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Old 04-07-2013, 11:47 AM
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Day 1.....again!

I want and need to give up booze.
I can't do anything in moderation and its ruining my life.
So here it goes again.
The times I have not drunk I've felt great and proud but I always go back and then the cycle starts again.
I want to make it work.
Thanks
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Old 04-07-2013, 12:18 PM
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You've made a good smart decision to stop drinking and you won't regret it. I'm glad you found us and joined the family!
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Old 04-07-2013, 12:27 PM
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Old 04-07-2013, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by fitzylondon View Post
I want and need to give up booze.
I can't do anything in moderation and its ruining my life.
So here it goes again.
The times I have not drunk I've felt great and proud but I always go back and then the cycle starts again.
I want to make it work.
Thanks
The only way I could get and stay sober was through Alcoholics Anonymous.

All the best.

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Old 04-07-2013, 12:31 PM
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Thanks all

Tried AA Bob, didn't feel right for me. Maybe I didn't give it enough time
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Old 04-07-2013, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by fitzylondon View Post
Thanks all

Tried AA Bob, didn't feel right for me. Maybe I didn't give it enough time
It didn't feel right for me either.. Because what felt right, was drinking and running from anything that bothered me.. Its taken some time get feel right just being sober....

Not saying its for everyone, but it is the way for my life.. It saved me and gave something I never thought I would have.. A happy life without the booze..

But you do have to work for the program, it doesn't work for you.. So when you say you tried it, I don't know what you did.. Its way more than just meetings..
That means getting real honest..
Getting a sponsor
Working the steps..

Glad your here with us on SR.. You can be free..
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Old 04-07-2013, 12:43 PM
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Moderation never works for me. All it did was just prolong the suffering. I've found sober recovery really helpful, one day at a time.
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Old 04-07-2013, 02:06 PM
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Welcome Fitzy! Congratulations on wanting a better life. You'll find a lot of support, hope, and encouragement here. It's a great place with helpful people from all over - who really understand what you're going through.

I got so tired of trying to manage it. In the end, it was never fun - just brought me misery and despair. There's nothing in it for us when we reach that point - it feels great to be free of it.
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Welcome mate, with you all the way :0)
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