GreatEscape

Hi - well, this is thrid time lucky for me I hope. Have drunk a bottle of wine every day for the last few years. Have kept my life in order (just about) throughout that time, but feel anxious and ill on most days. And I just know it is down to the alcohol. Have stopped before - once for a month, and once for 6 weeks. Both times, persuaded myself that I could go back and drink "sensibly". What a joke - I just can't! This time, I really have to remember that. This forum seems like a good place to get all the right advice and to hear the truth. Am about to leap into Day One again and not looking forward to the sleepless nights - I seem to remember that I began to feel a bit better after 2-3 weeks. So here goes!

BrixtonBear

Well done, Great Escape! I'm very new here too. I'm on day two (again). I've been drinking a bottle of wine every day too for a few years, sometimes more, and just got tired of always feeling ill and hungover. I've only been in SR for about a week but everyone's been so helpful and encouraging - it gives me the motivation to keep trying.

Welcome!
All best wishes
Paddington

serenityqueen

Welcome GreatEscape!
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Glad to see you made it back to the world of the living. Hopefully what they say is true, third times the charm.

I really applaud the newcomer who jumps right in on here and introduces themselves. That takes courage, something I never had early in my Recovery.

There is a great deal of Sobriety and support here. I congratulation you for making a smart decision. The decision to realize that you can't do this alone and I feel honored that you choose us here on SR to guide you and share with you on your Journey.

Please feel free to send me a Personal Message if you have any questions.

God Bless & Thank God . . . Just for Today,
Judy:ghug2

Aysha

adore79

Hi and welcome Greatescape. Way to go on deciding to deal with your problem, this is a great place to start.

least

A big loving welcome to the forum. A safe place for us to vent and learn from the experiences of others. I'm on day three (again) and am determined to make it. Last time I got to day 11. THis time I want to keep on going.

I'm sure you'll find friendship and support and encouragement here. I did.:ghug

Steve58

Hi guys, and welcome.

Dont be discouraged, it seems to take most folks here more than one attempt to get it right (ask me how I know...lol). Rule # 1, never give up, Rule # 2, no matter what, keep coming back.

Stick around & keep reading, lots of good information here. Every day you dont drink is a good one!

Best,
S

BUTTERFLY-7

:codiepolice HI G.S ON YOUR THREAD U GOING 2 HAVE 2 REMEMBER, THAT THIS FORUM IS A GREAT PLACE FOR ADVICE AND 2 HERE THE TRUTH WHERE HERE IT GO'S: . "YOU ARE THE RESULT OF UR SELF" . You Are The Result of Yourself ' Don't Blame Anyone,Don't Complaint of Anything . Because you,Basically You,Have Made Your Life. . Accept The Responsibility of Uplifting,Yourself. . And The Courage To Accuse Yourself of Failure. . To Be Able To Begin Again Correctly. . The Triumph of A Real Woman,orMan.. . Rise From The Ashes of Error. . Never Complain of Your Environment. . OR Those Around You. . There Are Those That Have Been Able To Overcome. . That Same Environment. . The Circumstances Are Good or Bad. . Depending on The Determination And Strength of Your Heart. . Learn To Convert Difficult Situations. . Into A Weapon for Triumph. . Don't Complain From Lack of Money. . There Are Those That Money To Them Is And Unheard Privalege. . Do Not Embitter Yourself Wth other Failures . OR Charge Others With Them. . Accept Yourself Now, OR You Will Continue To Justify . Yourself As Child. . Remember That Any Moment. . Is Good To Begin. . And None Are So Simple Or So Terrible To Stop. . Start Right Now And Stop Fooling Yourself. . You Are The Cause Of Yourself, And Your Failure. . Yes,You Have Been Ignorant,Irresponsible. . You, Only you, For No One Could Have Done It For You. . The Cause Of The Present Is Your Past. . Like The Cause Of Your Future Will Be Your Present. . Learn From The Strong,From The Active, From The Bold. . Imitate The Valiant, The Energetic, And The Conquerors. . Those Who Accept Difficult Situations. . Those Who Knew How To Win Regarless Of What. . Think Less Of The Problems And More On Your Work (recovery) . And Your Clientless Problems Will Die. . Learn To Grow Again As I Grew. . From The Failures,Habits And The Problems. . And To Be Bigger Than The Biggest Obstacles. . / Inside You There Is A Woman,Or a Man. . That Can Do Anything. . Look At Yourself In The Mirror Of Self. . Start Being Sincere With Yourself. . Recognize Your Courage And Your Determination. . And Not For Weakness To Be Justified. . Knowing Yourself You Will Feel Free And Strong. . This Way You Will Stop Being A Puppet Of Circumstance. . Because You Are Your Destiny. . And No One Can Substitute IN The Construction Of Your Destiny. . Awaken, Look At Tomoorrow Full Of Light AND Strength. . Breathe In The Air Of Dawn. . You Are A Part Of The Strengh Of Life. . Wake Uo,Walk,Move,Strugle,Decide And You Will Be- . Triumphant In Life.

lovingseren

Welcome and be gentle with yourself !

Prepare to Amaze Yourself!

Seren

Luckyv2

Welcome all of you! WOW another day eh....

I mean what else can be said to putting it down.

I never really had much of a problem putting it down it is the keeping that dang thing down that is difficult for me sometimes.

It does get a lot different in time, I read someone say be gentle with yourselves ain't that the truth even after almost 2 years I find that I need to remember that I am human and am going to have flaws. I don't think that I will ever be perfect although when I was using you would never hear me say that

Once Again

Rusty Zipper

welcome to the new people...

and as vic mentioned...

its way easier to get sober, then to stay sober!

some rules were mentioned...

may i add one...

good old Rule 62...

Dont take yourself to damm serious!

it helps to relieve the fears...

good wishes...

xxoo

rz

barb dwyer

welcome~!

GreatEscape

Just to say a big THANK YOU for all the welcome notes - the amount of support here is amazing. I haven't started my recovery yet, but have decided that Saturday will be Day One - that way, I will have the weekend to focus on the first few small steps. All of your messages are giving me the strength I need to do this, and I am learning a lot by reading up on other people's experiences. Thank you again.

Great Escape

scaredykat

Hi GreatEscape, and welcome to SR. there's a lot of great people and advice here. Keep reading and posting.

Barb