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Join Date: Oct 2011
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I just flushed an entire handle of whiskey down the toilet because last night was one of my lowest moments. I am disgusted with myself over the lack of control I have with alcohol and a I need change. Alcohol is ruining my creativity, intelligence, body and mental state. I already have an OUI and last night I got into a physical altercation at a bar. I feel likes it's only a matter of time before I go to jail or hurt myself or others. I hoping that this site will help me stay sober. Reading the other posts has already make me realize that I am not alone and any advice for a guy trying to go straight is more than welcome.
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
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Good for you for deciding to live a sober life.
What worked for me in the early days is changing my daily routines. Doing things at different times, driving home from work a different way, shop at different stores - these things helped me to break the habit, the compulsion.
What worked for me in the early days is changing my daily routines. Doing things at different times, driving home from work a different way, shop at different stores - these things helped me to break the habit, the compulsion.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
Welcome...
Yes drinking got me into a whole lot of trouble too...especially mentally
It was as tho mybrain was so saturated ...it was not engaged fully.
Hope you will stop....it's such a super way to live..
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Yes drinking got me into a whole lot of trouble too...especially mentally
It was as tho mybrain was so saturated ...it was not engaged fully.
Hope you will stop....it's such a super way to live..
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MD
Posts: 15,960
Now you can't buy any more. No more wasting time, life, or you! Stick with us! We're stronger today than we were yesterday and you're one of us!
Write down all the negative things about your alcohol.
It all will change now! Welcome home!
Write down all the negative things about your alcohol.
It all will change now! Welcome home!
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,759
Welcome to the family.
I've been living sober for 22 months now and nothing beats the 'high' I get when I wake up feeling good.
And, as I've heard it said, "I've never woken up sober wishing I had drank the night before."
I've been living sober for 22 months now and nothing beats the 'high' I get when I wake up feeling good. And, as I've heard it said, "I've never woken up sober wishing I had drank the night before." Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,410
Good to hear you dump out the alcohol. I bet it was a really hard thing to do. I would have hard time dumping it out if I was drinking. Hope you take the next step and find a recovery program. It's hard to stay sober if you don't do anything about it when your sober.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
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Good job, Erock. You can definitely do this, and have a whole new life without poisoning yourself. It sounds like your drinking was becoming dangerous, so you're saving yourself alot of grief. Keep reading and posting - we're with you all the way.
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