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Just joined and wanted to say hello. I’ve been following the fourm for a week or so and I find it interesting. I stopped drinking 36 days ago. For me it’s not that hard to stop for short periods. But I always go back.
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Join Date: Jul 2020
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Yeah I’ve been doing that the last year. Actually it sucks worse than either quitting or just to keep drinking.
Sober is the only way to go. Because the kindling, withdrawals or booze will ultimately kill you. It gets worse and worse.
DT’s could kill you the next time you quit.
Sober is the only way to go. Because the kindling, withdrawals or booze will ultimately kill you. It gets worse and worse.
DT’s could kill you the next time you quit.
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Join Date: Sep 2020
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Yeah, once I stop,after a few days, it's like I flip a switch. Stop drinking, start eating right, exercising, with little effort. Can do this for years even, until I take that first drink, which never ends there. I have been so fortunate that my health bounces back but I had these horrendous stomach pains that I have never experienced before and it is surely a wakeup call. I cannot ever have that one drink again.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Toronto
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I can relate. I usually can stop drinking for a few weeks. I enjoy being sober. Invariably, after 2 or 3 weeks i crack. Boredom/loneliness or stress/anxiety overwhelm me.
My sober life is totally empty. Alcohol at least lets me escape for a while, however, it's never worth the money I waste, the blackouts, nor the withdrawal symptoms.
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My sober life is totally empty. Alcohol at least lets me escape for a while, however, it's never worth the money I waste, the blackouts, nor the withdrawal symptoms.
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Originally Posted by cimbac 
Yeah, once I stop,after a few days, it's like I flip a switch. Stop drinking, start eating right, exercising, with little effort. Can do this for years even, until I take that first drink, which never ends there. I have been so fortunate that my health bounces back but I had these horrendous stomach pains that I have never experienced before and it is surely a wakeup call. I cannot ever have that one drink again.
1) I should "reward" myself for not drinking by -- drinking.
2) I "earned" a drink.
3) That person just angered me so I "need" a drink.
Translation? Real life is happening so I need a place to hide.
Oh ... welcome to the forum.
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Join Date: Sep 2020
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Originally Posted by Gabe1980
Hey Doitnow...welcome. I am in the same boat as you....good sober stretches but I always go back. Not this time though
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Originally Posted by travelbug
congrats on the milestone. I can't wait to hit day 36. Today is the beginning of day 2 for me. I did not sleepless night. I can't wait of r restful sleep to return. Be strong.
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Woodburn, OR
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Hello and welcome! Lots of support here. I too can get sober pretty easily (usually because I’m so sick from a binge and physically can’t drink for a while) then I always go back. Back to the same results only now they are getting worse every time. But not now- staying sober is way better!! And easier if you think about the alternative consequences. Stick around, it’s so much better staying on this side. 😊
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