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02-25-2017, 07:44 AM

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thomas11

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Location: MN

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Originally Posted by Trees39

How do you all beat the 'complacent' feeling..

You start to feel better, it's been a few weeks, it wasn't that bad, maybe this time you can limit it....

What do you do to keep yourself aware and alert to never drinking again?

Thanks

I log in here every single day and read. Almost daily someone posts they are going through hell. It keeps it fresh in my mind. And sober.

02-25-2017, 08:15 AM

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milly4me

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Join Date: Dec 2012

Posts: 366

I'm hoping my recent emergence from DENIAL will help keep me on the sober path.

I honestly did not recognize the periods of withdrawal I was experiencing between binges. I thought I had the flu, or was dealing with thyroid issues, or a million other excuses, etc . . .

I knew I drank too much (way too much) but I honestly didn't think I suffered any physical consequences.

I can no longer pretend I don't have a serious addiction to alcohol along with the grave physical consequences of the years and years of abuse. I figure I'm at least a year from the hope of physical recovery (or what is able to be fully recovered).

I'm hoping this new awareness will work in my sober favor.

02-25-2017, 09:13 AM

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SueDenim

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Join Date: Jan 2017

Location: UK

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Originally Posted by milly4me

I can no longer pretend I don't have a serious addiction to alcohol along with the grave physical consequences of the years and years of abuse. I figure I'm at least a year from the hope of physical recovery (or what is able to be fully recovered).

I'm hoping this new awareness will work in my sober favor.

It's a powerful incentive, isn't it? That is exactly how I feel.