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Old 12-28-2016, 01:57 AM
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Well that's me day 1 of not drinking. I thought an alcoholic was someone who needed a drink first thing in the morning how wrong was I. I am a bing drinker and my binges were every 3 months that would last a couple of days / 48 hours drinking sessions. Now my sessions are every 3 weeks. I upset those around me and I know now I have a problem. Well I need to stop this as I am a nice quiet girl when sober. Why do I like the being a obnoxious mouthy idiot??
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Old 12-28-2016, 02:04 AM
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Hi S. Sorry- cannot answer that one. I drank to heighten any emotion- good or bad. To make the effects of rewards or punishments last longer. Either way- for me not good. Welcome- keep posting- lots of very good info through out the threads.
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Old 12-28-2016, 02:21 AM
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welcome aboard sjofftherocks

When I stopped drinking I got the old me back - the real me - a me I'd almost forgotten about.

It's a pretty big transition - to not drink anymore- but it really is worthwhile.

This place helped me turn my life around - I know we can help you too

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Old 12-28-2016, 02:26 AM
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Old 12-28-2016, 02:28 AM
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Thank you for your kind words.
I am feeling very low right now. I just feel like a waste of space.
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Old 12-28-2016, 02:35 AM
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That low esteem makes it easier for us to drink again. Try your best to resist those kind of thoughts - they go nowhere.

Focus on the fact you're leaving an old life behind and embracing an exciting new one

We have a support thread every month for people getting newly clean and sober. Our latest one is December - all you need to do to join is post

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...art-2-a-8.html

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Old 12-28-2016, 02:37 AM
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The greatest gift of sobriety, and there have been many, is getting my self respect back. Yours is waiting for you too.
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Old 12-28-2016, 03:38 AM
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Welcome Sj! The mouthy idiot definitely sounds like the alcohol talking. Without it you can go back to the real you.
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Old 12-28-2016, 04:07 AM
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Old 12-28-2016, 05:08 AM
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Wow I cant believe how welcoming u guys are. Thank you. Booked my first meeting in on the 4th. I really hope they can help me.
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Old 12-28-2016, 05:48 AM
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Wow I cant believe how welcoming u guys are. Thank you. Booked my first meeting in on the 4th. I really hope they can help me.
Hiya. You don't need to book a meeting, you can just turn up to any one. Why leave it till the 4th? All that does is give you time to get nervous and talk yourself out of it. Why put off til tomorrow what you can do today? Strike while the irons hot and all that .

Wishing you all the best for your sobriety and recovery. BB
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Old 12-28-2016, 06:07 AM
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Welcome to SR, Sj!
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Old 12-28-2016, 12:01 PM
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Thanks Bb. I've got. O idea what I have signed up for then. I think it was therapy for alcoholics- I thought that was AA tbh. There is a meeting tonight's at 20:30 but it lasts for an hour in a half. That is a bit long for me as I don't like leaving my dogs for long in the evening.
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Welcome to SR! You will find lots of support here.
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Welcome to SR! You'll find a great amount of support and encouragement here. Stick around, read and post and stay sober! You CAN do it!
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Old 12-28-2016, 01:29 PM
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I know now I have a problem.

BIG

HUGE !!!


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Old 12-28-2016, 01:33 PM
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Hi SJ! Drinking turned me into a despicable person. The complete opposite of the real me. It also put me in danger. It was so great to be free of it. You will do this!
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Welcome to the Forum Sjofftherocks!!
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