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Old 11-14-2016, 02:06 PM
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Another newbie

Hello all,

I am on day one again today. Made it through the end of the workday and about to commute home. This is the dangerous time, as I walk past two drinking holes that I have frequented for years. Also, the many bottle shops before I get to the bus station.

Once I get home I will feel so glad I didn't stop, though. I feel pretty much garbage today and that should see me safely home. Have to work on a plan for when I feel better, as I always seem to "forget" the misery of drinking after two or a few days and then have to start over again.

Reading the threads here has given me a lot of comfort in knowing that I am not all alone in this, and hope that I can make it stick.

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Old 11-14-2016, 02:21 PM
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hi spartan and welcome

i do lots of exercise as a tool to burn off those resentments (my #1 offender).

Great job on choosing not to drink today!



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Old 11-14-2016, 02:23 PM
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I totally know those feelings-good job, keep it up!
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Old 11-14-2016, 02:27 PM
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Thanks January and Fortress. Exercise sounds like a great idea, I am extremely out of shape after years of excessive beer intake + bad food. Would be great if I could sweat out the many years of accumulated toxins.
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Welcome to SR, that 2-3 break that makes you feel normal again is a killer. It seems to always lead back to another drunken episode. If one can break that cycle, the benefits really become clear.
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Hi, Spartanman. You really can do this. You might want to start posting in the November 2016 thread, it's for newly sober people like yourself. It helps a lot to have people to share with who are going thru the same things you are.
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Old 11-14-2016, 04:49 PM
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Thanks Snazzy, will do !
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Old 11-14-2016, 04:57 PM
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Nice job not drinking today. I am just on my 2nd day so I can relate to your post.
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