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    #91
    Help guys - I'm losing the battle

    Chill, thanks for mentioning the 'kudoes' we should begiving John for this remarkable post and jorney!
    :goodjob: :wave: :applaud::rockon: :grouptrophy:
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      #92
      Help guys - I'm losing the battle

      Well Done Johny! It is stories like yours that keep me coming back to read here! It is stories like yours that always inspire me, yes, the ups and the rough spots. Keep up the great work!

      Best Wishes!
      Kate
      A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes~Cinderella

      AF 12/6/2007

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        #93
        Help guys - I'm losing the battle

        Johnny-I just wanted to tell you that because you posted yesterday and asked for help and because you were able to stand strong and not give in to horrible cravings, I did not drink last nite. I have had 2 spats of very bad news in 2 days and was feeling very overwhelmed last nite and was sorely tempted to just say the hell with it and drown my sorrows. But I kept thinking about what you had gone through and I said if Johnny can be strong through his ordeal I can too. I didn't want to let you down and I didn't want to be the one who coudn't deal with the bad news in a big girl way.
        Thank you so much for putting yourself out there for all of us to see, support and take inspiration from

        :h :h Papmom3
        New Birthday: May 8, 2010

        "Because dwelling from, not upon, the space you want to inherit is the fastest way to change absolutely everything."[/i]-The Universe

        KO the Beast!!

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          #94
          Help guys - I'm losing the battle

          What a wonderful affirmation, PM3.
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          Never look down on a person unless you are offering them a hand up.
          awprint: RUBY Imagine yourself doing What you love and loving What you do, Being happy From the inside Out, experiencing your Dreams wide awake, Being creative, being Unique, being you - changing things to the way YOU know they can BE - Living the Life you Always imagined.awprint:

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            #95
            Help guys - I'm losing the battle

            Yes PM3. Very well done.

            It is so affirming when you can get through those bad times AF during the early stages. It can be done.
            AF Since April 20, 2008
            4 Years!!!             :lilheart:

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              #96
              Help guys - I'm losing the battle

              maybe we should keep this thread going with our stories of our near slips, we tend to only hear about the "cave in's" instead of the the times when we win the battle. To hear of Johnny and Pmom3 gives me so much hope and inspiration....
              "In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer ."
              AF - JAN 1st 2010
              NF - May 1996

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                #97
                Help guys - I'm losing the battle

                I :h you guys!!
                New Birthday: May 8, 2010

                "Because dwelling from, not upon, the space you want to inherit is the fastest way to change absolutely everything."[/i]-The Universe

                KO the Beast!!

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                  #98
                  Help guys - I'm losing the battle

                  OverIt2007;885887 wrote:
                  Would I trade places with you if I could? Absolutly. For those of us who are still fighting this battle it seems to be a losing battle at times. In my eyes, you are winning the battle while I am still floundering around with my weapons. Dont worry, I have no intention of giving up the fight
                  Thank you for your kind words Overit. But hear this. I am grateful I am sober today. truly gratefull. But I cannot afford to give in because if I do, chances are that this will send me on a binge for God knows how long. Maybe to no return.

                  You on the other hand and some others amaze me again and again for the strenght, even though you slip, to come back and say, I'm not done yet. I'm not giving up, giving up. That is amazing to me. That is strength. Don't ever take that away from yourself. And the great hope I have for you is that when you do get some AF time together and you will ever slip I have no doubt you'll get on the wagon again. I have yet to prove that and simply cannot afford to risk this.

                  Keep going. Your breakthrough will come!!

                  Thanks for your great posts everyone!!!

                  Papmom, thank you so very, very much for posting this. It means so much for me. To be honest one of the things going on in my head at the time was also that for this very forum and my friends here I cannot give in. I owe it to everyone else who has helped me. Thank you so much YOu make me happy/

                  REally, really great posts everyone!! Thank you.
                  AF since 15th March 2010

                  The journey is the goal. As long as you're fighting the good fight and you're not giving up on giving up, you're winning. It's not about how often you get knocked down, it's about how often you get up again. Sobriety the goal for sure. But striving to get to that goal is what it's about. Not getting there. Because the journey never ends. The journey is the goal.

