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Old 04-10-2014, 04:45 AM
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It's starting to feel like the new normal. I still think about drinking quite a bit, but it's more along the lines of being happy with the string of sober days I have put together rather than the sense of craving and deprivation that I had earlier.

This feels pretty good. Thanks all.
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Old 04-10-2014, 04:54 AM
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Eight weeks is fabulous Alkaline! Direct the thoughts along new pathways, your brain really can make new neural connections, I know because my alcohol sodden one did.
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Old 04-10-2014, 05:03 AM
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I'm happy for you and your incredible achievement. Well done!
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Old 04-10-2014, 08:02 AM
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Wow, that is huge! Congratulations on your clean time!
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Old 04-10-2014, 08:20 AM
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Alkaline, congratulations. Eight weeks is fantastic.
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Good on you Alkaline. Keep up the good fight. Don't ever again let a substance control you.
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Boom Shaka boomshaka. 8 weeks. Wonderful!!!!
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Old 04-10-2014, 01:53 PM
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That's great! Sounds like you're in a good place.
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Old 04-10-2014, 02:30 PM
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8 weeks is fabulous - and the 'new normal' is a great place to be!
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congrats on 8 weeks Alky. oops - Freudian slip

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Originally Posted by Alkaline View Post
It's starting to feel like the new normal. I still think about drinking quite a bit, but it's more along the lines of being happy with the string of sober days I have put together rather than the sense of craving and deprivation that I had earlier.

This feels pretty good. Thanks all.
Great achievement Alkaline, well done.👏
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Old 04-10-2014, 03:09 PM
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8 weeks! So wonderful - and we know how hard you worked to get there. Proud of you.
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Old 04-10-2014, 05:49 PM
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8 Weeks, Wow. Congratulations Alkaline!
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