I'm Back
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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I'm Back
Quick telling of long story. Got sober in 2011. In 2012 I was diagnosed with bipolar 2, got meds. Found my alcohol craving significantly reduced on the meds. Started having a beer or two. Or a wine or two. "Everything was under control." Eventually became 2/3 of a bottle. Then whiskey - and a light drink in the evening became two. Now it's drink until I'm buzzed every time I have anything. Today my wife went out for a few hours in late afternoon / evening. What did I think of to do? Drink.
It's time I get sober again. It's time I come back to sober recovery.
It's time I get sober again. It's time I come back to sober recovery.
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Gosford, NSW
Posts: 110
Hi Shamus,
Sorry to hear about your setback but thanks for posting. It's my greatest fear that when I do manage to move on from alcohol I will convince myself that I can one day 'have a beer' or be a moderate drinker. I know myself. I drink too much because I that's what I did, and will do. I also know that I am capable of deluding myself in my decision making at times, hence I find myself here today. Your post for me is a valuable reminder of the poisonous claw that alcohol is for me, has been and could be in future. My struggle is only a new one but thanks for posting and I hope you draw strength and encouragement from knowing that you have also helped another, myself already.
Thanks
Sorry to hear about your setback but thanks for posting. It's my greatest fear that when I do manage to move on from alcohol I will convince myself that I can one day 'have a beer' or be a moderate drinker. I know myself. I drink too much because I that's what I did, and will do. I also know that I am capable of deluding myself in my decision making at times, hence I find myself here today. Your post for me is a valuable reminder of the poisonous claw that alcohol is for me, has been and could be in future. My struggle is only a new one but thanks for posting and I hope you draw strength and encouragement from knowing that you have also helped another, myself already.
Thanks
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