First time on SR
Jules
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ohio
Posts: 279
First time on SR
Hi all,
I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Julie and I am a 32 yr old pot head/alcoholic. My drinking has been out of control for a long time. I knew when I was 25, went to my first meeting before I turned 30 but have not managed to stay sober. I feel like I have accepted the disease but haven't worked a plan and hence I have still been drinking.
I have no "off" switch when it comes to alcohol, all I want is more and more, drinking till I pass out.
I'm hoping that this site will help me, I've read some great posts. Any advice on working a plan to stay sober would be greatly appreciated.
I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Julie and I am a 32 yr old pot head/alcoholic. My drinking has been out of control for a long time. I knew when I was 25, went to my first meeting before I turned 30 but have not managed to stay sober. I feel like I have accepted the disease but haven't worked a plan and hence I have still been drinking.
I have no "off" switch when it comes to alcohol, all I want is more and more, drinking till I pass out.
I'm hoping that this site will help me, I've read some great posts. Any advice on working a plan to stay sober would be greatly appreciated.
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
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Hi and Welcome,
I'm glad you found us.
I had to make a lot of changes in the early days to make it work for me. I changed my routines to help break the 'automatic' drinking time in the evening. I started exercising every day by taking long walks which helped me feel so much better. I did a lot of reading on Spirituality and that was essential for me because I had to find some purpose to my life and what I was going through.
I hope you continue to read and post because there is a lot of support here.
I'm glad you found us.
I had to make a lot of changes in the early days to make it work for me. I changed my routines to help break the 'automatic' drinking time in the evening. I started exercising every day by taking long walks which helped me feel so much better. I did a lot of reading on Spirituality and that was essential for me because I had to find some purpose to my life and what I was going through.
I hope you continue to read and post because there is a lot of support here.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Mt
Posts: 298
I am Big Book thumper. So.. Accepting that I am powerless over alcohol was the most important step. My problem was not that I drank too much. It was that I could not drink enough. The fact that alcohol made me so spiritually ill, that I no longer wanted to exist, was what it took for me to find my acceptance. I hope that you can find yours. Knowing your are an alcoholic and accepting that you are one are very different. I used the fact that I was an alcoholic, so I could drink irresponsibly for years. Best of luck to you my friend. (())s the Lush
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,826
Welcome to the family.
My program of recovery consists of visiting this site many times a day and seeing my addiction counselor once a week. I've been sober now for going on two years.
Find whatever works for you and work it like your life depends on it... cause it does!
My program of recovery consists of visiting this site many times a day and seeing my addiction counselor once a week. I've been sober now for going on two years. Find whatever works for you and work it like your life depends on it... cause it does! 
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,633
Hi drunky & nola! I had no 'off' switch either. It took me ages to realize it, though - and so much needless damage was done. Glad you're figuring out what needs to happen at age 32. You can do this and have a brand new life - we're gad to have you with us.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 7,910
Welcome drunkyjules (you too, nolapastrygirl!)
I can't say that I had a "plan," except to stay sober, no matter what. I think getting support was the most important ingredient. Other things that helped were:
Taking my sobriety (and life) one day at a time
Getting help for depression and ADD
Finding the positive things in my day (gratitude)
Reminding myself where alcohol would take me if I didn't stop
Doing things for others
Staying in the moment
Accepting the bad days and knowing that "this too shall pass"
Can't think of any others right now...... Glad you're here!
I can't say that I had a "plan," except to stay sober, no matter what. I think getting support was the most important ingredient. Other things that helped were:
Taking my sobriety (and life) one day at a time
Getting help for depression and ADD
Finding the positive things in my day (gratitude)
Reminding myself where alcohol would take me if I didn't stop
Doing things for others
Staying in the moment
Accepting the bad days and knowing that "this too shall pass"
Can't think of any others right now...... Glad you're here!
Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Posts: 193
Welcome!!! I also didn't have an "off" switch. Well no I take that back, I did have an off switch but it was never me. The only way I would quit was some external factor (bar closing, out of money, out of alcohol can't find keys, lost somewhere, being thrown out of wherever I was drinking, et. al.)
But this site is really awesome and there are a lot of great helpful people here. Bookmark it :P
Welcome again!!
But this site is really awesome and there are a lot of great helpful people here. Bookmark it :P
Welcome again!!
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Manchester UK
Posts: 15
Hi Jules, welcome to an amazing community/family! we are all in the same situation esp us newcomers. when ever you are struggling come online you will receive amazing support & inspiration. I have been sober for almost 5wks it has taken me till now to enjoy my sobriety and take 'one day at a time'! Prior to this i was looking to far into the future panicking what i woulld do at certain events(celebrations)etc.
Good Luck, Stay Strong!!
Good Luck, Stay Strong!!
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