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Old 07-31-2013, 12:53 PM
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This is new to me but trying to get sober isn't. I've been trying for ten years to stay sober and I've had some time but still always go back. I'm wanting sooooo bad for it to stick. I'm scared it's going to kill me if I don't. Any advice?
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Old 07-31-2013, 01:37 PM
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You need to come up with a plan, whether it be AA, AVRT, SMART. Once you have that plan you have to work to stay with it. It can be done. You can do it!
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Old 07-31-2013, 01:43 PM
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Hello, and welcome.

I, too, tried getting sober for many years, but it never stuck. Heck I joined here six years ago (under a different user name) and have been sober two and a half years.
A plan is a good idea. Have you considered AA or such support groups?
It took me more than myself to quit.

What helps me is thinking of that first drink and where it'll lead me.I don't wnat any more day ones. It took a power greater than myself to quit.
Whichever path you take, it is so worth it, and I wish you success.
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Hello and welcome to SR.

Great you haven't given up, determination is such an asset in recovery. There are lots of different paths to choose from, I don't know what you've tried but I reckon there will be something here that will help.

Best wishes to you
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to SR! A friend of mine used to say that you have to want to be sober more than you want to drink. I agree with that. Once you take the option of drinking off the table the rest is simple, not easy, but simple.
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Welcome to SR! I read, a LOT, when I first came here. I listened to what worked for others (like at an AA meeting), what didn't work. I tried some of what had worked, avoided what didn't work, and figured out (trial and error) what works for me.

I would recommend getting checked out by a dr. Alcohol is hard on a body, can be fatal, and it's always better to be safe than sorry.

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Old 07-31-2013, 03:07 PM
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You need to come up with a plan, whether it be AA, AVRT, SMART. Once you have that plan you have to work to stay with it. It can be done. You can do it!
Thank you for your response. I have tried AA and have had several sponsor's but never got very far with the steps. What are the other 2 you mention?
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Old 07-31-2013, 03:09 PM
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Hello, and welcome.

I, too, tried getting sober for many years, but it never stuck. Heck I joined here six years ago (under a different user name) and have been sober two and a half years.
A plan is a good idea. Have you considered AA or such support groups?
It took me more than myself to quit.

What helps me is thinking of that first drink and where it'll lead me.I don't wnat any more day ones. It took a power greater than myself to quit.
Whichever path you take, it is so worth it, and I wish you success.
Did you try AA back then too? Or is that what you do now and it works for you? I've gone to AA many times and have had several sponsors but it doesn't seem to work for me.
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Welcome mireille! We all understand how you feel & what you're going through. I hope reading & posting here will help you. You're not alone with this fight - we're all in it together. I'm glad you're trying again for a sober life. You can do this.
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welcome Mirielle

I hope you'll find being here, posting and reading, is a big help

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Old 07-31-2013, 05:13 PM
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Welcome! The best advice I can give you right now is to stay away from any environment where there is alcohol.
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