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Old 12-30-2011, 08:54 AM
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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
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Old 12-30-2011, 09:04 AM
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Thanks, Jim.

Wishing you and your family a safe and sober holiday as well.
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Old 12-30-2011, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by soberjim View Post
.... I have to give up thinking I can control alcohol in any amount.
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.

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Old 12-30-2011, 09:18 AM
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Nice post SJ. SR has been like being in a loving mother's arms for me too... Keep the fight going.
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Old 12-30-2011, 02:16 PM
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Thanks to you too Jim - great post
Happy New Year

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Old 12-30-2011, 04:04 PM
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Old 12-30-2011, 04:06 PM
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Great and thoughtful post. Thank you. FS
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Old 12-30-2011, 04:15 PM
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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.
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Old 12-30-2011, 04:36 PM
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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.
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Old 12-30-2011, 04:44 PM
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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.
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Old 12-30-2011, 05:25 PM
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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.
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