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03-25-2018, 06:42 AM

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Needanewme

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Another near disaster

I went out last night and got real drunk and almost did something I would have really regretted. Its a miracle I didn't, I feel terrible and want to quit drinking again

03-25-2018, 06:46 AM

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AnvilheadII

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today is an excellent day to stop drinking for good!

03-25-2018, 06:50 AM

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Anna

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I'm glad that you're ready to live a sober life!

03-25-2018, 06:53 AM

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Maudcat

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A strangely wrapped gift, perhaps?

03-25-2018, 07:06 AM

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Needanewme

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I hope. As they say I am sick and tired of being sick and tired

03-25-2018, 07:08 AM

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tomsteve

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Originally Posted by Needanewme

I feel terrible and want to quit drinking for good(

changed it for you for the better.

this is the perfect day to start the journey of recovery,too.

03-25-2018, 07:18 AM

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BreezyFe

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I'm sure you know that most, if not all of us have regretted one thing or another. Good day to look forward to no more alcoholic mistakes.
best to you today

03-25-2018, 08:07 AM

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Wastinglife

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I can't drink safely anymore. I simply cannot control my words and actions while intoxicated. I've lost so much to alcoholism. So baffling and cunning indeed.

03-25-2018, 08:12 AM

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Needanewme

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I can't drink safely anymore. I simply cannot control my words and actions while intoxicated. I've lost so much to alcoholism. So baffling and cunning indeed.

I hear ya. I am a sweating hungover mess right now. I cant do this anymore

03-25-2018, 09:11 AM

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DontRemember

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Originally Posted by Wastinglife

. I simply cannot control my words and actions while intoxicated..

I was the same way. I'm a smartass/funny type guy without booze..get some booze in me and I can be a damn straight up ASS! Glad that 'guy' is gone!

03-25-2018, 03:45 PM

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Dee74

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welcome back needanewme

03-25-2018, 03:48 PM

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Delilah1

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Welcome back!

03-25-2018, 03:58 PM

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Forward12

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I hope. As they say I am sick and tired of being sick and tired

Sounds like hitting up some AA meetings is exactly what you need.

03-26-2018, 04:21 AM

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Needanewme

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Sounds like hitting up some AA meetings is exactly what you need.

Yeah i know, im lucky if i have time to get to one meeting a week. Family, 4 hours of commuting daily and a full time job are all huge commitments. SR might be more important than ever.

Thats why i keep going back to drinking. Its easier than quitting.

03-26-2018, 04:51 AM

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Midwest1981

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Needanewme- Just remember drinking takes a lot of work too if you stop and think about it... welcome back!

03-26-2018, 07:48 AM

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Needanewme

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Needanewme- Just remember drinking takes a lot of work too if you stop and think about it... welcome back!

Thanks, that is s good reminder. I DO know that life is hard, but harder for us drunks.

I dont know why i cant seem to simply enjoy life without drinking.

03-26-2018, 08:25 AM

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ScottFromWI

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I dont know why i cant seem to simply enjoy life without drinking.

My guess is that it's because you are an alcoholic like me and most of us here. And most of us found that we needed to do much more than just "not drink" in order to turn our lives around. Have you pursued any formal recovery programs or perhaps counseling/self help?

03-26-2018, 10:44 AM

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Needanewme

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Yes, i see a counselor and psychiatrist. I was also going to AA, which i need to start again.

03-26-2018, 10:54 AM

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Stephan2018

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Today is a brand new day, and sounds like the perfect day to stop drinking... forever. Per your most recent post, getting back into AA sounds like a good plan. Best of luck to you. You can do it!