Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

[MissMerlot]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

just staying close to the boards like you sed...starts,
so sad,if i ate something that made me feel this bad i would never put it in my mouth,,,,i hate that this is self-inflicted...my shakes is bad too,v bad.
ronnie,ur still here hon,how u doin?
42 cat,thanks but i'm not alone,my poor partner is doin an hourly check up.I've been hospitalised before with a seizure cause i fell and knocked myself out.Don't want to go there again!Oh the shame.
This time i can't go back.I'm here for the long haul!
Thanks to you all,these boards are getting me thru the day!

hugs,,
annie

[MissMerlot]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

so sad,,,sorry to hear of you having to cope with your sore ribs aswell as feeling hungover...
xx

[sosad61]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

Annie. You take care of yourself you hear? I'm so sorry to hear about the shakes. They're horrible aren't they? The anxiety, depression, and pain from withdrawal is horrible.

Hang in there, BUT, please don't hesitate to seek medical help if things get too bad. Withdrawal can be dangerous and there's nothing wrong with seeking help.

Yeah, the ribs hurt like hell, but in reality that pain I can deal with much better than these shakes and other pain from withdrawal...

Annie, we're here for YOU!

[sosad61]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

I think the guilt from doing this to myself hurts as much as anything... I have nobody to blame but ME for this garbage.

[sosad61]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

Thank you Opal. God Bless you...

Annie, I know that this may be of little help, especially when you are feeling so bad (so am I). But, laughter is really some of the best medicine there is. I've found those SNL Celebrity Jeopardy videos to be hilarious, even when I'm feeling like crap.

It may not be your type of humor, but have a look at the following video and perhaps it will make you feel better?

Hulu - Saturday Night Live: Jeopardy

[sosad61]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

Annie, how are you doing friend? Hang in there with me...

[startingover]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

sosad61;665557 wrote: I think the guilt from doing this to myself hurts as much as anything... I have nobody to blame but ME for this garbage.

Hey Sos, would it be an idea to drop the guilt? Its a useless emotion that accomplishes nothing.
You are doing something about your problem now, so no need to feel guilty anymore but every need to feel more positve about yourself and the future.

[sosad61]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

Hi startingover... I wish it was merely a simple choice.

I'm working on it though friend.

I am worried about Annie; haven't heard from her and hope that she is doing okay. I sent her a private message.

[startingover]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

Oh no, its never easy unfortunately. But once I came to accept that guilt can be just as self destructive as alcohol, it did give me a bit of release.

Yes, good idea to pm Annie. Maybe she is sleeping now or looking after her children? But she seemed to think she would check in regularly so lets hope she does soon. Its about 6pm where she is.

[42cat]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

Sosad and Annie .. Sending ((( vibes ))) to you both. Good for you both for fighting your way through today. Hang in there and hope all is going well!

Sosad, I know that "guilt" feeling ... I think it comes with being an alc. Try to focus on your positives though .. the fact that you're doing this, right now, is a great positive. It means you care - what a wonderful thing!

Keep checking in, you two.

[sosad61]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

I've been shaking horribly all day long. As much as the physical pain, I miss my "so called" friend alcohol.

[startingover]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

Its no friend of yours, it creates anxiety, depression and wrecks your life....

[sosad61]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

It's a demon; it's not a friend. It just "appears" to be. That's what demons do; they disguise themselves but only want to harm.

I just received a personal message from Annie. She's okay, but going through the struggle as to be expected.

I told her to get mad as hell at the demon that has tried to take control of her life. To use her anger against this shit. Channel that anger and use it against alcohol. Get mad, get mad as hell and relish in it.

I'm mad as hell and refuse to let this shit take me down. It won't take Annie down either. She's young and strong; she will come through this with more strength than ever.

I promise that you will Annie. You will look back on these days and shake your head. I have a feeling that you will help others through the same struggles in the future. Ultimately, what you are going through will make you a stronger person because you have witnessed a deep down pain that many have not. Nobody should abuse alcohol, but once you've been through such things I sincerely believe it strengthens your soul.

God Bless you all.

[startingover]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

I am glad Annie is OK...
Keep up that good fight both of you. It does get better.

[sosad61]

Day one of My Sobriety Begins TOMORROW

one2many;665727 wrote: Wishing you both the very best...hang in there guys.

Sorry to be a little nasty, but one2many, if you are as awesome as your avatar, I would probably have no problems....

Just kidding friend...