I’ve come back
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,202
Welcome back Stewy!
You're not alone Stew, we know how horrible it is to be addicted to alcohol. Minimising the cravings in the early weeks is key. For me that meant getting up ridiculously early so that I was tired enough to go to bed early and dodge the worst of the cravings but everyone is different and it seems there are many ways that work.
You're not alone Stew, we know how horrible it is to be addicted to alcohol. Minimising the cravings in the early weeks is key. For me that meant getting up ridiculously early so that I was tired enough to go to bed early and dodge the worst of the cravings but everyone is different and it seems there are many ways that work.
It takes some effort and changes, but it's worth it. Reality...what a concept!
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: CT, USA
Posts: 1,232
Welcome back Stew! It takes alot of courage to come back and admit relapse, whether it’s SR, AA, or other friends and family. Many of us have relapsed, but it is so comforting to know we are not alone with our struggle.
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 16,945
Welcome back Stewy. Last time you were here you left because you felt that you needed local support more than anything and that SR was not an effective tool. What kinds of things did you do while you were away? I’m guessing they weren’t effective as you are still drinking?
I guess what you need to ask yourself is are you wiling to change to get better. You’ve received a lot of very good advice both tines you were active here on SR, but each time you chose to leave. How about making this the time that you do the work and make positive change? You can absolutely do it, but it’s entirely up to the choices you make.
I guess what you need to ask yourself is are you wiling to change to get better. You’ve received a lot of very good advice both tines you were active here on SR, but each time you chose to leave. How about making this the time that you do the work and make positive change? You can absolutely do it, but it’s entirely up to the choices you make.
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 222
Thanks so much to you all for making me really welcome here again. Today I’m doing ok, I’m just in that initial first few days thing, trying to just keep focused on keeping busy and making sure I’m eating / drinking plenty of water. Listened to some meditation stuff earlier, trying not to over think or get stressed. Just simplifying my brain after all the recent chaos created by drinking
Regardless of anything else I have going on at the moment, I have to cut alcohol out of the equation as most things are likely to become more manageable for me. I took the decision to contact work and advise I would be coming back in on Monday because that will provide me with a solid structure.
I’m just glad I’m here
Regardless of anything else I have going on at the moment, I have to cut alcohol out of the equation as most things are likely to become more manageable for me. I took the decision to contact work and advise I would be coming back in on Monday because that will provide me with a solid structure.
I’m just glad I’m here
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Join Date: Jan 2018
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Hi Scott,
I think the only thing that really happened when I left here was that I pushed the support to one side, continued to refuse the notion that I had a problem and then reverted back to the same destructive pattern. I’m sticking around here because it keeps me accountable and I’m talking with people that relate. I have to pin my ears back and listen to advice / support as it’s helping me.
If anyone else is starting out like me, i’d Just like to say please don’t do what I did. I had over 2 years of abstinence and stupidly believed I could drink again.
It was less than 2 days that I reverted back to the pattern of drinking I’d originally escaped from
I think the only thing that really happened when I left here was that I pushed the support to one side, continued to refuse the notion that I had a problem and then reverted back to the same destructive pattern. I’m sticking around here because it keeps me accountable and I’m talking with people that relate. I have to pin my ears back and listen to advice / support as it’s helping me.
If anyone else is starting out like me, i’d Just like to say please don’t do what I did. I had over 2 years of abstinence and stupidly believed I could drink again.
It was less than 2 days that I reverted back to the pattern of drinking I’d originally escaped from
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Wisconsin, USA
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Originally Posted by Stew1984 
Hi Scott,
I think the only thing that really happened when I left here was that I pushed the support to one side, continued to refuse the notion that I had a problem and then reverted back to the same destructive pattern. I’m sticking around here because it keeps me accountable and I’m talking with people that relate. I have to pin my ears back and listen to advice / support as it’s helping me.
I think the only thing that really happened when I left here was that I pushed the support to one side, continued to refuse the notion that I had a problem and then reverted back to the same destructive pattern. I’m sticking around here because it keeps me accountable and I’m talking with people that relate. I have to pin my ears back and listen to advice / support as it’s helping me.
Listening to advice here is a very good idea, I know I've learned a lot. What's even more important though is the work we each do individually to keep our committment/promise/pledge to not drink. Don't rule out other avenues of support either, and make your work on sobriety a daily part of your life.
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Join Date: Jan 2018
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I’m ok thanks Delilah
The difference this time for me coming back here is I’m serious and I truly want to be alcohol free more than my desire to drink.
Today I’m getting through, I’m trying to adopt the mindset that I’m free of it and that this is a good thing. The addictive voice says something like “you’re going to struggle without it” or “it’s a long road, why not just drink, one more time”
I think I may have saved my life by coming here again
The difference this time for me coming back here is I’m serious and I truly want to be alcohol free more than my desire to drink.
Today I’m getting through, I’m trying to adopt the mindset that I’m free of it and that this is a good thing. The addictive voice says something like “you’re going to struggle without it” or “it’s a long road, why not just drink, one more time”
I think I may have saved my life by coming here again
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Join Date: Jan 2018
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Yes I’m just about to go to a friends house and spend time with them, I’ll be driving there. Going to post when I get in
Hi dwtbd, there are no future plans around that. I am aware though that it’s important I establish a new life completely and this will take time
Hi dwtbd, there are no future plans around that. I am aware though that it’s important I establish a new life completely and this will take time
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