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Hi, I'm new
I'm not sure if I'm an alcoholic or not. I'm not sure it even matters to me. I know I've been using alcohol too much and for all the wrong reasons. It hurts me more than it helps. So I've stopped. I've been sober for 7 days now. I haven't had any real desire to drink at this point and hope that it stays that way.
I guess I just wanted to say hello. I've been reading this site for a while now and it has helped me a great deal. I thank you all for your openess and honesty. I'll continue to keep lurking if it's ok.
This is a great space. I appreciate it.
I guess I just wanted to say hello. I've been reading this site for a while now and it has helped me a great deal. I thank you all for your openess and honesty. I'll continue to keep lurking if it's ok.
This is a great space. I appreciate it.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Glad you are no longer drinking.....alcohol is a toxin
and it damages your brain and body.
This is true in some degree for everyone....not only alcoholics.....
Welcome....
and it damages your brain and body.
This is true in some degree for everyone....not only alcoholics.....
Welcome....
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Welcome to SR and congrats on your sober week. 
Staying sober can be difficult but it's so worth the effort. Keep reading and post as you like. We're here to support you in your recovery.:ghug
Staying sober can be difficult but it's so worth the effort. Keep reading and post as you like. We're here to support you in your recovery.:ghug
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Welcome to SR and go ahead and lurk. Reading posts around here are what get me through the day sometimes. People are very helpful and if you have any questions, don't be afraid to post either. That helps too. 
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What a wonderfully clear description of what's going on with you.. you're right, most of the mumbo jumbo doesn't matter, you know it's bad for you, you're done. I'm proud of you!
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There is a post (in a whole different section) that is driving me up the wall. I have mentally composed a dozen different responses to “tell them like it is.” I know I’m right, I know they’re wrong and I’m itching to explain to them exactly what is wrong with them.
Yet, I’m certainly not willing to share much of myself. Not going to open myself up to judgment.
When did I become such a self righteous B? Why do I think I’m such a know it all?
I understand why that particular topic is a hot button for me. I don’t understand why I can’t just let it go. I’m not going to respond to the thread. I know it wouldn’t help anything. I just don’t like the fact that I want to. (And *how* I want to.) Guess it’s easier to point out other people’s crap then look at my own.
I’ve got stuff to work on; that is apparent.
Please feel free to tell me like it is.
8 days and counting. Still no desire to drink, thank goodness for that.
Sorry for venting.
Yet, I’m certainly not willing to share much of myself. Not going to open myself up to judgment.
When did I become such a self righteous B? Why do I think I’m such a know it all?
I understand why that particular topic is a hot button for me. I don’t understand why I can’t just let it go. I’m not going to respond to the thread. I know it wouldn’t help anything. I just don’t like the fact that I want to. (And *how* I want to.) Guess it’s easier to point out other people’s crap then look at my own.
I’ve got stuff to work on; that is apparent.
Please feel free to tell me like it is.
8 days and counting. Still no desire to drink, thank goodness for that.
Sorry for venting.
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