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    #1

    Trying and trying, can't seem to do it.

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    Hi there! New member here.

    I feel so lost. I've been trying to quit drinking but I can't seem to do it.

    I can't tell anyone that I am still drinking despite many years in AA and rehab. I am just faking it.

    I can't tell anybody because I am just so embarrased and I feel like I've deceived everyone that is dear to me.

    I hope this time will be the moment I can finally lick this addiction.

    I can go for days without drinking, but once the thought enters in my head, it's over.

    Gosh, I really hate this addiciton. I wish it would just go way.

    Thanks for hearing me out.
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    #2
    Trying and trying, can't seem to do it.

    Hi Jay-J and :welcome: There are lots and lots of people here who understand exactly how you feel. I hope you will pull up a chair and read and post. I hope you come across some ideas that help you find your way to sobriety.

    DG
    Sobriety Date = 5/22/08
    Nicotine Free Date = 2/27/07

    One day at a time.

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      #3
      Trying and trying, can't seem to do it.

      Thanks doggygirl

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        #4
        Trying and trying, can't seem to do it.

        Once you let it in your head and dance with it - game over. I only have 7 days under my belt this time - and I know when the thought starts of my having a drink/getting a bottle/only one - I need to keep saying "no way". Even if the thought comes every 30 seconds. The minute I begin to entertain it, I get weaker. You probably know this better than I, and here I am preaching at you. We're all here - we've all been there - we want to help you - I want to help you, I want you to help me when I need it. I've been ashamed of what I've hid from the people that love me, ashamed that I can't/don't control myself. There's no shame here.
        10/14/13: I am truly grateful for another day in this amazing life. I'm sober and mindful of every moment.

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          #5
          Trying and trying, can't seem to do it.

          Thank you I'm strong. Your words and reading here is really helping me out. I'm going to do this. I need to do this for me and my family. It's a terrible affliction.

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            #6
            Trying and trying, can't seem to do it.

            Hi Jay, and welcome.

            The trick is to read and read and post and post. This gets you ready to change your mind about drinking.

            Hop into the newbies nest and join others early in their quit.

            Take a look at the tool box thread for tips and ideas

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              #7
              Trying and trying, can't seem to do it.

              Hi Jay-J.

              Just wanted to say welcome again. I posted to you on another thread a little while ago. God knows, we have all been where you are. I spent years in AA. It took me five years to get two years of sobriety. I was the queen of relapses. It got so I didn't even want to show my face anymore.

              Then I found mwo. There is no condemnation here. Only caring, supportive people from all over the world, sharing their support, encouragement, friendship, and what is working for them. I had to start over here, too a few times, but I kept coming back and starting over. I now have 92 days today. Who'd have thunk!

              I truly had despaired of ever escaping the hell I was in. You will find that it helps to come on here and post when you need strength and support. We are here to help you and look forward to getting to know you. Read back a bit and get to know us. Jump in to the Newbie's Nest, under "Just Starting Out'. You will be with many others who are just starting out or starting over. Don't give up. You don't have to struggle alone. We are all here to help you. So glad you found us!
              AF since 12/2/12
              http://hamsnetwork.org/taper/

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                #8
                Trying and trying, can't seem to do it.

                A few months back I read a post that said "google AVRT bullets". And i did. And it all clicked into place.

                For some it flips the switch, for some it doesn't.

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