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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: southern Oregon
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At least you're trying again! It's good to see you here. I think it's scary, too, but baby steps and checking in every 24 hrs. seems to help me.
It's like a brand new way of living, and that can be scary, too. But you can do it! You want to, or you wouldn't be here.....
Good luck, Acheleus.....it's sooo worth it (I'm telling that to myself here, too)
Peace,
~Heartfan
It's like a brand new way of living, and that can be scary, too. But you can do it! You want to, or you wouldn't be here.....
Good luck, Acheleus.....it's sooo worth it (I'm telling that to myself here, too)
Peace,
~Heartfan
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Spain
Posts: 355
Don't beat yourself up too much about it. But better to think hard about what led up to the drink. What was going on in your head in the hours/days beforehand? Loneliness, resentment, anger, guilt, boredom, arrogance, lust? If we can identify the reasons why (because there always is a why), we are better able to see/feel these feelings occurring, and take action before we take a drink.
Any idea what may have been the trigger(s)?
Any idea what may have been the trigger(s)?
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 2,181
You came back, that's really good. 
As long as it's part of your process (that is, something you examine and learn from), you're still moving forward. In the past when I would relapse I'd go all sour grapes and just say to hell with quitting, I'm back to drinking, this is how I'll always be. That was a huge waste of time and emotional energy. What you're doing is different, you're still progressing. Welcome back.
As long as it's part of your process (that is, something you examine and learn from), you're still moving forward. In the past when I would relapse I'd go all sour grapes and just say to hell with quitting, I'm back to drinking, this is how I'll always be. That was a huge waste of time and emotional energy. What you're doing is different, you're still progressing. Welcome back.
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Gulf Coast, Florida USA
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Originally Posted by Acheleus 
Went out drinking. Not good. Back on day 2 today. Scared.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
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Hi Acheleus. I know how you're hurting right now, but this could be the very last time you have to feel this way. Drinking was destroying me, but for some reason I needed further proof. The last time I drank I almost didn't make it - and knew in my heart playing with it was over. I now have 5 yrs. & I'm never going back. You can do this.
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