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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NE Wisconsin USA
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Originally Posted by LBirch 
I came across this website last week then spent the weekend drinking excessively and doing coke. Back looking for direction. I'm out of control and need help. Lb.
LBirchSR is an integral part of my recovery, along with AA and Alanon.
I also support many newcomers directing them to Narcotics Anonymous.
Please take care of yourself and seek out medical help if needed.
I didn't use coke but I drank heavily on different medications.
Amazing this old man is still kicking! But happy, sober, fairly content.
Addiction/Alcoholism is very treatable...take it easy on yourself today and the next few days...
hope to read more of your posts soon...you helped me.
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: C.C. Ma.
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Welcome. As stated there is a lot of help here and fellowship like AA. Whatever you choose work and time is involved, it's not as easy as HO,HO I'm not drinking anymore lets get on with life. Most work is rewarded with a feeling of being comfortable in our own skin.
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ohio
Posts: 186
Welcome LBirch. I have found reading these posts and talking about what you're going through and especially your feelings is really cathartic and helpful. Do you feel that you need more help, like going to a group, or a crisis center for mental / substance abuse? Have you ever tried to stop before?
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Dorset, England
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Welcome LB. You've made a great start as you'll find lots of non-judgemental support, wisdom and experience on here. This site has certainly helped me. 
Can you tell us a little bit more about what's brought you here?
Can you tell us a little bit more about what's brought you here?
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
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Hi and welcome Lbirch
SR is a great resource - you'll find a lot of support advice and ideas here.
I ran back out into addiction too, many times...mostly because I was scared I think...change is a big thing for me.
you're not alone here tho
SR is a great resource - you'll find a lot of support advice and ideas here.
I ran back out into addiction too, many times...mostly because I was scared I think...change is a big thing for me.
you're not alone here tho
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Albany, NY
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I made it 4 mos sober about 3 years ago. Since then it progressively got worse including the substance abuse. I really don't want to go to rehab. I'm hoping to find that meetings and therapy will work. Is this too much to expect?
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Wales UK
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Sometimes you've got to plan hoping just doesn't ring the bells of change.
If I were you I'd plan to come here on a regular basis.
After 30 years of hope I found this place, it can do so much , once you want it.
John.
If I were you I'd plan to come here on a regular basis.
After 30 years of hope I found this place, it can do so much , once you want it.
John.
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ohio
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Try out the meetings and therapy, and really throw yourself into them. Make a promise to yourself to really make it happen; sometimes just making a true promise to your *sober* self can be a real motivator. And come and talk to us often!
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