My Experience Of Delirium Tremens
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Originally Posted by TurningLeaf 
Jleezy, your story has me in tears. What a terrible thing for you and your family to have to go through. I am so glad you made it through.
I stopped drinking 8 days ago. It was really scary - nothing compared to your experience - but it made me realize that I (we) can't keep doing this and expect to stay alive. And just think, any of us who do this to ourselves could also suffer a stroke or heart attack.
I really loved what tabasco said and I am trying to do those things. This sober week has been one of the best weeks of my life.
Please stay close. Everyone here cares about you.
And thank you for bravely sharing your story.
I stopped drinking 8 days ago. It was really scary - nothing compared to your experience - but it made me realize that I (we) can't keep doing this and expect to stay alive. And just think, any of us who do this to ourselves could also suffer a stroke or heart attack.
I really loved what tabasco said and I am trying to do those things. This sober week has been one of the best weeks of my life.
Please stay close. Everyone here cares about you.
And thank you for bravely sharing your story.
Congrats on your 8 days of sobriety. I have been here before I actually went 23 days last time and relapsed but did not have nearly a close call like this one. SR really does help. Reading other's posts helps me to realize that I really am not alone. Thanks again
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Day 19 and I am feeling much better. I have been in several situations where there was a lot of alcohol around. I even went to the casino where I always have a drink. Was not even tempted.....I read my post almost everyday just to remind me.
congrats on day 19
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Wow
It has been over a year since my last drink 10-9-15!!! I cant believe how much my life has changed... I lost over 30 lbs excercising and working hard. I have learned a lot about myself and see others for who they really are.
I was blinded by the alcohol and I really do feel like my vision is much clearer on what I want to accomplish in life and what is most important. Relationships with family and friends and being blessed with the opportunity to help take care of them.
I know it is a long journey ahead but I finally feel like im headed in the right direction. This really has been the best year of my life. I've accomplished more this year than I did in the last 3. No more wasted mornings feeling sick and shaky. No more wasted days being in bed. I just wanted to update this post with some happy news.... I cant believe that story was really about me just about a year ago.
We can all do it, I am not going to say that it is easy but I will let you know now that is so worth it. We owe it to ourselves and the ones we love to be our best, to try our best.
People still did not believe that I had really quit because of the extent of my addiction. But when they see me in person they believe right away. Im not a differemt person... Just a little bit better... A little bit smarter... But that little bit has made a big impact on my life.
I would like to thank all those on this thread for the great advice, encoragement, and kind words. Although you may have only replied once I have read your words of encouragement over and over again.
I dont know if these people will see this but a special thanks to soberleigh soberwolf and tobasco. Your words helped me through the hardest time of my life. Thank you,
I was blinded by the alcohol and I really do feel like my vision is much clearer on what I want to accomplish in life and what is most important. Relationships with family and friends and being blessed with the opportunity to help take care of them.
I know it is a long journey ahead but I finally feel like im headed in the right direction. This really has been the best year of my life. I've accomplished more this year than I did in the last 3. No more wasted mornings feeling sick and shaky. No more wasted days being in bed. I just wanted to update this post with some happy news.... I cant believe that story was really about me just about a year ago.
We can all do it, I am not going to say that it is easy but I will let you know now that is so worth it. We owe it to ourselves and the ones we love to be our best, to try our best.
People still did not believe that I had really quit because of the extent of my addiction. But when they see me in person they believe right away. Im not a differemt person... Just a little bit better... A little bit smarter... But that little bit has made a big impact on my life.
I would like to thank all those on this thread for the great advice, encoragement, and kind words. Although you may have only replied once I have read your words of encouragement over and over again.
I dont know if these people will see this but a special thanks to soberleigh soberwolf and tobasco. Your words helped me through the hardest time of my life. Thank you,
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Dude, thank you so much for coming back here and sharing. I was just astounded reading your story tonight and noticed it had been posted about a year-ish ago... reading your update tonight I just said "WHOA" out loud to myself. That is absolutely incredible. I'm only 83 days in, and this has inspired me so much tonight. Thank you thank you thank you. Also congratulations. you deserve it.
Edited because I'm just curious... what did you do during that year to maintain your sobriety?
Edited because I'm just curious... what did you do during that year to maintain your sobriety?
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Congratulations on keeping it up! Thank you for coming back and letting us know how you are doing. To me, SR is part of my family life so when I read your story, it makes me feel wonderful to know another one of us is conquering this disease.
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Originally Posted by CajunPrincess
Dude, thank you so much for coming back here and sharing. I was just astounded reading your story tonight and noticed it had been posted about a year-ish ago... reading your update tonight I just said "WHOA" out loud to myself. That is absolutely incredible. I'm only 83 days in, and this has inspired me so much tonight. Thank you thank you thank you. Also congratulations. you deserve it.
Edited because I'm just curious... what did you do during that year to maintain your sobriety?
Edited because I'm just curious... what did you do during that year to maintain your sobriety?
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