Day 1
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Originally Posted by SimplyFree 
I lose out to the sudden urge. Just runs me over...
You can surrender to them, you can blame them, but it's you deciding to act on those urges. Just as you can choose to not act on them. Google Addictive Voice Recognition Technique (AVRT). Then you will understand the urge and your power over it.
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Originally Posted by SimplyFree
Hi I'm new and on day1. I hate day 1, but struggle to get past day 3. My simple hope is to interact with others who have succeed to get past the early days. Thanks.....
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Day two done...Sigh here comes day 3. This seems to be the hurdle I trip on everytime. I know it's all in my head, but I seem to become forgetful and oblivious, then it's day one again.... Sigh.....
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Originally Posted by SimplyFree
...here comes day 3. This seems to be the hurdle I trip on everytime. I know it's all in my head, but I seem to become forgetful and oblivious, then it's day one again.... Sigh.....
You can do this.
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I need to do this. I want to be a better role model for my son. Both my kids deserve a Dad who is with them each day not asleep or leftover grumpy. If possible I'll get in a 3 or 4 mile run. Try and take the edge off that way. I went to acouple of AA meetings, but was told since I didn't drink every day that "maybe I should reconsider my membership". Problem was and is I can't go without, haven't been able to get past day 3, it messes with my family and of course it isn't free. That is why I simply want to be free of all influence. I look forward to not seeing every liquor store sign when I drive down the rode.
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Just had my classic moment where I would have stopped and bought something. I had all you words of support and kept driving. Thanks! Half way through day 3. Feels like a nail biter still.
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Day 5......I'm going back to the city. Here at the cabin there is no liquor store for 13 miles. At home I can leave and be back in 7 mins. When I started this time I didn't think I'd get to day 5. I never get past 3, but 5 is encouraging. I'm not sure what to think our say at this point. I'm just trying to manage the liar voice in my mind. One minute I feel strong and capable, the next I'm agreeing with the liar..... Unbelievable!
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I had 16 days before last Thursday. Drank Thursday and last night. My trigger is being away from my partner.
When the cats away the mice will play. Congratulations on getting this far. It sucks to succumb to drink. It's day one for me Again. I like to be in your position and get to day 5.
When the cats away the mice will play. Congratulations on getting this far. It sucks to succumb to drink. It's day one for me Again. I like to be in your position and get to day 5.
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Join Date: Aug 2015
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Originally Posted by SimplyFree
I need to do this. I want to be a better role model for my son. Both my kids deserve a Dad who is with them each day not asleep or leftover grumpy. If possible I'll get in a 3 or 4 mile run. Try and take the edge off that way. I went to acouple of AA meetings, but was told since I didn't drink every day that "maybe I should reconsider my membership". Problem was and is I can't go without, haven't been able to get past day 3, it messes with my family and of course it isn't free. That is why I simply want to be free of all influence. I look forward to not seeing every liquor store sign when I drive down the rode.
SR has been my main support so while I'm not an expert on AA (only been to a few meetings), it sounds like you spoke to the wrong person or misunderstood what was said. Someone with more experience than me will hopefully chime in but I don't believe 'membership' is required and it doesn't matter if you drink every day or every few days if you can't stop once you start.
If you need face to face support, maybe try another meeting or several until you find a good fit?
Here on SR, the March 2017 or April 2017 class is a great place to share experiences with others at the same place in their sobriety journey.
Sending you a Big Hug, you can do this!
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I'm ashamed to say.....Day 1 again. I know AAs membership says only a sincere desire to quit drinking, and I'm sure it probably was just an individual, but I didn't go back because I didn't want to mess up his process since he needed the meetings for certain and it would feel awkward. I would just go sit in the parking lot and listen to an AA app. But it became apparent that I needed others interaction that is how I got here. This has been helpful and I hope to get to 90 days and beyond.
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Hugs to you SimplyFree! Think about what triggered you to drink?
Here is the link to the April class. Your classmates and our wise Dee (moderator) will offer you support & wisdom at all stages of your journey. You can do this.....it all starts with NOT Taking that First Drink.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-one.html
I'll post another link after this that will explain in detail how our bodies metabolize alcohol and that alcohol is really just a legal poison.
Here is the link to the April class. Your classmates and our wise Dee (moderator) will offer you support & wisdom at all stages of your journey. You can do this.....it all starts with NOT Taking that First Drink.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-one.html
I'll post another link after this that will explain in detail how our bodies metabolize alcohol and that alcohol is really just a legal poison.
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