My first day back to sobriety...again :)
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My first day back to sobriety...again :)
This last year I was able to drop alcohol from Feb 12- Sept 24th. This was after I spent the preceeding 2 1/2 years drinking a minimum of 8-10 drinks a night, and at least twice weekly drink from morning to night. I stopped because I began having convulsions and chest pain. I'm 28 and despite the drinking, an athlete. Just recently I picked it up again thinking I was strong enough...days turned to weeks, and now months. Now after "lightly" binging everyday for nearly 4 months I just have to stop!! I was really hoping I could reach out to other recovering addicts for support. I thought I could do it alone, but just can't. Thank you
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Originally Posted by Melyb 
This last year I was able to drop alcohol from Feb 12- Sept 24th. This was after I spent the preceeding 2 1/2 years drinking a minimum of 8-10 drinks a night, and at least twice weekly drink from morning to night. I stopped because I began having convulsions and chest pain. I'm 28 and despite the drinking, an athlete. Just recently I picked it up again thinking I was strong enough...days turned to weeks, and now months. Now after "lightly" binging everyday for nearly 4 months I just have to stop!! I was really hoping I could reach out to other recovering addicts for support. I thought I could do it alone, but just can't. Thank you
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Welcome Back To Day 1
I'm on my latest day one as well. Like you, thought I could drink just a little, but I'm a binge drinker. If I have one I just keep grabbing them until I'm sloppy. I tend to do well when I come here daily, sometimes several times a day, but when I stop, I slip. And that's a terrible slope. You aren't alone and the folks here really care.
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Originally Posted by Haon
I'm on my latest day one as well. Like you, thought I could drink just a little, but I'm a binge drinker. If I have one I just keep grabbing them until I'm sloppy. I tend to do well when I come here daily, sometimes several times a day, but when I stop, I slip. And that's a terrible slope. You aren't alone and the folks here really care.
Your story is exactly what mine is. That ONE drink turns out to be a binge that could last for days...
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Hi melyb,
Great that you took the step to join us here on SR. You will find lots of support and helpful posts here.
You already know that you can quit, you did it last year, for over 7 months. The decision to quit completely is yours now, melyb. You can do it!
Great that you took the step to join us here on SR. You will find lots of support and helpful posts here.
You already know that you can quit, you did it last year, for over 7 months. The decision to quit completely is yours now, melyb. You can do it!
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I can relate to you all...I made it 12 days and felt great, then convinced myself I could be responsible. That didn't happen, obviously. Back to Day 1. Nothing like a bout with relapse to remind you that you are making the right decision by quitting...Stay positive, everyone.
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Originally Posted by Melyb
I was really hoping I could reach out to other recovering addicts for support. I thought I could do it alone, but just can't. Thank you
It's called a group hug for a reason. Otherwise, it would be called a single hug or solo hug or don't need anyone hug or I can do it alone hug or...
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I can relate to your post, and I wish the best. I am also 28, and, with the exception of a few days of sobriety here and there, had been drinking 8-10 drinks per day just as "maintenance drinking" since a relapse in June. It definitely takes a toll.
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