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Old 12-13-2012, 06:04 AM
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I still can't even begin to think of forever. Or even tomorrow. My mind is still caught in the what I'm losing way of thinking. But I am learning that each day I don't use makes it more possible for me not to use again when the thoughts and cravings come up. I'm just going on faith, hope, the experience of others that I will get to the place where I want to be.
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Old 12-13-2012, 04:43 PM
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Forever does seem daunting, I guess not just with alcohol but with many things, a day at a time I can do though

I always acknowledge the "voice" "beast" whatever, when it rears it's ugly head and for each day of sober time I have behind me I have controlled the impulse when I feel it, I guess I was just hoping eventually it will disappear but I'm sure as time goes by it will fade and I can live with that

thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback
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Old 12-13-2012, 05:19 PM
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The concept of "never" is not daunting to me at all. It is, like xune said, liberating. It is where I find peace.

Another member says the question of drinking has been asked and answered. (thanks OTT ) Asked and answered...I love that. I mean really what the hell else do I need to think about it? It will always be a resounding NO. Anything else is just placating my beast. And while the thoughts of "just for today" will keep my beast calm....for me it's just a dangerous head game. The truth is I'll never drink and that makes *me* happy and calm.
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Old 12-13-2012, 08:31 PM
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Hello Jungle Girl:
Early in sobriety I came to grips with the fact that drinking wasn't my real problem... living sober was.

After a couple of years in AA I remember the feeling of "Holy $hit, this is for life" coming over me but by that time I knew booze/drugs wasn't the answer and being comfortable with the fact that I shouldn't drink again (any more than I should entertain the idea of french kissing a cobra).

Now what do I do to get comfortable in my own skin sober ??!! .. I chose AA as a program of recovery.

It works for me.

I hope you have Googled and read AA's "The Doctors Opinion", "How It Works" and "The Promises of Alcoholics Anonymous". See if you can identify.

All the best.

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