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[medic]

This is my first day sober for many days. If I can make it to 10pm again I'll be ok. I started exercise but the temptation got the better of me anyway. It doesn't help that I'm an anti-social drinker - I prefer my own company with the bottle. I'm posting this because I need to admit to myself I have a problem. I have to post here however many times it takes for me to face this. I keep making the same mistakes.

I quit drinking for nearly a year back in 2000. Back then I even knew I had difficulties and seemed to accept it easier. Maybe as I'm getting older and losing my looks this is the reason I'm slipping again: drinking to forget my mortality.

[jodiex]

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i went on a 5 day binge,ill probably loose my job,cant keep doing this to myself and my family,is anyone around to talk to

[aspman]

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hi guys.

[medic]

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Jodiex. I'm so sorry about your circumstances. I'm new to this site and I don't know how to navigate it properly yet. There is a chat function isn't there? I've not used it. I want to stick around to listen to you but unfortunately I have to get off the net just now. Try the chat function or the thread on the main page about priority communication. I'm so sorry I have to go just now. Feel free to leave a message and I'll check back later.

M+dic

[aspman]

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this is a helpfull thread for new or old members alike, there are some gr8 tips in here.
https://www.mywayout.org/community/f1...box-27556.html
medic you have dont it before so you know the taste of fredom, reach out there is help here.

jodiex keep hanging in there, do you have a plan? moderation/abstinance, can you taper down, things in the tool box realy will help.
Guys, better help than me will follow, hang tuff.

[Brigitte Bardot]

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Medic, first of all good job on Day 1., and admitting to yourself that you do have a problem with AL is a very hard step. It's hard for a lot of people to admit that they suffer from an addiction, but acknowledging that you do helps the healing process. There is lots of helpful information around the site and many people to help out as well. Don't be afraid to poke around and find things out, posting and talking helps immensley.

Jodie..I am so very sorry honey. I'm going to post on your thread. xox

[rubywillow]

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I'm so sorry, folks, but it does come down to just us. I was an alone drinker too, because I was always always alone. But we HAVE to live with our environment, or die with AL. And I've really seen it, several times this year, in people much younger than me. It takes work, dedication, endurance, stamina, and we can't give up when the devil calls our name. Believe it or not, I do NOT have a blessed life. There are new, hurtful problems everday. I live with a painful disorder. but I choose to LIVE. And that's a choice you have to make, when that soft voice whispers in your ear, and the temptation seems so strong. You are smart enough to be here, to know where it leads. So lets PLEASE work on your plan, for the next time it calls, because it will, and you are better than a bottle that wants to claim you. You have people who care about you. Care about yourself too, as much as we do. So, how do we start, how do we help?
Rubes

[Doggygirl]

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Hi Medic and Jodie. Boy I fought the truth for years and like Sheri said, it nearly killed me. I am so happy and grateful to be sober today. Finally admitting to myself and others that I am an alcoholic and cannot ever drink safely was a freeing moment in time for me.

Medic, there was a time where I was a "life of the party" girl. But in the later years, I really preferred to just be alone and drink how I wanted to (getting drunk). When I was alone, I didn't have to worry about trying to control the number of drinks I was having, or what I was saying to people or doing. Alone, I could just drown myself with complete abandon. That led me to suicidal level depression.

This IS a progressive disease. One we are on the path, it never gets better. Only worse. Be honest now and get on the path to recovery - whatever that takes for you. Lots of different methods discussed here at MWO.

DG

[Choochie]

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Thank you everyone for this post. So helpful - Sheri, DG, Ruby - you are always a source of strength and information for me. I read EVERYTHING you write that I can find - on every thread.

To those of you struggling, these wonderful people who are further down the road than us are an invaluable resource for you. I am 22 days AF and attribute it to this website and people like Ruby, DG, Sheri, Chill and several others who take the time to follow us newbies. Others here, I don't know you but thanks for posting too.

Sending you peace and strength,

Hugs,
Choochie

[jodiex]

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Sheri;989414 wrote: Hi Medic & Jodi,

Sorry that you both are having a hard time. Here's a great article with some suggestions that you may want to incorporate into your sobriety plan going forward.

6 Things that a Recovering Alcoholic Needs to Learn in Order to Stay Sober

The reason I love this article is that it not only tells you what to do, but how to do it, and the first lesson listed was an absolute critical one for me to learn and enforce, no ifs, and or buts.

Alcohol may help us temporarily forget that we're killing ourselves, but it doesn't change the reality that we do have a progressive terminal illiness that will kill us if we allow it to happen.

Sheri

Very good thread Sheri..(sorry havent worked out how to quote i line)