One day at a time
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One day at a time
I'm new to this. Six months ago you would have never though I'd do the things I've done.
I was completely against everything that was illegal, considered "drugs," or what have you.
Today, I'm making a big step towards recovery and I'm joining this forum as a support group.
While I am not a recovered addict, I am much better off than I was two months ago.
I hope to be sober by New Year's. One step I am taking to do so is cutting myself off from everything.
Perhaps, by flying out to another state to visit friends in December.
I would explain more, but I don't want to give too much away and I'm not entirely sure what all of the rules are yet.
I've had my ups and downs.
Meteor
I was completely against everything that was illegal, considered "drugs," or what have you.
Today, I'm making a big step towards recovery and I'm joining this forum as a support group.
While I am not a recovered addict, I am much better off than I was two months ago.
I hope to be sober by New Year's. One step I am taking to do so is cutting myself off from everything.
Perhaps, by flying out to another state to visit friends in December.
I would explain more, but I don't want to give too much away and I'm not entirely sure what all of the rules are yet.
I've had my ups and downs.
Meteor
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Welcome, wishing you the best on staying sober.
I am around 55 days clean of alcohol, feeling much better and staying sober through New Years will be a great accomplishment for me (as well as most of us in early recovery).
I am around 55 days clean of alcohol, feeling much better and staying sober through New Years will be a great accomplishment for me (as well as most of us in early recovery).
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Thanks all for the warm welcomes. I can't seem to want to sleep to night.
Hopefully that changes soon!
Random thought: I surround myself with the worst people.
That needs to change.
Hopefully that changes soon!
Random thought: I surround myself with the worst people.
That needs to change.
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Originally Posted by Dee74 
Welcome to SR Meteor 
One question, I guess - New Years is one of those 'date' days, sure, but have you considered stopping sooner?
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One question, I guess - New Years is one of those 'date' days, sure, but have you considered stopping sooner?
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I have set goals in the past, quick, seemingly simple, only to fall short and fall deeper into a dark, depressing hole.
To me, failure is worse than not trying in the first place. It's a culture/family thing, I suppose.
I have cut down tremendously in the past few weeks.
I had gone from a "10" to an "8" and now I'm down to "5," if that makes sense (they aren't actual numbers, just trying to give you an idea).
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I tried quitting cold turkey. Didn't really work. If anything, it made me incredibly agitated and depressed. I'm not sure what to do. I made it four days, but because I kept falling asleep during Bio lecture, I had to do something.
That was three more days than I had expected, at least. I am now down to a "2," where I should be again without abuse. It does not work the same, unfortunately, but my self control has improved.
That was three more days than I had expected, at least. I am now down to a "2," where I should be again without abuse. It does not work the same, unfortunately, but my self control has improved.
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stopping drinking not easy for sure Meteor - if it was, we wouldn't need SR.
I think nearly everyone here can identify with your feelings of agitation and depression and tiredness in early recovery.
going back to drinking was an answer I employed for a good many years too - but it's no answer really...
what's going to happen when you're back up again at what you call 10...or 12?
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I think nearly everyone here can identify with your feelings of agitation and depression and tiredness in early recovery.
going back to drinking was an answer I employed for a good many years too - but it's no answer really...
what's going to happen when you're back up again at what you call 10...or 12?
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