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01-03-2017, 01:26 AM

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Needanewme

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Need Help Today

Hi SR and Happy New Years! I am back here about two or so years after accepting I am an alcoholic. I have been drinking daily again, and am generally pretty miserable.

I have a plan today, and unfortunately it doesn't involve AA, but I plan to get to a meeting tomorrow AM.

My plan is to, not drink, eat well, get some moderate exercise, and find a new psychiatrist and counselor. This sounds like I am making excuses, but the drive to the current psychiatrist/counselor is too much on top of my current commute.

Ok I think I am starting to ramble, so I will end here. Please help me today SR. Please help me help myself. I am turning 40 this year and cant do this any more. I don't want to die.

01-03-2017, 01:28 AM

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PhoenixJ

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Location: Adelaide, Australia

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Welcome- peaceful and sober new year to you as well.

01-03-2017, 02:01 AM

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Dee74

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Location: Australia

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Welcome back

I posted this yesterday - great places to start IMO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee74

I really can't recommend these few links highly enough to all you guys of Jan 17

this is a links on how to deal with cravings

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-cravings.html

and this is a few links on making a recovery plan - the nuts and bolts of how you might get sober/clean and stay that way

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ery-plans.html

D

01-03-2017, 05:24 AM

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entropy1964

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Welcome back. The only person who will now if you're making excuses is you. Its that 'willing to go to any lengths' thing. I know, for sure, I'm not always willing. But I am making progress. If you feel you need more help today, go to an AA meeting closer to work, then make the commute home. Hang in there.

01-03-2017, 05:42 AM

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least

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Location: SF Bay area, CA

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Welcome back!

01-03-2017, 05:48 AM

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columbus

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"My plan is to, not drink, eat well, get some moderate exercise, and find a new psychiatrist and counselor."

Sounds like a strong plan.

01-03-2017, 05:16 PM

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Needanewme

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Join Date: May 2015

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Thanks all

My day didn't go exactly to plan, but I stayed sober. I'm in bed hoping to get some rest...

01-03-2017, 05:25 PM

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Trees39

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Welcome back

01-03-2017, 05:29 PM

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ChloeRose63

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Location: Powers Lake, Wisconsin

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Glad you found us. So you stayed sober today...that is great! Let's get a good nights rest and add another sober day tomorrow! That's how we begin to collect those milestones! Stay strong!

01-03-2017, 06:11 PM

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Hevyn

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Location: Upstate New York

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Needanewme - I'm glad you've made the decision to reclaim your life. We're so glad to have you with us. You can do this - and it's a great time to start.