kleigh123

I've tried for years...nothing has worked...I hope you all get better

IsadoraBailey

Please don't leave!

SamHain

Don’t give up. I’ve been trying since I was 18 I’m now in my 40s. I could never get more than 90 days. I learned that every relapse was just another part/chapter of my story. Reach out to someone local to u. Call a help line or a friend in the program. Just hang in there. We all hang in there sometimes

JustTony

Don't give up.

We hope you get better.

columbus

"I hope you all get better "

Don't forget that you are one of us, too.

It took me manymanymany tries before it stuck.

I'm glad I kept trying, and hope you do too.

least

I also failed a lot in my quest to be sober. But I didn't give up. I kept trying and will have 8 yrs sober next Friday. It can be done. Don't give up. Keep trying!

Fly N Buy

Have friends who went to rehab more than once who now have many years of sobriety. Someone once wrote - there is no problem, only resistance to the solution.

I identified with that, it struck a chord.

Polaroid

kleigh,

I have felt like that plenty of times. Scars on my wrist, etc, etc

For some reason I am still here.


You have not given up, or you would not posted this vague message.

SoberLeigh

Please don't give up, kleigh. Not ever.

Sobriety can be very difficult in the beginning; it can be a tough fight but the struggle, the fight and the challenge are worth it.

Dee74

I tried for `5 years - others here have tried for longer...

the key isn't giving up...that will just take you back to a point where you know you need to give up again...

maybe trying new things you haven't tried before might help? new approaches?

I know you've said you tried a lot - what are some of the things you've tried kleigh?

As long as you keep fighting you can never lose

D

Rubaduck

Hi kleigh123,

I'm proud of you for trying for years. That's a great effort, not something to feel bad about. I saw that you've only got six posts to your account, and I'd like to see you give SR a better chance. Why not try posting every day for 30 days? Join the Class of December 2017 perhaps?

Is there a nice walk you could take each day? I think exercise and getting out of the house are what I need to do to help myself feel more positive. Perhaps it could alleviate some of your stress too?

Good luck, please stay on SR, and thank you for wishing me well on my recovery.

Delilah1

Hi Kleigh,

I fall into the group of people who tried for a few years before finally getting things right. I joined in 2012, and my sobriety date is January 1, 2016. I spent about three years alternating between sobriety, and failed attempts at moderation.

This site was one of the things that really helped me get sober, I noticed you joined in October, but haven't posted much. I found being active on SR both reading and posting helped a lot.

I am going to post a few threads you may find helpful. I hope to see you back posting tomorrow. You can do this.

December Class 2017
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...ad-pt-1-a.html

Link about Recovery Plans
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...ery-plans.html (Psst...wanna know why I'm always recommending recovery plans?)

24 Hour Thread
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...art-321-a.html (24 Hour Recovery Connection Part 321)

What is a Recovery Plan
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...very-plan.html (What exactly is a recovery plan?)

Holiday Survival Guide
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...ers-2-0-a.html (Thanksgiving and Xmas Survival Guide vers 2.0)

Doubledee

I’ve been trying for five years myself. Posting on here has helped me stay sober the longest this time around. Don’t give up, because it will just lead you back to here eventually.

theVman31

ive been trying for years too.
But never ever will I give up....

You are worth more !

LuluBread

kleigh, you can do this...and something will work. Don't forget you wrote this in October:

"Hey everyone,
I actually slept last night and feel a million times better. My stomach was so extended yesterday. I looked 6 months pregnant and I woke up today and only look 3 lol. I managed to clean the house, send out resumes and even went for a jog. It's insane how one day you feel like your only way out is to die and after a few days I feel like I can do this. I can't even count how many times I said this is my last chance but I know through AA and self care anything is still possible. So for anyone struggling i want to share a few days ago I stared at a bottle of pills planning on taking them to rid myself of this painful disease but I stuck it out and things are turning around. One day at a time.
Have a blessed night"

Thank you for hoping I get better. Your posts help me...and helps you. Helps all of us. Keep posting.

Dee74

Hows it going kleigh?

D

Delilah1

Hi Kleigh,

Just checking in to see how you are doing today. Hope to see you posting.

AwesomeMachine

I had a hard time for a long time. I started when I was 12. I absolutely could not stop. I went through rehab 3 times before age 18. But I prayed to God for help.

Two missionaries can to my home and laid hands on me, and said a prayer for deliverance from ancestral curses. Suddenly, colors appeared brighter, sounds had more texture, I felt as one with my environment.

I was exhausted. So, I went to bed, and in the morning I felt love in my heart for the first time ever. My urge to drink was gone. I became happy and joyful. I had no problem quitting after that.

It was overnight success, simply because I prayed to God! Today I don't have problems like I used to. I deal with life easily. I'm mentally tough.

So, maybe your in spiritual bondage. Jesus Christ can free you from that. But you're going to require some intercessory prayer warriors who know how to help you.

Verdantia

Don't give up! I was in inpatient rehab twice in 5 years and just kept trying. I never thought I could make it but now have nearly two years of sobriety and it feels really good. You can do this, Kleigh.

Eaglelizard

Took me about 9 years to finally quit. I'm going through some bad things right now and one of the thoughts that keeps me sober is how miserable I would be if I had to deal with the situation with a sodden brain. The ritual gets us through each day and it's better in the end.