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Well here I am again. started to drink again and it was increasing. people say oh you're not an alcoholic but to me 2 bottle of wine in one go was excessive...even if it was only once or twice per week. And I KNEW it was increasing...like starting earlier.
Anyway I told my partner I was stopping and I did eight days ago. Tonight I went to the cupboard and poured a glass of sherry...but took only two sips before pouring it down the toilet!! SO pleased.
I also told a close friend about my history and the fact that I have stopped. One day at a time.
Anyway I told my partner I was stopping and I did eight days ago. Tonight I went to the cupboard and poured a glass of sherry...but took only two sips before pouring it down the toilet!! SO pleased.
I also told a close friend about my history and the fact that I have stopped. One day at a time.
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GoldenGirl, I was the same way. People told me I didn't have a problem and I just enjoy drinking too much. Got myself in trouble with it again. For now one, I'm just going to tell them I'm a nondrinker. It will suck sometimes but it's the only to keep myself happy and out of trouble.
Glad you're giving sobriety another go - it's worth it.
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Thanks for welcome back. Still sober and have not really struggled so far...a few pangs when someone poured a glass of wine on the tv. I've told all my friends that I have given up alcohol and feel liberated by doing that. tests will be social events and when I go away...so I'm staying home to build my resilience.
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Good for you GG I avoided tv and social situations where alcohol might be present for the better part of the first year I was sober because I think it is more important to focus on just yourself early on in order to build yourself a strong foundation of sobriety.
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thanks,
Anna I love the picture of Pegasus..really special to me. Well I'm still sober! I was tired leaving work tonight and longed for a glass of wine but remembered that I use it to numb out and reminded myself that I didn't need to. It worked. yesterday I went into the garage where I used to buy my wine on the way home from the stables...glanced at it and walked out...
Anna I love the picture of Pegasus..really special to me. Well I'm still sober! I was tired leaving work tonight and longed for a glass of wine but remembered that I use it to numb out and reminded myself that I didn't need to. It worked. yesterday I went into the garage where I used to buy my wine on the way home from the stables...glanced at it and walked out...
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Way to go on staying sober, GG!
I found that the urges got fewer and fewer, but every once in a while I would get a really strong desire. Coming here has been my saving grace. Glad you're doing well!
I found that the urges got fewer and fewer, but every once in a while I would get a really strong desire. Coming here has been my saving grace. Glad you're doing well!
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