Starting on Day 1
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Irvine, CA
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Starting on Day 1
Drank late last night in the morning. Puked my guts up this morning. Feeling very bad. Liver hurts, stomach hurts. Heart beating all weird. I am a binge-drinker, and I usually only drink alone. I have been truly battling this for several years but just got serious about recovery today. I called my counselor and my girlfriend and confessed the true level of my problem. It felt pretty good, but I may lose my girlfriend because of it. I usually have problems after going three or four days (when my symptoms go away). After I start feeling better I let my guard down and slip right back into it and binge until I get sick, usually drinking for at least 2 or 3 days straight. Any hope/encouragement from fellow bingers? I need to start going to a group. My counselor recommend I go every day for the next two weeks. How do I find this many meetings in my area? I live in Orange County, CA, and couldn't find very many meetings going on anywhere near me this week.
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Congratulations on speaking with your counselor and telling your girlfriend. If it's meant to be with her, she'll stick with you or she'll be back. What's important is focusing on your and your recovery now. Without it you won't be good for anyone anyway. I don't live in your area but I'll bet someone posts with some info on meetings for you.
Welcome by the way
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Welcome by the way
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Thriving sober since 12/18/08
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 3,115
I bet you can find meetings if you Google them (AA that is), I know even very near my house there's several a day within like 2 miles..
Maybe try this thread?
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ator-help.html
Maybe try this thread?
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ator-help.html
Sober 6/5/2008
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Point Vermin, Peedro, CA
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Hi WillsDisolve,
There are plenty of meetings if you look. I'm in Garden Grove and there are a half dozen meetings every day of the week within a mile or so of home, one of the up sides to living in the beige hell of Orange County.
I hope you find the same strength, comfort, and hope I have in the rooms of AA.
Hi WillsDisolve,
There are plenty of meetings if you look. I'm in Garden Grove and there are a half dozen meetings every day of the week within a mile or so of home, one of the up sides to living in the beige hell of Orange County.
I hope you find the same strength, comfort, and hope I have in the rooms of AA.
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
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Hi and Welcome,
It is always a good idea to talk to your dr before you detox from alcohol. It can be very dangerous.
I'm glad you found us and that you are seeking help. There's lots of support here.
It is always a good idea to talk to your dr before you detox from alcohol. It can be very dangerous.
I'm glad you found us and that you are seeking help. There's lots of support here.
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