dogged14

I had a major relapse and finally realized that alcohol has kicked my ass and will any time I give it a chance. How have you guys managed?

Dee74

I manage pretty well - great even - after I made my peace with being a non drinker

welcome to SR Dogged - there's a lot of support and wisdom here

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aaronraguse

I relapsed yesterday, So im on Day 1 today. sucks.

reflection

I don't give it a chance. The minute a craving starts to rear its head, I punch it back down and build myself back up. Welcome to SR

Ruby2

Welcome to SR.

I try to stay mindful that I always felt awful the day after drinking. I pay attention to the times I feel the urge to drink. Why am I feeling like drinking? I don't let myself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. Early on I avoided siuations involving alcohol and I keep myself busy during times that I would most likely would want a drink.

And I come here.

KateL

I slipped many times but never gave up and now the craving have gone away. Give yourself time, it's definitely a time thing xxxxx

LadyBlue0527

I tried every road imaginable to keep alcohol in my life. No matter what I did all roads led me back to the same place with a path of destruction in my wake. I can't drink alcohol.

After 8 months sober it mystifies me why the hell I fought so hard to keep drinking. It took me a while to get here but you can too. It's worth all the effort.