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02-19-2018, 08:19 AM

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LookingForSober

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Starting over, again

I am so tired of letting alcohol ruin my life. Last night, I missed out on a big family gathering-dinner because I got loaded on wine early and passed out before dinner. I always hate myself for doing this, but it never stops me from doing it again. I have plenty of signs that my drinking is affecting my body -- cold sweats, itchy skin -- but I keep right on doing it. I want to stop!

02-19-2018, 08:24 AM

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lessgravity

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Join Date: Jun 2013

Location: Big City

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Welcome Looking.

So much wisdom here. Do you have a plan to stop?

02-19-2018, 08:26 AM

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biminiblue

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Join Date: Mar 2014

Posts: 25,373

Okay! So today, don't drink.

Simple, not necessarily easy.

What can you do today to keep yourself from ingesting this poison that is threatening your health and relationships? (and I'm guessing it affects a lot more than that.)

Welcome to the site. I hope you make today your Day One sober and start to reclaim your one precious life.

02-19-2018, 08:30 AM

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Komplex

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Join Date: Mar 2015

Location: Southern US

Posts: 626

Welcome!!!

There’s lots of support here! You don’t have to miss anymore family events or hate yourself due to alcohol ever again!

02-19-2018, 08:35 AM

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ScottFromWI

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Join Date: May 2012

Location: Wisconsin, USA

Posts: 16,945

Welcome LookingForSober. I understand the feeling well, missed lots of important things because I was too drunk or hung-over.

Have you ever been involved in a sobriety group like SR or a meeting based group? It really helps to be around other people who are getting sober or already there to keep you focused on recovery. You'll find a lot of support and information about all the different ways people have gone about quitting and staying quit.

02-19-2018, 08:49 AM

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aboveangel1967

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Join Date: Feb 2018

Posts: 42

Use the Guilt

Use the guilt to motivate you (that is what I am doing now)

And I agree - have a plan.

Sober is so much better.

02-19-2018, 09:14 AM

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least

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Join Date: Mar 2008

Location: SF Bay area, CA

Posts: 99,759

Welcome to the family.

I hope our support can help you get sober for good.

02-19-2018, 09:18 AM

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Jess1998

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Join Date: Jan 2018

Posts: 40

Welcome to the club! I have only be sober for a day and a half and it's because of this site. There is so many awesome people on it and a lot of things to be learned.

02-19-2018, 09:47 AM

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Snowydelrico

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Join Date: Feb 2018

Location: Stockport/Greater Manchester/Cheshire

Posts: 911

Welcome, trust me it only gets worse if you choose to keep drinking.
Choose not to drink, and enjoy not having your mind body and soul crushed to a pulp.
Good luck LFS

02-19-2018, 04:40 PM

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Dee74

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Join Date: Apr 2007

Location: Australia

Posts: 211,373

Welcome to SR LookingForSober

I always recommend a recovery action plan - this explains what this is:
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...very-plan.html (What exactly is a recovery plan?)

D

02-19-2018, 05:37 PM

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Hevyn

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Join Date: Aug 2007

Location: Upstate New York

Posts: 51,526

It's great to have you join us, LookingForSober. SR helped me end a lifetime of drinking. Knowing I was no longer alone made all the difference. You can turn it around & have a new beginning.