Long time no sober.. I'm back, bigger and drunker than before
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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awe.. you guys and gals still remember me.. great to hear from all of you. Interesting that the members who helped me the most are still here with words of encouragement. That in itself is enlightening. I did do something different that I forgot to mention. I rescued a dog last week.
I told myself everytime i wanted a drink and I was home (which is when I always drink), I would walk the dog. Hell I'm going to be so skinny I could hula hoop with a cheerio.
I told myself everytime i wanted a drink and I was home (which is when I always drink), I would walk the dog. Hell I'm going to be so skinny I could hula hoop with a cheerio.
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Hi Guywithpie,
I remember you too and I'm really glad you;re back.
I found it easy to become motivated by hobbies and passtimes that used to interest me. Find something you care about and get involved again.
I remember you too and I'm really glad you;re back.
I found it easy to become motivated by hobbies and passtimes that used to interest me. Find something you care about and get involved again.
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The dog's going to be skinny too-LOL.Make sure you feed him/her well 
I found walking my dog really helpful when I wanted to drink too.5pm was the worst time-so I'd go out then.It helped.
You can do this.You know how it goes-first few days are the hardest but it's mainly physical withdrawal.The rest-well-it comes and goes.Anyway-we're all here for you.
Jules xox
I found walking my dog really helpful when I wanted to drink too.5pm was the worst time-so I'd go out then.It helped.
You can do this.You know how it goes-first few days are the hardest but it's mainly physical withdrawal.The rest-well-it comes and goes.Anyway-we're all here for you.
Jules xox
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thank you all again.. so nice to see the names that gave me the confidence the first time around.. you know who you are.. thank you. I'm going to hit the rack.. first time going to bed without a buzz in months.. I'm excited to see how I feel in the morning.. good night all, and god bless..
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Hi Guy! I've wondered often if you'd ever be back. I remember you had a very positive and determined attitude the first time. This time it sounds like you're being more conservative in terms of how it's going to go. That's probably a good thing. I failed many times when I was cocky and so sure I'd had my last drink. I'm so glad to see you back. Also glad you've rescued a dog. Would like details when you feel like it. My two dogs helped to save my life because I wanted to be as wonderful as they seem to think I am. They didn't deserve to be shortchanged by my drinking and lack of enthusiasm.
Congratulations on making it back here. Looking forward to your success this time.
Love, Joanie
Congratulations on making it back here. Looking forward to your success this time.
Love, Joanie
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Ahh.. Thanks Hevyn. You are correct thinking I was a little cocky about my last time.. It seemed pretty easy to go 100 days and then I lost control overnight. I definitely am being more cautious and conservative this time around. I am on day 3 though!! yipeee.
As for the dog.. love him. He is around 9 months old and the vet is pretty sure he is a staffordshire terrier. He is already potty trained, is great with my kids.. (my 2 year old tugs on his ears and tail and he just sits there) and he just follows me around the house and lays down. Very good timing for me to place my energy on something new..
Great to hear from you Hevyn..
I heard my wife tell someone on the phone this morning that I was back on soberrecovery.com so I'm "on the wagon"...
As for the dog.. love him. He is around 9 months old and the vet is pretty sure he is a staffordshire terrier. He is already potty trained, is great with my kids.. (my 2 year old tugs on his ears and tail and he just sits there) and he just follows me around the house and lays down. Very good timing for me to place my energy on something new..
Great to hear from you Hevyn..
I heard my wife tell someone on the phone this morning that I was back on soberrecovery.com so I'm "on the wagon"...
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Man today was a hard day. I wanted a drink so bad.. I came so close to breaking down. I was in 2 situations "socially" where there was drinks served and people drinking all around me. First one with co-workers, second alone.. The second one was during my habit time. Held strong but man that was tough. I'll have to stay away from situations like that in these early days..
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I'll have to stay away from situations like that in these early days..
I know you do a lot of work based socialising. I'd stop for a while...but - if all else fails, and you really can't get out of it, and you're not ready or willing to 'come out' alcoholically - have a 'I'm not drinking' excuse ready....and use it.
I seem to remember that worked for you before anyway?
great going on day 4, mate
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