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Old 09-15-2014, 08:16 PM
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What I have finally realized...

I have finally been CONVINCED that alcoholism is a chronic, progressive and fatal disease if left untreated.

I was sober for almost 6 years and relapsed last October.

It has been 11 months since my relapse and I am miserable! Not only am I worse off than I was in 2008, but MUCH more depressed!

In case anyone forgot....alcohol will NOT stop until it kills us or makes us want to die.

Sad. Sad way to live....

If you have some sobriety and are thinking you are missing something...let me tell you what you are missing....HELL!

If HELL sounds good to you...drink!

I just wanted to tell you this because I don't want anyone to suffer like I am.

Prayers to the suffering....

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Old 09-15-2014, 08:21 PM
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Hey whats on your mind?

I relapsed after 6 years of sobriety myself a little over a month ago. No doubt it is very hard to deal with this time around, but it slowly lifts. Surely you are feeling better in this very moment sober than you would be drinking again!

If you ever want to chat, let me know I'm here for ya!
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Old 09-15-2014, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by JustCrusade View Post
Hey whats on your mind? I relapsed after 6 years of sobriety myself a little over a month ago. No doubt it is very hard to deal with this time around, but it slowly lifts. Surely you are feeling better in this very moment sober than you would be drinking again! If you ever want to chat, let me know I'm here for ya!
What's on my mind? You don't wanna know. I'm feeling pretty desperate but I know it will get better if I stay away from that evil poison! Thx for the support. You say u relapsed after 6 years too? Are you done? I have dragged out my misery for 11 months. :-( I would strongly advise against that! :-(

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Old 09-15-2014, 08:39 PM
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Oh, I'm completely done. My mind and body won't be able to take another relapse I am sure of it.

This time getting sober I almost lost it, and I'm fighting for my life now - but I have no choice at this point.
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Old 09-15-2014, 08:46 PM
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The really good thing about our condition is we can stoip the suffering anytime we like and choose to get better Sernidad


I know it will get better if I stay away from that evil poison!
That, and a little work...right on!

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Old 09-15-2014, 09:39 PM
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Hey Serenidad,

I relapsed at seven years sober. The next seven years was one long drunk. I've got twenty-two now. It gets better.
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THANK YOU for the reminder. You are so right...it is brutal. You sound like you're committed and will get back on track, though.
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Old 09-16-2014, 02:45 AM
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Hey Serenidad,

I relapsed at seven years sober. The next seven years was one long drunk. I've got twenty-two now. It gets better.
These stories scare the hell out of me sometimes.

Thank you all for the reminder and the affirmation of the fact that it doesnt go away, and it doesnt get any better.

Had a drinking dream last night. That hasn't happened in a long time. I needed the reminder this morning.
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Old 09-16-2014, 04:38 AM
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Yeah it's definitely something that progressed for me over time, things got worse!!

You can turn things around though, it can be done!!
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