Day One
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Day One
I've done this before, I've been here before, I've told myself all those things before, but this time is different. This time I have to take some serious action to make changes.
I'm coming off a several day binge, probably one of the worst I've ever done. I think I'm going to lose my job over this one.
I told my girlfriend I have to stop drinking - I opened up to her 100% and told her what awful shape I'm in today. She's not thrilled, but she's so incredibly supportive and ready to help me through this. Seriously though, I know that she won't tolerate repeated slip-ups. If I relapse, I risk losing her, and I just can't do that.
I'm going to stay vigilant on this, and keep posting and checking in. I'm not big on AA, but I was thinking of looking into SMART recovery, I think it's called?
Wish me luck.
Sober sober sober sober sober sober sober
I'm coming off a several day binge, probably one of the worst I've ever done. I think I'm going to lose my job over this one.
I told my girlfriend I have to stop drinking - I opened up to her 100% and told her what awful shape I'm in today. She's not thrilled, but she's so incredibly supportive and ready to help me through this. Seriously though, I know that she won't tolerate repeated slip-ups. If I relapse, I risk losing her, and I just can't do that.
I'm going to stay vigilant on this, and keep posting and checking in. I'm not big on AA, but I was thinking of looking into SMART recovery, I think it's called?
Wish me luck.
Sober sober sober sober sober sober sober
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Good luck buddy
Originally Posted by Matthew1983 
I've done this before, I've been here before, I've told myself all those things before, but this time is different. This time I have to take some serious action to make changes.
I'm coming off a several day binge, probably one of the worst I've ever done. I think I'm going to lose my job over this one.
I told my girlfriend I have to stop drinking - I opened up to her 100% and told her what awful shape I'm in today. She's not thrilled, but she's so incredibly supportive and ready to help me through this. Seriously though, I know that she won't tolerate repeated slip-ups. If I relapse, I risk losing her, and I just can't do that.
I'm going to stay vigilant on this, and keep posting and checking in. I'm not big on AA, but I was thinking of looking into SMART recovery, I think it's called?
Wish me luck. Sober sober sober sober sober sober sober
I'm coming off a several day binge, probably one of the worst I've ever done. I think I'm going to lose my job over this one.
I told my girlfriend I have to stop drinking - I opened up to her 100% and told her what awful shape I'm in today. She's not thrilled, but she's so incredibly supportive and ready to help me through this. Seriously though, I know that she won't tolerate repeated slip-ups. If I relapse, I risk losing her, and I just can't do that.
I'm going to stay vigilant on this, and keep posting and checking in. I'm not big on AA, but I was thinking of looking into SMART recovery, I think it's called?
Wish me luck.
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Thanks for all the kind words everyone. In regards to the job, even my girlfriend said "Hey, maybe this all happened for a reason."
It was a very stressful and unrewarding job that I've been very unhappy with for the past 2 years, but I grew complacent and got stuck in a rut. Partly due to getting drunk 5+ days a week.
It's really depressing when I think of how much alcohol I was actually consuming! But, what's done is done! I'm here, I'm still alive & kickin', and I'm ready to make changes. Thanks again all
It was a very stressful and unrewarding job that I've been very unhappy with for the past 2 years, but I grew complacent and got stuck in a rut. Partly due to getting drunk 5+ days a week.
It's really depressing when I think of how much alcohol I was actually consuming! But, what's done is done! I'm here, I'm still alive & kickin', and I'm ready to make changes. Thanks again all
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I wish you all the best Matt. This is my day one (again) too. Like you, I know I need to stick to being sober, no matter what. I think if you're not into AA then SMART recovery and AVRT is a good choice.
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Great to meet you, Matthew. Things kept getting worse for me, too. Each time I lost control I put myself in danger & did reckless things. Being here to talk things over really helped with the anxiety. Congrats on your Day 1. You can do it!
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Welcome Matthew,
I posted back on 1-1-16 that I felt things were different this time around, and they were. I have just over 16 months sober, and this site has been my greatest support.
Spend some time reading and posting each day. Join the May 2017 class to receive the support of others at the same point in your journey. Check in with us in the 24 hour club, it's a great group. Get outside help if you need it.
You can do this!!!
❤Delilah
I posted back on 1-1-16 that I felt things were different this time around, and they were. I have just over 16 months sober, and this site has been my greatest support.
Spend some time reading and posting each day. Join the May 2017 class to receive the support of others at the same point in your journey. Check in with us in the 24 hour club, it's a great group. Get outside help if you need it.
You can do this!!!
❤Delilah
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