Introducing myself
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Introducing myself
Hi, I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. Long time drinker, short time sober. This time I'm jumping in with both feet. I've read a lot of stories here, and commented on a few. You guys are so supportive and friendly. I can see I'm going to have some new cyber friends who understand what I'm going through. It's great to see the "old-timers" helping us newbies. Thanks for that.
Went to rehab last month and am now 40 days sober. Just taking it one day at a time. I don't know what tomorrow will bring, but today I won't drink. I had a lot of excuses, but now I've seen a little glimmer of hope that life will be great without the booze. It can only get better.
-T
Went to rehab last month and am now 40 days sober. Just taking it one day at a time. I don't know what tomorrow will bring, but today I won't drink. I had a lot of excuses, but now I've seen a little glimmer of hope that life will be great without the booze. It can only get better.
-T
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Welcome, Heidi. I saw in another post of yours where you cite rehab as making the difference. That is wonderful. Forty days sober is fantastic.
So many newcomers reject rehab as an option. Even the ones who can afford it. Could you share with us how you came to make that decision to go to rehab, the fears you overcame, and more of the benefits?
Thanks.
So many newcomers reject rehab as an option. Even the ones who can afford it. Could you share with us how you came to make that decision to go to rehab, the fears you overcame, and more of the benefits?
Thanks.
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: The Sunshine State
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Welcome! It is this bunch that I found just a week or so ago, and I am loving all of the support, wisdom, advice, and the sharing of experiences. This has helped me realize my problem is bigger than I thought.
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Thanks for all the welcomes.
I went to rehab because I got a DUI and my work said if I didn't go I'd get fired. Actually, I'm glad they said that. I really needed help. I was a little nervous when I first showed up, but thought, what the hell, I might as well make the best of it.
The great thing about rehab is that you get to meet so many people who have so many stories. In my group alone there were heroin, morphine, crack, alcohol, and meth addicts. All were trying to get help. It's amazing, you think - At least I'm not a meth or heroin addict - but they are just like me, have the same struggles, and are fighting against the same disease. I've made some great friends there.
Almost all the staff are in recovery. They understand what we are going through. They tell their stories and give inspiration. We would have AA meetings onsite three times a week, and go to outside meeting once a week. It's truly a humbling experience. They also taught the physical traits of alcoholism, i.e. changes in the brain and in the body. Kinda technical, but it made a lot of sense.
And the food was pretty good. Only bad thing - heavy smoking. There are no TVs, radios, cell phones, or internet. Nothing to distract you from you're mission of getting sober and staying that way.
I had to get over all the excuses I had for drinking. I figured if anyone had been through what I've been through, they'd drink, too. Not true. No more excuses.
Thanks again for all the welcomes and for all the support.
-T
I went to rehab because I got a DUI and my work said if I didn't go I'd get fired. Actually, I'm glad they said that. I really needed help. I was a little nervous when I first showed up, but thought, what the hell, I might as well make the best of it.
The great thing about rehab is that you get to meet so many people who have so many stories. In my group alone there were heroin, morphine, crack, alcohol, and meth addicts. All were trying to get help. It's amazing, you think - At least I'm not a meth or heroin addict - but they are just like me, have the same struggles, and are fighting against the same disease. I've made some great friends there.
Almost all the staff are in recovery. They understand what we are going through. They tell their stories and give inspiration. We would have AA meetings onsite three times a week, and go to outside meeting once a week. It's truly a humbling experience. They also taught the physical traits of alcoholism, i.e. changes in the brain and in the body. Kinda technical, but it made a lot of sense.
And the food was pretty good. Only bad thing - heavy smoking. There are no TVs, radios, cell phones, or internet. Nothing to distract you from you're mission of getting sober and staying that way.
I had to get over all the excuses I had for drinking. I figured if anyone had been through what I've been through, they'd drink, too. Not true. No more excuses.
Thanks again for all the welcomes and for all the support.
-T
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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I went to rehab also Heidi....I'm surprised you don't mention Oxy's...I think three quarters of the people in mine were there for that. I was there for alcohol...Are you continuing with AA since you've got out?
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Pflugerville, TX
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Glad, Im not alone. Googled this site yesterday. I've not done rehab or going to aa, but just reached a point of exhaustion in feeling like a mass of breathing useless protoplasm. Retired and live alone. Look forward to this cyber support. A non smoking site helped me put out the cigs 5 yrs ago
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40 days is wonderful, Heidi! When I joined here I never expected to get all the support and encouragement that came my way. I was amazed that so many knew exactly how I was feeling. I didn't have anyone else in my life I could confide in. Welcome to the family.
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