Its been a while
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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Its been a while
So it has been a little over a year since I posted anything. I have been a binge drinker of beer for many years. My usually pattern was about 1 time every 3-4 months I would have a "bad night", I would not remember what happen and what I did. About a year ago I was my last "bad night" I went through a period of not drinking, but I would always end up as time went on to just have a few and so on.
I am writing because I am very happy that I have not had a "bad night" in over a year, but I can tell lately I am getting back into my old pattern. I don't know when I will actually learn that I have to stop 100% and not just have a drink here and there. For once I am being proactive and trying to stop before anything bad happens.
Just needed to get it out there and today will be day 1 and hopefully no more "bad nights"
I am writing because I am very happy that I have not had a "bad night" in over a year, but I can tell lately I am getting back into my old pattern. I don't know when I will actually learn that I have to stop 100% and not just have a drink here and there. For once I am being proactive and trying to stop before anything bad happens.
Just needed to get it out there and today will be day 1 and hopefully no more "bad nights"
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Washington
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Woo hoo!!! Good for you. Have you thought about attending an AA meeting? I have been having conversations with myself about whether or not I could become a social drinker again. I haven't given into the urge. I'm not working any program at the moment. But I know if I want to give up 100% I need to be working done kind of program. Have an appointment with my therapist today to see what works best for me. I wish you luck. You can do it! 
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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I have not attended any meetings. My biggest hurdle is letting people know that I am making this change. Most people around me don't think I have any issues, since I am usually just fine around them. It is for myself, my parents, and my closest friends that I need to do this.
Holly7 thanks for the notes and good luck to you too
Holly7 thanks for the notes and good luck to you too
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Sapling, You are right, I know from my past that I need to drop this issue once and for all. I am glad that I came this decision before something life changing happened. I know that my friends will support and help in any way they can.
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada. About as far south as you can get
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If you are an alcoholic of my sort, you will have to run yourself out of options and hit that "blank wall", that "bottom".
I found my recovery in AA and AA will be there for you as well if you get that bad.
All the best.
Bob R
I found my recovery in AA and AA will be there for you as well if you get that bad.
All the best.
Bob R
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida
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My program isn't as most people would see a program worked. But I know if I don't do something to contribute to staying clean or sober it probably won't happen. My Dad is a 72 year old binge drinker still beats women and still has know contact with me and if I do call he just kind of hurries me off the phone.
Anyway my point is you don't have to go to a meeting everyday or read the big book daily but if you don't find a positive outlet or something to put toward being sober staying that way becomes very hard. Hope you do well !! Hang in there!!
Anyway my point is you don't have to go to a meeting everyday or read the big book daily but if you don't find a positive outlet or something to put toward being sober staying that way becomes very hard. Hope you do well !! Hang in there!!
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