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Hey! I thought I would make a post to introduce myself. My name is James and I have been sober 74 days. I have been going to AA and a day treatment centre for a while but could not get sober. I have been sober since I went into detox, have a sponsor, and have been doing the steps but I am not entirely sure AA is for me, and am investigating other things too such as going to go to a SMART meeting in the next town. The first 60 days were bad with low mood, no energy, and apathy about everything. Funny thing is I had quite a good mood drunken, and energetic too. From day 60 my low mood has gotten slightly better but still not much energy to do all my chores in such as exercise, write my dissertation, and look for work. I do not want to go back to drinking and have had a few times where I have nearly drank earlier on in my recovery. But I would say I am not craving alcohol any longer which is good. Just sometimes my sneaky head tells me I'm not an alcoholic or as bad as other AA members and compares me as better than them.
I have been reading your forum for a while, and everyday type in "sober for x (e.g. 1, 2, 3) days", and read the stories of people who have been sober the same amount of days that I have.
Thank you.
I have been reading your forum for a while, and everyday type in "sober for x (e.g. 1, 2, 3) days", and read the stories of people who have been sober the same amount of days that I have.
Thank you.
Rehydrating to Oblivion.
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: UK
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Hi James and welcome to SR!
First of all, congratulations on 74 days
As to the SMART, I'd definitely recommend trying a meeting. I'm off to one in half an hour! I use bits of AA and some lifering in addition to SMART and it seems to be working for me so far.
I still get those thoughts from time to time as well until I remember that I have a liar in my head who will tell me anything it can to get what it wants. Ive found it soon goes away once I recognise it for what it is.
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First of all, congratulations on 74 days
As to the SMART, I'd definitely recommend trying a meeting. I'm off to one in half an hour! I use bits of AA and some lifering in addition to SMART and it seems to be working for me so far.I still get those thoughts from time to time as well until I remember that I have a liar in my head who will tell me anything it can to get what it wants. Ive found it soon goes away once I recognise it for what it is.
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Welcome to SR, JamesfrmEngland, and congrats on 74 days.
I always try to remember to look for the similarities in others in recovery rather than the differences. The most important thing is we're all trying to stay sober today.
I always try to remember to look for the similarities in others in recovery rather than the differences. The most important thing is we're all trying to stay sober today.
Trudgin
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,348
74 days is a really, really solid start!!!
Well done
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I manically accomplished a lot when I was drinking. In part I think it was to show the world I wasn't a drunk. Hey, look what I did!! I re-wallpapered the dining room after everyone went to bed last night, waffles anyone!?@?
Sounds like you have a lot of quality living potential - you'll find its much better without constant bondage of alcohol strapped on your back.
I too attend AA - I identified with the stories in the Big Book under the section They Stopped In Time - have you read those??
Many friends in the rooms have hit a hard bottom, no doubt. But, It was suggested to me I listen for the similarities and not differences.
So while we can't search in the rooms for people exactly like us with the exact number of days I found much to compare and work with. Bits and pieces here and there.
The fellowship is great, the program as you know it detailed in the Book. A friend suggested I check out the first three words on page 112. That made a lot of difference to me
Keep coming back
Together WE stay sober!
Well done
!I manically accomplished a lot when I was drinking. In part I think it was to show the world I wasn't a drunk. Hey, look what I did!! I re-wallpapered the dining room after everyone went to bed last night, waffles anyone!?@?
Sounds like you have a lot of quality living potential - you'll find its much better without constant bondage of alcohol strapped on your back.
I too attend AA - I identified with the stories in the Big Book under the section They Stopped In Time - have you read those??
Many friends in the rooms have hit a hard bottom, no doubt. But, It was suggested to me I listen for the similarities and not differences.
So while we can't search in the rooms for people exactly like us with the exact number of days I found much to compare and work with. Bits and pieces here and there.
The fellowship is great, the program as you know it detailed in the Book. A friend suggested I check out the first three words on page 112. That made a lot of difference to me
Keep coming back
Together WE stay sober!
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Jersey
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Originally Posted by JamesfrmEngland 
Meant to say "new to recovery"
Congrats on your sober time, and welcome!
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