The first day of the rest of my life :)
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chandler AZ
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The first day of the rest of my life :)
Hello all, I am new to these forums I have spent my morning reading through some of the post and am so inspired by you guys. I am a nightly binge drinker never touch the stuff with day light present so the fight begins at sun down :/
But I want to quit that fight, the stress, I am so unhappy with alcohol that I am just burned out. It brings nothing good to me or my family so I am taking you all into my heart with all your pain and victory and inspiration and knowledge I will make it my own.
My name is John nice to meet you all
I will not fail myself or you guys I am in this for the win 
But I want to quit that fight, the stress, I am so unhappy with alcohol that I am just burned out. It brings nothing good to me or my family so I am taking you all into my heart with all your pain and victory and inspiration and knowledge I will make it my own.
My name is John nice to meet you all
I will not fail myself or you guys I am in this for the win 
On my way....
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 326
Welcome Jsteed, I can identify with you, I was never a drinker during the day either. Come join us on the Class of March 2011, we have a good bunch of people there giving each other support. This is definitely a great place to be!
Glad you are here. SR has helped me so much with my recovery. Hope to hear more from you soon. We do recover. SR Fan
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 7,910
Welcome to the forum, John - nice to meet you too!
Glad you've decided to get sober. Take it one day at a time and when the evening comes, hang out here with us. We know what it's like those first few days........
Be watchful as you withdrawal, though, and get to a doctor if you need too.
Glad you're here!
Glad you've decided to get sober. Take it one day at a time and when the evening comes, hang out here with us. We know what it's like those first few days........
Be watchful as you withdrawal, though, and get to a doctor if you need too.
Glad you're here!
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chandler AZ
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Thanks guys and nice to meet you come sun down I am in here lol any tips? My last binge was last night I am hitting the water hard I know from the past I am going to be having some very restless nights as my body rids itself of all this toxic crap.
I might try to go to the gym and hit the tread mill and sweat it out but kind of would rather stay in and turn some music on lol treat it like a sick day and just hang here with you guys.
come sun down I am in here lol any tips? My last binge was last night I am hitting the water hard I know from the past I am going to be having some very restless nights as my body rids itself of all this toxic crap. I might try to go to the gym and hit the tread mill and sweat it out but kind of would rather stay in and turn some music on lol treat it like a sick day and just hang here with you guys.
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chandler AZ
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I keep reading though each post and now I cant stop crying lol guess I have been alone with addiction for long time I hide it well just a lot of weight to carry around each day.
I am really glad I found you guys its so good to know there are people who know what it is like....I think I love you all lol blubber-en like a baby
I am really glad I found you guys its so good to know there are people who know what it is like....I think I love you all lol blubber-en like a baby
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Chandler AZ
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I have tried AA in the past and just felt out of place but I have always felt that way lol. I felt out of place in kindergarten its just in my dna. I quite for 6 months 4 years ago using a forums like this then I met a girl that told me she would be proud of me if I drank again and learned to moderate we all know how that storie ends....
I have left her and got a new place,and a new job dropped all my drinking friends. I am truly starting over with my life and drinking is the last thing I am dropping from it. Its time to add some good to it and that is you guys.
I have left her and got a new place,and a new job dropped all my drinking friends. I am truly starting over with my life and drinking is the last thing I am dropping from it. Its time to add some good to it and that is you guys.
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
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I remember the emotion when I finally made my first post, too........ I had no idea how much I really had been suffering inside. Admitting it, and having people express their support was like a spiritual experience....... I hung on every word!
I spend the first day in bed with my laptop (and these good folks)...... so I think it's a great way to give yourself some TLC. Get a good Vitamin B Complex (most heavy drinkers have deficiency). And ice cream (!)..... the sugar really helps with the cravings and it just doesn't go with the idea of a drink, if you know what I mean....
You can do it.......we're all behind you......
I spend the first day in bed with my laptop (and these good folks)...... so I think it's a great way to give yourself some TLC. Get a good Vitamin B Complex (most heavy drinkers have deficiency). And ice cream (!)..... the sugar really helps with the cravings and it just doesn't go with the idea of a drink, if you know what I mean....
You can do it.......we're all behind you......
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Location: South Jersey
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Feeling "out of place" or uncomfortable in our own skin seems to be a common theme among alcoholics.
My suggestion is that you give it another try. See if you can't relate to what other people say about how they felt about alcohol. One thing about SR, AA, any group is that it IS very comforting to know that we aren't alone, and that there is hope.
My suggestion is that you give it another try. See if you can't relate to what other people say about how they felt about alcohol. One thing about SR, AA, any group is that it IS very comforting to know that we aren't alone, and that there is hope.
