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Harryho 03-08-2017 02:24 PM

New to sr
 
Hi there,
I'm at a. new low in my life and feel pretty hopeless. Don't know what to do anymore, tried everything but keep relapsing.
Thanks

saoutchik 03-08-2017 02:33 PM

Welcome to SR Harryho!

Don't despair, most of us on SR have been in your shoes. Have a good read through some of the advice threads including those that give advice on drawing up a recovery plan. You can do it.

You have come to a really good place for help and support. You may also want to check out the Class of March 2017 which is also in the Newcomers Thread.

Good luck

MythOfSisyphus 03-08-2017 02:40 PM

Welcome to SR, Harryho! I'm glad you found us here. The good news is there's hope! No matter how low you are now, it can get better.:grouphug:

Poppy79 03-08-2017 02:43 PM

Maybe try everything together? Have you attempted that yet?
I did a combo like recovery plan - inpatient rehab, therapy, art, exercise, reading, posting and reading here daily, multiple times daily in fact, journaling, gratitude list each day.... 119 days for me and before November last year I felt hopeless and could not string 2 days sober together.
You can do it :)

SnazzyDresser 03-08-2017 02:53 PM

Hi, Harryho! SR has a lot of resources and information to help you quit drinking if you use them. Keep at it until you find something that works for ya, be persistent. Life and death matter here.

JMZ 03-08-2017 02:56 PM

Just keep on trying . You can do it.

january161992 03-08-2017 03:15 PM

hi harry welcome

bluedog97 03-08-2017 03:29 PM

Hello Harry, we're all here trying to overcome the snake that bit us, alcohol. Welcome

Hevyn 03-08-2017 03:40 PM

Very glad to meet you, Harry. Being here and sharing thoughts with those who understand made all the difference to me. I found the courage to stop after 30 yrs. You can too. Welcome!

Mattq2 03-08-2017 04:48 PM

Hey Harry,
You still there? I think if you post here there are so many people that have been were you are and can help you. Just try it, post. You can do it pal. It changed my life. It can do the same for you.😊

least 03-08-2017 05:00 PM

Welcome to the family Harry! :) I used to feel hopeless too but I kept trying and now have over 7 yrs. It can be done but it takes some effort and making changes. Use SR for support. :hug:

Dee74 03-08-2017 06:11 PM

Hi and welcome Harry :)

This place really made a difference for me - I hope we can help you make a difference for yourself too :)

when you say everything, whats some of the things you've tried? :)

D

duane1 03-08-2017 06:14 PM

Reaching out for the first time doesn't sound like a new low. It sounds like a new beginning!

PhoenixJ 03-08-2017 06:32 PM

Welcome h. Lots of excellent info, posts, resources here. Share, grow- learn.

Harryho 03-19-2017 12:16 PM

Thanks so much everyone, its hard to believe there are actually people out there who give a damn. I am humbled by your generous spirits, thanks doesn't seem good enough now that y'all made me cry. Day 13.

thomas11 03-19-2017 02:05 PM


Originally Posted by Harryho (Post 6373512)
Thanks so much everyone, its hard to believe there are actually people out there who give a damn. I am humbled by your generous spirits, thanks doesn't seem good enough now that y'all made me cry. Day 13.

We all care because we've all been there. Congratulations on your 13 days, that is a great start. Keep it going.

Delizadee 03-19-2017 02:18 PM

Hi Harry and welcome to the SR family! :)
You're in a good place here. Awesome, awesome job on day 13. Those first couple weeks for me, were always tough. It will get better!
Ditto what thomas said. Not here to judge and we do care and support everyone here because we all end up here for a reason; we are struggling and we want to find a different way, or a solution. A light at the end of the tunnel.
Coming here, reaching out and 13 days under your belt is a great start.

Hevyn 03-19-2017 02:39 PM

Day 13 - that's fabulous, Harry. Things will get much easier as you go along.

Harryho 03-20-2017 12:57 PM

Hope. It's funny how we toss that word around without really appreciating the full meaning. We hope this or hope that, but I wonder, is hope the true lynch pin that is missing in my addled brain? What is left when we have no hope, as in "no hope in hell...." ? Or is feeling "hopeless" the ultimate excuse to fry my brain? God, what am I thinking on day 14. Thanks Hevyn.

Poppy79 03-20-2017 01:00 PM

You have hope harry :) you have shown you have it by coming to this site.


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