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Old 02-26-2013, 08:23 PM
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Hi not really sure what to write have read alot of helpful posts on here that have given me hope I havent had a drink since Saturday and as you can tell at 4.17am in the morning Im not sleeping. I was tempted to call at the shop and get a bottle of wine but convinced myself I didnt need it which made me feel better about myself.

I have made an appointment to see my doctor but that isnt until monday 4th so just taking it slowly as I have read the advice about not giving up without a doctors support but the time feels right for me so trying to go with it.

The reason I have decided to do this now is that my grandfather and my mother were both alcoholics and I can see myself on a very slippery slope ended up like them and I cant stand the thought of my children being as ashamed of me as I was my mother.

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Old 02-26-2013, 08:31 PM
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Welcome to SR owls
It's certainly never too soon or too late to quit

great to have you here!

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Old 02-26-2013, 08:37 PM
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Thank you Dee
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Old 02-26-2013, 10:01 PM
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indeed!
Glad you found this site. Lots of great people & information.
Thanks for sharing your story!
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Old 02-27-2013, 12:28 AM
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Im doing it so my kids can have the Mum they deserve too. I dont want them to grow up and resent me and not have a close fun adult relationship with them, especially after all the hard work i have done !
I went to the doctors it was really helpful, just to get it all off my chest initially, but also with help sleeping too. best s x
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Old 02-27-2013, 01:40 AM
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Welcome to SR owls4eva You'll find lots of support here x
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Old 02-27-2013, 05:24 AM
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Welcome to SR. Sleep can be a tricky thing at times. I experience bouts of insomnia.

I no longer try to convince myself I don't need it. The part of me that feels a compulsion to drink is not reasonable - it can't be reasoned with. It's like trying to explain to my dog why she can't have another doggie treat. She doesn't understand my explanation. She only understands "no".

Best of luck on your path to abstinence. You can do this!
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Old 02-27-2013, 05:38 AM
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Welcome to SR owls, so great to have you here!

I too experienced insomnia early in recovery. It was frustrating but it does pass. Now I sleep like a baby and wake wonderfully sober each morning.

Keep up the good work. Spend lots of time here and post often. So many great, supportive folks on this site.
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