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Old 03-05-2016, 12:55 PM
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New to recovery

My wife followed me halfway across the country to now see me on release from my school.

They're working hard to support me.

I'm new to A.A.

Drank a half bottle of mouthwash.

I'm a piece of ****.
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Old 03-05-2016, 12:59 PM
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Glad you are here, Hemholtz. You will find help and support when ever you need it. Keep posting.
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Old 03-05-2016, 01:00 PM
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You're not worthless, you just don't know your true worth.

You're not hopeless, you just have lost hope.

You're not helpless, we'll help you.

Give yourself a break. Don't use/drink today and get to a meeting.
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Old 03-05-2016, 01:06 PM
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Welcome Helmholtz!

Can you get to a meeting?

Did something trigger you?
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Old 03-05-2016, 01:06 PM
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Welcome to SR. You're a lucky person to have loved ones supporting you.
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Old 03-05-2016, 01:07 PM
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Welcome, Helmholtz! I'm new here too....great info to read throughout the forums...awesome people with lots of support
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Old 03-05-2016, 04:51 PM
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Hello and welcome.
I drank the whole bottle of mouthwash. That was a low. But it got even lower.
You're not a piece of ****. That's what I looked at myself as and it didn't exactly help my self-esteem.
Everyone is new when they start going to AA. I went past the building of the meeting for four days. Too afraid to go in. When I finally did, I found people just like me. I find them here, too.

I failed at school. I failed at about everything until I quit drinking. I even failed at quitting drinking a hundred times.
You're not alone. Stick around here, you'll find lots of support.
Hang in there, things can and will get better.
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Old 03-05-2016, 06:11 PM
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Hi and welcome Helmholtz

I understand the self loathing - but it does you no good - probably drives you closer to drinking again.

If you're drinking mouthwash that's pretty serious - have you considered rehab, or at least seeing a Dr for help with detox?

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Old 03-05-2016, 06:17 PM
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We're glad to have you with us, Helmholtz. You can turn your life around. Please stay with us and keep reading/posting. We care about you.
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Old 03-05-2016, 06:41 PM
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Welcome to SR, Helmholtz.

You are not worthless - not at all.

Hope that the support, understanding and encouragement you find here can help you reclaim your life, your sense of worth, and lasting sobriety and recovery.

Glad that you are here.
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Old 03-05-2016, 07:51 PM
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Well, you've identified the problem, now to work on the solution.

That takes a good man to even get that far -- you're much better than a piece of ****, for taking an honest look at yourself and deciding to makes changes.

Welcome to the forums.
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Old 03-05-2016, 11:16 PM
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Welcome to the family. I hope the support here can help you get sober for good.
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Old 03-06-2016, 09:20 AM
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Welcome to the Forum Hemholtz!!
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Old 03-06-2016, 03:33 PM
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How are you doing today Helmholtz?

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