Hawkeye13

Shame won't help anything--sometimes it just takes not giving up.

Believe me, I've had plenty of relapses and still continue to fight this.
But, overall the sober-time is longer and better each try.

So don't feel bad--we really understand how hard it is.
Just keep posting and keep quitting

Fusion

Please don’t stop trying to quit, because one day the quit will stick and become permanent. You never know which day one will be the final day one: so why not give it another try....this could be it!

Plus, to compliment quitting drinking, there are ways to improve the brain’s negative bias, and engender a positive mindset. In this respect I fully agree with Delilah’s suggestions, many of which I undertake daily:

Post here daily
Journal
Read and learn from recovery books
Exercise, especially getting outdoors for a walk
Mindfulness (lots of good apps and you tube videos)
Drinking is not an option

thomas11

I know you've struggled 6 string. Stay engaged, stay on this site. You'll eventually get this. Sometimes I think it just takes getting completely sick and tired of drinking and nothing could be worse. Not even sobriety. So we give that a try and we actually like it.

asixstringnut

Thank you all for the support.
I did a 30 day rehab once and it lasted for 6 months. I have tried AA with little to no success. I am sure it could be me as to why AA is not working.
I drank last night so I hope to get through this day alcohol free.
I hate this *%$#@**%$ disease.

asixstringnut

JJ991

You know, I think this is it indeed. I hadn't thought of it that way before but that is actually what changed with me.
Pop back on to the November thread, we can help.

Behappy1

Hi six,

I didn’t jive with AA either, though it’s helped many. Have you looked at AVRT/RR?? IMHO the HARDEST step to take are the first 10. Once you get some momentum going it becomes easier to put one foot in front of the other.

For now take it minute by minute, hour by hour or whatever it takes to get through JUST today!

Anna

We do understand how hard this is.

Wholesome

I too tried to quit more times than I can remember. I had given up hope as well and resigned myself to believing it was just the way I was built and that sobriety was only for other people.... but never for me.

I now know that was just another lie that my Addictive Voice told me. Your AV is telling you that same lie.

Frank14

Yikes, that's exactly how I'm feeling today as I try to slosh through a workday with my throbbing headache and hangover. You're not alone!

Dee74

hows it going six?

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Strugglingtoget

Hey six string: How are you?
I know how much "slipping" sucks because I've done it so often.
I keep coming back because I know I am worth it, I know I can eventually do this; I know alcohol is and will kill me and I know sobriety offers a full, joyous healthy long life full of fun and purpose. I just am having trouble figuring out how to access all of that!
Be well...

sixth

asixstringnut ,

columbus

(With heartfelt support, respect and understanding...)


"I hate this *%$#@**%$ disease."




Then stop feeding it.

DangerZone

This.

Each time I've relapsed getting back to where I was in days was always easier and I believed I could do it cause I did it before.

So don't sell yourself short asixstringnut, 29-days is fantastic.. Many people struggle to get one-week... Keep trying and don't be scared to try a different tactics when you get the urge.. Eventually you'll figure it out. You'll post here instead of saying 'Im sick of myself' you'll say 'I am 1-year sober today!'

Whatever you do don't EVER give up trying to beat this!

Hevyn

Thinking of you, six - we're here.

Gabe1980

Thank you for this thread sixstring. It's summed up exactly how I feel and everyone's posts have really helped me too. I get it. I've had 2 weeks, 7 weeks, 4 weeks then 2 weeks again sober. I only drink for a night then hate it, hate myself and try again. It sounds like some of us need multiple tries at making sobriety stick but we can do it. I've read your posts over the last few weeks. You can do this! Thank you again.