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Old 11-21-2011, 10:44 AM
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Day One... Again

I want this to be my last day one. I slipped up this weekend telling myself I'd be happier going to outpatient this week if I had my last drinking experience with just two glasses of wine so I could tell myself I could control it somewhat. 2 glasses turned into a bottle and fight with my husband. I met with my counselor today and she helped me figure out that I will feel that way again, but I have to fight it and remember all the negative consequences. I hate waking up feeling guilty.
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Old 11-21-2011, 11:08 AM
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I've treated every misstep I've had along the road to sobriety as a learning experience, and so far, I haven't made the same mistakes twice. If I were you, I'd just chalk this slip up as a learning experience and move along. Remember how you felt this morning.

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Old 11-21-2011, 11:41 AM
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I have done that so many times... it wasn't until I started work a program of honesty that it started to work for me.

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Old 11-21-2011, 11:42 AM
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Dont give up

You're here posting so your not giving up. Everybody here is on your side. You can do it.
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Old 11-21-2011, 11:54 AM
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Thank you for the support on a day where I am so disappointed in myself. Thanks!! Luckily, I just found out that I start my outpatient tomorrow. I am so relieved.
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Old 11-21-2011, 11:59 AM
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Harleyq, open up a blank word document on your computer and write down in explicit detail how you felt this morning. Next time you want to drink, open it up and read it.
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Thanks TimFoot! I have that exact thing posted on my fridge right now. An artifact from my session with my therapist this morning. I never want to feel this bad again.
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Old 11-21-2011, 12:44 PM
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welcome back Harleyq
I really hope this time can be your time

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Old 11-21-2011, 01:44 PM
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Thanks Dee. my therapist said relapses can happen. I have a little more ammo against the next time I feel I can control it.
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