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Join Date: May 2009
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He says he is trying to get me in- but it takes a while- what can I do in the mean time
Google AA meetings in your area. Usually there are meetings held at 7 p.m., go to one and when the chairperson asks if there are any newcomers, raise your hand.
Google AA meetings in your area. Usually there are meetings held at 7 p.m., go to one and when the chairperson asks if there are any newcomers, raise your hand.
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I'm glad you found us and that you have decided to stop drinking.
For me, in the very early days, it helped a lot to change my routines. I would normally drink in the early evening, so I started going out for long walks. Do whatever it takes to stop drinking. And, keep reading and posting here.
For me, in the very early days, it helped a lot to change my routines. I would normally drink in the early evening, so I started going out for long walks. Do whatever it takes to stop drinking. And, keep reading and posting here.
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Hi llc
welcome
posting and reading here daily was helpful for me - I got a lot of support and a lot of ideas of what to do next.
I think getting rid of the alcohol and seeing your Dr is good - you can also explore various recovery groups and methods, counselling, even inpatient or outpatient rehab programmes....
Here some links to some of the main recovery players - I hope you find something there that resonates with you:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...formation.html
basically, like Anna says - be prepared to do whatever it takes
D
welcome
posting and reading here daily was helpful for me - I got a lot of support and a lot of ideas of what to do next.
I think getting rid of the alcohol and seeing your Dr is good - you can also explore various recovery groups and methods, counselling, even inpatient or outpatient rehab programmes....
Here some links to some of the main recovery players - I hope you find something there that resonates with you:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...formation.html
basically, like Anna says - be prepared to do whatever it takes
D
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Welcome to SR!
I don't mean to sound simplistic -- but how about just not drinking? Pour away all the alcohol in the house and stop drinking. I think this is really the first step.
From there you can look at AA for support or one of the other programs. One foot in front of the other.
I don't mean to sound simplistic -- but how about just not drinking? Pour away all the alcohol in the house and stop drinking. I think this is really the first step.
From there you can look at AA for support or one of the other programs. One foot in front of the other.
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Originally Posted by eJoshua 
Welcome to SR!
I don't mean to sound simplistic -- but how about just not drinking? Pour away all the alcohol in the house and stop drinking. I think this is really the first step.
From there you can look at AA for support or one of the other programs. One foot in front of the other.
I don't mean to sound simplistic -- but how about just not drinking? Pour away all the alcohol in the house and stop drinking. I think this is really the first step.
From there you can look at AA for support or one of the other programs. One foot in front of the other.
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Welcome llc!
Coming here is a great start.....
I spent the first couple days reading on this forum and learned a lot about how others were staying sober. I really helped me get through the urges to drink.
Take it a day at a time...... You're making a great decision and you really can do this!
Coming here is a great start.....
I spent the first couple days reading on this forum and learned a lot about how others were staying sober. I really helped me get through the urges to drink.Take it a day at a time...... You're making a great decision and you really can do this!
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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This forum really helps. The people who have gone before us are so kind and supportive. I was the same as you until 3 days ago (daytime drinking and evening blackouts) and it's not a walk in the park but not that hard either. I am finding that I prefer the sober me despite the withdrawal symptoms. The positives way outbalance the negatives once you've made the decision. You may think there's no way you can do it but if you try you can.
Good luck and best wishes.
Good luck and best wishes.
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Just to add to what Eddie said about confiding in someone. Do you have the chance to do that? I was so ashamed about admitting it to my husband but he has told me that it was relief to hear me say the words. He's know for a long time before I did.
Since then he's been congratulating me so much. Knowing that someone is proud of what you're doing reiterates that you're not a 'bad' person, in fact you're someone who is facing their demons and doing something about it. That makes you strong and for me it's been building up each day when I realise that I do have the inner resolve to to do it.
Since then he's been congratulating me so much. Knowing that someone is proud of what you're doing reiterates that you're not a 'bad' person, in fact you're someone who is facing their demons and doing something about it. That makes you strong and for me it's been building up each day when I realise that I do have the inner resolve to to do it.
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Thanks for all the responses- question- have gone to Dr- getting an appt with specialist- may take another week. I am a very heavy drinker (8-10 every night) that has stopped drinking last couple of days. Someone said that I should not do this because it can put my body into distress. Is this true?
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Withdrawals from alcohol can be dangerous, and sometimes even fatal, so it is not recommended to quit cold turkey if you are a heavy daily drinker. However, your doctor may give you different advice depending on the amount of your consumption and how long you've been drinking.
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