Laura567

Day 1. Almost ashamed to post again. Need to figure out what to do differently, clearly it hasn´t been working well so far..

zombiegirl

Don't worry I'm on day 2 again after been an idiot.
Chin up new day xxx

SoberNLuvingIt

All we have is today, we can't change yesterday.

Make it the best day, and then repeat as necessary

Looking4Help123

New day new chance! If you did a day once you can do it again.

Goldcoastgirl

Ditto! I am on day 3 again but determined. Something just feels different and trying different things.

Nonsensical

That knowledge and attitude are the main ingredients in a recipe for success. Get after it!

Dee74

Welcome back Laura
what have you tried so far?

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Laura567

I have tried to do it by myself. Read about AVRT and other stuff. Really still think I SHOULD be able to do this on my own. Not sure what to do, AA perhaps.

Laura567

Will annoy you all with a lot of posting here, perhaps that helps :-)

Chilledice

Post and post and post and POST as much as you want and need anything to keep you sober

LadyinBC

This is usually our ego talking to us. I know it definitely was my main problem. My ego dictated that I be in control of everything. The more I tried to control things the more they spiralled out of control.

We don't have to do this on our own. There is help and there are people who will support you and help you.

Don't ever be ashamed to post here. There is no shame in coming here and reaching out to people, no matter where you are in recovery. We have all been where you are.

least

Why don't you give AA a good try. Can't hurt and might help.

Nonsensical

You're already not on your own - you have us!


But, let's attack the problem logically. What are the skills and tools of a person who is able to do it on their own? (Or with just us?)

Go get those skills and tools.

IOAA2

I had difficulty for about 2 years and I never want to repeat that again so it's my remember when. I wasn't honest with myself about my drinking and until I accepted the fact that I could not drink in safety I failed to be able to stop. Finally I started to accept the facts and became very involved in AA for a lot of years successfully and comfortable in my own skin. It's a simple program for us complicated people that works if we work it.

BE WELL

Laura567

There IS an aa-meeting on Friday...but I am hesitant. Don´t know why really. Have to force myself to go

IOAA2

AA IS NOT A SENTENCE, IT’S A REPRIEVE.


BE WELL

FreeOwl

Laura....

go to AA.

You have NOTHING to lose.

Your LIFE TO GAIN.

You're holding on to resistance..... that simply means you're not yet ready to do ANYTHING IT TAKES to find sobriety.

In context of your whole life's path.... what the hell is taking 30 days to go to 30 hours of meetings to see if it might SAVE. YOUR. LIFE?????

do it.

and keep posting.

2bhappier

Hi Laura,

Welcome back. I've slipped so many times. I think it must be a rare alcoholic who can just make up their mind to quit and do so without support or ever picking up the bottle again. I just know for me personally I need all the support I can get. I can't do it alone. I need to be on SR, to go to AA, to try other avenues. I don't see any shame in needing help.

SeaScape

Realizing that I can't just quit drinking and that I can't just quit drinking alone has changed the game for me.
My ego has been in the way ... I still have to check it!

PurpleKnight

Not to worry Laura!! . . . change your plan and go at it again, you'll get there!!