Back again sober 4 days.
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Support in recovery is important in achieving
continuous sobriety. Listening or reading other
folks share their own experiences, strengths
and hopes of what life was and is before, during
and after alcohol or drugs is helping many stay
the course and is helping us build a stronger solid
recovery foundation in life to live upon each day
moving forward.
continuous sobriety. Listening or reading other
folks share their own experiences, strengths
and hopes of what life was and is before, during
and after alcohol or drugs is helping many stay
the course and is helping us build a stronger solid
recovery foundation in life to live upon each day
moving forward.
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Hey FC. I don't come around here much these days but today I wanted to see if I recognized any old names and might see how they are doing. I'm very sorry to hear you are still deciding to drink - looked back and saw we were engaging on this stuff more than 4 years ago, right around your join date. I don't say that to discourage you - just look at when I joined(!), it took me many years to finally put the poison down for good. I think you know what it takes, you just have to make the decision. Hope that you do.
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Join Date: Feb 2018
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Originally Posted by Steely 
Good to hear Finalcall. And congrats on 4 days.
Did you think you'd moderate, or just not give a toss?
Did you think you'd moderate, or just not give a toss?
I knew the end result but did it anyway.
I am so grateful I pulled my head in now. So close to losing everything including my sanity
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Originally Posted by Dee74
I'm glad you made it back Finalcall
do you reckon you're ready to leave drinking behind now, for good?
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do you reckon you're ready to leave drinking behind now, for good?
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I know the feeling all too well Finalcall.
Always made the mistake in thinking I'd just get back to being sober, tomorrow. Start again, after exiting, just for now.
It was not that simple for me, always huge psychological repercussions for me whenever I picked up, AGAIN. Despair, fear, no matter how much, or how little I drank. It was the ALCOHOL, not the quantity.
I'm glad you saw the light Finalcall, it's a difficult position to reach, but when we do we're free to do whatever we choose. We are free at last, and the struggle worth every faltering step.
Congrats, again Finalcall.
"Time, gentlemen, please."
Always made the mistake in thinking I'd just get back to being sober, tomorrow. Start again, after exiting, just for now.
It was not that simple for me, always huge psychological repercussions for me whenever I picked up, AGAIN. Despair, fear, no matter how much, or how little I drank. It was the ALCOHOL, not the quantity.
I'm glad you saw the light Finalcall, it's a difficult position to reach, but when we do we're free to do whatever we choose. We are free at last, and the struggle worth every faltering step.
Congrats, again Finalcall.
"Time, gentlemen, please."
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Well thats the first week behind me.
looking forward to calm down a bit.
Irritated and snappy at the kids more than necessary. Not really comfortable anywhere but no more night sweats is a plus.
I had a few days there where I was literally dumb. It was hard to think with the whipper snipper in my head and the kids telling me things all at once.
I expect things to gradually smooth off soon.
looking forward to calm down a bit.
Irritated and snappy at the kids more than necessary. Not really comfortable anywhere but no more night sweats is a plus.
I had a few days there where I was literally dumb. It was hard to think with the whipper snipper in my head and the kids telling me things all at once.
I expect things to gradually smooth off soon.
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Glad you made it back FC. I hope this will be your final call. . It's hard as hell to get to the point of really liking your sober life, but it's worth the effort of getting there. Hold on tight. You can do this...
. It's hard as hell to get to the point of really liking your sober life, but it's worth the effort of getting there. Hold on tight. You can do this...Member
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Hey FC,
I can relate. The irritability with kids will pass, I remember feeling so guilty and out of sorts in the first couple months. I can remember being so indecisive about the smallest things. Now I see my addiction was looking for ways to take me back to the bottle again. Be relentless, all those feelings will become less intense; you'll be so happy you did.
I can relate. The irritability with kids will pass, I remember feeling so guilty and out of sorts in the first couple months. I can remember being so indecisive about the smallest things. Now I see my addiction was looking for ways to take me back to the bottle again. Be relentless, all those feelings will become less intense; you'll be so happy you did.
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Originally Posted by Steely
I know the feeling all too well Finalcall.
Always made the mistake in thinking I'd just get back to being sober, tomorrow. Start again, after exiting, just for now.
It was not that simple for me, always huge psychological repercussions for me whenever I picked up, AGAIN. Despair, fear, no matter how much, or how little I drank. It was the ALCOHOL, not the quantity.
Always made the mistake in thinking I'd just get back to being sober, tomorrow. Start again, after exiting, just for now.
It was not that simple for me, always huge psychological repercussions for me whenever I picked up, AGAIN. Despair, fear, no matter how much, or how little I drank. It was the ALCOHOL, not the quantity.
Glad you're back FC.
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