Very new and very lost
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
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Hi and welcome Scamp6
I was convinced I had no identity without alcohol either...but I forgot about the first 20 years of my life when I didn't drink....I clearly had an identity then.
I rediscovered the me I'd forgotten...and I found I liked him a lot
Give it a shot....and try nto to worry too much about tomorrow or next week or 2013...all any of us can do is live one day at a time
Focus on today - and lean on the support you'll find here
D
I was convinced I had no identity without alcohol either...but I forgot about the first 20 years of my life when I didn't drink....I clearly had an identity then.
I rediscovered the me I'd forgotten...and I found I liked him a lot
Give it a shot....and try nto to worry too much about tomorrow or next week or 2013...all any of us can do is live one day at a time
Focus on today - and lean on the support you'll find here
D
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 20
Originally Posted by heath480 
Welcome to SR Scamp6.
It would be a good idea for you to check out your local AA meetings.
No waiting list and it is free.
It would be a good idea for you to check out your local AA meetings.
No waiting list and it is free.
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada. About as far south as you can get
Posts: 4,768
Many (most) here have dreaded our first AA meeting. That fear will last about 5 minutes after you get in the door.
Don't let fear keep you from your recovery. Call the local AA phone number and talk to one of the members.
All the best.
Bob R
Don't let fear keep you from your recovery. Call the local AA phone number and talk to one of the members.
All the best.
Bob R
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 20
Today is Day 9 and I'm still trucking along with no alcohol or cigs. The withdrawals are finally done and I am feeling better physically. I am still having a tough time dealing with anxiety and stress. I have been arguing a lot with my husband and that's adding to the stress. Depression is starting to set in and I cry alot. Most of the time over really dumb stuff. BUT on a positive note, I am spending more quality time with my kids, starting cool projects around the house AND I remember everything! One day at a time. I will do this.
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 122
Hi. You have found the right place. You are describing your past life, It ends now. Don't pick up a drink, take each minute and day at a time just don't drink. Eating is nice, everyone has the thing that they liked to eat when first sober.
I am coming up to 8 months sober and my eating has sorted itself into a really healthy pattern, I love my food again, I have so much energy that it burns off anyhow. If you can beat the booze you can beat anything. Keep going. do not wander far from this site, log on every day, we are all here for you.
Take care.
I am coming up to 8 months sober and my eating has sorted itself into a really healthy pattern, I love my food again, I have so much energy that it burns off anyhow. If you can beat the booze you can beat anything. Keep going. do not wander far from this site, log on every day, we are all here for you.
Take care.
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