Its time
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Its time
I joined a while ago but never posted anything because I don't think I was really ready to stop drinking, a part of my mind still isn't but I need to stop, I'm on antidepressants and its just not safe to mix. I hope I can get to that day where alcohol isn't on my mind all the time. Wish me luck 
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Welcome to he forums. Glad you are here.
It's been my experience if you take it one day at a time, and as those days add up, thoughts of alcohol will lessen.
I've been sober for six years and thoughts of alcohol still come to mind, I just don't act on them.
I do this by remembering what alcohol did to me and the nightmare of a life I was living.
Then I think of the day after a binge, or even a single day, of drinking and the fear, anxiety and remorse were so overwhelming.
I come here and read posts. I pray.
I never want that life of drinking back. Alcohol won. I gave up and gave in and sought help.
Best to you.
It's been my experience if you take it one day at a time, and as those days add up, thoughts of alcohol will lessen.
I've been sober for six years and thoughts of alcohol still come to mind, I just don't act on them.
I do this by remembering what alcohol did to me and the nightmare of a life I was living.
Then I think of the day after a binge, or even a single day, of drinking and the fear, anxiety and remorse were so overwhelming.
I come here and read posts. I pray.
I never want that life of drinking back. Alcohol won. I gave up and gave in and sought help.
Best to you.
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From one owl to another, welcome the SR. This is - by far - one of the most supportive & fascinating communities I've ever known!
Read & read & post & post - the ones who make it are the ones that throw themselves in!
Read & read & post & post - the ones who make it are the ones that throw themselves in!
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Hi The Owl. It took me a little while too. I joined & kept reading. I wanted what my friends here had. 
When I realized others had the same thoughts & feelings, I knew I never had to feel alone. That meant everything. You can do it. Life will be so much better when you're free.
When I realized others had the same thoughts & feelings, I knew I never had to feel alone. That meant everything. You can do it. Life will be so much better when you're free.
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Originally Posted by Ghostlight1 
Welcome to he forums. Glad you are here.
It's been my experience if you take it one day at a time, and as those days add up, thoughts of alcohol will lessen.
I've been sober for six years and thoughts of alcohol still come to mind, I just don't act on them.
I do this by remembering what alcohol did to me and the nightmare of a life I was living.
Then I think of the day after a binge, or even a single day, of drinking and the fear, anxiety and remorse were so overwhelming.
I come here and read posts. I pray.
I never want that life of drinking back. Alcohol won. I gave up and gave in and sought help.
Best to you.
It's been my experience if you take it one day at a time, and as those days add up, thoughts of alcohol will lessen.
I've been sober for six years and thoughts of alcohol still come to mind, I just don't act on them.
I do this by remembering what alcohol did to me and the nightmare of a life I was living.
Then I think of the day after a binge, or even a single day, of drinking and the fear, anxiety and remorse were so overwhelming.
I come here and read posts. I pray.
I never want that life of drinking back. Alcohol won. I gave up and gave in and sought help.
Best to you.
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Originally Posted by Anna
I'm glad you're ready to stop drinking.
Do you have a plan in mind for how to stop drinking and recover? I know you will find lots of ideas and support here.
Do you have a plan in mind for how to stop drinking and recover? I know you will find lots of ideas and support here.
I'm just taking it one day at a time at the moment
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Originally Posted by heartcore
From one owl to another, welcome the SR. This is - by far - one of the most supportive & fascinating communities I've ever known!
Read & read & post & post - the ones who make it are the ones that throw themselves in!
Read & read & post & post - the ones who make it are the ones that throw themselves in!
from the time I've spent just lurking here I know it is a good forum, hope I can make good use of it
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Originally Posted by Hevyn
Hi The Owl. It took me a little while too. I joined & kept reading. I wanted what my friends here had. When I realized others had the same thoughts & feelings, I knew I never had to feel alone. That meant everything. You can do it. Life will be so much better when you're free.
When I realized others had the same thoughts & feelings, I knew I never had to feel alone. That meant everything. You can do it. Life will be so much better when you're free. Recovering
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Whatever happens, great choice Owl!
And I think you highlight a huge 'hidden' step in recovery - the very long stage many of us take getting to a point we're ready to earnestly try for a sober life. The 'Maņana' stage took years for me to get over (and then I got stuck in it again after a relapse last year).
Stick with us here whatever comes.
And I think you highlight a huge 'hidden' step in recovery - the very long stage many of us take getting to a point we're ready to earnestly try for a sober life. The 'Maņana' stage took years for me to get over (and then I got stuck in it again after a relapse last year).
Stick with us here whatever comes.
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