Kys

I've had some great success, one week sober, but had a few drink over the weekend. Very few, but I can't let this lead me back to where I was.

ScottFromWI

Stay strong Kys. You know exactly where this leads if you continue. Stop now before you have to start completely over with withdrawals, etc.

Anna

Kys, use this experience to learn. What did it take for you to give yourself permission to have a drink? I think by doing that, you can find a way to not let that happen again. Recovery often involves stops and starts, but the main thing is to keep learning and moving forward.

Kys

I've taken screens of both of these messages to carry with me tomorrow.

The withdrawals, good god. Thank you for this haunting reminder.

And Anna, very well said - "What did it take for me to give myself permission.."

Mizzuno

Recovery does often involve stops and starts. ( Thanks Anna!) Please be safe, and care for yourself like you never have before. I hope that you stick close to this forum to get a little more support. There is no reason to go backwards. So, Stay focused, and strong. If you are feeling like you need some added strength post up on here. You can do this. You are not alone in this at all.

neferkamichael

Kys, just never give up. It took me many, many years to final stop, but now I'm 2 years 10 months sober. Believe me, if I can do it so can you. Rootin for ya.

Dee74

Kys, the only real way for guys like us is forward - don't look back.

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soberclover

If I keep looking backwards, I always end up falling on my face. Look forwards and don't drink from this moment on.....no matter what.

Kys

You're all right. I'm not drinking.

It's drinking that got me into this pile of work, being sober is what will get me out of it eventually. I've made plans to change my long term position, if even from a general hapiness POV. SR has taught me life is too short.

I've a lot to do. Think I'm going to get a good few hrs sleep and wake up early instead.