Hello. Introduction.
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Hello. Introduction.
Hi. I just registered, but have been reading on here for awhile. Seems like a really good and supportive community. I am a 50 year old man who has found my drinking to have escalated and gotten worse over the past year after a divorce, and other life changes. Same story....one drink is too many and fifteen is not enough. This has been a trend for the last 25 years. Cycle through and stop drinking (I have had several times where I have gone 2 years alcohol free), but then I convince myself I don't have an issue....end up right back where I started.
Moderation is not an option, and I have accepted the fact that I am an alcoholic. I am looking forward to not just abstaining, but also learning how to live a sober life. I am fully aware that without dealing with the underlying issues that lead me to using alcohol to cope, I will be right back out there AGAIN.
Anyway, I just wanted to say hello, as well as THANK YOU for being here. (I did find the link on here regarding "creating a plan", knowing that words are one thing, but action leads to actual results). Happy New Year. Look forward to being here with you all.
Moderation is not an option, and I have accepted the fact that I am an alcoholic. I am looking forward to not just abstaining, but also learning how to live a sober life. I am fully aware that without dealing with the underlying issues that lead me to using alcohol to cope, I will be right back out there AGAIN.
Anyway, I just wanted to say hello, as well as THANK YOU for being here. (I did find the link on here regarding "creating a plan", knowing that words are one thing, but action leads to actual results). Happy New Year. Look forward to being here with you all.
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Originally Posted by Water441 
Welcome and best of luck!
What are you looking forward to in 2017?
What are you looking forward to in 2017?
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Welcome, and you are right, this is a good place to be. I never thought moderation would work for me though I've had moments where I thought one glass might taste good........sober sense reminded me that it just wasn't worth it. Easier for my brain to handle the idea of "No." Glad you are here!
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Welcome to SR, Circlewagons. Great first post.
Glad that you found that great thread on the importance of a Plan.
You will find many great threads here; be sure to check-out the stickies at the top of the Newcomers and Newcomers Daily Support forums.
I'll post links to a couple of threads you may want to utilize.
Glad that you found that great thread on the importance of a Plan.
You will find many great threads here; be sure to check-out the stickies at the top of the Newcomers and Newcomers Daily Support forums.
I'll post links to a couple of threads you may want to utilize.
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Originally Posted by Circlewagons
I am fully aware that without dealing with the underlying issues that lead me to using alcohol to cope, I will be right back out there AGAIN.
i was born badly uncomfortable in my own skin with gigantic amounts of self hate
the program of AA is gives us tools to deal with all that $hit
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Welcome circlewagons, I hope you are able to achieve your goal of sobriety in 2017. I'm about your age and what it required from me was to make it my #1 priority in life. Any half-measures did not work. Wishing you the best.
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Great to meet you, Circlewagons. I'm so glad you've decided to make this big change in your life.
I was older too when I realized my drinking was going to destroy me if I didn't take action. What had once been fun and relaxing had become a necessity. I was completely dependent on it. Thankfully, this community gave me the encouragement I needed to stop my life long habit. Not feeling alone anymore made all the difference to me. Welcome!
I was older too when I realized my drinking was going to destroy me if I didn't take action. What had once been fun and relaxing had become a necessity. I was completely dependent on it. Thankfully, this community gave me the encouragement I needed to stop my life long habit. Not feeling alone anymore made all the difference to me. Welcome!
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Thank you everyone for a warm welcome. Such positive words of encouragement. I made a big pot of soup today for the New Year. Something about comfort food. Going to hunker down and read the links and other references provided, and get a good nights sleep.
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