Stronger2017
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Stronger2017
I just want to say hi as I'm new. I've had some reasonably significant sober time before (about 3 years) but for the last 18 months I've been drinking off and on (recently a lot more on though). There's a lot of other stuff going on in my life (not all of it bad) and the drinking is doing me no good at all so I've decided I need to stop right now.
I've been sober for a few days and I'm now beginning to figure out my plan. I read SR before but I've now joined/posted (so that's something) and I'm starting therapy again this week (the therapist appears to have a decent background in addiction, which will be helpful). I'll also join the September thread for accountability.
Nice to meet you all.
I've been sober for a few days and I'm now beginning to figure out my plan. I read SR before but I've now joined/posted (so that's something) and I'm starting therapy again this week (the therapist appears to have a decent background in addiction, which will be helpful). I'll also join the September thread for accountability.
Nice to meet you all.
Life Goes On
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Good to meet you, Stronger. Catching this while there is still some "off" is admirable and wise.
I'm glad you decided to post - I believe it does make a difference in how effective the forum is for me. I've made a habit of checking in twice daily on my own thread. It's a good way to be accountable and also to keep track of your own journey.
I'm glad you decided to post - I believe it does make a difference in how effective the forum is for me. I've made a habit of checking in twice daily on my own thread. It's a good way to be accountable and also to keep track of your own journey.
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Thanks for all the nice SR welcomes.
I'm doing okay and am still sober (which is the main thing). I start therapy again tomorrow and I'm actually looking forward to it. This will be my second try and I want to make a better job of it this time.
Thanks again for the support.
I'm doing okay and am still sober (which is the main thing). I start therapy again tomorrow and I'm actually looking forward to it. This will be my second try and I want to make a better job of it this time.
Thanks again for the support.
Life Goes On
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Awesome! I'm so excited for you. I find that therapy and a recovery program (I chose AA and SR with a sprinkling of AVRT mixed in) work well together.
Do keep on posting to let us know how you are getting on.
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Do keep on posting to let us know how you are getting on.
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Glad you are here! I, too, had some significant sober time (4 years and a couple of months) before I ever so unwisely went back to drinking. Been sober, again, since April 10, 2017. We are in this together!
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I have six days. I was pretty tired yesterday so I had an early night. I slept pretty well and I'm looking forward to closing out a week, which will easily be the longest I've been without a drink (and it was never just a drink) in 2017.
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