I'm scared it's too late
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 197
Please don't give up. I've done counseling and AA too, and couldn't kick it. Since joining SR in December, this is the best I have ever done. Even if you arent computer savvy, cuddle up with your dog and read, read, read. It was reading other experiences that made me "get it" and want to do better. There is so much good info and inspiration here
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 18
I've been reading through the SR forums and find it very helpful. I also agree that I need a plan. Lots of good advice here. For me the time when I turn out the light to sleep is the worst. I worry and regret and basically can't shut my brain off. But I'm glad I found this site. It's going to be a source that's easily accessible for me.
Brother of the Wolf
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Walking With Giants
Posts: 436
I have found that downloading some guided meditation podcasts for bed time helps me immensely. A ten minute body scan meditation can go a long way to shutting down the stories in my head.
Blue Belt
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Soberville, USA
Posts: 4,174
Welcome gg,
What I have learned in my short stint w sobriety is that we need to re learn how to live.
Pretty simple statement, but it the essence of sobriety. The world according to D122y.
I was not educated on the long term effects of of booze. So it wasn't my fault. It is ok. Now, educated and clean, I am fighting for my life.
It gets easier and better.
I used to get these flashes of panic.I would be relaxing in bed or at work and vwoooommm...a flash of panic.....
Those are gone...gone...gone...
I have been laughing out loud more than I ever have in my whole life. Sober laughter is amazing.
When someone cracks a joke, I just crack up now. That is a great thing.
Get clean, stay clean. Develop a sober life. From dawn till dusk.
That is what I did.
Alcohol is poison.
What I have learned in my short stint w sobriety is that we need to re learn how to live.
Pretty simple statement, but it the essence of sobriety. The world according to D122y.
I was not educated on the long term effects of of booze. So it wasn't my fault. It is ok. Now, educated and clean, I am fighting for my life.
It gets easier and better.
I used to get these flashes of panic.I would be relaxing in bed or at work and vwoooommm...a flash of panic.....
Those are gone...gone...gone...
I have been laughing out loud more than I ever have in my whole life. Sober laughter is amazing.
When someone cracks a joke, I just crack up now. That is a great thing.
Get clean, stay clean. Develop a sober life. From dawn till dusk.
That is what I did.
Alcohol is poison.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 215
Hi,
I used to live in a rural area as well, so I know what it's like finding yourself alone, and the temptation of going to the liquor store when you stop in town. I don't really have any advice, but I definitely know it was way more difficult for me to stay sober when I was all alone in the middle of nowhere.
All the best to you and your recovery
I used to live in a rural area as well, so I know what it's like finding yourself alone, and the temptation of going to the liquor store when you stop in town. I don't really have any advice, but I definitely know it was way more difficult for me to stay sober when I was all alone in the middle of nowhere.
All the best to you and your recovery
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Abroad
Posts: 1,865
Come join us in the March 2016 club. Fantastic people and tons of support! You can do it, I know you can.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-5-a.html
Welcome!
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Welcome!
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Eastern PA
Posts: 165
Keep trying
Wow - I could have written your exact post this morning. Embarrassed where my drinking has led me - some of those people were good for me to let go but wish the endings were healthier.
Keep going - it's been a while since I've felt great but I really want to get better. I think you do too. 😀
Keep going - it's been a while since I've felt great but I really want to get better. I think you do too. 😀
Behold the power of NO
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: WA
Posts: 7,764
Congrats on day one. 
The first 3/5 days are the most difficult. Like everyone else said, it is not too late and you might live alone in the country but you are not isolated and friendless (aside from your doggie) anymore.
SR has a recovery meeting in about 30 minutes in the chat room. It's not AA or other specific program but the facilitator (Is it still HuntingtonTx?) picks a topic and you can share on it if you want to or you can just read
Chat room is located on the right hand side corner and you need Java for it (free program).
I hope you will join us at the 24 hours recovery connections where we commit not to drink or drug that day. It is a fun and supportive way to hold ourselves accountable and the ladies facilitating it are sweeties. Range of sobriety there is from one day to decades and we always cheer up and encourage each other.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post5876154
I would also suggest that you join the class of March where you can get and give support to your peers who quit at the same time and are going through fairly similar things. The Januarians 2013 will always be close to my heart and it really helped me having friends on a small thread.
Generally speaking, the Marchers are a merry crew (no matter which year). I think it is because they start a new life in the Spring which is when we can witness nature's rebirth. In March, hope is just in the air. Anyway, those guys and gals are great.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...rt-5-a-14.html
Like you are already aware of, make a plan and don't drink no matter what and if you are struggling or feel like drinking post here before you do so. We are open 24/7
Welcome to the rest of your life. You can do it, we ve got your back. You are not alone anymore
The first 3/5 days are the most difficult. Like everyone else said, it is not too late and you might live alone in the country but you are not isolated and friendless (aside from your doggie) anymore.
SR has a recovery meeting in about 30 minutes in the chat room. It's not AA or other specific program but the facilitator (Is it still HuntingtonTx?) picks a topic and you can share on it if you want to or you can just read
Chat room is located on the right hand side corner and you need Java for it (free program).
I hope you will join us at the 24 hours recovery connections where we commit not to drink or drug that day. It is a fun and supportive way to hold ourselves accountable and the ladies facilitating it are sweeties. Range of sobriety there is from one day to decades and we always cheer up and encourage each other.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post5876154
I would also suggest that you join the class of March where you can get and give support to your peers who quit at the same time and are going through fairly similar things. The Januarians 2013 will always be close to my heart and it really helped me having friends on a small thread.
Generally speaking, the Marchers are a merry crew (no matter which year). I think it is because they start a new life in the Spring which is when we can witness nature's rebirth. In March, hope is just in the air. Anyway, those guys and gals are great.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...rt-5-a-14.html
Like you are already aware of, make a plan and don't drink no matter what and if you are struggling or feel like drinking post here before you do so. We are open 24/7
Welcome to the rest of your life. You can do it, we ve got your back. You are not alone anymore
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