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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Texas
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Like everyone has said I could not moderate. I tried- very hard! But it really is easier just to not drink- and it does get easier. Welcome! I did AA and just found this site not too long ago- both have been helpful in my recovery.
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Just wanted to add my welcome, too........
My story is pretty much to same as everyone else's - I was never just a social drinker (or I probably wouldn't be here). My promises to myself to stop or at least cut back only lasted for a short time..... Often, I'd wake up with regrets, yet by the afternoon or evening I was drinking again.
It really does take support to do this and you've come to a great place for that! Hang in there - it gets better!
My story is pretty much to same as everyone else's - I was never just a social drinker (or I probably wouldn't be here). My promises to myself to stop or at least cut back only lasted for a short time..... Often, I'd wake up with regrets, yet by the afternoon or evening I was drinking again.
It really does take support to do this and you've come to a great place for that! Hang in there - it gets better!
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Originally Posted by artsoul 
Just wanted to add my welcome, too........
My story is pretty much to same as everyone else's - I was never just a social drinker (or I probably wouldn't be here). My promises to myself to stop or at least cut back only lasted for a short time..... Often, I'd wake up with regrets, yet by the afternoon or evening I was drinking again.
It really does take support to do this and you've come to a great place for that! Hang in there - it gets better!
My story is pretty much to same as everyone else's - I was never just a social drinker (or I probably wouldn't be here). My promises to myself to stop or at least cut back only lasted for a short time..... Often, I'd wake up with regrets, yet by the afternoon or evening I was drinking again.
It really does take support to do this and you've come to a great place for that! Hang in there - it gets better!
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Diego
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I don't know if I'll ever stop thinking about drinking, yoli.
My goal is more modest: whenever I think about it, I want to remember exactly how it felt to be at a playground with my daughter on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, and wanting to get back to the house so I could have my first drink of the night.
Welcome to SR—this community has been a lifesaver for me.
My goal is more modest: whenever I think about it, I want to remember exactly how it felt to be at a playground with my daughter on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, and wanting to get back to the house so I could have my first drink of the night.
Welcome to SR—this community has been a lifesaver for me.
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: The Great Outdoors
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Hi Yoli! Glad you are here. That moderation idea..I tried...not for me. I will venture a bet that alot of people tried. It is the last war cry before you fall off your horse in defeat. No one wants to fathom the idea that they cannot drink. Go for one or two then you are in a blackout! Anyway glad you posted. I wish you well!!!
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