Hello From SoCal
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Riverside Ca
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Hello From SoCal
Hello all. I have been drinking off and on for years. It has become a major issue lately.
I have stopped drinking many times. I stopped for almost a year and I always seem to find my way back to the bottle. I am ashamed that I cannot beat this.
I am here for support and education.
Last month I flew to a large RC Car event in NY. I started drinking at the air port on the way out and have drank every day since then.
I killed a 30 pack by myself yesterday. I cannot keep doing this to myself and my family.
I am sure that eventually I will be going to meetings but this is my first step.
I hope to make some friends gain a positive outlook for my future. I am just lost in life right now.
Here is to day ONE..
I have stopped drinking many times. I stopped for almost a year and I always seem to find my way back to the bottle. I am ashamed that I cannot beat this.
I am here for support and education.
Last month I flew to a large RC Car event in NY. I started drinking at the air port on the way out and have drank every day since then.
I killed a 30 pack by myself yesterday. I cannot keep doing this to myself and my family.
I am sure that eventually I will be going to meetings but this is my first step.
I hope to make some friends gain a positive outlook for my future. I am just lost in life right now.
Here is to day ONE..
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Hi and Welcome,
I felt so very lost and alone when I knew I had to stop drinking, so I know how you feel.
One thing I would ask you is what other changes you made in your life besides stopping drinking? The drinking is a symptom and we need to deal with the underlying causes. There is lots of support and information here so I'm glad you found us.
I felt so very lost and alone when I knew I had to stop drinking, so I know how you feel.
One thing I would ask you is what other changes you made in your life besides stopping drinking? The drinking is a symptom and we need to deal with the underlying causes. There is lots of support and information here so I'm glad you found us.
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Welcome, Animal! It's great that you've recognized what needs to happen here. We are so glad you're reaching out and looking for a new life.
SR helped me get back on my feet after a lifetime of drinking. I was up to a 30-pack a day too - and even that didn't do it for me. Every time I picked up I was in danger of doing sometime destructive. There was no control left in the end. I had to stop or die.
You can do this, Animal - we're right there with you. Let us know how it's going.
SR helped me get back on my feet after a lifetime of drinking. I was up to a 30-pack a day too - and even that didn't do it for me. Every time I picked up I was in danger of doing sometime destructive. There was no control left in the end. I had to stop or die.
You can do this, Animal - we're right there with you. Let us know how it's going.
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Welcome. I sense a lot of doubt in your post, but rest assured that you can indeed beat this, no matter how long you've been drinking, how much you drank, or how many times you've previously tried to quit unsuccessfully. I'm sure others will be along shortly to chime in.
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Welcome to the family.
You'll find a lot of support and useful information here. We have all been in a similar position as you are right now. Many of us are enjoying sobriety. I can't express the difference in my life, my attitude, my health since I got sober almost two years ago.
You can do this. Be careful getting thru the withdrawals as w/d can be dangerous. Seeing a doctor for medical help in getting safely and comfortably thru w/d is a good idea if you can do it. If you have any problems or start feeling badly or strange/uncomfortable, please get medical help asap. The local ER can help you get thru detox safely. Be safe.
You CAN do this.
You'll find a lot of support and useful information here. We have all been in a similar position as you are right now. Many of us are enjoying sobriety. I can't express the difference in my life, my attitude, my health since I got sober almost two years ago.You can do this. Be careful getting thru the withdrawals as w/d can be dangerous. Seeing a doctor for medical help in getting safely and comfortably thru w/d is a good idea if you can do it. If you have any problems or start feeling badly or strange/uncomfortable, please get medical help asap. The local ER can help you get thru detox safely. Be safe.
You CAN do this.
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Riverside Ca
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Thanks for the warm welcome.
"Doubt" in my post..ABSOLUTELY.
My biggest issue has always been anxiety. I can already feel it coming on strong.
Another thing that I am not looking forward to is the insomnia. That is always the worst for me.
I have a loving wife and a teenage daughter and I have been feeling them slowly slip away. I cannot allow that to happen. I hope that it is not too late.
I really need to keep myself busy.
"Doubt" in my post..ABSOLUTELY.
My biggest issue has always been anxiety. I can already feel it coming on strong.
Another thing that I am not looking forward to is the insomnia. That is always the worst for me.
I have a loving wife and a teenage daughter and I have been feeling them slowly slip away. I cannot allow that to happen. I hope that it is not too late.
I really need to keep myself busy.
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Welcome Animal454!
I had huge doubts and fears when I thought about getting sober. Part of me, of course, didn't even want to quit. I just wanted to stop being miserable. I knew I was going to have to stop sometime, though, because it was obvious things weren't going to get better if I didn't.
Life is so much better sober. You can do this and we'll be here to support you!
I had huge doubts and fears when I thought about getting sober. Part of me, of course, didn't even want to quit. I just wanted to stop being miserable. I knew I was going to have to stop sometime, though, because it was obvious things weren't going to get better if I didn't.
Life is so much better sober. You can do this and we'll be here to support you!
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Originally Posted by Animal454 
My biggest issue has always been anxiety. I can already feel it coming on strong.
Another thing that I am not looking forward to is the insomnia. That is always the worst for me.
Another thing that I am not looking forward to is the insomnia. That is always the worst for me.
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Originally Posted by freshstart57
TU, you are exasperating, the alcohol is exacerbating.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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Originally Posted by CarolD
To keep busy....I strongly suggest you find your local AA ..
Glad you joined us.:hello again....
Glad you joined us.:hello again....
I hear you...I know where one is but have not been able to bring myself to stop in.
I do not drink coffee and cigaret smoke is disgusting to me...(no offense to anyone)
I am looking for non smoking meetings.
Day one is in the books...Gimme strength for day two.
Today, I am gonna stay busy by installing a sound system in my van.
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Originally Posted by least
I think most, if not all meetings are now non smoking. Call the AA hotline in the phone book and ask them. They'd be glad to help.
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