On my way....
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 326
Originally Posted by Jsteed22 
I might try to go to the gym and hit the tread mill and sweat it out but kind of would rather stay in and turn some music on lol treat it like a sick day and just hang here with you guys.
Glad you're here friend!
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: I'm exactly where I should be.
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Hi John and Welcome...when I drank I was apprehensive about going to a meeting (not wanting to climb outside my box) although it was mentioned to me many times by family. Then I lost my job and QUIT 52 days ago...the first week I was just so excited I had made up my mind to really quit and I was SO excited to go to my first meeting. Being in a small town of about 1000 Lordy only knew who I'd find in there. But I went and I was pleased AND now when I see some of them around town...whom I normally may not've given a second look to, we stop and chat. We have that common bond -which we need now. One guy just stopped while I was walking my dog because he hadn't seen me...just wondering how I was.
Try it again...they are a whole different world of people. We need that support. This site is great but you need 'people' in your life, crossing pathes, real talking.
I also went to rehab (one week left) and I just love it. BUT I am the only one who has independantly volunteered to join because I wanted to. All the others are court appointed.
AA and rehab are in the evenings that would give you an alternative to drinking. Good Luck and know we are here...
Try it again...they are a whole different world of people. We need that support. This site is great but you need 'people' in your life, crossing pathes, real talking.
I also went to rehab (one week left) and I just love it. BUT I am the only one who has independantly volunteered to join because I wanted to. All the others are court appointed.
AA and rehab are in the evenings that would give you an alternative to drinking. Good Luck and know we are here...
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,236
I was glad I had a 28 day start in rehab because
it allowed me to be in a controlled inviroment away
from the temptations of wanting to drink. Im not
gonna say I was a happy camper while I was there
because I wasnt.
I was separated by alcohol by my family when they
pulled and intervention on me, doing for me what I
surely couldnt do for myself. Getting me help.
Alcohol was destroying me quickly and yet I was in
deep denial about it. An accident in Feb. 90 I spent
10 days in the hospital after i hit a concret culvert
sitting on top the ground. I was pretty messed up
and almost bled to death if they had not removed
my punctured spleen.
Between Feb. and July I healed quite nicely to only
go back to the same watering hole and return home
to another arguement with my spouse. In order to
not have to argue ever again, I thought If i could
end my stay on earth then that would solve the problem
once and for all.
The next day Aug 10'90 since my check out failed, family
stepped in to save my life and the next full day Aug 11'90
was my first day sober and rebirth of a new life. That was
some 20 yrs ago as I continue on my recovery journey a
day at a time sharing my own experiences, strengths and
hopes with those who are still suffering with addiction.
When I returned home from my 28 day stay, my family
cleared away all the alcohol in the house so there was no
temptation there for me. However there was no barrier
standing in my way to get to alcohol except my choices
I would make to keep me sober. Those choice, healthy
choices were learned by listening to others who have stayed
sober for many yrs. before me. Choices made by suggestions
that would help me stay sober for many one days at a time
to get me where I am today.
Walk the walk of recovery and not just talk the talk.
it allowed me to be in a controlled inviroment away
from the temptations of wanting to drink. Im not
gonna say I was a happy camper while I was there
because I wasnt.
I was separated by alcohol by my family when they
pulled and intervention on me, doing for me what I
surely couldnt do for myself. Getting me help.
Alcohol was destroying me quickly and yet I was in
deep denial about it. An accident in Feb. 90 I spent
10 days in the hospital after i hit a concret culvert
sitting on top the ground. I was pretty messed up
and almost bled to death if they had not removed
my punctured spleen.
Between Feb. and July I healed quite nicely to only
go back to the same watering hole and return home
to another arguement with my spouse. In order to
not have to argue ever again, I thought If i could
end my stay on earth then that would solve the problem
once and for all.
The next day Aug 10'90 since my check out failed, family
stepped in to save my life and the next full day Aug 11'90
was my first day sober and rebirth of a new life. That was
some 20 yrs ago as I continue on my recovery journey a
day at a time sharing my own experiences, strengths and
hopes with those who are still suffering with addiction.
When I returned home from my 28 day stay, my family
cleared away all the alcohol in the house so there was no
temptation there for me. However there was no barrier
standing in my way to get to alcohol except my choices
I would make to keep me sober. Those choice, healthy
choices were learned by listening to others who have stayed
sober for many yrs. before me. Choices made by suggestions
that would help me stay sober for many one days at a time
to get me where I am today.
Walk the walk of recovery and not just talk the talk.
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