When Does the End Begin??
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I hate long post too. So I'll keep this as short as I can. Some say you have to hit bottom, some say you don't. I did, but the fear of what that was like is not what keeps me sober.
It wasn't until about 3 months of sober time, that I felt really good. That was about 4 months ago. Right now I have 19 days and am feeling great again. I would not give up the feeling I have now for any type of buzz I could get from alcohol. It took me a long time to feel that way about being sober, about 1 year, and I still do get really strong urges from time to time, but they are fading.
I think that it will "click" for you. But when you get there, I don't think it's going to really matter weather you hit bottom or not. It's just a matter of staying sober until you get there. It's difficult, but it's worth it.
Thank you for posting. It helps me more then you know.
Dune
It wasn't until about 3 months of sober time, that I felt really good. That was about 4 months ago. Right now I have 19 days and am feeling great again. I would not give up the feeling I have now for any type of buzz I could get from alcohol. It took me a long time to feel that way about being sober, about 1 year, and I still do get really strong urges from time to time, but they are fading.
I think that it will "click" for you. But when you get there, I don't think it's going to really matter weather you hit bottom or not. It's just a matter of staying sober until you get there. It's difficult, but it's worth it.
Thank you for posting. It helps me more then you know.
Dune
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If you want a good rock-bottom story, check out the posting "Last and final Chance" by NatnNick8689 re-posted just a few min ago. I've heard worse, but this one ranks pretty high up on my list.
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You wont like my response but here goes....dont go to the casino, if hubby brings home alcohol pur it down the drain in front of him, get to an AA meeting, spend more time reading/posting on here....drastic times call for drastic measures. Im not being melo-dramatic...this thing progresses and will kill you. I know exactly where you are. I was there too. My best to you and your family!
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Originally Posted by FNB3 
Welcome to SR...
Well, if you believe that kooke out in California, I would say The End begins around midnight tomorrow?
Well, if you believe that kooke out in California, I would say The End begins around midnight tomorrow?
LOL - LOL . . . yeah....I guess I shouldn't worry about anything past 24 hours from now !!!!
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Hiyaa Okla!!
Thanks so much for the advice....the thing is....I owe this trip to hubby....may not make sense.....but think about it....and where I've probably driven him to....it's this one last thing that I'm hoping will keep him happy for the moment. All your other advice....definitely well taken. Never been to AA...although I've called for various meeting times. I'm crrently not sober, but looking to lose the bottle within the next few days. Hope I don't sound like a sell-out....but this trip means a lot to hubby.....and at this point...until I get sober.....what do I really have to offer?
Thanks so much for the advice....the thing is....I owe this trip to hubby....may not make sense.....but think about it....and where I've probably driven him to....it's this one last thing that I'm hoping will keep him happy for the moment. All your other advice....definitely well taken. Never been to AA...although I've called for various meeting times. I'm crrently not sober, but looking to lose the bottle within the next few days. Hope I don't sound like a sell-out....but this trip means a lot to hubby.....and at this point...until I get sober.....what do I really have to offer?
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Do whatever to can...this place will be here when you are ready and that can be whenever you decide. At some point you will probably need to get selfish and do for you before anything else. I have a hard time believing that anyone ever does anything without getting something in return for themselves. That just not how we label it.
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