New...and not so new.
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New...and not so new.
Heya folks,
Well, how do I make this concise? Not easily
I'm (quickly) approaching four months of sobriety (alcohol abuse) and through the haze and fog of 'post acute withdrawal' I happened upon this place. Great to meet you guys. My journey has had a number of dubious 'detours' that culminated in a 30-day stay at rehab which I consider the pivotal moment of liberty from imminent self-destruction. I engaged over several years in the lather-rinse-repeat insanity of 'controlled drinking' only to hit the proverbial reset button after each progressively nasty relapse. I believe I've turned 'that corner' but am taking my recovery in bite-sized chunks (insert the 'one day at a time' interjection here) and have a cautiously optimistic perspective as a result.
I credit a number of things to me getting past day 100: a daily workout regime, a (mostly passive) involvement in support groups such as A.A., my music, my spirituality and a resolve that has had enough of the isolation-to-consumption rhythm that practically destroyed everything including my life. I don't really hold any one aspect of that recovery over another; I believe balance has been key in getting me to my next 24 hours.
I look forward to chatting with you guys soon and hope to be able to contribute to what seems like a very vibrant community.
By the way, my name's Todd
Well, how do I make this concise? Not easily
I'm (quickly) approaching four months of sobriety (alcohol abuse) and through the haze and fog of 'post acute withdrawal' I happened upon this place. Great to meet you guys. My journey has had a number of dubious 'detours' that culminated in a 30-day stay at rehab which I consider the pivotal moment of liberty from imminent self-destruction. I engaged over several years in the lather-rinse-repeat insanity of 'controlled drinking' only to hit the proverbial reset button after each progressively nasty relapse. I believe I've turned 'that corner' but am taking my recovery in bite-sized chunks (insert the 'one day at a time' interjection here) and have a cautiously optimistic perspective as a result.
I credit a number of things to me getting past day 100: a daily workout regime, a (mostly passive) involvement in support groups such as A.A., my music, my spirituality and a resolve that has had enough of the isolation-to-consumption rhythm that practically destroyed everything including my life. I don't really hold any one aspect of that recovery over another; I believe balance has been key in getting me to my next 24 hours.
I look forward to chatting with you guys soon and hope to be able to contribute to what seems like a very vibrant community.
By the way, my name's Todd
You'll find a lot of support and wisdom here. Glad to have you join us. 
Blue Belt
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Soberville, USA
Posts: 4,174
Todd,
I suffered while drinking and I suffered getting this clean.
Time healed me to this state.
I come here and read and post. I work out all the time. I eat healthy alot.
I don't give advice anymore. What do I really know.
I support you. I need this place.
This place saved life.
I am getting better everyday.
I have been obsessing for years.
I remember when I was young I would obsess punishment from my Dad. He would restrict me and just forget. I would be on restriction for nearly the whole summer. I hated my Dad for that.
Anyway...I forgive him.
Talking about my problems here and deciding I am not going to give up is hardening me and calming me.
Thanks.
I suffered while drinking and I suffered getting this clean.
Time healed me to this state.
I come here and read and post. I work out all the time. I eat healthy alot.
I don't give advice anymore. What do I really know.
I support you. I need this place.
This place saved life.
I am getting better everyday.
I have been obsessing for years.
I remember when I was young I would obsess punishment from my Dad. He would restrict me and just forget. I would be on restriction for nearly the whole summer. I hated my Dad for that.
Anyway...I forgive him.
Talking about my problems here and deciding I am not going to give up is hardening me and calming me.
Thanks.
Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,163
Thanks for joining us.
Its a great place.
For me, it was all about real acceptance that I am addicted to alcohol, and that each time really will end like the last.
Once I accepted that, which sadly took some trial and error, I was done.
I feel like the MasterCard ad -- Easy, not always. Worth it, absolutely.
Let us know if we can help.
Its a great place.
For me, it was all about real acceptance that I am addicted to alcohol, and that each time really will end like the last.
Once I accepted that, which sadly took some trial and error, I was done.
I feel like the MasterCard ad -- Easy, not always. Worth it, absolutely.
Let us know if we can help.
Todd
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