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Old 03-16-2017, 05:18 AM
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Hello

I just signed up and I am on my first day sober.

I am 29 years old and have been "trying" to get sober for a couple of years. I say "trying" because I have attended AA meetings but not really done the work or built up a plan to help me, so it's no surprise that I've drank again many times.

The consequences of my drinking have been numerous: I've lost countless jobs, I'm terrified about my health (I have anxiety anyway), I'm a financial mess and the relationship I have with myself is awful.

I'm here to get support. I'm at a meeting tonight and plan to attend 90 in 90 days. I'm keen to read widely around this site and participate so I can have a toe in the recovery community at all times!

It's nice to meet you.
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Welcome to SR MrsLecter! I found an incredible amount of support in these forums and I'm sure you will too!
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Hi Mrs. It reads you kind of know what to do. A sobriety plan, perhaps a sponsor, a counsellor, a doc- for a physical, journal writing, remember HALTS.
Lots of into in the Sticky's bit. Perhaps join the March thread.
Keep posting. PJ
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Hi Mrs. It reads you kind of know what to do. A sobriety plan, perhaps a sponsor, a counsellor, a doc- for a physical, journal writing, remember HALTS.
Lots of into in the Sticky's bit. Perhaps join the March thread.
Keep posting. PJ
Thank you. Yes, I really do listen in meetings, I read a lot about recovery and I even hang out with friends that are in recovery - but transforming the knowledge into action has eluded me until now. It's frustrating but I know that I have an opportunity to change my life.
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Welcome and I know you will find lots of tips and information here.
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Welcome to SR, MrsLecter; very glad you found us.

Reading around the site is a great idea. Hope you give special attention to the 'stickies' at the top of each forum.
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