Tough week
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Tough week
Hello all. Some of you know I've been bouncing in and out of here for a long time... This week I'm trying again and I've already stumbled backwards a couple times. Last night was a real barn burner, and my head is ringing. I drank this afternoon then decided to try again. So, here I am.
I decided to stay at a friend's place. He's out of town for a long time and I water his plants once a week. So, I thought that getting out of my house and away from my roommates was a good idea. Thankfully, my house isn't a huge trigger for me or anything, I haven't lived there very long and my roommates are not big drinkers at all. I don't affiliate my room with drinking really, even though I have done a lot of it in there. I just thought some seclusion would really help me. So far so good. It's nice to have time with my thoughts.
I decided to stay at a friend's place. He's out of town for a long time and I water his plants once a week. So, I thought that getting out of my house and away from my roommates was a good idea. Thankfully, my house isn't a huge trigger for me or anything, I haven't lived there very long and my roommates are not big drinkers at all. I don't affiliate my room with drinking really, even though I have done a lot of it in there. I just thought some seclusion would really help me. So far so good. It's nice to have time with my thoughts.
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I may be just ranting in this thread for a while, just to organize my thoughts. Any contributions or anecdotes are much appreciated. I need to be reminded why this is a good idea (as silly as that sounds)
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I'm glad you're back Plenny 
I think the best argument is looking at your old posts. Re-read them.
Make some changes. Make some commitments.
This can be a real fresh start - a real Chapter 2.
D
I think the best argument is looking at your old posts. Re-read them.
Make some changes. Make some commitments.
This can be a real fresh start - a real Chapter 2.
D
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Glad you are here Penny.....I think knowing I'm not alone in this has helped me a lot.....really reflecting on how alcohol interferes with not just my happiness but those that love me. We only have this one life.....be kind to yourself friend!
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Thanks Dee. Good to see you. I am definitely going to review some old posts. I don't really want to read anything about the relationship I was in, though. I'm afraid of it triggering me.
I mostly have to remember that alcohol doesn't define who I am. I lose that realization sometimes, and I just think that alcohol is an irreplaceable part of my life. But I know and I remember that it's not.
I mostly have to remember that alcohol doesn't define who I am. I lose that realization sometimes, and I just think that alcohol is an irreplaceable part of my life. But I know and I remember that it's not.
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Originally Posted by Plenny 
Thanks Dee. Good to see you. I am definitely going to review some old posts. I don't really want to read anything about the relationship I was in, though. I'm afraid of it triggering me.
I mostly have to remember that alcohol doesn't define who I am. I lose that realization sometimes, and I just think that alcohol is an irreplaceable part of my life. But I know and I remember that it's not.
I mostly have to remember that alcohol doesn't define who I am. I lose that realization sometimes, and I just think that alcohol is an irreplaceable part of my life. But I know and I remember that it's not.
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