First Post. Hello. My introduction.
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First Post. Hello. My introduction.
So I've decided to take a try at being sober after a 5 year (almost 6) binge. Alcohol is my poison. Don't really care what as long as it had over 35% ABV.
I've tried AA in my country/area and it's just not going to work for me (at least this particular group). All I really went there for was to ask some questions about what to expect from my complete, no-nonsense, cold-turkey stoppage of alcohol, tobacco, and amphetamines (I'm prescribed them but I just figured "hey, why not?").
I'm pretty crude and I joke around a lot. That being said don't take much of what I say seriously and if I do offend you I certainly don't mean and BY ALL MEANS CALL ME OUT/TELL ME ABOUT IT!! No point in keeping it to yourself, this site is kind of the opposite of that (at least it seems to me). You probably won't see me around much but any answers you give to my questions are much appreciated.
Much love and many thanks.
See you around,
ShantyIrishProudinrecovery
I've tried AA in my country/area and it's just not going to work for me (at least this particular group). All I really went there for was to ask some questions about what to expect from my complete, no-nonsense, cold-turkey stoppage of alcohol, tobacco, and amphetamines (I'm prescribed them but I just figured "hey, why not?").
I'm pretty crude and I joke around a lot. That being said don't take much of what I say seriously and if I do offend you I certainly don't mean and BY ALL MEANS CALL ME OUT/TELL ME ABOUT IT!! No point in keeping it to yourself, this site is kind of the opposite of that (at least it seems to me). You probably won't see me around much but any answers you give to my questions are much appreciated.
Much love and many thanks.
See you around,
ShantyIrishProudinrecovery
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Welcome SIP!!! I’m glad you’re here. I know your post says we won’t see you around much, but I hope change your mind. This site is awesome. There is so much support, kindness, and wisdom here.
I don’t have a ton of experience to share, but here goes. I first visited this site about seven years ago. I made a handful of day one posts, but would disappear about day four. I still read and learned a lot. One valuable thing I learned was that if I ever REALLY decided to quit, I would need a plan.
January 15th of this year I was at my lowest point yet. I was sick, really sick, and I knew I had to quit. I made a plan. My plan included family (terrifying), my GP (humiliating), this site (comforting), and AA. I got lucky and found a group I loved.
I picked up a thirty day chip today.
I plan to stay sober today, I hope you’ll join me!!
I don’t have a ton of experience to share, but here goes. I first visited this site about seven years ago. I made a handful of day one posts, but would disappear about day four. I still read and learned a lot. One valuable thing I learned was that if I ever REALLY decided to quit, I would need a plan.
January 15th of this year I was at my lowest point yet. I was sick, really sick, and I knew I had to quit. I made a plan. My plan included family (terrifying), my GP (humiliating), this site (comforting), and AA. I got lucky and found a group I loved.
I picked up a thirty day chip today.
I plan to stay sober today, I hope you’ll join me!!
You'll find lots of support here. 
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Hey Irish,
I'm new to recovery too, even though it looks like I've been around a long time. About seven years ago I created an account knowing I probably needed to stop. Popped in for a little bit every few years since when I felt like I needed to moderate or stop drinking.
Just came back a few days ago. Glad to see you here for the first time. Hope it's not the last. Will do my best to answer any questions you have as will pretty much everyone one else here.
I'm new to recovery too, even though it looks like I've been around a long time. About seven years ago I created an account knowing I probably needed to stop. Popped in for a little bit every few years since when I felt like I needed to moderate or stop drinking.
Just came back a few days ago. Glad to see you here for the first time. Hope it's not the last. Will do my best to answer any questions you have as will pretty much everyone one else here.
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gald youre here,SIP.
i hope youre not trying to minimize the stage of alcohism youre at by calling 5 years of daily drinking a binge.
binge-a short period devoted to indulging in an activity to excess, especially drinking alcohol or eating.
i hope youre not trying to minimize the stage of alcohism youre at by calling 5 years of daily drinking a binge.
binge-a short period devoted to indulging in an activity to excess, especially drinking alcohol or eating.
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