This time WILL be different...
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Charlotte, NC
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This time WILL be different...
Hi friends! I call you friends because it takes a lot to open up about something so deep and personal, that has been, or still is destroying your life.
I looked at my last login here. It was September 2011. I relapsed in December 2011 and 2012 has been a total cloud.
I finally want to stop again. I really did not want to the entire year. Weird isn't? I liked falling down the hole and then feeling bad the next day. That is when I knew this is not life. Once again I am bored, once again I cant sleep at all, and once again no one notices cause no one knew I was a "nighttime alcoholic". This site helped me so much the last time and I stopped reading it. You really need that support from others who have been there (or are there) .
Thank you all for welcoming back with open non judgmental arms!
-RaleighGirl
I looked at my last login here. It was September 2011. I relapsed in December 2011 and 2012 has been a total cloud.
I finally want to stop again. I really did not want to the entire year. Weird isn't? I liked falling down the hole and then feeling bad the next day. That is when I knew this is not life. Once again I am bored, once again I cant sleep at all, and once again no one notices cause no one knew I was a "nighttime alcoholic". This site helped me so much the last time and I stopped reading it. You really need that support from others who have been there (or are there) .Thank you all for welcoming back with open non judgmental arms!
-RaleighGirl
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Congrats RG, Sounds like you've made up your mind! I'm right behind you......coming out of a year + of drinking again. Feeling crappy but still mostly functioning. New Year's seems a bit corny as a stop date but i think i'll do that anyway. have you quit yet?
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Welcome back!
You can change this. But remember that "nothing changes if nothing changes"...keep strong and Id suggest coming up with a good solid plan for yourself. And surround yourself with support! Keep posting
You can change this. But remember that "nothing changes if nothing changes"...keep strong and Id suggest coming up with a good solid plan for yourself. And surround yourself with support! Keep posting
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What great news! I did the same thing, RG. Had many false starts. The last time, something was different. I was truly ready - completely fed up with myself and all the drama I'd caused. I have almost 5 years, so I know you can do it too.
Congratulations on this life changing decision. We are with you on your journey.
Congratulations on this life changing decision. We are with you on your journey.
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Originally Posted by Xune 
Welcome back. What will you be doing differently that will ensure you are successful?
Would it be reasonable to employ the same recovery plan as before and expect a different outcome?
Would it be reasonable to employ the same recovery plan as before and expect a different outcome?
I am really ready this time! I WILL MAKE IT. I didnt say that before because I didnt want to nor did I do anything else but stop. You have to work on the issues of WHY you were drinking if you want thinks to change.
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Originally Posted by hamabi
Glad to hear you again want to try the not drinking path. The drinking path is never different, and trying again always holds possibilities for new outcomes.
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