OceanBound

Thanks, Dee.

CarolD

(((OB)))

How about that workbook you were doing?
Did you find that helped you work thru things?

SMART has an interesting approach ...sorry
I don't remember if you tried CBT or not.

Here is a link full of various resources for exploration

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...resources.html

BTW....I finally quit drinking...4 years
after my initial decision.
I remember the pain many Day 1's......

ChameleonBoy

I unfortunately know the feeling OB, we're in the August thread together, I say we stay in it for while and see what happens.

sunrise1

Wow, where have I been?! This is a GREAT thread and section of SR.... I have been sticking with the "alcoholism" forum and have missed all this great support and encouragement.

I have lots of reading to do!

Today is day 7 for me. I nearly had 60 days mid-summer but apparently had a lesson or two left for me to learn.

Most importantly, I've realized that "my way" isn't working so good; I have been going to meetings this week and really actively looking for a sponsor.

Glad to be here and now I have lots of reading to get to!

CarolD

Sunrise ....
Welcome to our Daily Support Forum and this thread.

I remember you from Alcoholism....I share there too.

Good to know you have re started your sobriety
eep in focus ...you too can win over alcohol.


Here is the link to the August group
you may want to check that out too.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-2-a.html

CarolD

CB.....
Good to see you here again
All my best

LG1

Hey gang... LG1 here from earlier in this thread. I'm on day 6 right now which may not sound like much but is a HUGE acomplishment for me (I havent' gotten past day 3 in years). I now have a list of AA meetings at my fingertips ready to be called on whenever the urge arrises. I've been amazed at the support I've gotten from my drinking friends... and even my Dad. Sobriety feels like it's going to stick this time. One day at a time, right?! Good luck gang. And for those of us who fall every now and again... the key (in my opinion anyway) is not so much to beat yourself up... but to shake it off and try again. Never stop trying until it sticks. That's my 2 cents anyway.

CarolD

LG......Hi.....

Congratulations for moving past your previous sober days.
Glad you are here with us....

grrrr

Hi everyone.
OB, I can really relate, Day 1 again for me too today. It is hard to end the cycle. Your courage to post is really helping me share right now.
It is frustrating, but I am not going to give up. I have too much to live for and the drinking just doesn't help a thing. I too was able to get some sober time and I want that success again.
keen - I agree that it has been daunting at times to think 'I will never drink again'. I can tell you that right now it is a comforting thought for me and something that I am striving for and not afraid of any more. I am afraid of keeping my life the way it is. Thank you for sharing that, it helps me remember my journey too.
-K

AboveItAll

Today is day one for me. It's only 11:00 a.m. and I've already made it a few hours past my normal "start drinking" time. But it is h311 and it is SO EARLY in the day still! I've spent most of the last few hours browsing this site and hoping it will keep me from drinking.

Will someone come looking for me here again tomorrow? I think it will help knowing that someone expects me to make it to day 2.

grrrr

I will be here. Looking to take myself to day 2 and happy to check in with folks doing the same.

And Carol is always around to encourage us as well. Thanks Carol!!

ChameleonBoy

I agree with you grrr, OB's courage is an inspiration as is yours.
I will be expecting to hear from you tomorrow. :ghug3

Ok I have been looking at recovery long enough. What I am doing right now is working for me. The desire to drink is gone again. The only thing that will stop me from staying sober is if I stop doing what I have done today. I see no reason to do that because there are many more benefits to what I'm doing to stay sober then just staying sober. I would have to be insane to not continue...... ok I probably am insane but you get the point.

Thanks for the support Carol/Dee.

AboveItAll

Thanks! I haven't even left here yet today!

CarolD

Hi again AboveItAll....I am the member who first replied to you
and I'm pleased to see you here with us.

I do check this thread several times a day...
you may PM me too if you wish.

AboveItAll

Thanks so much Carol! How long have you been sober? Since 2002! That's great. I appreciate your greeting and your support! And you WILL see me here again tomorrow.

CarolD

Grrr ...
CB....

My noon AA meeting's topic was how
"cunning ...baffleing and powerful" alcohol is
We shared tips on overcoming our addiction.

Y'all probably know most of them...but ..mine were
watch out for HALT
stay in conctact with sober people not toxic ones
Look at the last paragraph in the BB-page 43
and activate....

Good to see you both starting fresh

Astro

Doesn't sound like insanity to me. Sounds more like hope and a good dose of courage. I think you will continue, to do the right thing, and to make the most of your recovery, even with the occasional curveballs that life will throw your way.

CarolD

above....

My current date of sobriety is 4-89.
I was already sober when I came to SR in '02.
I use SR as a fantastic supplement to my in person recovery.

While I do follow the AA program...there are other ways
to find your path to healthy happy sobreity.

I was in and out of AA often
It took me 5 years to get 1 year of continuious sobriety.

I finally stopped after reading "Under The Influence"
by Milam and Ketcham.

Here is the link to excerpts ....

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...influence.html

There is also a sequel some members find useful
You will see that mentioned on the link too.

AboveItAll

Thank you Carol for the link to the excerpts from Under the Influence. I will be purchasing that book...it is quite different from one of the books I've tryed; Alan Carr's "Easy Way". Though I like his premise, it doesn't make sense to me that I have no physical addiction, nor does his explanation that everyone who drinks, even "normal" drinkers are just at a different stage of the slide into alcoholism.

I am grateful for your support and everyone else here.

ChamelianBoy, Grrrr and OceanBound, and anyone else in this thread who have just begun the venture of (trying to) get and stay sober, I hope we all have the success that our long time sober supporters are showing us is possible. Thanks to you for trying this out with me and being here for me and eachother.

grrrr

Nice job AboveItAll! We can do this! I have read both "Under the Influence" and "Beyond the Influence" and they are great books. I would recommend the newest one because there is a lot of updated information.

Day 2 for me. It was a little tempting to drink last night, but only a little. It did help out that I have posted here. If it is not such a big deal why do I journal about it and write on this board about it? Yeah, cause it is a big deal and needs to stop.