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Old 05-15-2014, 09:14 AM
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Day 1 again

Almost made it 90 days, the past two weeks I've been drinking vodka whenever I can, my wife is pissed of course, so I'm starting again. I really do want permanent sobriety, and this site really helps.
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Old 05-15-2014, 09:56 AM
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I hope this can be your last day one.
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Old 05-15-2014, 11:19 AM
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Everyone starts at day 1
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Old 05-15-2014, 11:20 AM
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Good for you for coming back. Do you plan to do anything different this time?
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Old 05-15-2014, 12:31 PM
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Great that you are giving it another go. I found it got easier to stay sober with time. The first six months are the most challenging. I wonder what happened that led you back yo drinking?
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Old 05-15-2014, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by gvrecovery View Post
Almost made it 90 days, the past two weeks I've been drinking vodka whenever I can, my wife is pissed of course, so I'm starting again. I really do want permanent sobriety, and this site really helps.
The important thing is you are back and really want to succeed.
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Old 05-15-2014, 12:36 PM
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Hi gvrecovery, climb aboard.
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Old 05-15-2014, 02:01 PM
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I had to fail a few times before finally admitting I had no control. One drink is always going to lead to disaster for most of us. Once I admitted that - life suddenly became less complicated. Keep posting gvrecovery. We all understand.
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Old 05-15-2014, 02:02 PM
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Congrats on so much sober time. Obviously you have what it takes to stay sober. Find some things to combat the boredom and I bet you'll be right back on track!
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Old 05-15-2014, 02:09 PM
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welcome back.

what happened?

what's going to change?

how can we help?

how can YOU help?

what can you ask of your wife to help?

how can you demonstrate to her the changes you're making?

just some random thoughts....

you can do this.

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Old 05-15-2014, 02:15 PM
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gvrecovery

Sometimes we fall but we get up!!!
and we learn from our mistakes!
Think what made you fell and how you can avoid it again!

Come here any time you have an urge, come to the chat room or talk here,
or join the threads of sobriety...
Get extra help go to AA if it helps or any other group.

You have more tools now!
You can do it!
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Old 05-15-2014, 02:19 PM
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Most of us have been on the roller coaster ride of sobriety, the ups and downs.

Glad you are back at it, keep posting and don't give in.
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Old 05-15-2014, 05:09 PM
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I'm new here but welcome back guy.
You know that you came to the right place.
An alcoholic needs no reason to drink,
justifies it and makes excuses. Quite awhile
ago, I quit for 9 full months, unbelievable!
One evening while visiting a relative in
MN, I noted that she had an ample
supply of beer. For no reason whatsoever
I started in. Nine months of sobriety
down the sewer! At the time I did not
truly believe that I was an alcoholic,
now there is no doubt, I am an alcoholic.

Be strong.
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Old 05-15-2014, 05:50 PM
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welcome back

what do you think you need to do differently gv?

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Old 05-15-2014, 07:51 PM
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I have some health issues unrelated to alcohol, and it's during some of these down times that a drink sounds good; today, I'm picking up the many tools for sobriety and moving on.
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Originally Posted by gvrecovery View Post
I have some health issues unrelated to alcohol, and it's during some of these down times that a drink sounds good; today, I'm picking up the many tools for sobriety and moving on.

Sorry to hear of your health issues. What types of tools are you picking up for your commitment to sobriety?
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I'm sorry to hear of your health issues too.
I bet alcohol isn't really helping them either tho?

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Old 05-15-2014, 09:28 PM
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I'm not a doctor by any means, but I can tell you from my experience that alcohol makes every symptom worse.

If you give up alcohol for a month, you will notice it too!
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