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10-23-2016, 07:35 AM

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Noble10

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Been lurking here for a while. I'm ready to change. I'm disappointed in and ashamed of myself. I want to stay sober, all day, every day. I don't want to drink anymore.

10-23-2016, 07:38 AM

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entropy1964

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Welcome Noble!

10-23-2016, 08:14 AM

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zackman

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Remember, one day at a time. You'll hear that a lot.

10-23-2016, 08:23 AM

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Anna

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Welcome!

You've made a great decision.

10-23-2016, 08:32 AM

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soberlicious

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Hi Noble,
I understand those feelings of disappointed and shame all too well. Don't dwell there though, as it can hold you back from moving forward. Develop a plan for quitting (there are tons of examples and resources here on SR for doing that) and continue moving forward. Addiction is exhausting. Today is the day to begin living free from it.

10-23-2016, 09:15 AM

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january161992

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Location: Silicon Valley

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hi noble

i was taught to not worry about the future and just stay sober today

and

its the 1st drink that gets me drunk not the 20th

and

i cant get drunk if i dont take the 1st drink

10-23-2016, 09:29 AM

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2muchpain

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Congrats on making the decision to quit. That's not an easy decision to made cause it means letting go of something we are familiar with and going through the process of making changes and not too many people are crazy about making changes IMO. Like someone said earlier; all you need to do is not drink today then wake up tomorrow and do the same. John

10-23-2016, 09:44 AM

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PurpleKnight

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Welcome to the Forum Noble!!

10-23-2016, 09:46 AM

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IHaveFaith2016

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Location: Freedom USA

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Welcome Noble. Coming here is a huge first step. You can do this! Stick around here for support and guidance.

10-23-2016, 10:22 AM

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Noble10

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Thank you all so much. Just seeing your responses has made me feel less alone.

10-23-2016, 10:26 AM

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FLCamper

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Location: Florida

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Greetings, Noble10. You're certainly not alone. Alcoholism is hard in so many ways - you already know.
Stopping seems hard. One of my tricks was to push it off for an hour. then another then another. Get to midnight and you've made it through a whole day.

Keep posting and reading here.