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Old 12-04-2010, 05:22 PM
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Hello all....
I am 7 days sober today, and am hopeful for the future. My rock bottom was Thanksgiving, where I stayed up drinking and popping uppers basically by myself. My family knew something was up (I had extended family over, plus my in laws....yikes), but no one said anything. I basically embarrassed myself many times over, had several conversations I wish I could take back, and still cringe at the thought of what I may have said or done. I still don't know the full extent of it, and probably don't want to know.
Anyway, I am done with popping pills and drinking. Time for a new hobby. ;-)
I am enjoying reading all the posts and look forward to being an active part of the community!!
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Old 12-04-2010, 05:38 PM
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Hi Marcia

yeah I had many times like that...I'm very glad they're no longer part of my life.
This place was instrumental in helping me turn my life around - good to have you here

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Old 12-04-2010, 05:45 PM
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Hi Marcia

I can totally relate to your post.

Welcome to SR. You will get a lot of support here. This place helped me turn my life around too.

One day at a time Marcia.
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Old 12-04-2010, 05:55 PM
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Welcome Marcia - and congrats on having 7 days sober! I too wouldn't mind taking back some of the things I did while under the influence. It's good to think that I don't ever have to repeat any of those times!

Keep posting and reading. This is a great place for support (especially when you feel an urge coming on).
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Old 12-04-2010, 05:56 PM
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I can very much relate to your experience. I have woken up many mornings with regret. I never really knew exactly what I did or said, but I knew I had talked to much and/or acted in the wrong way. That is one of the main reasons I want to get sober. I can't have just one drink like everyone else around me. I acted like a fool and all we can do from here is get sober and live our lives how they are supposed to be lived. Keep it up! I'll be taking the journey with you.
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Old 12-04-2010, 05:57 PM
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Hi Marcia,

Ditto for me too. Several occasions, foolish acts, words I couldn't or still can't remember.

Time for a new way of living! Glad you made it here, lots of great people on these boards so you don't have to do it alone!
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Old 12-04-2010, 05:58 PM
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Oh yea, congrats on 7 days- that's huge!!! WTG!!!
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Old 12-04-2010, 06:23 PM
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Hi Marcia,

Welcome!

I agonized over what I said/done so many times, it was exhausting. It was such a relief to stop drinking and not have to think about that again.
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Old 12-04-2010, 06:31 PM
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Congrats on your sober week and welcome to SR!
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Old 12-04-2010, 06:37 PM
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Welcome and congrats on 7 days!

This was my first sober thanksgiving as an adult...wow...I had no idea how nice it could be:-)
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Old 12-04-2010, 06:39 PM
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I was no stranger to uppers and booze. Now they are not part of my life. It's tough at first. Keep posting.
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Old 12-04-2010, 06:40 PM
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Yay! Thanks so much everyone. You all made me smile. :-)
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Old 12-04-2010, 07:48 PM
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I know exactly how you feel! There are some things I don't even want to know about. But that's okay, all we can do is work on today.

Most importantly, congratulations on those 7 days! That first week is tough, and now you already have 7 accomplishments under your belt.
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