For the First TIME!
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northwest Indiana
Posts: 16
For the First TIME!
I went to AA on Sunday. First time in my life. I never thought I would have the courage or strength to do it , but I did. I'm still kinda freaked! I feel like I can really stop drinking this time. I've tired several times , but I have never went to lengths such as this. I also followed up with a doctor's visit and some blood screenings. Although my liver enzymes are high, she thinks I will be able to bring them back down through abstinence. I'm just all pumped up right now and ready to read all of your stories and experiences with recovery!
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: north yorkshire, england
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Well done on taking those first steps, it is amazing how you feel when you first realise that it is possible to stop drinking.
Keep taking action and SR is a great place to come for information and support.
Welcome.
Keep taking action and SR is a great place to come for information and support.
Welcome.
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: london
Posts: 35
well done
well done, what you have done is very brave, it takes courage and strength to do something like that. i wish you well, you have taken the first steps into a whole new life. things can only get better for you now xx
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 4,682
What a cool post! Nice one for going to AA, reckon you will find loads of support there and hopefully get a game plan so you won't feel like you are alone trying to beat this problem! Of course coming here will help as well. I think you are about 100 posts ahead of yourself on your first one! 
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
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Welcome to the family!:ghug3 I'm glad you found us. AA can be a great help in getting and staying sober. Did your doctor say she could help you thru the initial detox time? Getting the alcohol out of your system takes several days and can be a rough time.
The best way I've found is just to take it one day at a time. Just don't drink for today. You CAN do this!
The best way I've found is just to take it one day at a time. Just don't drink for today. You CAN do this!
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northwest Indiana
Posts: 16
Good Times, Good Times!
Wow, thank you so much for the encouraging posts. Yes, I'm taking or ,was taking,Librium to get through the first stages, but I'm on day 19 now, so I'm pretty much good, other than the irritable feelings sometimes. It's like I just get annoyed by things so easily. One of the reasons it took me 20 years or so to finally realize I had to stop is because I play in a "working" band. Spending every weekend and sometimes week nights in local bars and clubs doesn't help a persons healthy lifestyle.
Also, I have a question for some of you that have quit for a long duration. Does time seem to go faster now that you are off the sauce? I mean, it's like my days are all running into each other and I don't remember life going this fast before. When I was drunk there was always a beginning and end. I don't know if I can articulate that correctly, but what I mean is ...there is the beginning of the "high" then the "end" and it separates your days from each other
...whatever...it's hard to explain.
Also, I have a question for some of you that have quit for a long duration. Does time seem to go faster now that you are off the sauce? I mean, it's like my days are all running into each other and I don't remember life going this fast before. When I was drunk there was always a beginning and end. I don't know if I can articulate that correctly, but what I mean is ...there is the beginning of the "high" then the "end" and it separates your days from each other
...whatever...it's hard to explain.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
Welcome and thanks for sharing.
In the beginning I was on fast
forward, always thinking whats
next. What's down the road.....
Anxiousious all the time....
That was my chemical imbalance.
I was told to work on my
alcoholism first then take care
of other issues later.
I learned in the beginning to
take each day as it comes because
yesterday is gone, tomorrow isnt
here yet or may never come....so
all I have is the now....today....
this moment.....
Time then becomes manageable.....
Practice taking it one minute at a
time if needed....then 2 and so on
as u become calmer with urself.
Also remember, you never have to
go thru anything in life by urself....
I never have to figure out anything
by myself...
If i dont know something all i have to
do is bring it here and someone will
come along and give me the answer
I need.
From the littliest to the biggest
problem always know someone
will help you.
Dont hesitate to ask....or feel
embarressed....one time
or another we all have experienced
it if not something similar to it.
Keep posting and sharing.
In the beginning I was on fast
forward, always thinking whats
next. What's down the road.....
Anxiousious all the time....
That was my chemical imbalance.
I was told to work on my
alcoholism first then take care
of other issues later.
I learned in the beginning to
take each day as it comes because
yesterday is gone, tomorrow isnt
here yet or may never come....so
all I have is the now....today....
this moment.....
Time then becomes manageable.....
Practice taking it one minute at a
time if needed....then 2 and so on
as u become calmer with urself.
Also remember, you never have to
go thru anything in life by urself....
I never have to figure out anything
by myself...
If i dont know something all i have to
do is bring it here and someone will
come along and give me the answer
I need.
From the littliest to the biggest
problem always know someone
will help you.
Dont hesitate to ask....or feel
embarressed....one time
or another we all have experienced
it if not something similar to it.
Keep posting and sharing.
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northwest Indiana
Posts: 16
Things are changing. I'm looking at life a little differently now. My interests are starting to change and I am afraid that I'm going to have to choose a different direction. You see, I'm a musician that plays in a local bar/Clubs / Casino's/Weddings...in the area and it's losing it luster for me. I use the band money to supplement my income. I'm really feeling compelled to write and record and go that direction. I guess I'm just venting some feelings here because people here seem to listen and truly care, cause they've been there too...
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