ago so I do have some experience.)

Anyway, I would love to meet some friends here. I need to get sober, but not go back to my overeating days in the process. It seems like I move from one obsession to the other...

I hope all of you are well, and I look forward to getting to know some of you.

Thanks for reading this!!!

NOMOMERLOTMAMMA

Hi Max and Pink,

I was still drinking when I first came here too...this board and other's stories helped me to become willing to admit that I was without hope and willing to try anything to get sober.

Keep posting!

Karen

scaredykat

Hi Max, Welcome to SR. No one here will kick you out for drinking. I know. Keep reading and posting.

Barb

sobersilly

I'm in your camp. Its hard to stay sober, expecially if you don't want to really give it up. I keep trying to convince myself I can drink like normal, but each and every time I realize I just really can't. It can be frustrating, embarrassing, and really hard to deal with. If you have been dealing with it for a while, it can seem so hard to just deal with it. I know, because thats what I am doing, LOL.

I personally wish I could turn this problem off like a light switch and never think about it again, it just doesn't work that way.

Take it a day at a time. Thats what I am trying to do!

CarolD

Hi Max..Pink...Sobersilly....

No...you don't have to be clean and/or sober to post.
Yes...SR is a good place for understanding and information.

Keep posting and keep trying
You too can win over addiction.

dave47

Welcome Max,i came on here the day i decided enough is enough.Useless with computers,can just about use emails and as for forums-it's a new world to me.
I didn't know what to expect and was grateful for every reply to my introduction.
I thought i would stop drinking but would not make a big song and dance about it,and in my personal life have hardly said anything to anyone.But SR has been a massive help to me,especially as i don't attend AA or have any outside help.The beauty of SR is that on here you have everything,those sober for donkeys years and those still in the depths of hell,those who are crying for help and those to offer sympathy and advice.Best wishes

barb dwyer

hi max - when I found SR - I was still cloudy headed from detox - adrenaline was waked out ... I could barely post because the machine would time out from em correcting typos.

welcome to the forum!! SR is a roarin good thing!

chicago

max this is the right forum for you! please stick around! if sobriety peeks you're interest, kick back and hang out a while. please tell us whats been going on (only if you'd like of course). for me personally, i found this site when i left my recovery house (i had 8 months sober). i now have 20 months of sobriety so ive been on this site for a year. holy crap!

Rusty Zipper

max, your here...

dont know of any of us that came here because there wasnt a problem!

good wishes max...

xxoo, rz

indigo

When I came here I was on the brink of death, literally, I was so tired of being wasted. We are all at some point in recovery...from the very first second we admit our problem and need to stop to the old timers with years under their belts. SR is for everyone and we are here to support each other.

Welcome