I want out
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: South Africa
Posts: 1,538
Hi secretchord
You joined in Oct 2015. That is more or less when I first got really serious at getting sober. I also had stretches of sobriety since then, but slipped up a couple of times. I decided to get back on track again at the beginning of July, and I think I am on day 50+ now.
I can tell you now that it feels just as great, if not better, than when I did it last time round. And of course, it was just as possible as it was before.
I am rooting for you. Please keep us updated.
You joined in Oct 2015. That is more or less when I first got really serious at getting sober. I also had stretches of sobriety since then, but slipped up a couple of times. I decided to get back on track again at the beginning of July, and I think I am on day 50+ now.
I can tell you now that it feels just as great, if not better, than when I did it last time round. And of course, it was just as possible as it was before.
I am rooting for you. Please keep us updated.
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 469
Thanks everyone. I appreciate your support. I don't have withdrawal since I'm not a daily drinker. I'm a binge drinker. Today is day 1. I will stay close to this forum in the next couple weeks.
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posts: 467
You can do this. Like others have said you have done this before. Yes it is hard getting into the mindset...but if you really try to think of all the good it will do in your life, it will help.
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Midwest USA
Posts: 630
Originally Posted by secretchord 
Thanks everyone. I appreciate your support. I don't have withdrawal since I'm not a daily drinker. I'm a binge drinker. Today is day 1. I will stay close to this forum in the next couple weeks.
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,246
Support to you. I know it is so hard but soon that intense pain and shame will go, once you can get a few days of being sober. It is the alcohol or the AV talking to you now- probably making you feel you can't do it. You can.
Please keep posting and get as much support as you can.
Best wishes.
Please keep posting and get as much support as you can.
Best wishes.
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 285
Originally Posted by secretchord
Thanks everyone. I appreciate your support. I don't have withdrawal since I'm not a daily drinker. I'm a binge drinker. Today is day 1. I will stay close to this forum in the next couple weeks.
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: northern michigan. not the U.P.
Posts: 15,281
Originally Posted by secretchord
I will stay close to this forum in the next couple weeks.
alcoholism looooooves a mind that still has the same thinking as when an alcoholic was drinking.
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 51
Hi SC,
I hope you are feeling better today- congrats on the 2 days (3 today?).
I can relate to the binge drinking when bored.
I found it was helpful to focus on activities that would keep me busy but also fulfilled. Writing, reading, going to the gym, long baths etc; are all things that help me prioritize my self-care and switch my mind off a little!
You can reach your goal of being booze-free long-term, just focus on each day.
I hope you are feeling better today- congrats on the 2 days (3 today?).
I can relate to the binge drinking when bored.
I found it was helpful to focus on activities that would keep me busy but also fulfilled. Writing, reading, going to the gym, long baths etc; are all things that help me prioritize my self-care and switch my mind off a little!
You can reach your goal of being booze-free long-term, just focus on each day.
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 469
Just checking in. I'm doing okay. Yesterday was my first day at a new job. Was pretty overwhelmed. Not going to lie, I wanted to drink but I didn't. I need to be patient with myself which is something I'm not good at.
That's awesome, but I understand it takes a little getting used to . I'm glad you are still not drinking.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 7,097
Hi SC, congrats on day 3 
I can relate as had 3.5 years then started again last year. It does seem harder this time but it can be done. Many people on SR have drunk again after long periods of sobriety but now have even longer periods of sobriety. That gives me faith and hope and belief that we can do this again. Stay strong and stay on SR
I can relate as had 3.5 years then started again last year. It does seem harder this time but it can be done. Many people on SR have drunk again after long periods of sobriety but now have even longer periods of sobriety. That gives me faith and hope and belief that we can do this again. Stay strong and stay on SR
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: Reality
Posts: 491
I want out too and I agree every time you fail and try again it is very hard.
Sometimes I feel like stop drinking alcohol is impossible it is everywhere and I feel alone if I'm not part of the crowd.
And it's crazy because I'm not happy drinking anymore I'm in despair either drinking or sober. Good luck to you
Sometimes I feel like stop drinking alcohol is impossible it is everywhere and I feel alone if I'm not part of the crowd.
And it's crazy because I'm not happy drinking anymore I'm in despair either drinking or sober. Good luck to you
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