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Old 01-15-2009, 11:17 AM
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Hi, new here.

Hi from the UK.

Just new here and have been getting some inspiration for STOPPING tomorrow!!

Will try and stay around to keep motivated.

After drinking 10-30 uk units a day for 20 years something has to give.
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Old 01-15-2009, 11:24 AM
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Welcome! Don't just try and stay around - DO! You have found a good place and good people here too.
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Old 01-15-2009, 11:28 AM
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Welcome Stryker and glad you found us. THere's lots of support here. Read, learn, post questions. I'm glad you're wanting to be sober. It's so much better than drinking.
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Old 01-15-2009, 11:31 AM
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Hi Stryker how's things in the UK? Good luck, this community has really helped me, and I know it can help you too!

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Old 01-15-2009, 11:55 AM
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There is definitely a lot of inspiration and support here. I unfortuntely have some 20+ years of insanity drinking under my belt as well.

Time to take control of the wheel...

Glad you're here.
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Old 01-15-2009, 11:57 AM
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Congratulations on your decision to live a better life!

I am looking foward to congratulating you on your sobriety.
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Old 01-15-2009, 12:03 PM
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Thanks for the lovely welcome.

I will post a little more about myself, my background and my future sober aims tomorrow but more importantly (hopefully) on saturday morning following my first sober 24 hours for many a year.
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Old 01-15-2009, 01:14 PM
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Yes welcome and you will be supported here. Join the January class. A lot of us check in each day and share a laugh or two while we update. Good luck.
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Old 01-15-2009, 01:19 PM
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So glad you are here!!!

If you are sick to death of alcohol screwing up your life and want to live as a better person...... Then YOU CAN DO IT!!!

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Old 01-15-2009, 01:26 PM
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Old 01-15-2009, 02:30 PM
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Welcome !!! Glad you are here.
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Old 01-15-2009, 03:47 PM
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Hi Stryker I am from the UK too, there are a few of us here.

Good luck tomorrow, you are not alone.
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Old 01-15-2009, 04:24 PM
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Pleased to meet you, Stryker. SR has saved my life - I was never able to stay quit until I found this place. You aren't alone any more. Please do tell us more about you when you feel like it. Sending hope and love over the big water to you.
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Old 01-15-2009, 05:17 PM
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Old 01-15-2009, 05:28 PM
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Hi and Welcome,

I'm glad you have decided to live a sober life.
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Old 01-15-2009, 08:05 PM
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Old 01-15-2009, 08:12 PM
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Old 01-16-2009, 01:44 AM
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Well last night saw me downing my LAST drink. I am determined that this must STOP!!

After 20 years of solid drinking at least x5 the reccomended alcohol units i have made the decision to quit. I cannot controll my drinking in the normal way, say drinking once a week or less wine per night so i have to stop completely.

I'm not sure how i came to the decision to stop, no bolt from the blue, no big row or getting into trouble. I think its just the case of enough is enough before too much damage is done to my health.

I guess i'm what is known as a functioning, dare i say it?....yes.... alcoholic.
Outwardly i have a charmed life. A good job large house three good kids and a loving wife. So why drink every night??? Habit? stuck in a rut? who knows.

I'm not really sure what to expect as this is the only time i have quit!! But i am determined that with the support from SR then this is the first day in my new life.
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Old 01-16-2009, 04:33 AM
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You can do it !!! We are all rooting for you here.
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Old 01-16-2009, 09:17 AM
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How's it goin Stryker?
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