Would you believe?
Resident Awesome Guy
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Would you believe?
That I almost wanted to go to the liquor store today after just getting out of the hospital and being 8 days sober? Wow. Booze is some powerful stuff. But you know what, I feel so good about myself for the fact that I didnt and really thought about the decision I was going to make. I also thought of all of you and how disappointed you might all be, so I didn't. Funny how that worked. Anyway, just wanted to share my mini battle I had today and let you know I prevailed.
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Way to go C23. If I remember correctly you were in for pancreaitis (sp) and that if you drink it may kill you, so I guess I would be a little let down if you drank.
But you didn't and you won't so I am proud of you instead.
But you didn't and you won't so I am proud of you instead.
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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So happy and proud of you for doing so great C23...I did good and made it through my little battle and told them inner demons off pretty hard. I think we made it through together. Still on my 5th day of being sober with no reason to regret anything. Good job bro and lets keep it up together! 
We can do it!
Wes
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That's great to hear, C23. This is how you start winning the battle... recognizing the tricks your "addict voice" and instincts and then NOT listening to it or acting on them. It gets a little easier each time.
And I'm sure you don't want to wind back up in the hospital again! Stay healthy.
This is how you start winning the battle... recognizing the tricks your "addict voice" and instincts and then NOT listening to it or acting on them. It gets a little easier each time.And I'm sure you don't want to wind back up in the hospital again! Stay healthy.
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Dayton, Ohio
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Amazing how that accountability to others works, isn't it? Early in my Recovery, I had thoughts of using and knowing how I would let others down got me through some tough times. But what ever works, right?
I remember one time, I actually stopped on the way home from the hospital. I was in for alcohol detox, a really bad detox with seizures, hallucinating, the whole nine yards. In the 15 minutes from the time I walked out of that hospital until I pulled into the liquor store, the disease had reared it's ugly head with a vengence.
Congratulations on doing the right thing and I'm glad you shared it with us.
Good Deal,
Judy
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Thats really good you stopped before you reacted.
For me. Most times I didnt stop long enough to think about anyhting except going to get my fix.
It makes a big difference I think if we can at least rationalize before we do anything.
And alot of times we do end up making the better choice. Thinking things through can make all the difference sometimes.
Good for you. Keep it up.
For me. Most times I didnt stop long enough to think about anyhting except going to get my fix.
It makes a big difference I think if we can at least rationalize before we do anything.
And alot of times we do end up making the better choice. Thinking things through can make all the difference sometimes.
Good for you. Keep it up.
Resident Awesome Guy
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Originally Posted by CarolD 
Your a non drinker...I hope you continue to move forward.
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