Join the Army Against Alcohol-December 2017

[JackieClaire]

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Its the wrapping and the never ending quest for the end of the sellotape that gets me.

[mollyka]

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4 big Santa sacks for me!!!

[IamMary]

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Hey..
CRackers, so didn't have those on the list!
MrM has a few days off, so hes blasting through it.

New kitchen is very exciting for chrimbo....
Glad to hear Mitalda and Jilly doing well, and Mammy Rusty too :happy2:

Good result [MENTION=15758]rustop59[/MENTION].. we need extra prep these weeks, but lets stick together here and we'll be fresh faced in the morning :makeup:

[tonyniceday]

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Need help guys....that's all I'm saying...lease:

[JackieClaire]

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Need help guys....that's all I'm saying...lease:

Just having a late night lurk and saw you.........Tony........so glad you're back. I'm assuming that you've had a few drinks tonight so why not finish that off and get some sleep.

Of course we'll help. ...........so in the morning even with your stubbly chin and your blurry eyes.....first thing switch the lap top on and post here, the Newbies nest...........in fact anywhere.

[mollyka]

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We are here to help Tony 100% not good at lots of things but this? Yup we can be good at this - we have ALL been there - in my case numerous times -and it can feel insurmountable -its not - but you HAVE to trust that we are speaking the truth that life without drinking is NOT just possible it's infinitely preferable - always hated the expression it's ' it's hard but it's doable' - bollix to that I'd say - all it is is mindset - dredge up the strength to say 'enough' - then we are here to point you at the tools and tricks to navigate the first few days and then you'll be in control - IMAGINE - in a short few days you can have regained control over your life - it IS as simple as that - cos regardless of what messes and muddles your relationships etc may be in - they can be sorted out one way or the other with a start of recovery

But you HAVE to trust what you hear- from here or from meetings or any experts - I thought everyone was talking bullshit when drinking
C'mon this can be the start - it's up to you now xxxxx

[JackieClaire]

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We are here to help Tony 100% not good at lots of things but this? Yup we can be good at this - we have ALL been there - in my case numerous times -and it can feel insurmountable -its not - but you HAVE to trust that we are speaking the truth that life without drinking is NOT just possible it's infinitely preferable - always hated the expression it's ' it's hard but it's doable' - bollix to that I'd say - all it is is mindset - dredge up the strength to say 'enough' - then we are here to point you at the tools and tricks to navigate the first few days and then you'll be in control - IMAGINE - in a short few days you can have regained control over your life - it IS as simple as that - cos regardless of what messes and muddles your relationships etc may be in - they can be sorted out one way or the other with a start of recovery

But you HAVE to trust what you hear- from here or from meetings or any experts - I thought everyone was talking bullshit when drinking
C'mon this can be the start - it's up to you now xxxxx

All of what she says especially that in bold. When I think of the arrogance I had over all those poor alkies just because I wasn't that bad as them..........slap me now.

Today.........that's what you've got to do............just today. We'll get you through tomorrow, promise.

I'm away into town to meet my friend with the awkward daughter and to buy some tartan ribbon.............one of the lads at work is celebrating a whole year sober on Thursday and I've promised him one of my teddies.

[mollyka]

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All of what she says especially that in bold. When I think of the arrogance I had over all those poor alkies just because I wasn't that bad as them..........slap me now.

Today.........that's what you've got to do............just today. We'll get you through tomorrow, promise.

I'm away into town to meet my friend with the awkward daughter and to buy some tartan ribbon.............one of the lads at work is celebrating a whole year sober on Thursday and I've promised him one of my teddies.

Yes - each and every person who had a drinking story worse than mine absolutely confirmed that shit I'M NOT THAT BAD

What part of me couldn't understand that each and every time I lifted a drink that either was one more than I planned or inappropriate place or time - or drank when I didn't even WANT to - that my drinking was NOT under my control and needed to be stopped - no it wasn't relaxing or just good craic or everybody does it from time to time NO NO NO I didn't have control and to live your life by the rules set by something in a bottle !!??? Well at best that's a damn sad shame - and at worst??? Fill in your own gaps ....

[rustop59]

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Yes - each and every person who had a drinking story worse than mine absolutely confirmed that shit I'M NOT THAT BAD

What part of me couldn't understand that each and every time I lifted a drink that either was one more than I planned or inappropriate place or time - or drank when I didn't even WANT to - that my drinking was NOT under my control and needed to be stopped - no it wasn't relaxing or just good craic or everybody does it from time to time NO NO NO I didn't have control and to live your life by the rules set by something in a bottle !!??? Well at best that's a dawn sad shame - and at worst??? Fill in your own gaps ....

Well said Molly and JC. Welcome back Tony, it took guts to check in, easier to stay away and drink. That shows that deep down you want sobriety. We have all been there so understand. Personally I’m learning something all the time. Some days it’s just a bit of banter and every day stuff on the thread but at other times you benefit from these wonderful people’s experience and checking in keeps me focused and accountable. Just in from work so need to get dinner. Catch you all later.

[JackieClaire]

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[MENTION=15758]rustop59[/MENTION]............thing is I started to listen to the old timers..............the want of what they had became bigger than what was in my glass....

Town was heaving. Got a lovely wee Christmas market going on and got a lovely pair of intertwined (is that a word) dolphins for the S&H's girlfriend. Fab hot chocolate with my mate and did try a bit of shopping but the shops were so damned hot if I go back into town I'll be wearing flip-flops and a sun dress.

Mr JC's got the day of tomorrow so taking my Aunt out for lunch.

[MENTION=23019]tonyniceday[/MENTION]............give us a wave,please.

[IamMary]

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Evening,
Good job on the shopping JC..

Hope your lurking Tony. You've done this before, you can get back to that place again, come on.. take the leap :hug:

[Tabbers (a.k.a. KTAB)]

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Morning folks.

Need help guys....that's all I'm saying...lease:

Well you are in the right place Tony, we have all been through the mill too so come and talk to us or even a word of hello if you don't have much to say right now.

Oh gawd the dreaded moving furniture! Some of that looming here as well!!! Do you not find yourself going to bed earlier now in recovery? I haven't been up till 1am for YEARS!!!

The opening another bottle of wine after midnight and the 3am finishes are gone alright Molly. Normally in bed between 11-12 and up at 6-7. Sleeping well these days and dreaming again is one of the pleasant bonuses that returned and stayed. I didn't dream for years when passed out, well I probably did but I didn't know it.

[JackieClaire]

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Morning all. Off to the lovely city of Durham and taking my favourite Aunt ( Granny of the Boston Babes who are now 8 years old) in the world out for lunch.

And when I get back going find where blessed spell check has buggered off to and also to find out how to the notifications I do want on new phone and get rid of the ones I don't want.

[Jude58]

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Need help guys....that's all I'm saying...lease:

The fact that you've asked for help is awesome! No one said this journey would be easy, I relapsed after 9 F#$#ing years. I found this site, and it helps to keep me sane and sober. I know that someday I may take a drink, but I can't read the future. All I can do is say, "not today" Listen to the wise people here, as they've all been in your shoes....

[JackieClaire]

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[MENTION=24080]Jude58[/MENTION].............you must tell us what happened at 9 years...........apologies if you've posted the reason somewhere else but I'd be curious to know.........just to tuck it in my tool box.

Fish and chips for lunch, I'll prolly not eat 'til Friday now as it was a huge portion.