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LOL! The largest club no one wanted to join. I literally busted up laughing that was so spot on.
Really pretty amazed with the warm welcome.
I was wondering if anyone else had a problem with the word "alcoholic" when they first started down a road like this? Because I have to confess, I have a hard time applying that to myself. I'm not saying I'm not....but maybe you feel me...it's hard thinking that's a possibility.
I'm (reluctantly) open minded, either way. Just kind of amazed just how hard it is to ponder that possibility.
Really pretty amazed with the warm welcome.
I was wondering if anyone else had a problem with the word "alcoholic" when they first started down a road like this? Because I have to confess, I have a hard time applying that to myself. I'm not saying I'm not....but maybe you feel me...it's hard thinking that's a possibility.
I'm (reluctantly) open minded, either way. Just kind of amazed just how hard it is to ponder that possibility.
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I think once I accepted that I cannot drink again because of a physical/genetic/biochemical reason, it was easier to accept alcoholism. It's not a mental weakness.
I don't tell many people "I'm an alcoholic." It's not necessary to tell anyone at all. But woe to me should I ever forget who and what I am. I cannot drink safely - ever again. Not the first drink: because I have proved to myself through many experiments over many years that it will not end with one or four, and it won't end well.
I don't tell many people "I'm an alcoholic." It's not necessary to tell anyone at all. But woe to me should I ever forget who and what I am. I cannot drink safely - ever again. Not the first drink: because I have proved to myself through many experiments over many years that it will not end with one or four, and it won't end well.
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Originally Posted by biminiblue 
I think once I accepted that I cannot drink again because of a physical/genetic/biochemical reason, it was easier to accept alcoholism. It's not a mental weakness.
I don't tell many people "I'm an alcoholic." It's not necessary to tell anyone at all. But woe to me should I ever forget who and what I am. I cannot drink safely - ever again. Not the first drink: because I have proved to myself through many experiments over many years that it will not end with one or four, and it won't end well.
I don't tell many people "I'm an alcoholic." It's not necessary to tell anyone at all. But woe to me should I ever forget who and what I am. I cannot drink safely - ever again. Not the first drink: because I have proved to myself through many experiments over many years that it will not end with one or four, and it won't end well.
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Originally Posted by trachemys
None of us ever planned on being here, Ox.
You don't have to do it on your own. We're all in this together. Jump in the boat, grab an oar, and row!
You don't have to do it on your own. We're all in this together. Jump in the boat, grab an oar, and row!
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Welcome, Waterox.
Nobody plans to become addicted, and by the time I finally got to the place of truly wanting to quit I needed help to do so. Check out the "stickies" in the newcomers boards and keep sharing.
My last drink was in Dec 2009 - I was terrified to lose my crutch but knew I couldn't go much longer without huge consequences. You can do this, but you will need to work harder than your addiction to beat it. Good luck!
Nobody plans to become addicted, and by the time I finally got to the place of truly wanting to quit I needed help to do so. Check out the "stickies" in the newcomers boards and keep sharing.
My last drink was in Dec 2009 - I was terrified to lose my crutch but knew I couldn't go much longer without huge consequences. You can do this, but you will need to work harder than your addiction to beat it. Good luck!
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Oh you know....trying to set particular limits that only seem to get worse, not better. I think part of it is I am on my own these days and don't have much direct support. And as for those who would support me, to be honest I don't want to tell them.
So that's what led me here.
Thanks again for all the warm wishes. I can tell I'm going to like this forum a lot.
So that's what led me here.
Thanks again for all the warm wishes. I can tell I'm going to like this forum a lot.
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Originally Posted by Waterox
Oh you know....trying to set particular limits that only seem to get worse, not better. I think part of it is I am on my own these days and don't have much direct support. And as for those who would support me, to be honest I don't want to tell them.
So that's what led me here.
Thanks again for all the warm wishes. I can tell I'm going to like this forum a lot.
So that's what led me here.
Thanks again for all the warm wishes. I can tell I'm going to like this forum a lot.
You might may well be amazed at the changes that can bring
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