Even Jesus slipped several times before getting nailed to his cross....
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Even Jesus slipped several times before getting nailed to his cross....
But eventually he got there. No more slips, I'm on the cross.
It's true about HALT......
The journey of a thousand miles........for it is a journey, there is no destination.
Alcohol is toxic and that one drink lights the fuse......it may not go bang straight away but it burns and it will explode. The collateral damage is too high a price to pay for.....what? a twenty minute buzz followed by 72 hours or madness. That's all that needs to be said.
The past is the past.
Onwards and upwards.
To the sober life.
Book reading: Alcoholism to recovery: I'll stop tomorrow
Podcast: Recovery Elevator, Alcohol Mastery, Smart Recovery, AA beyond belief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBanU-AHMqg
It's true about HALT......
The journey of a thousand miles........for it is a journey, there is no destination.
Alcohol is toxic and that one drink lights the fuse......it may not go bang straight away but it burns and it will explode. The collateral damage is too high a price to pay for.....what? a twenty minute buzz followed by 72 hours or madness. That's all that needs to be said.
The past is the past.
Onwards and upwards.
To the sober life.
Book reading: Alcoholism to recovery: I'll stop tomorrow
Podcast: Recovery Elevator, Alcohol Mastery, Smart Recovery, AA beyond belief
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBanU-AHMqg
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Im not happy that you feel nailed to that cross but Im sure happy you are posting here to get the support you need and deserve!
Are you considering any sort of formal treatment program or face to face support to help as well?
Are you considering any sort of formal treatment program or face to face support to help as well?
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Speaking of the crucifixion ... In Matthew chapter 27, verse 34 (and in the parallel verse in Mark), the gospel states that the soldiers gave Jesus "wine mixed with gall, but he refused to drink it." In those days it was custom for a condemned person to be given a "stupefying drink", an "intoxicating liquor", to dull the senses and ease the pain during the crucifixion process. But Jesus, knowing that he was about to endure hours of suffering and torture on the cross before "giving up his spirit", "refused to drink it," choosing instead to remain fully conscious as he lived out his remaining hours. I do not know if you are a Christian, but I often draw strength from this verse when life's difficulties make me want to return to my old addiction.
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Originally Posted by Ooona 
Im not happy that you feel nailed to that cross but Im sure happy you are posting here to get the support you need and deserve!
Are you considering any sort of formal treatment program or face to face support to help as well?
Are you considering any sort of formal treatment program or face to face support to help as well?
I think I was feeling a bit "guilty" or "bad" or "tired" from the previous binge and it was a comment I made to my gf, who is a Jesus fan.
I feel comfortable with the sobriety decision....it's a question of energy and avoiding more mishaps and creating peace of mind...
When I envisage the next few months......the Christmas period.....I see two choices.......drinking......and a potential mess and loss and who knows what......(I don't see moderation)
or sober and peaceful.....waking up fresh with energy like a cat and having peace of mind........
I choose the later.
Face to face? There ain't much choice
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Yeah that feeling of being comfortable with the decision is paramount I think. We have to come to terms with and prepare for battle so to speak.
That will be awesome to spent the holidays in a more peaceful and serene way however, the real question is what is your plan NOW? Christmas and the holidays are a ways down the road and can and will be a fantastic time for you and gf if you start to work on a good solid foundation now ya know?
Keep posting here and let us help you built it!
That will be awesome to spent the holidays in a more peaceful and serene way however, the real question is what is your plan NOW? Christmas and the holidays are a ways down the road and can and will be a fantastic time for you and gf if you start to work on a good solid foundation now ya know?
Keep posting here and let us help you built it!
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Originally Posted by Thanos
Speaking of the crucifixion ... In Matthew chapter 27, verse 34 (and in the parallel verse in Mark), the gospel states that the soldiers gave Jesus "wine mixed with gall, but he refused to drink it." In those days it was custom for a condemned person to be given a "stupefying drink", an "intoxicating liquor", to dull the senses and ease the pain during the crucifixion process. But Jesus, knowing that he was about to endure hours of suffering and torture on the cross before "giving up his spirit", "refused to drink it," choosing instead to remain fully conscious as he lived out his remaining hours. I do not know if you are a Christian, but I often draw strength from this verse when life's difficulties make me want to return to my old addiction.
But I think I prefer Buddha
The Four Noble Truths speaks volumes about addiction
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Originally Posted by Ooona
Yeah that feeling of being comfortable with the decision is paramount I think. We have to come to terms with and prepare for battle so to speak.
That will be awesome to spent the holidays in a more peaceful and serene way however, the real question is what is your plan NOW? Christmas and the holidays are a ways down the road and can and will be a fantastic time for you and gf if you start to work on a good solid foundation now ya know?
Keep posting here and let us help you built it!
That will be awesome to spent the holidays in a more peaceful and serene way however, the real question is what is your plan NOW? Christmas and the holidays are a ways down the road and can and will be a fantastic time for you and gf if you start to work on a good solid foundation now ya know?
Keep posting here and let us help you built it!
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A cow eats and shites. everything else is not his business
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You can do this Nalanda!! 
For me some solid regular support was needed in my plan, that's what kept me focused on the task at hand, gave me a second opinion on things when my addiction was trying to sell me all the good reasons why I should drink again!!
For me some solid regular support was needed in my plan, that's what kept me focused on the task at hand, gave me a second opinion on things when my addiction was trying to sell me all the good reasons why I should drink again!!
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Originally Posted by Dee74
This thread has more than run its course.
Closed.
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Closed.
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Originally Posted by Aellyce
Why? I see you have not really closed it actually, Dee... I personally think that Nalanda's ideas and comments can not only be interesting but also helpful to certain kinds of people, and while perhaps triggering to some, also quite thought provoking.
Its one thing to disagree, its quite another to be disrespectful and abusive towards other posters.
Im glad its been closed.
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I forgot to close it.
My apologies.
I have nothing against robust discussion - even passionate disagreement - so long as things remain civil.
This thread was not moving in that direction.
As was noted, some posts have been removed under rule 4
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My apologies.
I have nothing against robust discussion - even passionate disagreement - so long as things remain civil.
This thread was not moving in that direction.
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