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Old 12-31-2011, 05:23 AM
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Darren,

Congratulations! That is truly remarkable that you are conquering two addictions at one time (smoking and alcohol). I love your post and it is so inspirational. I love your quote "I want to be the person God expects me to be" and the fact that your self-esteem is increasing. You are closer to the person God expects you to be. Thank you for sharing your inspirational post.
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Old 12-31-2011, 08:43 AM
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Way to go Darren..Glad you posted. Best to you in the New Year. You are headed in a good direction
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Old 01-10-2012, 02:03 PM
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56 days and 44 days (without alcohol and tobacco). Hanging in there. Hope everyone out there that is trying to quit is having success. Its hard, and I miss it. But at least I havent caved in.

I will NEVER drink again

Thanks to everyone who has read and/or posted. We are all in this struggle together, and I pull for each and everyone of you.
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Old 01-10-2012, 03:30 PM
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congratulations Darren

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Old 01-10-2012, 03:31 PM
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Old 01-10-2012, 03:35 PM
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Wonderful news, Darren. I'm so glad you've made it 44 days.

I also missed it when I was newly recovering. Then I reminded myself that I only missed the days when I still had control. The early drinking days when it was still fun & manageable. Yet I knew those days were gone for good & could never return. I didn't miss the hell it turned into for me. It's easy to fantasize about how 'wonderful' it was. Try to remember the things that led you to choose sobriety. You're doing great, Darren! Proud of you.
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Old 01-10-2012, 07:04 PM
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Good job Darren. Love reading your posts. Are you still in the Newburgh area?

God bless.
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Old 01-11-2012, 03:59 AM
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Your thread has really inspired me Darren. I can't believe how determined you are and making yourself get out there to run so early on in your sobriety. I'm definetly going to keep reading your thread because it helps me.

thank you
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Old 01-11-2012, 07:12 AM
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Keep it up.
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Old 01-26-2012, 02:56 PM
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72 Days without alcohol and 60 days without a cigarette! I have decided not to take Natraxeone and the shots. Just didnt feel like I needed them...so far I still havent had any strong cravings. Been using AVRT to assist me in my recovery- Its mainly a coping mechanism to handle cravings.

I am still going to a social worker, however. That is going great. Just had surgery on my ankle so I am going to be very careful with my percocet prescription.

God Bless All! I hope you are achieving your sobriety goals as well!
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sounds like you're doing great Darren

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Old 02-16-2012, 07:10 PM
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91 Days without alcohol
79 Days without a cig

I dont know how I have done it. Especially over the Christmas season. I almost forgot what a hangover feels like (but not quite).

Still reading and seeing a licensed social worker every week. Quit going to the psychiatrist and stopped the naltrax. Just thought I could do it without medication. I dont miss smoking, but I still miss drinking. I want to be a "normal" person and drink a few beers every now and then.

The reason I dont: I will get a dui and I might overdose. Whitney Houston reminded me of the dangers of alcohol.
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Old 03-11-2012, 08:31 AM
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114 Days without Alcohol
102 Days without a Cigarette

Just returned from a short vacation in Miami and didnt drink/smoke. Saved over $500 as compared to last years trip. Last year- never left the tiki bar....This year- just shopped and visited different places. It was a totally different vacation.

Still think about alcohol alot, but becoming comfortable without it.
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Old 03-11-2012, 12:23 PM
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Kicking butt and taking names! I'm at 73ish days myself, your an inspiration . Since I have started, I have seen so many people relapse and back on and off...I find comfort in knowing its not the quantity of sobriety that matters but the quality! It's only through god taking my desire to drink and the fellowship of AA that I have remained sober. I feel that I had to go to the place I was to get to where I'm at now. Still moving along like you, not quite there yet, but I don't think I will ever quite be there, I'll always be working on an area to improve on.
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Old 03-14-2012, 05:29 PM
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Quote:
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I quit cigs approx. five weeks ago (smoked about .75 packs per day)=
35 daysx $5.50 x .75=$144

Beer: Hard to say here, I was a binge drinker. Probably drank on average two cases per week (quit beer five weeks ago also).
5 weeks x 18 x 2= $180

Total= $324 in five weeks. This doesnt include drinks out at bars, going to a casino because I was drunk, etc.
Liked this thread. Thought I would update:

Beer- 12 weeks (approx) x $18 x 2= $432
Cigs- 90 days x 5.50 x .75= $371

Total in three months: $803 (not counting extra pizzas, unplanned trips to casino because I was drunk and determined to get my money back.
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Old 03-14-2012, 05:58 PM
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Darren,

Congratulations! I have been following yor journey, and love your attitude and your strength. Keep it up, and keep us posted!
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Good job Darren. I was wondering how you were doing. I'm not too far behind you. 110 days here.

Keep up the good work!

God bless.
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Old 03-17-2012, 06:08 PM
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Well- I have 121 days inn and I have saved approx. $1061.00. Probably several hundred more since I havent done things as the result of drinking (gambling, etc, etc).

I feel very comfortable not drinking now- It has become the norm, and I do not think about it quite as much. In the early days I thought about drinking all day- I guess you really want what you cant have.

Good luck to all!
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Old 04-09-2012, 08:57 AM
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At 144 days- almost slipped at the 130 day mark (+ or -). Actually bought an 18 pack and two packs of smokes. Opened one beer and one pack of smokes- put the cigarette to my mouth and smelled the open beer. Got really excited that I was going to reward myself- Pulled over at the first exit and threw everything away. Did NOT light the cigarette and did NOT even take a sip of the beer (yes I was driving- had about an hour drive ahead of me and figured a couple of beers wouldnt hurt).

Hardest thing I ever did- Felt good about the decision, but I was close to caving in. That was the first time I nearly slipped. I still have to be very careful.

Savings to date: $1,478.57 (approx).

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