Class of October 2016 Support Thread
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Join Date: Oct 2016
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And here we go again
Hi all, After a good 2 months had an awful start to October which comtinued straight until I came to hospital this weekend and they admitted me in to manage withdrawals and detox. I dunno if I given up but feel shame of the use of Nurse and Dr time and I am trying but it's hard to even let them know how much I want sobriety when there's been so many relapses - I don't know if I want it myself . I'm too ashamed to even tell my friends and family where I am. Is there a moment of feeling that this is REALLY it and gonna fight for it. I think I'm accepting this is my life 2 steps fwd and 3 steps back until it wins.
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Originally Posted by Gamboss 
Is there a moment of feeling that this is REALLY it and gonna fight for it.
Actually, there's another thing I'm sure of -- that the most important thing of all is never to give up. Never quit trying. If one path doesn't work, try another. And another. And another.
Don't lose heart. We're here for you.
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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I am sure Captain Haddock is a long lost twin I didn't know I had, all his observations over the last 13 days apply to me, not sure about the last one but I will check!
13 days including 2 Fridays and 2 Saturdays. As I write this in bed having resisted successfully today, my bike and kit is all ready for a Sunday morning ride. I am really pleased, not necessarily because I will go out for a bike ride, but because I can go for a Sunday morning bike ride. 3 weeks ago this was inconceivable.
Life at the moment is so much better, my challenge is to keep it that way and the only way to do that is to not drink.
I have stocked up on soft drinks so there is always something available, I think this is helping me a lot. Not putting myself in dangerous situations is also another good thing. I am helped in this as nobody has asked me to go out, normally I would be bothered by this but looking back my drunken antics probably mean I was a real pain in the arse.
Stay strong, stay sober. Hopefully tomorrow I can reflect on two weeks without having to take a drink.
G
13 days including 2 Fridays and 2 Saturdays. As I write this in bed having resisted successfully today, my bike and kit is all ready for a Sunday morning ride. I am really pleased, not necessarily because I will go out for a bike ride, but because I can go for a Sunday morning bike ride. 3 weeks ago this was inconceivable.
Life at the moment is so much better, my challenge is to keep it that way and the only way to do that is to not drink.
I have stocked up on soft drinks so there is always something available, I think this is helping me a lot. Not putting myself in dangerous situations is also another good thing. I am helped in this as nobody has asked me to go out, normally I would be bothered by this but looking back my drunken antics probably mean I was a real pain in the arse.
Stay strong, stay sober. Hopefully tomorrow I can reflect on two weeks without having to take a drink.
G
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Join Date: May 2016
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Congrats on 30 days Jade!
Hey Gamboss, please never give up trying. Have you tried AA or another group? It's also good to make a recovery plan.
Gifford, have a great bike ride tomorrow, i hope the weather will be good for you!
Hey Gamboss, please never give up trying. Have you tried AA or another group? It's also good to make a recovery plan.
Gifford, have a great bike ride tomorrow, i hope the weather will be good for you!
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Join Date: Oct 2016
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Ya know, the past 2 weeks has opened my eyes. I'm feeling better today. I was off a bit this morning but I forced myself to go for a run. While out alanis morissettes "You learn" came on. It really hit me. I need to learn and move on. I've drank for years to dull a painful past. I have to let it all go. I'm still struggling with depression, but today has definitely been better. I hope you all are having wonderful days!
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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Congratulations Vinny, that's wonderful news. So very happy for you! And how great a way to celebrate than with your continued sobriety!
Just checking in for Day 9 guys. Having a wonderful trip away. A much needed holiday it seems. Feeling very chilled. Big love to the October crowd. Some great posts and fantastic work being done. Keep it up! We can do this together!
Just checking in for Day 9 guys. Having a wonderful trip away. A much needed holiday it seems. Feeling very chilled. Big love to the October crowd. Some great posts and fantastic work being done. Keep it up! We can do this together!
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Join Date: Oct 2016
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Welcome Comeback, Gamboss & IHaveFaith. Congrats to everyone on this thread and thanks to everyone else looking in and posting your support. Looks like there is some excellent work going on. Keep strong and enjoy the rest of a sober Sunday (evening now where I am).
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