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Old 05-23-2015, 05:36 PM
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I've remained Sober !!!!!

Through all of this !!!! My usual go to "pal" has been no where to be seen. Both my brother's have commended me on how I handle the tough situations; I just lose it for myself haha

I am proud in all this darkness, I did keep my head for my rents & not once did I consider booze. Least not during that.

Today I was seriously considering it. The anxiety was getting to me that much. But I was smart enough to text my brother & let him help me & see what a wreck I was.

I'm very proud of myself & the decisions I have made this week onward & upwards !!!!!

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I'm proud of you too Dennis - great stuff

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Great job! Glad you were able to ask for and receive help today. You're on the right path.
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I'm proud of you too Dennis - great stuff

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I'd pat myself more but my body still sore haha I do meltdown when it comes to me though but working on it ..

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That's great Dennis. Keep it up.
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That's great Dennis. Keep it up.
The small amount of xanax they just gave me is working miracles .... I can see why freaks abuse them ....

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The fact that my biggest demon can be tamed opens the possibilities of actually living & not just existing.. Which I am barely doing .. I can't shed the feeling I'm not supposed to be here. But that's a story for another day :p

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So very, very proud of you!
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So very, very proud of you!
Thanx; today before the er trip I thought about beers to help calm me; but I know where that would lead ...

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The small amount of xanax they just gave me is working miracles .... I can see why freaks abuse them ....

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I guess we are all freaks in one way or another eh? Some freaks abuse Xanax and some freaks abuse alcohol. ;-)
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I guess we are all freaks in one way or another eh? Some freaks abuse Xanax and some freaks abuse alcohol. ;-)
Yepp. I could see eating a bunch to party. But then I wouldn't have them as my security blanket haha but Yea addiction is a freaky thing ...

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I am very proud of you, too, AW.

Congratulations.
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Good work! I can just hear the pride!
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Good work! I can just hear the pride!
Yea you do & that is so not me that's the meds talking j\k looking back on it; talking to my brothers & mom they made me realize that I actually have done a great job & 1st time ever in my life commended me on everything.

My younger brother was present for my last slip & was pretty vocal at the hospital how disgusted & so on he was. My family has never EVER addressed my drinking. My life was so "drug world" oriented my older brother was shocked when I begin answering some questions, since I was being 100%...

Our family dynamic is a strange one; whose isn't right ?!? But due to the last 2 weeks were actually closer than we've ever been. Which is helping me cope a hell of allot better. I don't feel as much the black sheep anymore. Although after hearing my brothers talk to all the nurses & doctors; I do kind of feel like the baby & not middle child haha

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You should feel very proud, well done!!!��
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Dennis, I've been reading your posts off and on for going on two years now. Reading this thread makes me smile to see you on the right path. Keep on truckin', buddy!
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Dennis, I've been reading your posts off and on for going on two years now. Reading this thread makes me smile to see you on the right path. Keep on truckin', buddy!
Thanx a bunch !! Been a long road; but my family has come to my back & I'm focused again .. I hate that I have to rely on pills; but seeing the attacks I've had as of late, its just what I needed. I'm in pain still but I can function mentally ...

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Thanx a bunch !! Been a long road; but my family has come to my back & I'm focused again .. I hate that I have to rely on pills; but seeing the attacks I've had as of late, its just what I needed. I'm in pain still but I can function mentally ...

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Hey man. Good for you. You don't need to "hate" it. Your Dr prescribed them and it seems as if you are using them responsibly. Don't feel bad about that.

Well done
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Hey man. Good for you. You don't need to "hate" it. Your Dr prescribed them and it seems as if you are using them responsibly. Don't feel bad about that.

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Definitely use them responsibly ... This is actually the closets I've felt to "normal" my whole life ... I started drinking @ 13 b\c of anxiety issues. Kept drinking to "feel normal" it's actually very liberating..

Having my younger Bro check in on me noids me out a bit though hahaha

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That is so awesome!! Congratulations!!
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