Class of May 2015
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Los Angeles, Hollywood, CA
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Dont give up or give in...
Originally Posted by donenow 
Day 1 (again I'm such a loser). Lying in bed while family is out, I'm looking forward to feeling better emotionally, mentally and physically. I know in my heart that this can't go on, either I'll quit because I choose to, or I'll quit because I have no choice.
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Originally Posted by Dee74
welcome donenow 
You're not a loser - you just need to work out the plan that works for you
what have you tried in the past?
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You're not a loser - you just need to work out the plan that works for you
what have you tried in the past?
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Anyway, I'm still in the contemplation phase--I know I need to quit but I'm not entirely sure I want to. I'm waiting for stronger commitment but I know from past experience that it's just not going to happen. For me because I don't really truly want to quit, doing anything just seems like work for no reward. I'm frankly disgusted in myself, but I feel completely conflicted and sad.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
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Fear of change can be pretty real - as crappy as my drinking life was I knew every inch of it. There was an eerie familiarity and a perverse kind of comfort to it.
I know know that was my inner addict who didn't want change. I desperately did, and I believe you do too or you wouldn't be here donenow
It's scary I know, but noone ever lost out on the deal by getting and staying sober.
It really is worth it - it's the difference between really living and simply existing...
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I know know that was my inner addict who didn't want change. I desperately did, and I believe you do too or you wouldn't be here donenow
It's scary I know, but noone ever lost out on the deal by getting and staying sober.
It really is worth it - it's the difference between really living and simply existing...
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Better when never is never
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Wisconsin near Twin Cities
Posts: 1,745
I heard one person say, "It's what alcohol does for us that gets us drinking; it's what alcohol does to us that gets us into recovery." These days, I try to focus on what it does to me, because it is the consequences that I want to avoid. It is a good day to be sober - beautiful weather and a lovely family to spend the day with here.
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 174
Passed the 75 hour mark. Apart from lacking the kind of energy I had before Songkran, mental symptoms gone. Depression and anxiety gone, don't even feel grouchy anymore, feel up for socialising.
Not even worried at all about the house move coming up on Tues, and the new job shortly after that.
Only thing left is, after the relapses of Songkran and of last week, feel a bit bloated from fluid retention - but that should hopefully go away fairly soon, especially if I make sure to drink lots of water and eat healthy.
Not even worried at all about the house move coming up on Tues, and the new job shortly after that.
Only thing left is, after the relapses of Songkran and of last week, feel a bit bloated from fluid retention - but that should hopefully go away fairly soon, especially if I make sure to drink lots of water and eat healthy.
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 24
I'm in! May 1 was my slip up night. I have been sober since end of January... Can't even guess why I drank. Life may sometimes be a struggle, but it pales in comparison to the morning after getting drunk. I am going to post everyday in May. I am determined to accept the gift of SR.
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: South Africa
Posts: 86
Day 1 again
Hi All. I am starting day one again. I was sober for 9 months and then started drinking again for 6 months now. I was there and unfortunately relapsed.
Confident i can do it again this time forever.
Confident i can do it again this time forever.
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: London, UK
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Originally Posted by Jack16
Hey everyone, Day One for me. Not my first attempt by a long chalk but I'm going to go for it, and try some new strategies this time. Gonna stay POSITIVE all the way. Good to be in the May club
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: London, UK
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Originally Posted by Incontrol15
And here's another Howdy do from April. 11 days sober. I drank daily for years. The past 3 years drinking vodka heavily. Vodka and coffee for breakfast kinda stuff. All day long. Severe anxiety and depression. Divorce, fired from job due to performance, and bankruptcy. All due to alcohol and drugs. I am very happy to report that anxiety is gone, depression is all but gone. I have a spring to my step and a positive outlook now. You can do this! You'll be very glad you did! I am very excited for you guys and gals. IT'S TIME TO RECLAIM YOUR LIVES!!
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Join Date: May 2014
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Originally Posted by Freedom1982
Hi All. I am starting day one again. I was sober for 9 months and then started drinking again for 6 months now. I was there and unfortunately relapsed. Confident i can do it again this time forever.
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Kentucky
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Day 2 of not drinking. I went to my roommates sisters bday dinner Friday night. I don't even know these people that much and before I knew it the host handed me a beer. I didn't get drunk but after 5 I knew it would have been very easy to go on drinking. Just got lucky. I want to stop permanently. So here it goes.... cheers(water) to day 2!
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