Long time no sober.. I'm back, bigger and drunker than before

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11-17-2008, 09:17 AM

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guywithpie

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Long time no sober.. I'm back, bigger and drunker than before

My first attempt at sobriety was around a year ago.. I made it 100 days. After that I slowly got worse and worse and drank more and more. I graduated from a few benders a week to everyday. Also changed from wine to hard stuff. It's been a wild ride. but I am here again which I believe is a good sign. So I'm raising my cup of coffee and cheering day 1 of many.!

11-17-2008, 09:27 AM

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Aysha

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Welcome back

11-17-2008, 09:41 AM

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guywithpie

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Thanks.. feels good to be back. I want to say the same thing in 7 days..

11-17-2008, 09:46 AM

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guywithpie

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Thanks.. feels good to be back. I want to say the same thing in 7 days..

11-17-2008, 09:49 AM

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wibble

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Welcome back, I was in a pretty similar state to you but only managed max 20 days sober. Its just a downward cycle isn't it?

Main thing is you came back

11-17-2008, 09:50 AM

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TTOSBT

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Welcome back!
You have SO much to look forward to!
Whatcha gonna do different this time?
Do you have a support system? Are you going to get involved in a 12 step program or secular recovery?
A beautiful future awaits, as long as you are willing to do the work

11-17-2008, 09:50 AM

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soarinhigh

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LOVING the positive attitude!!! That will get you through alot of tough times. Good Luck and welcome back

11-17-2008, 09:55 AM

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Rowan

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Welcome back guy with pie - that's what I want to know, too: what's going to be different this time.
You said cheers to this day 1 of many - I hope I read that wrong and that this is your 'last' day 1, period - it CAN be, you know!

11-17-2008, 09:59 AM

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guywithpie

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I was cheering sober day 1 of many more to come..!

I'm not quite sure what I will do different this time. I did pretty good the first time I tried.. just went cold turkey for a 100 days. One of the main reasons I failed last time is I stopped keeping myself busy. That may sound kind of weird, but when I get bored I want to drink.

So I will need to pick up one of my hobbies again.. I have plenty.

11-17-2008, 10:02 AM

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Dean62

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Welcome back guywithpie. Thanks for the update on what it's like out there. They say it only gets worse never better so I hope you enjoyed it because that's as good as drinking is going to get for you from now one.

I look forward to getting to know you better as we walk this path together.

Edit. - You really should get some f2f support this time.

11-17-2008, 10:10 AM

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gravity

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In my case, it wasn't a matter of boredom & hobbies. I needed a major mental & spiritual shift. Quitting drinking and keeping busy will only keep me sober for so long.

11-17-2008, 11:07 AM

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guywithpie

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Agreed. I won't have all the answers on how I'm going to be successful.. All i can say at this point is I'm going to be successful. Posting on this board helps a lot, and I spoke with my wife about it and she is willing to help.. (Even though she likes me better when I'm drunk.. nicer.. kinder, funnier).. got some proving to do..

11-17-2008, 11:19 AM

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parentrecovers

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glad you made it back, guywithpie. be grateful today. hugs, k

11-17-2008, 11:23 AM

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Jules62

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Wow-it's great to see you again!I often wondered what happened to you.I'm really glad you made it back!

Jules xox

11-17-2008, 11:24 AM

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tanyapmc

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Welcome back GWP. I am glad you made it back. Do you have an aversion to going to AA? I think it would be good for you. I go and it helps me. I wanted to drink or use when I got bored too. I don't tend to get as bored as I did in the beginning. Please keep posting and don't drink NO MATTER WHAT!

11-17-2008, 11:26 AM

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tennis71

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Welcome Back!!!

Remember, you only need to succeed once with sobriety!

11-17-2008, 11:47 AM

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mtnmagic

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Welcome back Guy! I remember you well. I too have been struggling, trying to stay sober while you were gone. This last time, I decided to do recovery with the total support of a 12 step program. I'm putting as much effort into this as I did my drinking. It is working better then I ever imagined. Just some food for thought. How ever you choose to approach it, I wish you success. It is he11 out there IMO, and it doesn't ever need to be that way again.