Another attempt at getting and staying sober
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Join Date: Aug 2016
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Another attempt at getting and staying sober
I am back here without drinking so far today. I had a good 10 days alcohol free about a month ago and found myself going back out to get more experience at drinking and the dreadful feelings it brings up for me.
I do not know if it is a disease but I do know it is an addiction for me.
I want out of this insane loop I keep doing.
Thanks for still being here.
asixstringnut
I do not know if it is a disease but I do know it is an addiction for me.
I want out of this insane loop I keep doing.
Thanks for still being here.
asixstringnut
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
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I'm glad you're back to give it another go, asixstringnut. I, too, had to do further research before I was ready to go all in. We know what needs to happen - we can't touch the stuff. Sounds like you're ready now - we are here to support you.
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I'm glad you're back too 
what about making a definite recovery plan this time?
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ery-plans.html
what about making a definite recovery plan this time?
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ery-plans.html
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Welcome back to SR
For me, finding out what worked for me in staying sober was key. The initial stopping wasn't the hardest part - it was the staying stopped. This is a great place to be for support, posting every day helps immensely.
For me, finding out what worked for me in staying sober was key. The initial stopping wasn't the hardest part - it was the staying stopped. This is a great place to be for support, posting every day helps immensely.
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Join Date: Sep 2016
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Welcome! This is a great place to find inspiration and support. I imagine that purty geetar will sound even better once you've sobered up! Stevie Ray Vaughan sounded so much better after sobriety that he inspired other musicians, including Bonnie Riatt, to sober up.
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Join Date: Aug 2016
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Thank you all for the Welcome back's and good advise. I guess getting a plan in place is a good idea.
I made it through yesterday day 1 and am started on day 2 today.
I feel a bit shaky and a bit out of it but I know this will pass.
Thank you all.
asixstring
I made it through yesterday day 1 and am started on day 2 today.
I feel a bit shaky and a bit out of it but I know this will pass.
Thank you all.
asixstring
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 370
Hello Everyone.
I made it through day two. I will not say it was pretty but it was alcohol free.
I am so tired but I have been here before and know it will pass if I stay free of drinking.
So here I am on day three. I am going to clean my house, go to the dump, help a friend with some projects and not drink today.
I have been craving sweets because of the lack of sugar I am use to in all the drinking I have been doing. I bought a couple of chocolate bars and some good ice cream for the cravings and it helps.
Good luck to all of you out there who are on this path.
asixstringnut
I made it through day two. I will not say it was pretty but it was alcohol free.
I am so tired but I have been here before and know it will pass if I stay free of drinking.
So here I am on day three. I am going to clean my house, go to the dump, help a friend with some projects and not drink today.
I have been craving sweets because of the lack of sugar I am use to in all the drinking I have been doing. I bought a couple of chocolate bars and some good ice cream for the cravings and it helps.
Good luck to all of you out there who are on this path.
asixstringnut
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