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Join Date: Apr 2007
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hi needabetterlife 
I can absolutely recommend not using alcohol to numb your feelings - you may even find the alcohol is playing a major part in making you sad.
Why not try to commit to a period of not drinking - you'll find a lot of support here, and you might be surprised at, in a few weeks, how much your mood changes for the better
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I can absolutely recommend not using alcohol to numb your feelings - you may even find the alcohol is playing a major part in making you sad.
Why not try to commit to a period of not drinking - you'll find a lot of support here, and you might be surprised at, in a few weeks, how much your mood changes for the better
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Welcome to the family needabetterlife. We're glad you found us.
When I came here I'd been drinking forever. I wasn't sure I could let go of it, but I was miserable - like you are. Nothing was fun anymore, I was always in a fog - there was no joy or hope. I found SR - and right away I felt better, knowing I wasn't alone. I didn't think anyone would ever feel the way I did - but here, I could share my feelings & everyone understood. I found the courage to let go of alcohol. I hope you'll find the support you're looking for. You can do this.
When I came here I'd been drinking forever. I wasn't sure I could let go of it, but I was miserable - like you are. Nothing was fun anymore, I was always in a fog - there was no joy or hope. I found SR - and right away I felt better, knowing I wasn't alone. I didn't think anyone would ever feel the way I did - but here, I could share my feelings & everyone understood. I found the courage to let go of alcohol. I hope you'll find the support you're looking for. You can do this.
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Hi needabetterlife,
I'm new here too. I haven't had anything to drink in five days. It's helped me so much to be able to come here and just share what is going on in my life, as boring as it is some days. I hope you find the same help here!
I'm new here too. I haven't had anything to drink in five days. It's helped me so much to be able to come here and just share what is going on in my life, as boring as it is some days. I hope you find the same help here!
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Hi needabetterlife,
I felt the same way about life. I felt like cardboard, I was tired all of the time. I was shocked by sobriety! Alcohol can be slippery slope, but a slow one so that you don't know what you are missing. I'm only on day three these days-come on over to our July Quitters thread-http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-pt-2-a-3.html
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I felt the same way about life. I felt like cardboard, I was tired all of the time. I was shocked by sobriety! Alcohol can be slippery slope, but a slow one so that you don't know what you are missing. I'm only on day three these days-come on over to our July Quitters thread-http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-pt-2-a-3.html
Post if you like
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Canada
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Glad you're here. This place can be a wonderful resources of information and support should you wish to stick around. AA is not the only recovery answer but its definitely the biggest and oldest truck on the block. I know for me I got to the point I was open to any answer should I find myself wanting to pick up that drink...what could I do not to pick up? My recovery is somewhat multi format...I have a counsellor I see bi-weekly, I have SR, I read TONS on addiction/recovery...and I remain open to whatever is required in order to do my life sober. So far..so good.
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Massachusetts
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Yes, Sobriety is well worth it. It may sound dull at first. That's because your brain's gotten used to alcohol. But eventually you will probably look back and wonder why the stuff ever had that much appeal. Actually alcohol is a holdover from the old days when people had fewer ways to deal with anxieties medically. It's probably the worst way to do that since it's a depressant and usually makes things worse. Far better to seek medical advice and make sure that the doctor maintains a strict control over the type and amount of medication. Then you can go to parties with a glass of Sprite and for the most part folks aren't that concerned that there's no booze in it. Put a slice of lime on the rim and you probably won't be quizzed and, if folks get intrusive, then just go and talk to someone else.
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Location: Upstate NY
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So what is stopping you from quitting? My addiction tricked me into thinking I had a boring life that needed alcohol for excitement. It was lying to me. Now that I quit, I get involved with stuff. I play guitar, exercise, go with the family places. I can do all of that because I am not consumed with thoughts of alcohol any more. When you free yourself of that, you might just find your life a little more exciting.
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