I'm Afraid

[sosad61]

I'm about to take the leap (probably tomorrow or Sunday) of going AF and I'm really scared. I'm afraid that if I can't do it this time it may never happen.

[~iirene~]

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Learn as you go, take lessons along the way.
going AF is the best gift you can give yourself.
trust me, it can be done.
what is there to be scard of? its better than dying?

[betty boop]

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Sosad .......... please don't be afraid ........... someone here once said that you never give up till you give up trying .............

I can't say too much because I am only on day 5 which I know is VERY early days, however I do know that there is a much better life out there waiting for us if we can grab out and reach for it ...........

Go for it ......... we are all here for you......

Love & Hugs, BB xx

[Crusinthrulife]

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I understand your fear, I've been trying to stop since January and don't last only 2-4 days each time and I won't tell my doctor because I don't want it in my medical charts. I've never abused my medications, but if they think you are drinking I fear they will not give them to me.

[42cat]

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Don't be afraid to try. (Be afraid to not try.) Go ahead and try. If you fail, you will try again. You may even surprise yourself. And recognize just what it is that you're afraid of, and make a plan to deal with it ... whether it's fear of failing, fear of withdrawals, fear of anxiety, etc. If you have some plans in place, you'll be better prepared if things don't go perfectly.

It's my goal to be completely AF forever. I don't drink near as much as I used to, but I'm not satisfied the way things are either. I had a couple of beers last night, but this weekend I'm going away with my daughters and will be completely AF.

Keep trying. If we don't try, it can't happen, right? Let's do this.

[tiptronic_ct]

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42cat;686119 wrote:
Keep trying. If we don't try, it can't happen, right? Let's do this.

Couldn't have said it better myself. Stay close, and be strong - for YOU and your future!

[JackieClaire]

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I'm afraid.

Dear sosad,
I think it was me who 1st said 'don't give up on giving up'.
It was passed to me by a wonderful AL counsellor, so I now just keep his words in my head each time I try again.
Don't be frightened. We're all here for you.
Love Jackie xxx

[greeneyes]

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Hi sosad. Please dont' worry about the future. "What if's" can drive you crazy. What if I fail? What if I succeed? (those can be worrisome - will I like me and will anybody else and all that) It can and will happen and you will find your way to a peaceful comfortable you.

[sosad61]

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Thank you all. Thank you all so very much. Once I begin this journey, I'm probably going to be on here night and day for support. God Bless you all.

[startingover]

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Hi Sosad,
Like the others have said, dont be afraid, just do it and see what happens. It will be good I promise!
Being here night and day is a good thing. It worked for me :-)

[sosad61]

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I'll just call this my magical mystery tour, lol..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHjxvgkhqlA[/video]]YouTube - Paul McCartney - Magical Mystery Tour

[sosad61]

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you inspired me betty. You may saved a life my friend.

betty boop;686110 wrote: Sosad .......... please don't be afraid ........... someone here once said that you never give up till you give up trying .............

I can't say too much because I am only on day 5 which I know is VERY early days, however I do know that there is a much better life out there waiting for us if we can grab out and reach for it ...........

Go for it ......... we are all here for you......

Love & Hugs, BB xx

[1967]

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Sosad one thing I try is to stay in the moment. Especially when anxious or my thoughts turn to wine , which is WAY too often! If I stay in the moment I can hold on until I desire to drink passes.

[Seacailin]

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One Day At a Time SS; sometimes one moment at a time as 1967 said. This a great place for support as I'm sure you have discovered. Stay close.:l

[sosad61]

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Thank you. I will be staying close. I have to. Being unemployed and alone most of the time I will be hanging onto this forum for dear life.