Back after some time away
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 155
Back after some time away
Well I came here about a year ago because I am a binge drinker. Once I start I do not want to stop and it has led to trouble and misery. I quit for 6+ months and then talked myself into the moderation thing and it doesn't work. Fortunately I haven't had any bad episodes but I just had 8 beers today when I planned on only having 2. I feel miserable and lonely. I realize that I must stay around this site daily to keep reminding myself of the demon that is alcohol. I hope to learn from you all and to put in a few words of encouragement when I can. Thanks.
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Welcome back!
This site is helpful but nothing has helped me as much as AA.
Without at least one weekly meeting to attend, I doubt I could have made it past 6 months. It has given me direction, support, and tools I need to stay sober.
When I say sober, I mean sober and happy. I am grateful for my sobriety and my new outlook on life.
This site is helpful but nothing has helped me as much as AA.
Without at least one weekly meeting to attend, I doubt I could have made it past 6 months. It has given me direction, support, and tools I need to stay sober.
When I say sober, I mean sober and happy. I am grateful for my sobriety and my new outlook on life.
~sb
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: MD
Posts: 15,967
Welcome back!
How much time do you take between binges? Are your binges daily? Weekly? Monthly?
just curious.
Have you read the first 164 pages of the book Alcoholics Anonymous on silkworth.net?
Glad you returned!
How much time do you take between binges? Are your binges daily? Weekly? Monthly?
just curious.
Have you read the first 164 pages of the book Alcoholics Anonymous on silkworth.net?
Glad you returned!
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Midwest
Posts: 155
Never have been daily binges. In college they were weekly. Since finishing undergrad about 5 years ago, they have been monthly or less than monthly. I seem to be doing better but whenever I do have a binge (a few times year), they are awful. And I can easily see myself become a daily drinker and I want to prevent that from happening.
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Woodstock, NY
Posts: 52
welcome back. I too am a binge drinker. It started out as monthly then weekly then daily. I've finally hit the bottom. Its time for a fresh start for both of us. Im on 3 days sober. I wish you the best and hope both of us can turn the page on this affliction
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 7,910
Welcome back, Mainza -
I need daily maintenance, too. Coming here has worked well for me so far - it's like daily vitamins for an alcoholic.
I'm glad you're stopping now - it doesn't get easier to quit down the road.
I need daily maintenance, too. Coming here has worked well for me so far - it's like daily vitamins for an alcoholic.
I'm glad you're stopping now - it doesn't get easier to quit down the road.
Powerless over Alcohol
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Trudging the Road to Happy Destiny!
Posts: 4,018
Welcome back 
I also need to do several things for my daily reprieve.
My form of prayer
Meditation
Readings
Meeting or Meetings
Gratitude for everything I have received
You can be free...
I also need to do several things for my daily reprieve.
My form of prayer
Meditation
Readings
Meeting or Meetings
Gratitude for everything I have received
You can be free...
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 22
I do the same thing. It's not a problem for me to go a month without drinking; in fact, that usually feels very good. Then I'll do the moderation thing -- just a few over the period of a weekend. But then there comes an episode where I just won't stop when I've intended on having a few.
I hate that, it's old. I understand.
I hate that, it's old. I understand.
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