Snaggle

I've been here since March. Posted sporadically. Failed many times in half hearted attempts. I've come to realise that I really need to really want to do this. And now I want this more than anything. I've posted on lots of forums today for support. I will check in regularly to get and offer support. Thank you SR for being here xx

Dee74

You can do this Snaggle
apart from more support, what other things are you doing differently this time?

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FeelingGreat

Hi Snaggle, do you have a plan to avoid relapsing? It's easier if you've worked out in advance how to avoid those times when temptation becomes overwhelming.

Twinings

You can do it Snaggle...
My attitude since my last relapse is completely different. There's no ifs or buts in my mind any more and I'm finding it a lot easier!
Take care

Thepatman

Same as twinings, I am not even arguing with myself internally. No if, just that's it it's over... I WIN no my addiction. Ho it will try one in a while to get back up from the mat, only to face another knockout.

Sorry My hero Mohamed Ali. ;-)


Welcome to SR, you can do this! Get up from the mat and punch as hard as you ever have!

Snaggle

Thanks guys. Like you say my attitude is totally different. What Dee said when I joined back in March was to take drink off the table, out of the equation. That's what I'm doing. No more internal arguments or deals with myself.

So Dee to answer your question that's what I'm doing and keeping logged into SR 24/7. I want sobriety more than I want to drink. I think doing this at this time of year is good too. I will be able to properly engage in the festivities. I am preparing myself for the time when my AV strikes. I know it will even though I feel positive now. I'm not kidding myself it will be easy. But I know it will be worth it.

Thanks for your support. It's so good to be with people who know exactly what its like.

Beanie25

Right there with you Snaggle. I feel some shift has taken place, and now am not feeling fear, just acceptance. Also posting a bit more instead of just lurking is helping. Good luck.

Snaggle

Good luck too Beanie - we can keep tabs on each other too xx

forabetterlife

Wishing you the best Snaggle. I am on day 5 trying to put an end to this recent rollercoaster of a few days drinking and then a week or two off. It's not even worth it anymore. Sober is so much better, all the time.

Beanie25

Thanks Snaggle. Strength in numbers.

Hawkeye13

Good to see you back and loaded for bear Snaggle.
Keep posting and stick to your resolve--you can do it!

malcolmsloan

Sounds very positive, Snaggle. Keep us posted. We're all here for each other.

Abbey54

What is AV?

Abbey54

Good luck Snaggle. I am travelling the road as well. This time I really want to go down it. On one of the other posts the person said they never wake up thinking " man I wish I was still drinking" I want to wake up like that.

Anna

Snaggle if you really want this sobriety, you can do it, for sure.

It sounds like you have made the choice that alcohol is no longer an option. For me, I also had to make other changes in my life regarding friends, family, activities. I hope you continue to check in and let us know how you're doing.

malcolmsloan

Abbey, AV is the addict voice. I'd try to explain it, but it'd be in my words. Best start at the source. Google AVRT and read the "crash course." This combination of this crash course and SR have helped me tremendously.