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07-03-2008, 03:21 PM

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Candygirl

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Thanks to everyone else who welcomed me, it is so nice of all of you.
As for my five years of sobriety, it has not been easy at times and I had to fight anxiety and depression as well but learning to take things as they come each day and realizing that most things will pass has helped me so much.

I love you guys and gals:bounce

07-03-2008, 08:56 PM

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scaredykat

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Hi Candygirl and welcome to SR. I'm glad you found us.

Congrats on your 5 years.

Barb

07-03-2008, 09:54 PM

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Klynn33

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Hey Candygirl!!!

glad you found us all here. And I agree with Horselover.......we're all here to support you of course...but with 5 years in, I think you may have some great advice for some of us on here!

take care and keep posting!!

07-30-2008, 05:49 PM

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Candygirl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Klynn33

Wow, you are all so nice and way too complimentary. Even though I have been in recovery for a while now I still try and take things little by little. Lord knows I never could have lasted this long and made this much progress if I was looking out too far into the future but day by day I have gained new skills that have helped me go forward and I'm still learning everyday

07-30-2008, 05:58 PM

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winwin

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Welcome!!! Glad to have you here with us. I know I can use all the help I can get. (Of course, some people would say I am beyond help.) I am only on Day 5 but I hope to make it to 5 years. I really admire you for having the determination it takes to embark on such a journey. When I m ake it through today, it will be my longest time sober for a while. I am really proud of myself tonight. Maybe you can give me some tips on contin uing on this road.

08-17-2008, 09:32 AM

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Candygirl

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Tanks again everyone! WinWin I love your name

Very positive and that's a great start. Taking it little by little and not thinking out farther than what's right in front of you has really helped me. There's an exercise I learned in overcoming my anxiety called a TEA form that helps you learn to deal with all the thoughts that swirl in your head and helps keep you from making the thinking errors that make you feel the need to drink when you really do not. I have found over time the way I was thinking about drinking was what made me need to use it to escape. I think underlying anxiety is behind many of the problems that lead me to my drinking problems in retrospect. I hope you are continuing to make progress and great job getting to this point!

02-07-2009, 11:07 PM

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Candygirl

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Touching basis with everyone.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know how much all of your kind words have meant for me. I am feeling really good and I keep forgetting to come back and say hi as well as encourage all the great people here. I hope you are all doing well and feeling strong.