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Hi everyone,
Just to introduct myself a little, I am a Spanish female, currently living in France, I have been fighting against alcohol abuse for over 10 years now and I always relapse even after over 6 months of being sober, basically could control myself in normal day life by not having alcohol at home but everytime went home to my parents relapsed, they always keep alcohol as no one has problem with it. I hope after joining you and with our mutual help will be able to continue sober even where alcohol is available.
my second problem is that when I was sober I abuse caffeine which caused me anxiety, now I am trying to balance both and of course I am worry about the damage I may have cuase to my brain about the binge drinking for up to 10 days and cut the alcohol suddenly to move to cafe and being completely sober.
No sure how to navegate here but I intent to log in in daily basics and get to know you
Just to introduct myself a little, I am a Spanish female, currently living in France, I have been fighting against alcohol abuse for over 10 years now and I always relapse even after over 6 months of being sober, basically could control myself in normal day life by not having alcohol at home but everytime went home to my parents relapsed, they always keep alcohol as no one has problem with it. I hope after joining you and with our mutual help will be able to continue sober even where alcohol is available.
my second problem is that when I was sober I abuse caffeine which caused me anxiety, now I am trying to balance both and of course I am worry about the damage I may have cuase to my brain about the binge drinking for up to 10 days and cut the alcohol suddenly to move to cafe and being completely sober.
No sure how to navegate here but I intent to log in in daily basics and get to know you
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Sliding Hi, most people stay around whats new , click the "new posts" link on the top menu. That will tell you whats buzzing around here
The myposts link lets you see what you have posted, and what people have said after that
There is an April 2012 group here and you can join their journey, if you dont feel ready for that, a May one will be along on Tuesday
Thats a great way to make friends
There are Blogs, not a lot use them, but I find them good to vent feelings that dont really fit in the forums
As I said above, welcome, and hope you have a great time here
BP
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The myposts link lets you see what you have posted, and what people have said after that
There is an April 2012 group here and you can join their journey, if you dont feel ready for that, a May one will be along on Tuesday
Thats a great way to make friends
There are Blogs, not a lot use them, but I find them good to vent feelings that dont really fit in the forums
As I said above, welcome, and hope you have a great time here
BP
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Welcome slidingdoors. Glad you are able to realize that the caffeine isn't doing you any favors. It is fine in moderation but then again so is alcohol and if you can't moderate then it is better to do without. I see alcoholics in recovery chugging coffee and energy drinks all the time. Perhaps it's a cross addiction. I wish you well in your attempt at cutting caffeine. It must be especially hard in Europe. Welcome to SR! I hope you find help, advice, fellowship and inspiration here.
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Welcome slidingdoors...You've come to a good place. Have you thought about getting a recovery program?...It might give you the tools you need to make it more than a few months at a time...And be able to deal with situations like visiting your parents...Something to look into. Best of luck to you and glad you are here.
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Thanks for the kind replies and welcoming, I went as far as join a sort of AA group for 6 months and get 1 to 1 support for a while, so I got the chance to analyse the situation.
I confess I have used alcohol for all reasons, to avoid reality when I did not like it but also for fun and I guess to cover up depression and anxiety and some points, but at this point have no excuse, know I know what I am doing so to go Spain and drink a beer (for a start) is irresponsible of me, Also I do not find easy to talk abut this with friends, in fact I tent to get drunk alone rather than socially, so yes I am glad I can talk openly here and I intent to stay for many years to come
I confess I have used alcohol for all reasons, to avoid reality when I did not like it but also for fun and I guess to cover up depression and anxiety and some points, but at this point have no excuse, know I know what I am doing so to go Spain and drink a beer (for a start) is irresponsible of me, Also I do not find easy to talk abut this with friends, in fact I tent to get drunk alone rather than socially, so yes I am glad I can talk openly here and I intent to stay for many years to come
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Welcome sliding doors - we're happy you're joining us!
Just knowing there are friends here who understand what we're going through has made all the difference for me and I'm sure you'll find the same kind of support I have.
Just knowing there are friends here who understand what we're going through has made all the difference for me and I'm sure you'll find the same kind of support I have.
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Thanks to all, here I am in my daily visit, I have to say I do not find so easy to navegate here, perhaps īcos not too familiar yet.
I wasnted to create a new post but do not how to, any help? thanks
I wasnted to create a new post but do not how to, any help? thanks
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the New Thread button is on the main forum page slidingdoors
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/newcomers-recovery
top left hand side
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http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/newcomers-recovery
top left hand side
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Thank you Hevyn, I feel that way already, every single night I log in and will not go to bed before I have visited you all so I get the strength to get through another sober day tomorrow. So good night and see you all tomorrow
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Originally Posted by slidingdoors 
I always relapse even after over 6 months of being sober, basically could control myself in normal day life by not having alcohol at home but everytime went home to my parents relapsed, they always keep alcohol as no one has problem with it. I hope after joining you and with our mutual help will be able to continue sober even where alcohol is available.
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