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Old 07-05-2019, 10:06 PM
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Home alone. Sitting with feelings without a drink.

What's the point of picking up? It doesn't do what I hope. I keep hoping I will feel light, free, jovial, content. It doesn't do that anymore. Did it ever? Now I only feel ashamed, numb but not numb enough. And the dark voices of hopelessness. Just me giving in to the machine of addiction.

I hope I never give into it again. I'm sick of having to around it. I need to fight this. I'm so passive about the constant exposure to alcohol. I need to get angry. Anyway. Day 3. Im counting this time.
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Old 07-05-2019, 10:34 PM
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Great job on day 3! This is a process but so worthwhile as you know!!
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Old 07-05-2019, 11:15 PM
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Old 07-05-2019, 11:17 PM
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Old 07-06-2019, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Pressmetilihurt View Post
What's the point of picking up? It doesn't do what I hope. I keep hoping I will feel light, free, jovial, content. It doesn't do that anymore. Did it ever? Now I only feel ashamed, numb but not numb enough. And the dark voices of hopelessness. Just me giving in to the machine of addiction.

I hope I never give into it again. I'm sick of having to around it. I need to fight this. I'm so passive about the constant exposure to alcohol. I need to get angry. Anyway. Day 3. Im counting this time.
You couldn't have said it better, Press. It's how I felt most of the time. Those feelings are still pretty strong since it's only day 4 (again) for me, but I know they will fade with time like a really bad dream that I never want to relive. I'll think of your words when I start feeling weak. Stay strong too.
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Old 07-06-2019, 09:30 AM
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Hey it's progress you're doing good keep up the good work one day at a time you know the alternative and that's chaos
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Old 07-06-2019, 10:03 AM
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Great job just sitting with the discomfort. That's the beginning of deep and lasting change if you can stay with it.

Life is Life--if you let go expectations, you won't be disappointed.
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