Just Like a Swimming Pool.

[irishlady]

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Bella well done on 14 days, don't look too far ahead, just take it one day at a time and its amazing how quickly they add up..

Isn't it funny how we can always learn from children, there was your son, wanting to get in the water, his teacher ready to help him, you wanting to give him that little push, but no, he didn't jump until HE was ready....Its the same with wanting to stop drinking, it doesn't matter how many people there are to help you, until you know in your own mind that that is what you want to do they won't make any difference, they won't be able to presuade you to do it....Its not until YOU make that first step, then they can be supportive and helpful, just the same as your son getting into that swimming pool today...

Look after yourself Bella,

Love from Louise xxx

[Bella]

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Louise you are a star and a very wise lady.
Bella

[Paddy]

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Good on ya, Louise! That's a great post. Took me a while to read it, but all the more rewarding. Great to have you with us. Hugs.

[jessie]

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I enjoyed the story a lot - I have been on a binge for the last couple of days. I feel horrible now. Nervous and shaky and full of remorse. Actually feel like killing myself. But I won't. How can I be so insane. I want to stop drinking but this madness keeps driving me. Is this ever going to stop. I really need encouragement.
Jessie

[Serenity]

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Chin up Jessie

We've all been there. I feel like I have thrown myself in at the deep end and am out of my depth most of the time when I try to stop drinking as Louise says - bit by bit , take it one stage at a time if you are AF today that is great, forget about yesterday, move on its over.

I am on Day 3 AF - boy what a struggle yesterday was - I even dreamt of not drinking last night - it is on my mind all the time ,
shall I have one? ........
no I don't want to drink....
but it would make me feel better,
but I don't want to go back there....
But a nice cold glass would taste so nice.....
NO! NO! NO!
I feel like I am constantly fighting myself. But I know it will get better as I get stronger and I will beat the addictive voice.
Love S
PS - Louise you are an inspiration - I wish I could write like you - you have captured the whole struggle that anyone addicted to anything can really relate to. Thanks.

[irishlady]

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Hi Serenity,

Congratulations on 3 days AF.. You know, anyone who didn't have a problem with alcohol would think, so, 3 days without a drink, big deal!!.. But for people who do have a problem 1 day without a drink can be a big achievement, you are doing well...

As to that voice, yes, we have all been there, it sort of creeps up on you and whispers quietly in your ear to start with, you can ignore it at first, but then it starts to get louder and louder until, sometimes, its screaming in your head... The more you listen to that voice the more you are feeding it and the stronger it will become..

This is where the supplements and probably the hypno cd's will help you in your fight... Have you read RJ's book yet??? There is a way to deal with those voices and cravings, it takes a certain amount of will power but, armed with the correct tools it is do-able... Reading your post you come across as very determined and positive..

I wish you luck on you journey,
Louise xxx

[irishlady]

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Hello jessie,
By posting and reading on here you will recieve a lot of encouragement and support.. This journey to soberiety that we are all on is quite a long one, sometimes, along the way, people jump off for a little while, then, when they gather their strength to carry on they rejoin...Don't beat yourself up over slipping, take it slowly, one day even one hour at a time, but all those hours and days do add up...

Don't give up,

Love, Louise xxx

[mamatee]

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I am smiling large! Here's why -- I am not a good swimmer, but I love the water. Some months ago I decided that I wanted to swim for exercise, so I began wearing a float belt. I swim a couple times a week with my dorky belt (I've even used a life jacket in a hotel pool) and I am having a great time. I finally get to experience swimming and get to enjoy the health benefits of it without the fear of drowning.
While I'm not entirely certain that I fit neatly into the analogy, I'm thinking that finding a way to make it work is all that matters.
Each day, this community and kudzu is my float belt. I'm happier and healthier and I am thankful I found a way to swim.
Thanks Louise for the big smile!

[Elizabeth]

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Dear Louise,

Your words are simply magical. Your natural gift to put the whole thing into perspective for all us new and confused ducklings is priceless.

[magnum]

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Wow! So I walked away from the pool 6 months ago, afraid, not knowing I was afraid. Absolutely amazing. That touched me.

[loopy]

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Louise the pool story was wonderful. I am at the deep in but looking back at how far I have come and am full of gratitude to have made so many brave moves to get there. I will try learner some new strokes now too. Thanks, Loopy

[Beaches]

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Isn't Louise amazing? I still love this analogy for myself.

[Barbie Ellen]

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Louise,
All I can say is WOW - I am in the shallow end and am looking and wanting to be with the big kids in the deep end...I will get there one day with people like you and all the others on my side.

THANKS - Barbie

[tea]

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Hi Louise, I remember reading this when it and I was new, got the jist of it but didn't give it much thought. I have just re read it and WOWEE, yes I get it - HURRAH at LAST! Thank you.

Lornaxx

[LUCIPHURSLOVER]

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WOW...That was awesome...As A Newbie just starting out(5 weeks sober) This was amazing to read...Thanks for sharing it with me.