Well, I am back.
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ohio
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Well, I am back.
Have not been back on here in a while. I made it 30 days sober but started drinking again about a month ago. Am on day 2 again and not too bad so far. Not even sure why i started drinking again but i did. A quick refresher on my story.... I am 32 years old and have been drinking since i got out of school and very heavily the last 5 years at least. Drink every day. Have quit a few times over the last year and did not have to many problems but then have found myself having a few drinks here and there. I think you all know where that leads after that. Next thing i know i feel like crap every day and my life comes to a hault. I am not going to continue to live like that. Not to mention my body cant take it any more. I am glad to be back and this forum has always been a big help to me. Look forward to hearing from all of you again. Will check in frequently as that seems to really help.
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Hello my friend... sorry to hear you are having a hard time. The good thing is that you already know that you don't want to live your life like this so now that you have fallen just get back up and move forward toward your goals in a sober life. Boy that was easy to say and trust me I know how hard it is to do. Just know that you have prayers going up for you and don't give up on yourself!:ghug3 Big hug...
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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craze283.. I too just came back, am 32 and did exactally what you did... lets do this together ok!!?? Heres to US not coming back in a month repeating the same things!!! I don't know about you but I am too exhausted to try and climb out of another drunker stooper, I am thinking there may be something to staying sober!!!!!
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 56
Hi Craze,
Glad you have found this place. I`m 37 and your story sounds very familiar. I realised I had a problem about two years ago and then went 7 months sober after finding this site. I started again for no reason! (are you seeing a pattern?) But since then I have fallen down soo many times. I to and sick of feeling crap and waking up with a sence of dread about what I have done. I feel move positive this time. On day 6 now!! We can do this. I would love to join you and Kenyathena to make it a team event across the Atlantic. PM me if you wish.
Stay strong,
:ghug3
Glad you have found this place. I`m 37 and your story sounds very familiar. I realised I had a problem about two years ago and then went 7 months sober after finding this site. I started again for no reason! (are you seeing a pattern?) But since then I have fallen down soo many times. I to and sick of feeling crap and waking up with a sence of dread about what I have done. I feel move positive this time. On day 6 now!! We can do this. I would love to join you and Kenyathena to make it a team event across the Atlantic. PM me if you wish.
Stay strong,
:ghug3
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 83
Welcome and keep coming back. I have relapsed too---seeming to think that NOW I could control my drinking. And, each time, proven wrong. I cannot simply drink in moderation. I'm reminded of a saying "the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome."I'm taking it one day - sometimes one hour or minute at a time. Prayers and hugs:ghug3
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 88
Hey guys, Welcome home!! We left the lights on for yuz.
I grew up 60 miles from the Canadian border and I once asked a Canadian what the "Eh" was all about. He replied, "It's in the spelling" C-eh, N-eh, D-eh ! Always thought that was funny.
Anyway, all seriousness aside, relapse doesn't have to be part of recovery.
It took me 15 years to get over 90 days. It took what it took. It will take what it takes. In the mean time take 'er easy.
Just remember, a bad round of golf is still way better then a good day at work, or is that fishing?
I grew up 60 miles from the Canadian border and I once asked a Canadian what the "Eh" was all about. He replied, "It's in the spelling" C-eh, N-eh, D-eh ! Always thought that was funny.
Anyway, all seriousness aside, relapse doesn't have to be part of recovery.
It took me 15 years to get over 90 days. It took what it took. It will take what it takes. In the mean time take 'er easy.
Just remember, a bad round of golf is still way better then a good day at work, or is that fishing?
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Fredericksburg, Va.
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Congrats on the three days, stay in the day, take it one day, or hour, or minute at a time. So what do you plan on doing different this time to stay sober?
I tried the "I will simply not drink program" for many years and I always wound up drinking again, I was unable to stay sober until I was willing to do what ever it takes to stay sober, & that included a whole lot of things that I swore I would never do before. Once I became willing to take any action in order to not drink again is when I was able to stay sober.
There are several good recovery programs out there that work for people, the one that worked for me was the very last one I ever dreamed of doing.... AA. Keep in mind that what ever program you decide to pursue do not give up on the program or your self until you can honestly say to your self "I have done every thing this program has suggested I do to the best of my ability."
Now if after working a program to the best of your ability you are still really struggling or drinking again then try honestly working another program.
There is no reason to fight this alone when you are not alone.
I tried the "I will simply not drink program" for many years and I always wound up drinking again, I was unable to stay sober until I was willing to do what ever it takes to stay sober, & that included a whole lot of things that I swore I would never do before. Once I became willing to take any action in order to not drink again is when I was able to stay sober.
There are several good recovery programs out there that work for people, the one that worked for me was the very last one I ever dreamed of doing.... AA. Keep in mind that what ever program you decide to pursue do not give up on the program or your self until you can honestly say to your self "I have done every thing this program has suggested I do to the best of my ability."
Now if after working a program to the best of your ability you are still really struggling or drinking again then try honestly working another program.
There is no reason to fight this alone when you are not alone.
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Join Date: Dec 2008
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Hang in there bro-
I am struggling also but that is to be expected... go look at the beauty in this world. which frankly I could do a better job of.....be strong and tough. you will get through it.
Dub
I am struggling also but that is to be expected... go look at the beauty in this world. which frankly I could do a better job of.....be strong and tough. you will get through it.
Dub
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