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03-08-2011, 04:46 AM

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Thinkn

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Wave at the new guy....

I woke up early as usual, and decided to stop drinking for some reason, and was hoping to find support here. Day 1, I suppose. Don't really trust myself to stay the course, yet, I realize a "start day" must be picked! I quite Smoking Cigarettes, quit smoking everything about 5 months ago, so I guess I need to take on the next demon, my old friend Alcohol.

03-08-2011, 04:48 AM

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least

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Welcome to the family. You'll find lots of support here.

03-08-2011, 04:54 AM

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artsoul

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You know what they say: there's no time like the present. Congratulations for making the decision and also for quitting smoking - I have yet to do that.

I discovered that alcohol was no friend after all, and am so grateful I stopped drinking. Lots of support here, welcome!

03-08-2011, 04:56 AM

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ViciousCycle

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03-08-2011, 05:07 AM

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daveinmd

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Welcome to the group. Please never be bashful when it comes to asking for help.

03-08-2011, 05:19 AM

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Auggie

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Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Welcome!

03-08-2011, 05:25 AM

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pattenat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinkn

I guess I need to take on the next demon, my old friend Alcohol.

No friend of mine! Glad to see you here

You've started off in a good place!

Come on back now, hear?

03-08-2011, 06:40 AM

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jamdls

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Hi Thinkn, welcome to SR from a neighbor just a bit south of you. Theres lots of great people here so read all you can and post often.

03-08-2011, 06:48 AM

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Chris2011

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Hey Thinkn...I am at day 1 myself. Like you, woke up knowing what I have to do. So smart to quit smoking. I smoke when I drink and hate how I feel when I do that. Good luck new friend. We can do it....forever, not just for a few weeks.

03-08-2011, 06:52 AM

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Creekryder

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"Every journey begins with a single footstep." There are a lot of people here that will walk with you.

03-08-2011, 06:54 AM

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Thinkn

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Thanks JAMDLS, I'm hoping for the best, but kinda planning for the worst if you know how I feel.

03-08-2011, 06:56 AM

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Thinkn

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Thanks Everyone, I met a few of you in the Chat Room earlier

03-08-2011, 07:10 AM

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Kjell

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Hi Thinkn-

Hello and welcome to SR.

We can and do recover and YOU can be living proof.

Kjell

03-08-2011, 07:24 AM

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EmeraldRose

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Great idea...any day ending in Y is a great day to start!

03-08-2011, 07:55 AM

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Draciack

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Welcome to SR Thinkn

03-08-2011, 08:32 AM

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LaFemme

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I quit smoking and drinking at the same time 8 months ago...in some ways the smoking was harder, but that might have been just me

A positive attitude was the most useful tool for me...the Gratitiude forum helps with that

03-08-2011, 08:40 AM

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Thinkn

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Originally Posted by Chris2011

Nice to have someone that is thinking about this same things I am, like how to best make it through day 1. Don't have much of a plan yet, just want to start! Good luck to you and keep in touch!

03-08-2011, 09:03 AM

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Hollyanne

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Hi Thinkin,
Welcome and take it a day at a time. I am quitting the smokes tomorrow. Good God! I will have nothing! AAAAAAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!
Haha.

03-08-2011, 09:58 AM

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ReadyAndAble

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Welcome to SR! You sound like I did a few months ago—no big drama, no arrest, no trip to the ER—just woke up one day determined to find a better way to live. I've been supported by the folks here every day since!