Hi everyone. New Here.
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Bay Area, Ca
Posts: 18
Hi everyone. New Here.
Hi all,
I am new here, and wanted to introduce myself. I have been drinking heavily, everyday, for at least 7 years. I started drinking regularly once I turned 21, and enjoyed it so much that it became a daily routine for me. Although it wasn't until about 7 years ago when it really got bad, it had a history of problems before that, and just snowballed as the years progressed. For the last couple few years it got to the point where I started drinking from the moment I woke up on the weekends (passed out several times throughout) until I woke up to go to work on Mondays. I was getting so tired of the feeling I would have at the beginning of the workweek, and although I was able to contain myself (for the most part) at work, I hated having to hide it on a daily basis.
I finally decided to seek medical help in June and started on Librium. I was too deep into it to stop cold-turkey. I was doing well, although the days went SO darn slow. Every hour, every minute was a battle. I got hardly any sleep whatsoever, and it started off as pure hell. Eventually it started getting easier, and I made it just over 30 days until I slipped. That devil on my shoulder convinced me that I had it under control and could manage my intake. I was wrong.
I wound up back where I began for about 2 1/2 weeks before contacting my Psychologist and telling him I wanted to start over again. That was 27 July of this year, and I am still plugging away today. This second time around has been easier (having already been through it prior and knowing what to expect) and I hope to stay in this clear mindset, and feeling of well being. I am trying to attend meetings when I can, and sleep is finally getting much better.
I have been reading many posts that a lot of newcomers have posted, and love reading the input and encouragement that those have posted whom have a good deal of sobriety under their belt. I also have several books on the topic that I have been trying to immerse myself in to help keep me sane, provide me input, as well as pass the long days/nights.
Sorry for the long rant, but I am happy to be here and look forward to working with all of you to encourage and support in any way possible.
I am new here, and wanted to introduce myself. I have been drinking heavily, everyday, for at least 7 years. I started drinking regularly once I turned 21, and enjoyed it so much that it became a daily routine for me. Although it wasn't until about 7 years ago when it really got bad, it had a history of problems before that, and just snowballed as the years progressed. For the last couple few years it got to the point where I started drinking from the moment I woke up on the weekends (passed out several times throughout) until I woke up to go to work on Mondays. I was getting so tired of the feeling I would have at the beginning of the workweek, and although I was able to contain myself (for the most part) at work, I hated having to hide it on a daily basis.
I finally decided to seek medical help in June and started on Librium. I was too deep into it to stop cold-turkey. I was doing well, although the days went SO darn slow. Every hour, every minute was a battle. I got hardly any sleep whatsoever, and it started off as pure hell. Eventually it started getting easier, and I made it just over 30 days until I slipped. That devil on my shoulder convinced me that I had it under control and could manage my intake. I was wrong.
I wound up back where I began for about 2 1/2 weeks before contacting my Psychologist and telling him I wanted to start over again. That was 27 July of this year, and I am still plugging away today. This second time around has been easier (having already been through it prior and knowing what to expect) and I hope to stay in this clear mindset, and feeling of well being. I am trying to attend meetings when I can, and sleep is finally getting much better.
I have been reading many posts that a lot of newcomers have posted, and love reading the input and encouragement that those have posted whom have a good deal of sobriety under their belt. I also have several books on the topic that I have been trying to immerse myself in to help keep me sane, provide me input, as well as pass the long days/nights.
Sorry for the long rant, but I am happy to be here and look forward to working with all of you to encourage and support in any way possible.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: New Hope, PA
Posts: 114
Welcome Clipper103
We have all been there and it will get easier. You will find all the help and support you need from all the wonderful caring people on SR. I have been on for about a month and it has made an amazing difference in my life and the way I now relate to alcohol. Good Luck!
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Bay Area, Ca
Posts: 18
Aidadeb - Thank you, it's good to be here. I know it will get easier with time.
Homeward - It's a medication that is used to help with the initial withdrawl symptoms. Only used for about 5 days. Google it, there's a lot of information.
Congrats to you both!
Homeward - It's a medication that is used to help with the initial withdrawl symptoms. Only used for about 5 days. Google it, there's a lot of information.
Congrats to you both!
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 43
Nice to meet you both ,take a deep breath and one minute at a.time.
there's a leaflet printed by AA that I find very beneficial ,it's called JUST FOR TODAY .and is available on the internet ,I always found the first and seventh verse very helpful.I don't know if i can print it out here because of copyrights but it is available on line
there's a leaflet printed by AA that I find very beneficial ,it's called JUST FOR TODAY .and is available on the internet ,I always found the first and seventh verse very helpful.I don't know if i can print it out here because of copyrights but it is available on line
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
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Welcome to SR and congratulations on getting sober - 
Sounds familiar..... even after all the "evidence" I had built up over the years, the addict part of me would find reasons I was different and could handle it. The smartest things I ever did was give up and admit defeat.
It was a little bumpy at first, but things have steadily improved since I got sober. If we can do it, you can too.....
That devil on my shoulder convinced me that I had it under control and could manage my intake. I was wrong.
It was a little bumpy at first, but things have steadily improved since I got sober. If we can do it, you can too.....
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