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Old 08-09-2007, 05:54 PM
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New Here . . . giving this another shot

I'm giving sobriety another shot. Hell. I'm giving LIFE another shot.

I started drinking heavily about 5 years ago, and now I drink far more every night that I care to admit, I'm 80 pounds overweight, I'm depressed, I eat myself out of house and home, and I spend all of my money on alcohol and take out food. I used to be the life of the party and I'm DETERMINED to be that girl again!!

Tonight will only be night number 2 without a drink. Last night wasn't too bad, but I also got home from work late so all I really had time to do was eat and go to bed anyway.

But tonight is hard. Tonight I sit here, hating my life, wanting more than anything to get in my car and go buy some alcohol (I emptied my apartment of the stuff so I wouldn't be tempted, but I still am). RRRRR! I'm just so pissed off at myself that I let myself go. I used to be thin, hot, and fun. Now I have no drive in life, I'm depressed, overweight, and never go out. PATHETIC!!

So yeah, I'm babbling. But either way I'm very happy to have found this forum. So thank you for being here!!
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Old 08-09-2007, 06:03 PM
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Hi and welcome Sharkie . There's a ton of info to read on here and lots of support. 2 nights is a great start!
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Old 08-09-2007, 06:47 PM
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Welcome sharkie.You're doing great.You will find so much support here.Keep posting as much as you want.I know it helped me in the first few days of withdrawal.

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Old 08-09-2007, 07:21 PM
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Hi Sharkie,

Welcome!

I'm glad you found us and that you've decided to stop drinking and begin taking good care of yourself. Keep reading and posting.
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Old 08-10-2007, 03:13 AM
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Hi Sharkie, I'm brand new too. I'm giving sobriety another shot. I know how you feel. Today I have one day back and I'm worried, confused, disgusted with myself, all of the above! I'm also really happy that I found this forum.

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Old 08-10-2007, 03:32 AM
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welcome Sharkie

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Old 08-10-2007, 04:07 AM
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Old 08-10-2007, 04:44 AM
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Hi Sharkie. I'm also a newby, you have found a good place.
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Old 08-10-2007, 06:28 AM
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nice to meet you, sharkie - keep posting! blessings, k
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Old 08-10-2007, 08:59 AM
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Hi Sharkie,

Welcome to SR...Keep posting,

We are glad you found us...
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Old 08-10-2007, 10:05 AM
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kEEP POSTING, KEEP READING, YOU CAN DO IT! ONE DAY AT A TIME!
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Old 08-10-2007, 08:51 PM
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Old 08-11-2007, 05:14 AM
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Hi, I am new also, it's day three for me now. WE CAN DO THIS! I too am overweight because of the drinking and I know how devastating that is...the good news is that last time I quit drinking the weight just dropped off me! GOod luck in your journey, I look forward to hearing from you along the way.
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Old 08-11-2007, 06:30 AM
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Hi and welcome Sharkie!
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Old 08-11-2007, 08:56 AM
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hang in there sharkie....it DOES get better .....I am on day 18..one day at a time..worry about tomorrow when you get there, and keep yourself occupied.....hang tough...you can do this...no doubt...
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