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Glad to be here!
Hi! I just wanted to introduce myself and say that I really enjoy the SR community. I have been reading posts for the last few days and enjoy the supportive nature from everyone on here.
I'm in a dark place at this moment and my drinking is slowly becoming progressively worse. I've been drinking heavily for just over a month and can't stop because of withdrawals. I had a decent job, but decided to drink heavily one night and didn't show up to work the next day. Once I start drinking there is no going back with me and it is always full steam ahead. I do consider myself a major alcoholic and I can't have that first drink.
I thank you for reading my post and have a good day. Take care everyone!
I'm in a dark place at this moment and my drinking is slowly becoming progressively worse. I've been drinking heavily for just over a month and can't stop because of withdrawals. I had a decent job, but decided to drink heavily one night and didn't show up to work the next day. Once I start drinking there is no going back with me and it is always full steam ahead. I do consider myself a major alcoholic and I can't have that first drink.
I thank you for reading my post and have a good day. Take care everyone!
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Hi and Welcome,
I'm glad you found us.
It's always a good idea to talk to your dr before you detox from alcohol because it can be dangerous. It sounds like you're ready to live a sober life.
I'm glad you found us.
It's always a good idea to talk to your dr before you detox from alcohol because it can be dangerous. It sounds like you're ready to live a sober life.
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Thanks guys!
I thank you all for your support! I need individuals who understand what I'm going through and I appreciate your perspective on things.
I have a case of beer and already know that I'll go through it tonight. I just need to taper off and head to AA and get a sponsor. This disease is just not cunning, baffling, and extremely powerful. It's isolating, humiliating, and boring. I'm bored, humiliated, and isolated.
I think AA is in order!
I have a case of beer and already know that I'll go through it tonight. I just need to taper off and head to AA and get a sponsor. This disease is just not cunning, baffling, and extremely powerful. It's isolating, humiliating, and boring. I'm bored, humiliated, and isolated.
I think AA is in order!
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Originally Posted by twal 
I thank you all for your support! I need individuals who understand what I'm going through and I appreciate your perspective on things.
I have a case of beer and already know that I'll go through it tonight. I just need to taper off and head to AA and get a sponsor. This disease is just not cunning, baffling, and extremely powerful. It's isolating, humiliating, and boring. I'm bored, humiliated, and isolated.
I think AA is in order!
I have a case of beer and already know that I'll go through it tonight. I just need to taper off and head to AA and get a sponsor. This disease is just not cunning, baffling, and extremely powerful. It's isolating, humiliating, and boring. I'm bored, humiliated, and isolated.
I think AA is in order!
Yea for you! So glad you are jumping in and getting a program! Welcome!
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Hey Twal - you are not alone any more! We all get you, & what you're going through.
I was a 24/7 drinker when I came here, and had been for many years. Like you, I had no 'off' switch. Yet I found the courage and hope I needed to quit. You can too.
Never give up reclaiming your life and getting your health back. We'll help.
I was a 24/7 drinker when I came here, and had been for many years. Like you, I had no 'off' switch. Yet I found the courage and hope I needed to quit. You can too.
Never give up reclaiming your life and getting your health back. We'll help.
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Welcome Twal. You are no longer alone - we're all here behind you. SR is a great place for support. There are some wonderful people here who know so much and have great experience. Good luck in your recovery, I wish you all the best.
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I'm almost on day 2 being sober and it feels good. I was an absolute wreck yesterday with sweating, heart palpatations, etc. Today is not so bad, but I still have withdrawals. I just know that tomorrow will be better and am looking forward to that.
I really came close to getting more beer today, but I told myself, "I don't want to live this drinking life anymore." I was on here the majority of tbe day reading posts and it helped out so much.
I thank this community and the caring people in it! You literally are helping me during my withdrawals and that's the hardest time for me to stop drinking.
I really came close to getting more beer today, but I told myself, "I don't want to live this drinking life anymore." I was on here the majority of tbe day reading posts and it helped out so much.
I thank this community and the caring people in it! You literally are helping me during my withdrawals and that's the hardest time for me to stop drinking.
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