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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Its after 3pm in the afternoon and I'm sitting in my office shaking and twitching and I can't concentrate on any work.
I've had it with the drinking. It is driving me insane. Every night I go out and get completely drunk. I have to find some way of not drinking and so this is going to be my last attempt. I went over 2 months last year without alcohol and had a relaspse, now, this is my last chance.
I haven't had a drink since Monday night. This is the longest time I've been without booze since my 2 month sobriety. I'm feeling really bad now. The withdrawal symptoms are getting tough.
Anyway, thanks for reading this. I'm determined that this time will be the last time.
I've had it with the drinking. It is driving me insane. Every night I go out and get completely drunk. I have to find some way of not drinking and so this is going to be my last attempt. I went over 2 months last year without alcohol and had a relaspse, now, this is my last chance.
I haven't had a drink since Monday night. This is the longest time I've been without booze since my 2 month sobriety. I'm feeling really bad now. The withdrawal symptoms are getting tough.
Anyway, thanks for reading this. I'm determined that this time will be the last time.
Psalm 118:24
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ILLINOIS
Posts: 15,203
I hope, you try and find a meeting this weekend. Do you have any family members for support? Let them know what you're doing. It's great to have family backing you. You get to a meeting and get involved. You can't sit on the fence.
I tell you what I do, every Friday night i go to a recovery center and offer the people inside hope.
AA gets you out of self ands helping others
Glad you're here
chris
I tell you what I do, every Friday night i go to a recovery center and offer the people inside hope.
AA gets you out of self ands helping others
Glad you're here
chris
Learning as I go
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 730
as long as we are alive, we have a chance. Like Chris said, find a meeting. It's good support and so are these boards. Keep coming back and let us get to know you. Good luck in your journey.
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gtftlsd
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: illinois
Posts: 26
Welcome friend.
I am going through the same symptoms.
Stick around here and you will find great support.
This place is a miracle/.. and right now you could use one--- if you feel symptoms like I am right now.
chase
I am going through the same symptoms.
Stick around here and you will find great support.
This place is a miracle/.. and right now you could use one--- if you feel symptoms like I am right now.
chase
To be continued....
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Land of Ice and Snow
Posts: 18
Welcome ((((((HUGS))))))
Glad you found the site and I hope it helps you!!!
You CAN get through this!!!! You've done it once and you can do it again.
Just hang in there. Keep talking it minute by minute.
Glad you found the site and I hope it helps you!!!
You CAN get through this!!!! You've done it once and you can do it again.
Just hang in there. Keep talking it minute by minute.
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 8,709
Walking out from behind the eight ball is never easy, for various reasons.
But you've tasted the freedom before.
We can develop a thirst for sobriety as powerful as the one we had for alcohol.
Welcome to SoberRecovery.
Glad you came in.
But you've tasted the freedom before.
We can develop a thirst for sobriety as powerful as the one we had for alcohol.
Welcome to SoberRecovery.
Glad you came in.
The Serenity Plus Plan
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: The Garden State
Posts: 157
Welcome to Sober Recovery, Anomie. This place is fantastic!
Hang in there. Make sure you eat, take vitamins, drink plenty of water and try to stay away from coffee. If you have trouble sleeping, try melatonin.
You've just taken a wonderful step.
Richard
PS. I'm down in Jersey freezing. Stay warm too!
Hang in there. Make sure you eat, take vitamins, drink plenty of water and try to stay away from coffee. If you have trouble sleeping, try melatonin.
You've just taken a wonderful step.
Richard
PS. I'm down in Jersey freezing. Stay warm too!
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: brandon man, canada
Posts: 258
Like the others have said try and find a A A meeting place.Believe me i went threw the same thing.I put myself in a detox centre last year and i stayed sober for 3 and a half month and then i fell off jest like you did.I,ve been sober today 3 weeks know and it fells great if i can do it again you can.Dont be embarased to get help if you need it we all have to once in awhile.So good luck and let us all know how your doing...........
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 46
Anomie - you can do it. You don't have to do it alone - and you don't ever have to feel this way again. Don't beat yourself up for slipping - that was then, and today is a whole new opportunity. You've got a chance at Door #2 - a whole new life.
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Pasadena, CA
Posts: 1,539
Anomie......glad ya' found us.........stick around, the people here are the best!!!
Lots of hope and strength, people that have heard and done it all.
Keep posting and sharing!
Sobriety is very much worth it!
I was drinking and stoned for over 25 yrs........if I can get sober, anyone can!
Tom
Lots of hope and strength, people that have heard and done it all.
Keep posting and sharing!
Sobriety is very much worth it!
I was drinking and stoned for over 25 yrs........if I can get sober, anyone can!
Tom
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: California
Posts: 28
Welcome Anomie..I can say that the only thing that finally worked for me was to start hitting the meetings and being "in recovery".. you mention this being your "last chance" ..you probably don't get off that easy...Alot of people get the opportunity for things to keep getting much worse...is that a sobering thought?
But you CAN do it...I won't go on, but trust me..if I can do it...I'm one of the ones lost relationships, my freedom, every earthly possession and ended up homeless..couldn't kick..3 treatments..a dozen(more!) medical detoxes..3 halfway houses and ..well..I certainly seemed a lost cause..and I did it..you can go one more day...
Love-B
But you CAN do it...I won't go on, but trust me..if I can do it...I'm one of the ones lost relationships, my freedom, every earthly possession and ended up homeless..couldn't kick..3 treatments..a dozen(more!) medical detoxes..3 halfway houses and ..well..I certainly seemed a lost cause..and I did it..you can go one more day...
Love-B
I haven't much experience posting in message boards - so I'm a real newbie. So if I do something wrong - bear with me or guide me - I can handle it!!! 
e has been in the same boat as you. Keep coming back and post so we all can help you. Good Luck and hope to see you here again.
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 8,709
Hi Peach!
Welcome to SoberRecovery!
If you look at the main page of the Newcomer forum, the one where you found this thread, you'll see a "New Thread" button, top left.
If you wish, click it and start your own. Share about what brings you here, if you want.
Glad you're here.
Welcome to SoberRecovery!
If you look at the main page of the Newcomer forum, the one where you found this thread, you'll see a "New Thread" button, top left.
If you wish, click it and start your own. Share about what brings you here, if you want.
Glad you're here.
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 12
Thanks for the welcome everyone.
The good news is that I didn't drink. I'm having a big problem with the AA mentality (no offense to anyone who this has worked for). I guess that is why I've turned to an online group instead of face to face meetings.
The good news is that I didn't drink. I'm having a big problem with the AA mentality (no offense to anyone who this has worked for). I guess that is why I've turned to an online group instead of face to face meetings.
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