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Old 05-12-2016, 11:42 PM
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I have decided to quit all together! Thanks to you all.

Hi. I've changed my username but still attached to my post I'm creating a new post. As to not trigger myself reading old reply I've posted while drunk.

As some of you know. I though I could be a social drinker. But I realise thanks to you guys saying it over and over again. That isn't a good idea as that is how my serious drinking cycles start and seem to never end drinking day after day. I have decided to take control of my life. I thought drinking made me feel better. It did at the time but I didn't realise the next day I was feeling numb disconnected and sad. I didn't realise that was because of the drink it's not good for my body and I need to take care of it. No one else will. So my first goal is to make it without a drink till 31 June. Now I'd like to never drink again but for me I need to reach that goal then set another one to keep going. I like a challenge and I seem to quit if I just say il never drink again. I've not gone that long without a drink to be honest in maybe 10 years. Yes.. I started drinking pretty young a kid really.

I'm on day 4 of cold Turkey. I hope I can check in here and let people know how im doing.

I can't believe that I was 100 percent sure I was not quiting for good when I joined here in fact I hardly believed my drinking was a problem I was in denial. I can't believe how people I've never met have changed my way of thinking and for that I am greatful
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Old 05-12-2016, 11:48 PM
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Congrats on day 4 keep on keeping on
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I think you've made a great decision TheBeaches

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Old 05-13-2016, 12:10 AM
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Well done, stay close and the community is here to help you on your journey.

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Old 05-13-2016, 05:40 AM
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That's great news, TheBeaches. I have followed your story. You are a remarkable person. People here are amazing, and you are too! For sticking to this, for coming back, for facing up to the challenges, and now taking control. Well done!
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This is wonderful to read, TheBeaches!

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Congratulations on your decision...wishing you well on the rest of your recovery journey x
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TheBeaches - you are wise. Congrats on your 4 sober days.
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Old 05-14-2016, 02:57 PM
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I think you've made a great decision TheBeaches

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Thanks you for your support
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This is wonderful to read, TheBeaches!

Thanks so much
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TheBeaches - you are wise. Congrats on your 4 sober days.
I don't feel wise hehe thank u
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Congrats on day 4 keep on keeping on
You have been there from the start n I really apreciate ur patience with me, I know now it must have been like talking to a brick wall
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That's great news, TheBeaches. I have followed your story. You are a remarkable person. People here are amazing, and you are too! For sticking to this, for coming back, for facing up to the challenges, and now taking control. Well done!
Wow your so nice this really means so much I really didn't see myself ever wanting to go cold turkey never at all , I feel better , hope your doing good
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So it appears I had so much booze tucked away in places vodka sambuca wine the excitement I felt when I found half a bottle of vodka etc I've gathered them all and poured them in the toilet.
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So it appears I had so much booze tucked away in places vodka sambuca wine the excitement I felt when I found half a bottle of vodka etc I've gathered them all and poured them in the toilet.
Congrats on that, takes a lot of strength and willpower! Keep it up!
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TheBeaches.. This is fantastic news!
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I'm glad you've changed your mind and I know how strong denial is in alcoholism. You will find lots of support here, and I hope that you feel so good in your sobriety that you continue beyond June.
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So it appears I had so much booze tucked away in places vodka sambuca wine the excitement I felt when I found half a bottle of vodka etc I've gathered them all and poured them in the toilet.

You will find there is a lot of truth in the fact that it gets easier the more time goes by. I found a 1/2 bottle of spiced rum in one of my work trucks a few months after I quit, which normally would have been gold. I tossed it with no hesitation.
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Old 05-14-2016, 05:40 PM
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I think, once you get used to living sober, you won't want to go back to drinking. After I was secure in my sobriety, the thought of drinking repulsed me.

You won't regret getting sober. I've never woken up sober and wished that I had drank the night before.
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Congrats on Day 4; and thanks for posting about your journey toward acceptance! You're doing great, TheBeaches.
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