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Old 06-30-2014, 11:21 PM
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hi new here... just wanted to say hello... could use some support...
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Old 06-30-2014, 11:23 PM
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Welcome MS. Support is what this place is all about. Love to hear more of your story.
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Old 06-30-2014, 11:29 PM
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Old 07-01-2014, 12:29 AM
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Welcome, young Padawan. How about you tell us about yourself so we can see how to help you out?
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Old 07-01-2014, 02:29 AM
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Hello and welcome. Feel free to post away.
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Old 07-01-2014, 02:57 AM
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Welcome to the Forum!! Great to have you onboard!!
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Old 07-01-2014, 03:08 AM
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Hi and welcome. Support is here if asked for. Do you have a problem? If so try to read a bunch of posts to get some ideas and see how the help pours out.

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Old 07-01-2014, 04:52 AM
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im very nervous about telling my personal information, its always been who I am. ive been sober 31 days... been doing it mostly on my own, I don't do well in groups of people. I get very physically ill when im around them. I have other issues but I don't like to talk about them...
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Old 07-01-2014, 06:21 AM
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im very nervous about telling my personal information, its always been who I am. ive been sober 31 days... been doing it mostly on my own, I don't do well in groups of people. I get very physically ill when im around them. I have other issues but I don't like to talk about them...
Your reasons are common among alcoholics and with each day of sobriety they may change as many become less anxious and may see the need to work on the reasons we drink to begin with.
For me it was to relax and be comfortable in my surroundings and social settings which made me self conscious and shy. It worked for a period and an increased amount was needed to accomplish the same results until the amount consumed me and it became necessary to maintain a high intake.
By me going to meetings, even if I didn’t want to, I learned how to deal with life on lifes terms, not mine. The end result which takes time is a feeling of being comfortable in my own skin, most of the time.

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Old 07-01-2014, 01:14 PM
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if I don't feel comfortable opening up, then nobody will help me?
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Old 07-01-2014, 01:22 PM
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Opening up isn't that necessary, we're all here for the same common purpose, to sort out our addiction, sometimes reading can be helpful as well as posting, whatever works for you, there's no criteria to open up, everything can be in your own time!

There's a wealth of experience and understanding on many addictions here, so we can share on what is relevant to yourself or what you're struggling with!!
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Old 07-01-2014, 01:26 PM
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Welcome, MasterSkywalker And congratulations on 31 days sober - that's a brilliant start
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Old 07-01-2014, 01:48 PM
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This isn't a bare your soul kind of place. YOU lead the discussion about you.

I would suggest that you join the current new member group: Class of July 2014
It really helps to have a "home" and a group as a starting point. It's a great source of support. Then you can branch out to other areas.

There's 137000+ registed members here. 490 on line right now. Every technique for recovery(short of deals with the devil) is up for discussion. Dive in and congratulations on 31 days.
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Old 07-01-2014, 03:11 PM
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Welcome MasterSkywalker. You are not alone - we care about you and want to help.

Congratulations on your 31 sober days.
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Old 07-01-2014, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MasterSkywalker View Post
if I don't feel comfortable opening up, then nobody will help me?
Hi MS - and welcome

Like others have said - you lead the discussion about yourself here, at whatever level you feel comfortable with.

Noone here needs to know your real name, address, occupation or anything like that....

but the more info you can give us on the substance abuse problem that bought you here, it's likely the more people can help, that's all

You hold the reigns here, Master S.

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Old 07-01-2014, 04:20 PM
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Old 07-02-2014, 05:29 AM
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ok, yes im sorry... I should have mentioned I was a drug addict and a alcoholic... im not in good space right now because someone who I thought cared for me, basically told me I was unstable and a addict... her words made me feel like a worthless monster... to be honest, I don't care what pain she is in... friends don't talk to friends in that manner... it hurts and she doesn't care...
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31 days sober is fantastic! Congratulations!

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