Starting over
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Starting over
I'm starting over today. When I first decided to quit a few weeks ago I went five days. Then even when I drank, it wasn't everyday so I thought I was getting better. Well I suffered Monday and Tuesday at work this week feeling like crap. I hate it. If I drink 1 beer, I want 10. I'm realizing that I may never be able to have 1 beer, which is kind of scary but I don't know why. The pain in my back ( I have no injuries, there shouldn't be any reason for this pain) is a reminder of why I need to quit now. When I first stopped drinking a few weeks ago, my back didn't hurt! Hurts like crazy when I'm hungover. I just got my insurance, so after a few weeks sober, I'm going to start seeing a dr. We're about to have a snow storm here so I hope I can get through these days at home without drinking.
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Welcome back Jillian 
It took me years to learn it was the first beer than got me drunk not the 15th.
It can be scary to think of never again - if it helps just thinking in terms of today, then do the same tomorrow and so on.
And if you have insurance now, why not see your Dr right away?
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It took me years to learn it was the first beer than got me drunk not the 15th.
It can be scary to think of never again - if it helps just thinking in terms of today, then do the same tomorrow and so on.
And if you have insurance now, why not see your Dr right away?
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Hi Jillian- Im like you, can't have just one. I actually only drank once or twice a week most of the time, I just couldn't stop once I started. I tried everything in the world to moderate or drink responsibly, especially at special functions/events and nothing ever worked, except abstaining.
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Jillian - I drank all my life and I'm 6 yrs. sober. I know you can do this - and you'll feel so much better being free of it. Proud of you for coming back to try again. Never give up.
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Originally Posted by Jillian2563 
Dee, I guess the real reason I wanted to wait a few weeks is because I'm scared to see any damage I've done....
but if there is damage? it may not get better on its own or in a few weeks and it probably needs attention now, not later.
If there is no lasting damage - which is far more likely - see someone now and you don't torture yourself for weeks wondering what horror is instore for you
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