Just Like a Swimming Pool.

[BILLYJACK]

Just Like a Swimming Pool.

Im not one for reading a long post either, but I gotta tell you ,I read ALL of that and I was BLOWN AWAY with it. What a wonderful way of describing our disease.

I too, was once at the deep end of the pool for a year and a half. Once I got there, I thought I could drive my own 800ft freighter ALL by MYSELF and I SANK.

BUT, im a pretty good swimmer and now im starting at the shallow end of the pool again, but this time, im swimming with some friends from MWO before I venture to the deep end.

I love this place-God bless you all:thanks:

[CS04]

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Dear Louise,
I have not been on these boards in a very long time. I wil print your treatise and file it away with my hard copy of RJ's book. Thanks for some great thoughts.
CS

[Long Road]

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Mr

:new: Hi Louise,

That's a great analogy, but unfortunately I'm an Australian and can't even remember when I learnt to swim (I think it was before I could walk). It a bit like the Swedes with skiing. For all the Aussies out there, just think of the slopes instead.

All love, hope and joy

Long road

[sandie_stevens]

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Louise

Brill I am in the shallow end and looking towards the deep end. Amazing I think listening to the clearing tape has made me have a desire towards water. I am a member of a health club and now I believe when I go swimming I will be thinking of my aim to cut down drinking whist I am swimming Thank you x

[bummn]

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Thanks!!

Irish,
Thank you for the wonderful way of looking at a very personal issue.... I am sitting at the computer right now trying to understand who and what I am..... Your story was a bit of light in a rather bleak world right now. It is a tremendously positive outlook that I personally needed tonight...

Thanks again!!!

[Deena]

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Hi Louise,
:new:

Standing at the shallow end right now, this really gave me hope. I am waiting for all my "stuff" to arrive, and am committing myself to this program. I've read in many places the support gained from these boards is critical to many here. Your post is a good example, as you just gave support and encouragement to a woman you don't even know.

Thank you.

[sandpiper]

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HI lOUISE,
I am just starting my new year sober. I was in AA and sober in 2003/4 and then I went back to drinking. I want to quit

[Boots]

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Wow, Thank You! Exactly what I needed to read, exactly at the right time!

[greeneyes]

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I CAN swim!

I did that! My first triatalon race, I thought I'd drown but I was first female out - and won a prize. I can do this, I know I can. With some help. I think I'll find it here.

[MyChoice]

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Hello all:h I finally talked myself into give it a try. All your stories are inspiring. I hope I can stick with decision...or maybe at least learn to control my consumption....the problem is I can't stop if I had more then two...doesn't matter wheather its wine or mixed drink....I hate not being able to contol my drinking, and yet I'm scared to promise my self to stop. My world would be so gray and sad without it. When I'm not drunk I'm shy and reserved and even have difficulties to start a conversation...but I'm drunk I am the heart of the party, I'm funny, I laugh, I have fun and think life is great. I'm sad now, a bit conserned and terrified...
I have been having 1-2 drinks every evening for the past two years...Sometimes I'd get waisted so bad I can't remember conversations I had, or how I got home, or why my husband and I had fight....I don't want to drink to be happy...I just want to be happy with out.:upset:

[Croft]

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That was very well written and a great analogy. I LOVED IT. I am standing in the shallow end, but looking forward to a time with I can jump off the diving board!

Thanks for this.

[yesterday]

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thank you i have similar feelings. i want to quit but am struggling. i wish you all well

[soccerfan]

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Your words are a blessing

This is my second time on the site--already ordered topmax(20 days ago--still waiting for it to arrive) and started taking Kuduz 2 days ago but the biggest support in trying to quit/reduce my drinking is reading messages like this..

I feel like I am in hell but when I read what you wrote it gives me SO much strength--to know that there are people out there that can relate, want to help and support people like me fighting to get clean brings tears to my eyes..God bless you and thank you
:new:

[Ilex]

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I love this swimming pool story - I loved it last year when I came regularly and I have come back to it now for inspiration - thank you x x x

[MDC]

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Thanks for the inspiration

Im new to this site. Just started Topomax two days ago and off to a shaky start. I started over the weekend in case there were side effects...today it is moday and I am braving it in the office. Pray all goes well!:new::new: