Introducing myself...
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Introducing myself...
I'm new to this forum, and just thought I'd introduce myself.
The reason I've signed up is after finding myself at A&E, displaying moderate withdrawals after a five day binge last Friday. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror when the nurse was taking my blood pressure and thought ' WHAT THE **** AM I DOING?!'
It has been seven days and I have not had a drink.
I find myself at 25 with 7 years of binge drinking under my belt; leaving me overweight, disorganised and most importantly unhappy.
I've decided I'm going to turn it round this time... without relying on myself alone (as it has proven unsuccessful).
I have referred myself to an addiction recovery programme, beginning AA meetings and joined this forum.
I'm hitting this on head for good - getting my mind and body back. This time I'm not doing it alone.
Apologies for the rambling, cathartic opening.
Cheers guys!
The reason I've signed up is after finding myself at A&E, displaying moderate withdrawals after a five day binge last Friday. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror when the nurse was taking my blood pressure and thought ' WHAT THE **** AM I DOING?!'
It has been seven days and I have not had a drink.
I find myself at 25 with 7 years of binge drinking under my belt; leaving me overweight, disorganised and most importantly unhappy.
I've decided I'm going to turn it round this time... without relying on myself alone (as it has proven unsuccessful).
I have referred myself to an addiction recovery programme, beginning AA meetings and joined this forum.
I'm hitting this on head for good - getting my mind and body back. This time I'm not doing it alone.
Apologies for the rambling, cathartic opening.
Cheers guys!
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Great to meet you closetlobster. You found a great place for friendship & enouragement. Be glad you're tackling this now - some of us waited many more years, with disastrous results. You can do this!
waited many more years, with disastrous results. You can do this!
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Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I've now posted a few replies to other posters. I think giving support can be as therapeutic as receiving it.
Feeling like joining was a good move
Feeling like joining was a good move
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Originally Posted by NorMar 
Seven days already, that's pretty nice right there. My first 7 were really tough. Be strong, and post here a lot,let people know what you are going through. Everyone is in your corner, pulling for you.
Now that's over, it's the road to permanent abstinence. But as they say, one day at a time.
Thanks
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