Class of January
getting there
Join Date: May 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 1,314
Yeah Wibbs, way to make people feel welcome! 
I'm day 2 here too... in 2008 I had a couple of decent attempts (35 days each) but mostly started up again in the first week or two.
Welcome to SR Lily and Keagan! This is a great place to come for support and sharing. Keep reading and posting.
I'm day 2 here too... in 2008 I had a couple of decent attempts (35 days each) but mostly started up again in the first week or two.
Welcome to SR Lily and Keagan! This is a great place to come for support and sharing. Keep reading and posting.
Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 15
Only a few hours into day one...Seems I spent most of last year drinking and thinking about not drinking. Had 12 sober days early in year and not many until Xmas Eve & Xmas day but then boxing day afternoon, I couldn't think of a reason not to have a drink (or two or ten). Am sick of wasting time, money and my health. Grrrrrr (at myself)
I'm glad you found us. This is a great place for support. I credit this site for much help in staying sober.To Thine Own Self Be True
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: So Cal
Posts: 1,946
Hi all and welcome!
I just wanted to say hello and tell you that if I can do it, you all can do it!
I have been sober almost 8 months and I truly can not believe that I was able to stop.
Life is not always easy but I am getting SO much help here, in AA meetings, working with others, etc.
I just wanted to say hello and tell you that if I can do it, you all can do it!
I have been sober almost 8 months and I truly can not believe that I was able to stop.
Life is not always easy but I am getting SO much help here, in AA meetings, working with others, etc.
Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: north yorkshire, england
Posts: 1,891
Day 2 for me today, it must have been a baby relapse I had because I feel ok today, I guess those seven weeks sober at the end of last year werent wasted.
I dont mean that to sound flippant, Ive never managed to stop mid binge before, so I hope that means Im learning something.
I also hope that means the next step is not to start again, I got nothing from it.
I dont mean that to sound flippant, Ive never managed to stop mid binge before, so I hope that means Im learning something.
I also hope that means the next step is not to start again, I got nothing from it.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 37
Hey guys day three for me again. I've been on here before but never for more than a couple days then I just go back out. Like everybody else I've tried hundreds of times and thought about it thousands more. I just left a meeting, going to take my dog for a walk, and do some much needed housework after. I hope to be on here quite often and get to know you guys and let you know me as well. Thanks.
Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: north yorkshire, england
Posts: 1,891
Wish I knew what the trigger was Wibble, i think i just decided i really wanted to drink, complacency and boredom set in.
I crossed the line between looking after myself and pandering to myself, i am like a spoiled child sometimes.
I need to grow up and accept the responsibility, not for my alcoholism, but for how i have dealt (or not) with it.
I crossed the line between looking after myself and pandering to myself, i am like a spoiled child sometimes.
I need to grow up and accept the responsibility, not for my alcoholism, but for how i have dealt (or not) with it.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: England
Posts: 1,981
Enough & Brian good to have you here.
Brian I think keeping busy and going to meetings are the best way to go. Not managed a meeting myself but I know it works for so many.
Going to attempt to walk the dogs myself tonight. Poor tnings have been rather neglected. I have also got my brothers dogs here so need to walk 4 of them!
Brian I think keeping busy and going to meetings are the best way to go. Not managed a meeting myself but I know it works for so many.
Going to attempt to walk the dogs myself tonight. Poor tnings have been rather neglected. I have also got my brothers dogs here so need to walk 4 of them!
Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 8
At least yo are making it 3 to 4 weeks and you seem to have the desire to succeed at this. I hope this is the year for you. I too have had much difficulty in staying clean and sober. sometimes, like now, I feel so strong but I fall into stages of weakness. When weak I seek out the false pleasures of drugs and alcohol. I can say they are fals now but when I'm weak my mind convinces me that they are my answer. What a mess! I hoep 2009 is the year I can keep my weaknesses in check.
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