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    My first MYO post

    Hi there, I discovered mwo while trying to find some support for this horrible struggle. Trying desperately to get a foot hold. I find that I can string together a couple of days, but then I slip. It defies all logic and reason. My wife doesn't understand and is completely exasperated. I am not really looking for any advice, but I wanted to post to become more comfortable with this site. Hopefully I will find some comfort and support. -M
    In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.(Albert Camus)

    Splee! (Waffle)
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    Hello and Welcome Tri-it. You have found a great place full of supportive people with similar stories. Keep reading and posting, and please download or buy the MWO book!
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    NF since June 1, 2008
    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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    The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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      #3
      My first MYO post

      Tri-it,

      The great thing about this site is that you can get whatever you want from it! Advice, friendship, support, a place to vent, etc. Welcome to this community as it is a great place to be. Why don't you share a little about yourself so we can get to know you?

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        Hey Try It ............Welcome Home

        So glad you found us because we need you and you need us. I am on day 5 -- I know, big deal in the overall scheme of the world, but in our world, it IS a big deal !!!! And I have learned that through MWO (this site, My Way Out).

        Stay here, it's a little bit of magic over time. Welcome,
        Matt

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          a little about tri-it

          I will be 39 in July, have been married 14 years and have 3 kids (8, 6 and 4). About 5 years ago I joined AA and quit drinking. 90 in 90, sponsor, big book...the whole shooting match. I stayed sober for 3 years, but have been on a tough slide for the better part of two years now. During my sobriety, I found triathlon and have done 3 IronMan races, scheduled to do my 4th this July. The last two years have torn down a lot of the progress that I made in sobriety. Its been frustrating, and like most of us, I've been really hard on myself. -M
          In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.(Albert Camus)

          Splee! (Waffle)

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            Oh Man, try it..................

            the stories we could tell each other.........you and me, birds in a bush:welcome:
            Matt

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              matthen;326485 wrote: the stories we could tell each other.........you and me, birds in a bush:welcome:
              Matt, I am interested if you want to PM the details to me. - also, Matt (tri-it)
              In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.(Albert Camus)

              Splee! (Waffle)

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                Hi Try it (aka Matt the II)Or is it Matt I

                Happy you asked for my story, I will give you a brief overview. Had my first drink at 14 -- all I wanted was another one. (sound familiar?) By college I was out getting smashed 3 nights a week. In the army it was 5 nights a week. Then working in a professional tie and jacket environment, I slowed down and for 15 years only destroyed myself on weekends and maybe only once during the week -- but that soon was 4 times a week. Panicked, went to AA, antabuse, you name it, stayed sober for 4 years.

                Was diagnosed with depression, anxieties, add while sober. Took lots of good meds prescribed by a good psychiatrist. So on year 4 decided it had been the untreated depression, etc that were to blame. So now that I was "safe" behind Prozac, etc. I could safely drink. Well worst decision I ever made.

                Over past three years drinking has spiraled out of control even while I was doing AA and counseling, etc. For me out of control means a 6 pack and a bottler or two of wine 4 to 5 nites a week. So here I am, 5 days sober. Thank God and MWO for a second chance.

                Now I guess I think of myself as just a simple alcoholic -- but that is now. Before MWO I guess I thought of myself as a complex, maybe too creative van Gogh type or something. That was then and this is now Thanks for asking.:welcome:
                Matt

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                  My story abridged: First drink about the same age, navy submarine service at 17, 4 year party. College...more party. Stumbled onto this site...AF for 40+ days and no going back.

                  Is it genetic? I dunno and don't care. I just should not drink and finding out I was not the only one was what I needed.

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                    #10
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                    Hi TRI IT

                    :welcome: I am also very new to the site but I gotta tell ya that there is a lot of love and support here. Stick around for a while and read some post and see what works for others. You can post and you will get feedback or you can just read from the different threads. It is all very hopeful! I have tried numerous things that didn't work, but so far this has been a tremendous help. No one here looks down on the other, just offers support and suggestions.

                    Hope to see ya round! Have a great day!

                    Blessings,
                    FROGZ~

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                      :welcome:
                      Glad to have you here Tri-it. This is a fabulous place. You will get everything you need and want. Some still struggle (myself included) but you get support advice etc. You are in a good safe place here and you are not judged b/c we are all there with you!
                      We'll help you, you help us. Deal?
                      :welcome: :l:l
                      TM
                      One out of four people in this country is mentally unbalanced. Think of your 3 closest friends...If they seem OK then you are the one.

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                        twinsmommy;326640 wrote: :welcome:
                        Glad to have you here Tri-it. This is a fabulous place. You will get everything you need and want. Some still struggle (myself included) but you get support advice etc. You are in a good safe place here and you are not judged b/c we are all there with you!
                        We'll help you, you help us. Deal?
                        :welcome: :l:l
                        TM
                        Deal! -M
                        In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.(Albert Camus)

                        Splee! (Waffle)

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                          Day 1 - 3, I was on top of the world; Day 4 is here, and I'm totally depressed for no reason. Anyone have any suggestions for dealing with mood swings?

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                            Maisie;326685 wrote: Day 1 - 3, I was on top of the world; Day 4 is here, and I'm totally depressed for no reason. Anyone have any suggestions for dealing with mood swings?
                            sam-E works for me. 400mg enteric coated.

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                              :hello2::colorwelcome::wave::groupluv:
                              :beach: life does change as long as you are willing to change yourself ..
                              best thing about the future it comes one day at a time..

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