Want day one back
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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Want day one back
I've been here a while, I feel selfish to be honest but I don't want to over think this right now, I just want to get day one back under my belt.
I tend to drink, somehow 'commit' to a month long bender, and guilt tells me not to come here.
Always miss being here. See you tomorrow.
I tend to drink, somehow 'commit' to a month long bender, and guilt tells me not to come here.
Always miss being here. See you tomorrow.
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Grand Rapids MI
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If what you're doing keeps failing maybe it is time to try something new. There are a ton of resources on this site but none of them work if you don't use them. What is your plan to give up drinking once and for all?
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Originally Posted by MIRecovery 
If what you're doing keeps failing maybe it is time to try something new. There are a ton of resources on this site but none of them work if you don't use them. What is your plan to give up drinking once and for all?
Behold the power of NO
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: WA
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Why put off till tomorrow what you can do today?
Here is the link to the 24 hours club,
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post4262670
Here is the link to the 24 hours club,
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post4262670
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
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There is always guilt/shame - we put ourselves through; not anyone else.
I recently slipped after having almost 50 days. But the program I'm using must be doing something because I went right back on my program and give it credit for keeping me sober more consecutive days ever. Still back to day 2 for me. I'm glad ou came back - learn from it - what will you do/don't do differently?
I recently slipped after having almost 50 days. But the program I'm using must be doing something because I went right back on my program and give it credit for keeping me sober more consecutive days ever. Still back to day 2 for me. I'm glad ou came back - learn from it - what will you do/don't do differently?
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Thanks guys, nice hearing from you.
Changes...
I need to manage my job much better than I am and not take work home on a regular basis. It's a huge trigger, I tend to get buried in all I have on and often resign to thinking I can knock off all my work in one night and power through it all with a few drinks, since I have to work at home. Has never happened and I rarely get anything done but again the bigger picture to all of that is that I'd manage my job better if I wasn't so tired and hungover all the time, and so bringing home wouldn't be necessary (no one else brings work home really).
I need to commit to the fact I'll have to move on in life. I stay in a comfortable 'rut' and use alcohol for 'one more night' of self loathing, and tell myself I'll start fresh tomorrow. One more night turns into weeks, months etc.
And maybe a weird one but when I'm full and had a hearty dinner my cravings dramatically decrease.
I drank five beers tonight, came here after dinner and then tipped the rest of the booze. Laying in bed. Slight win, maybe, but I don't need alcohol at all.
Changes...
I need to manage my job much better than I am and not take work home on a regular basis. It's a huge trigger, I tend to get buried in all I have on and often resign to thinking I can knock off all my work in one night and power through it all with a few drinks, since I have to work at home. Has never happened and I rarely get anything done but again the bigger picture to all of that is that I'd manage my job better if I wasn't so tired and hungover all the time, and so bringing home wouldn't be necessary (no one else brings work home really).
I need to commit to the fact I'll have to move on in life. I stay in a comfortable 'rut' and use alcohol for 'one more night' of self loathing, and tell myself I'll start fresh tomorrow. One more night turns into weeks, months etc.
And maybe a weird one but when I'm full and had a hearty dinner my cravings dramatically decrease.
I drank five beers tonight, came here after dinner and then tipped the rest of the booze. Laying in bed. Slight win, maybe, but I don't need alcohol at all.
Behold the power of NO
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: WA
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I know it sounds corny but it is also very true: Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Why not start it by committing to be clean and sober for the next 24 hours?
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I did it, thanks everyone
Can't say it wasn't tough. I really need it get out of my head, I manage this whole thing in my head really.
Looking forward to tomorrow I need to focus on being mindful. I've dealt with some anxiety in the past, I think it will work well to leverage from some of the lessons from that, similar to urge surfing and not having to just give in to thoughts all of a sudden.
PS - I've joined Carlotta
Can't say it wasn't tough. I really need it get out of my head, I manage this whole thing in my head really.
Looking forward to tomorrow
I need to focus on being mindful. I've dealt with some anxiety in the past, I think it will work well to leverage from some of the lessons from that, similar to urge surfing and not having to just give in to thoughts all of a sudden.PS - I've joined Carlotta
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