New chapter in my life
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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New chapter in my life
Hey everyone! I've been lurking here for a while, but finally just decided to sign up.
I've spent ten years of my life binge drinking..not being able to moderate. And I've stopped drinking for 1-2 months a few times during that period. The last period of sobriety was a year and a half ago. I was doing great, feeling good, going to the gym 5 x a week. Then New Year's Eve came.
When I don't drink I feel so good; I go to the gym every day, I read, my head is clear. I get things done. I'm looking to start the next chapter in my life, and as sad as I am to say, alcohol must not play a part.
As much as I love the taste (and buzz) of a frothy craft beer, it's not worth it. That one beer will very likely lead to 9+. It's hard to say goodbye...but it really is the only way to be healthy.
Welcome day two.
I've spent ten years of my life binge drinking..not being able to moderate. And I've stopped drinking for 1-2 months a few times during that period. The last period of sobriety was a year and a half ago. I was doing great, feeling good, going to the gym 5 x a week. Then New Year's Eve came.
When I don't drink I feel so good; I go to the gym every day, I read, my head is clear. I get things done. I'm looking to start the next chapter in my life, and as sad as I am to say, alcohol must not play a part.
As much as I love the taste (and buzz) of a frothy craft beer, it's not worth it. That one beer will very likely lead to 9+. It's hard to say goodbye...but it really is the only way to be healthy.
Welcome day two.
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Great to have you here zoos.
I was like that too - one always led to many. Once it was in my system there was no telling what would happen. It was dangerous and unpredictable to continue. It was hard to let go of the fun I once had with it - but I had to be honest and admit the fun times were very long ago (and they weren't coming back). Be proud you've made this decision. You can do this.
I was like that too - one always led to many. Once it was in my system there was no telling what would happen. It was dangerous and unpredictable to continue. It was hard to let go of the fun I once had with it - but I had to be honest and admit the fun times were very long ago (and they weren't coming back). Be proud you've made this decision. You can do this.
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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It feels great to be among so many interesting people that understand what I am going through. Hevyn- I hear that. I'm approaching my 30's, that part of my life needs to be over. It's never going to be the same..I'm not in college anymore!
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