Hello again
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Hello again
Hello again,
My road to recovery has been bumpy and non existent at times. A few years ago I did post to this forum while trying to recover. I failed, miserably. I can say that I have tried, but I haven't.
Now I really do want to help myself. I have been sober since June 8 2014. (Yes, that is just a week ago). I have been trying to look at the positives of not drinking instead of the feeling of being numb. I may need help in the future and was wondering if I can come here for advice and help, if needed. I want this to work. I want to stay sober. I have to battle that little voice constantly that tells me,"just do it today, start sobriety tomorrow.
Thank you for your time
My road to recovery has been bumpy and non existent at times. A few years ago I did post to this forum while trying to recover. I failed, miserably. I can say that I have tried, but I haven't.
Now I really do want to help myself. I have been sober since June 8 2014. (Yes, that is just a week ago). I have been trying to look at the positives of not drinking instead of the feeling of being numb. I may need help in the future and was wondering if I can come here for advice and help, if needed. I want this to work. I want to stay sober. I have to battle that little voice constantly that tells me,"just do it today, start sobriety tomorrow.
Thank you for your time
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 425
Hi Highvolt
& well done for your first week... After numerous attempts of being sober I'm back on day 5. I have been on forums before but tended to drift off. This time is different as I am posting a lot more & reading the forum & am finding it a tremendous help.. You will find most people are in the same boat as ourselves & are very friendly & helpful. Post a way my friend & again congrats & welcome. jem
& well done for your first week... After numerous attempts of being sober I'm back on day 5. I have been on forums before but tended to drift off. This time is different as I am posting a lot more & reading the forum & am finding it a tremendous help.. You will find most people are in the same boat as ourselves & are very friendly & helpful. Post a way my friend & again congrats & welcome. jem
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Dee,
Yes, I plan on focusing on the positive. The way I feel when I am sober. The energy I have. I am slowly getting more energy, not sleeping as much. I am doing more around the house. I am actually saving my money instead of blowing it on booze. When that voice has crept in, I have focused on how it feels not to drink for now and what it will mean in the future.
Yes, I plan on focusing on the positive. The way I feel when I am sober. The energy I have. I am slowly getting more energy, not sleeping as much. I am doing more around the house. I am actually saving my money instead of blowing it on booze. When that voice has crept in, I have focused on how it feels not to drink for now and what it will mean in the future.
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Chicagoland
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Congrats on a week!
Change the voice. Instead hearing "Start sobriety tomorrow; just do it today" to "Just stay sober for today." If taking on the whole day seems daunting, break it down to minute by minute if you need to.
You only have to worry about staying sober today.
Change the voice. Instead hearing "Start sobriety tomorrow; just do it today" to "Just stay sober for today." If taking on the whole day seems daunting, break it down to minute by minute if you need to.
You only have to worry about staying sober today.
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Strailya
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Hey Highvolt
A week was a big deal for me ! It took quite a few attempts before I managed one week. After that, I gained some self confidence that I could get the better of my addiction. It is a bumpy journey to be sure but gradually life as a sober person is significantly better than drunk. Keep moving forward !
A week was a big deal for me ! It took quite a few attempts before I managed one week. After that, I gained some self confidence that I could get the better of my addiction. It is a bumpy journey to be sure but gradually life as a sober person is significantly better than drunk. Keep moving forward !
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