secretchord

Ive been dancing with the beast now for a few months. Thought I could keep him tame using moderation techniques. I've tried setting limits but I don't keep them. I've promised myself things that I can't keep. The rules I've written are never followed. I'm Making poor choices, being secretive, and wasting precious time. Needless to say I'm back to my old shenanigans like everyone said. So it is time for a day 1. Wish me luck.

Leshar

I am glad you are back. I wondered what happened to you. Of course, wishing you tons of luck. Stay close!

least

I hope this time you'll make better use of the site to help you stay sober. Post and read every day. Join the Class of May and post in the 24 hour recovery connections thread in Daily Support. I wish you the best in getting sober for good.

ScottFromWI

Welcome back secretchord. How about making right now be the time to quit? Quitting "tomorrow" never worked for me.

secretchord

I already drank so today is too late.

Tidytemper

Funny that you say that. The last few days I was going to wait until the 1st of June before my 'Day 1' and was going to wait and join the Class of June thread. But then I thought, why? I'm just finding an excuse to delay it. If I'm going to stop why not stop today. So I did.

Good luck with your recovery!

thomas11

Nice to see you again. I remember folks telling me on this forum that taking the alcohol off the table completely was the way to go. I disagreed and fought it tooth and nail. In the end they were right, any wiggle room for an "occasional" drink or moderation usually doesn't work. Personally, my mind is much more peaceful because its not wrestling with all of the bargaining we do with ourselves over drinking. Wish you luck.

Dee74

I'm glad you made it back secretchord

any ideas on what you might do differently this time?

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Tynesider22

All the very best Secretchord

2muchpain

Happy to see you back and doing ok today. One thing about alcoholics is that they will fight tooth and nail to find a way to keep drinking without any consequences, including me. Eventually, reality sets in and it becomes painfully obvious what needs to be done. I think that's when the growing begins. Sounds like your ready to move on. Good for you. John

time2shineagain

Wishing you well, secretchord.

secretchord

Today Is here and I'm ready!

SimplyE

Me too! Day 2 for me. Not easy. Don't give in. Just today.

kel08

welcome back!

secretchord

24 hours in and I feel great. I feel very positive. I'm looking forward to being a better me again.