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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Wichita KS
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Hi
I have finally made the decision that I want to quit drinking all together. I used to think that I could just tone it down and drink once in a while or that I could drink less. Thats not the case with me. I am 23 years old and I have been a weekend binge drinker since I was 16. Its hard to think Thats it gone on as long as it has. My addiction has effected so many aspects of my life. Not being there for my kids, their father leaving me repeatedly, promiscuity, disapointment from family, lost jobs from hangovers, a life threatening car wreck I don't remember, drug use, the list goes on and on. I have so much to say but I honestly don't know how to put it all. My brain still feels sick from the binge I just came off of. Thank you for reading.
I'm glad you joined us. I hope the support here can help you get sober for good. 
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: CT, USA
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Welcome and well done for seeking sobriety at such a young age. You have such a long bright future ahead as a sober young person. Stick to SR - lots of great advice and support here!
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Powers Lake, Wisconsin
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Welcome to SR, LenaSee. Your story is not new to many of us. Glad that you see that alcohol has very negative effects on all aspects of life. Good to quit while you are young. Your life will be much better. You will find a lot of support here.
Lena
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: NC
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Welcome!
Try to remember just how you feel right now and what it would feel like to know that this could be the last time you EVER have to feel like this again! I found that at times I would forget how bad things were or I would downplay the mental/physical side affects of using/stopping using and once I kept a detailed journal I couldn't lie to myself anymore telling myself "It wasn't that bad".
Do you have family support or friends that don't drink? Meetings can also be a huge source of support and counseling is always a good tool to use. You can do this!
Try to remember just how you feel right now and what it would feel like to know that this could be the last time you EVER have to feel like this again! I found that at times I would forget how bad things were or I would downplay the mental/physical side affects of using/stopping using and once I kept a detailed journal I couldn't lie to myself anymore telling myself "It wasn't that bad".
Do you have family support or friends that don't drink? Meetings can also be a huge source of support and counseling is always a good tool to use. You can do this!
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Join Date: Jun 2015
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LenaSee
You are so young and I'm really glad you're doing this now.
It only gets worse and many of us here were much slower learners!
As another poster suggested....remember this feeling so that you don't slip into amnesia a ways down the road.
This can be a game changer for you.
Best,
Jonathan
You are so young and I'm really glad you're doing this now.
It only gets worse and many of us here were much slower learners!
As another poster suggested....remember this feeling so that you don't slip into amnesia a ways down the road.
This can be a game changer for you.
Best,
Jonathan
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