On a seven day (and night) binge....
Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: California
Posts: 33
The good news is you can always try again! I understand the feelings of self loathing after you've let yourself down, but don't discount the days you were able to stay sober before these 7 days. Even 1 day sober is a day you were successful! I think nearly everyone on this forum has been where you're at and as cliche as it sounds, the only real failure is to not try. I hope you pull through and decide not to start over, but to take this experience for what it was and keep trying.
Guest
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Sydney Australia
Posts: 4,225
I feel for you. A binge you feel you can't get out of is terrible. I think we've all been there.
Stop drinking, pour it all out and go to sleep.
You must want to stop, or else you wouldn't have posted here. I know it feels ike you can't, but you can. Really.
Stop drinking, pour it all out and go to sleep.
You must want to stop, or else you wouldn't have posted here. I know it feels ike you can't, but you can. Really.
Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,313
Yeah I remember that - you really do.
The way to stop feeling that way is to stop drinking, drink some water, rest up, try and eat something later.
You'll feel less miserable tomorrow
Naturally, if you think you need medical help, seek that out too...
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The way to stop feeling that way is to stop drinking, drink some water, rest up, try and eat something later.
You'll feel less miserable tomorrow
Naturally, if you think you need medical help, seek that out too...
D
Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,195
Been in your shoes many, many times Copano. The worst days of my life are the first few days after ending a binge. The regret and anxiety is the worst for me. Batten down the hatches and give it a go.
Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WI
Posts: 529
Ya. I concur with everyone above. I've certainly experienced the regret and flatlined thought patterns after a long bender. It really sucks.
I'm enjoying the heck out of 7 days of sobriety. My ability to write and talk coherently is coming back. I've told my addictive voice to shut up and that no, I am not going to drink. To much other fun stuff to do, like eating cookies!
I'm enjoying the heck out of 7 days of sobriety. My ability to write and talk coherently is coming back. I've told my addictive voice to shut up and that no, I am not going to drink. To much other fun stuff to do, like eating cookies!
Forum Leader
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 16,945
It can end if you want it to Copano. A whie back you were asking about Celebrate Recovery, did you ever check into that? Bottom line is that you'll keep feeling like sh*t until you choose to put down the bottle and seek some help. Posting here in the middle of binges like you've been doing the last few months only helps if you actually stop.
Bottom line is that you have a say in this. In fact, you are the only one who has a say in it.
Bottom line is that you have a say in this. In fact, you are the only one who has a say in it.
Community Greeter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,506
Copano, you will survive this and feel good again. You've learned something and will be even more motivated than before. You can get off it and stay off - and reclaim your life.
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