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12-17-2012, 07:19 AM

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CanKicker

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New to the board

Hi guys. Going on my 6th day sober. I found this board and lurked last week while in bed weathering horrible withdrawals. Now that I can somewhat function and think, I decided to join. Reading posts here and reading the stories that was/is just like mine was comforting and really helped me.

If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask. As I know I have plenty. Anyway, just wanted to stop here 1st and introduce myself.

12-17-2012, 07:20 AM

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PaperDolls

Its_me_jen

Join Date: May 2004

Location: Salina, Ks

Posts: 8,547

Welcome to SR CanKicker! I'm glad you found us.

Congrats on your sober time. It really does get better and better.

12-17-2012, 07:48 AM

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CanKicker

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Thanks! I know it's only been a few days and I still have a lot of withdrawal symptoms, but I'll take this over how I felt last week, for sure!

12-17-2012, 07:48 AM

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PaperDolls

Its_me_jen

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Location: Salina, Ks

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No doubt!!

12-17-2012, 08:00 AM

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Mafalda

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Join Date: Oct 2012

Location: New York

Posts: 59

Welcome! I started last week too. I promise it gets better. It was so nice to just enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning , and I wasn't craving it for a pick me up from the night before but just because I like coffee. You will find yourself enjoying little things that you forgot what it feels like. Please keep up with it. If you read the stories on relapse the most common thing seems to be someone finally feels better and then they think they can do one drink and then that starts the cycle again. The most important thing is to resist that first drink because that is the one that might throw all you willpower and convictions out the window. If you had the willpower to do one week you have just proven to yourself that you have what it takes and that you have not given up !

12-17-2012, 08:10 AM

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Kevah

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Location: 4th Dimension of existance

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Welcome, Cankicker! Glad you are a part of SR now

Keep reading and posting! There is so much wisdom here

12-17-2012, 08:31 AM

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BoozeFree

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Location: CA

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Welcome to SR!

12-17-2012, 08:37 AM

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CanKicker

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No way. I've been down that road the other times I tried. 1 eventually turned into 12+. Doing it right this time. Finally looking at myself in the mirror and admitting I am an alcoholic last week was one of the hardest things I've ever done.

12-17-2012, 08:42 AM

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NAIOU

Join Date: Feb 2005

Location: Last house on the block.

Posts: 359

Welcome to SR. There are a lot of good people here at SR. Good luck. You are well on your way. Logo

12-17-2012, 09:02 AM

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tomb

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Location: Atlanta. GA

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Welcome I'm new also. This is a great place to start

12-17-2012, 09:06 AM

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duane1

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Join Date: Jun 2012

Location: Upstate NY

Posts: 809

Welcome! Great start with 6 days.

12-17-2012, 09:59 AM

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renaldo

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Join Date: Oct 2012

Posts: 603

Withdrawals suck rubber donkey lungs. I never had to go through them with another person. I was always alone to the Nth degree.

12-17-2012, 10:54 AM

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SoberMarathon

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Location: USA

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Hi CanKicker...sounds like you and I had nearly identical weeks last week! Had my final binge last weekend, last drink on December 11th, withdrawals for 2-3 days, and decided I'd had enough of this madness. Great minds must think alike! Nice job on turning the page.