So done......
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Join Date: Aug 2003
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Charliee, I'm sorry you're struggling so much right now. You had two years sober so you know what to do. Have faith that you can get there again. Is there something you can add to your recovery plan to help you get past two weeks?
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Join Date: Jul 2015
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I can relate Charlee. People around me seem to think I have some sort of switch too. Like just flip the switch and I'm cured. It's why I need people to remind me that's not true, like here on SR.
There is no switch, it's a lifelong process. Glad you're here
There is no switch, it's a lifelong process. Glad you're here
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
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Have you at least considered joining the Class of August support thread here?
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-pt-2-a-8.html
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http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-pt-2-a-8.html
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aka Nesty
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Northern Vt.
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Charlie , I just hit the 2 year mark last month . I know in the back of my mind , it is possible to slip . Things happen , but I also have a plan if I do !! We always need a back up plan right ?
Get up & start again , till we get it right
Look at it like this - Your walking out outside on a cold snowy day all alone - You trip , slip & fall . Holy Smokes hurry up , get back up before you freeze to death 
You can do it !!!
Get up & start again , till we get it right
Look at it like this - Your walking out outside on a cold snowy day all alone - You trip , slip & fall . Holy Smokes hurry up , get back up before you freeze to death You can do it !!!
Do your best
Join Date: Aug 2014
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Charliee the best advice i can give is join the class of august keep checking in daily make yourself accountable
if you have cravings come here asap we'l be here for you
Your 2 years are in the bank waiting for you Charliee you know in your heart that drinking isnt the answer if you have to go through a craving then we'l be here theres urgesurfing, phone a friend, playing the mental tape distract yourself by helping others they will help you without you even realising it
Charliee you got this
if you have cravings come here asap we'l be here for you
Your 2 years are in the bank waiting for you Charliee you know in your heart that drinking isnt the answer if you have to go through a craving then we'l be here theres urgesurfing, phone a friend, playing the mental tape distract yourself by helping others they will help you without you even realising it
Charliee you got this Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
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(((Charlie))). You can do this..talk right back to you AV..out loud if necessary, every time it rears its ugly head...don't let it get a foothold in your thinking.
Tell it to get lost , from now on, you are taking back control of your life and will not be listening to any more of the AV's dribble...
Everytime it starts with subtle and insidious ideas of drinking let it know that you want a good life and will not listen to the rubbish that has the potentially to put you in the grave.
Tell it to shut up, loud and proud... tell it you are running your life from now on..good luck.
Tell it to get lost , from now on, you are taking back control of your life and will not be listening to any more of the AV's dribble...
Everytime it starts with subtle and insidious ideas of drinking let it know that you want a good life and will not listen to the rubbish that has the potentially to put you in the grave.
Tell it to shut up, loud and proud... tell it you are running your life from now on..good luck.
Hears The Voice
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Posts: 7,901
Originally Posted by Charliee 
Everyone thinks I have a switch that doesn't exist and it will all go away...
It's not a switch, it's a process. Start the process.
You can do this.
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: here, now.
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Hi, I read this and then I looked at some of your old posts. I'm sorry you're feeling stuck. I think you can do it. You have helped me a lot today.
I don't have two weeks. Today is twelve days. I think I can get two weeks but I'm not going there today because it hasn't been two weeks yet. I'm just thinking about August 12 2015 today. August 13 isn't any of my business yet. August 12 2017 is definitely none of my business yet. I came here and saw this because I got a stressful email from my boss and got that out of control anxiety feeling. Reading has helped put it in perspective. I'm calming down.
I know you have had two years. That's great experience. Maybe just stand beside me, and others, looking toward two weeks, together, and take the moments as they come. I will be there with you and I'm sure everyone else here will be as well.
Big huge hugs and gratitude. You can do it.
xo-B
I don't have two weeks. Today is twelve days. I think I can get two weeks but I'm not going there today because it hasn't been two weeks yet. I'm just thinking about August 12 2015 today. August 13 isn't any of my business yet. August 12 2017 is definitely none of my business yet. I came here and saw this because I got a stressful email from my boss and got that out of control anxiety feeling. Reading has helped put it in perspective. I'm calming down.
I know you have had two years. That's great experience. Maybe just stand beside me, and others, looking toward two weeks, together, and take the moments as they come. I will be there with you and I'm sure everyone else here will be as well.
Big huge hugs and gratitude. You can do it.
xo-B
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