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                    #99
                    Help guys - I'm losing the battle

                    chillgirl;886044 wrote: maybe we should keep this thread going with our stories of our near slips, we tend to only hear about the "cave in's" instead of the the times when we win the battle. To hear of Johnny and Pmom3 gives me so much hope and inspiration....
                    Chilligirl - I agree, just knowing there was an established area of discussion for those times would provide comfort. They are going to happen, it's how we deal with them that matters.
                    While we may not be able to control all that happens to us, we can control what happens inside us.
                    Benjamin Franklin

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                      #100
                      Help guys - I'm losing the battle

                      papmom3;885958 wrote: Johnny-I just wanted to tell you that because you posted yesterday and asked for help and because you were able to stand strong and not give in to horrible cravings, I did not drink last nite. I have had 2 spats of very bad news in 2 days and was feeling very overwhelmed last nite and was sorely tempted to just say the hell with it and drown my sorrows. But I kept thinking about what you had gone through and I said if Johnny can be strong through his ordeal I can too. I didn't want to let you down and I didn't want to be the one who coudn't deal with the bad news in a big girl way.
                      Thank you so much for putting yourself out there for all of us to see, support and take inspiration from

                      :h :h Papmom3
                      :yougo::yougo::yougo: That's what it's all about. Sharing our experience, strength and hope to help each other. If you can do it, maybe I can to.



                      DG
                      Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
                      Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

                      One day at a time.

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                        #101
                        Help guys - I'm losing the battle

                        Hey johnny. How's it goin my friend? Sorry you've been goin through hectic cravings. Were you at church last night. It was so powerful. I wasn't goin to go, but am so glad i did. Hope you are well man, and keep up the excellent work. You are growin stronger everyday. It's awesome to witness man. You're an inspiration to us all.
                        Failure is only failure the moment you give up.
                        AF since 04th May 2010
                        Fell overboard on the 8th July!
                        My worst mistake was thinking that what i did wasn't that bad.
                        :crazymonkey:

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                          #102
                          Help guys - I'm losing the battle

                          Hey Dizzers,

                          Thanks man. I am so, so glad I am still AF this morning. Friday and Saturday were really hectic but thanks to my friends here for keeping me on the safe side. The AA meeting was great as well but to be honest most the work was done here Saturday morning when I was really, really feeling down. This place is amazing. It's real!!
                          AF since 15th March 2010

                          The journey is the goal. As long as you're fighting the good fight and you're not giving up on giving up, you're winning. It's not about how often you get knocked down, it's about how often you get up again. Sobriety the goal for sure. But striving to get to that goal is what it's about. Not getting there. Because the journey never ends. The journey is the goal.

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                            #103
                            Help guys - I'm losing the battle

                            Hi JohnnyH,

                            Just did a big post to you and lost it (grrrr) think I hit review or whatever and then jumped out instead of post. Now I have a little boy beside me needing attention.

                            Very proud of you! you really inspired me tonight. Having very weak vulnerable thoughts these days. And you helped me focus tonight. Keep up the great strength you are amazing and helping us all win the fight!
                            Meech

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                              #104
                              Help guys - I'm losing the battle

                              Hey Meech.

                              Well done, well, well done. And thank you for your post.

                              I really, really came out of Friday and Saturday with the lesson that
                              'this too shall pass'. When you're in that moment you just tend to center your focus around how bad that craving is and how you're going to cope with that craving or sort of craving for the rest of your life. But the reality is a) you shouldn't even permitting yourself such thoughts. Try and beat the day and not the next day allready at the same time. b) which ties in with a), after a tough stretch comes a lighter stretch again. Hence another reason to try and not to get ahead or oneself. I felt at that moment it's the worst thing and it will never stop but I was fooling myself. Today I feel great and those cravings are BUT a distant thought. So when those cravings hit I will remember it is temporary and there will come time when it's easier again. And also, let me worry about beating today, making it ODAT and not how I will beat this for the rest of my life right now, right here.

                              Keep it up Meech!!! Every time one of those cravings are beaten it is victory!!
                              AF since 15th March 2010

                              The journey is the goal. As long as you're fighting the good fight and you're not giving up on giving up, you're winning. It's not about how often you get knocked down, it's about how often you get up again. Sobriety the goal for sure. But striving to get to that goal is what it's about. Not getting there. Because the journey never ends. The journey is the goal.

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                                #105
                                Help guys - I'm losing the battle

                                I'm so glad you made it through this rough patch without giving in. This is a big step in rewiring your brain. Good for you for also having insight and gaining something from the situation and sharing it here for others.

                                :goodjob:
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                                AF since September 28, 2008
                                DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
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                                :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
                                5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
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