Thanks
 

To Everyone who posts here provides their experience and support,

I joined November 15th, not realizing the full extend of my problem. I now know I have a bigger challenge than I originally thought - thanks to reading the experiences of others. Many of those who have been sober for a long time have worked through a great many difficulties, and I appreciate their honesty and sharing of their personal experiences.

I really believe if I had not found this site I would have gone on not realizing the full extend of my problem and how much worse it could get. The slope is a great deal more slippery than I imagined.

Many post deal about how people are actively dealing with their problem such as AA, AVRT, ect. I have gained so much knowledge in the past month and a half about various technics.

Honestly, I am both more scared and hopeful than I was than 1.5 months ago. I have had some success and some failures. I started reading 'How to stop drinking' by Alan Carr. I know realize I have to give up thinking I can control alcohol in any amount. This will only lead to failure as so many have written.


My hope comes from reading about those who have put alcohol behind them and have reached milestones such as 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, and are in a much better place as a result.

So thank you everyone. I know I can make it. I know I want to make it.

Have a safe, sober, and enjoyable New Years. May 2012 be kind to each and everyone of you.

Jim

Thanks, Jim.

Wishing you and your family a safe and sober holiday as well.

Good post.
That was very much the key for me to give it up. Once I accept that I could not control it in any form or amount, powerless and hopeless against the first drink, my body and mind in complete disarray, I then became able to 'think through the drink' for the very first time and to not pick it up in the first place.

Best wishes

Nice post SJ. SR has been like being in a loving mother's arms for me too... Keep the fight going.

Thanks to you too Jim - great post :)
Happy New Year :)

D

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Great and thoughtful post. Thank you. FS

Great post, soberjim. Allen Carr has an outstanding book and I've read it, I really enjoyed the chapter about the "The Incredible Machine" because it shows just how great our bodies are. Good luck on your continued sobriety.

Great post, Jim!

I'm glad you are finding the value of SR. I have been here for years and I always find something uplifting and hopeful when I read here.

Agreed. When I was drowning, SR was my liferaft. Thank you everyone, for accepting me for what I really am. I think the honesty and heartfelt emotion I find in this forum has saved my life. I hope someday I can contribute more. Love and hugs to all.

Thank you for your heartfelt post, SJ. There's just no place else quite like SR, & I couldn't do without it in my life. When I came here I was drinking around the clock, totally isolated. Not feeling alone anymore gave me the strength to let go of the crutch I'd been leaning on.

Yes, you can make it Jim - and you are going to. We're with you all the way.