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[imatree]

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Hey - how about we just say the first person to the forum on each new day (wherever and whenever your day begins) starts the new thread for that day.

And thread title could be something like - "Newbies, May 2", with new date each time.

[aduggan]

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OK I will start the new thread, if anyone beats me too it each day that's fine. It's good discipline for me to get out of bed, get moving and post!! Doing it now.

[Sunny AZ]

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I'm in, I'm in! Was getting confused (nothing unusual for me about which thread to post to, so I've been posting on the other 'newbie in need thread', oh well.

My first day AF...very committed, feel very supported. I'm actually going to work today after some debilitating depression days. One foot in front of the other and out the front door I go. Geez, it's almost 12.00, later better than never.

hugs,

sunny

[aduggan]

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Sunny you were right to post to the other newbie in need thread. We are going to start a new one each day so that this one doesn't get too long. I wil entitle it "newbie in need May day 1, 2, 3, etc. See u over there?

[GotToQuit]

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I definately need some help and support. I cant tell anyone how far I sunk this last week, too ashamed. I want to get it under control but I seem to do ok for a week or 2 with 1 or 2 glasses of wine at night, then I just lose it. I'm throwing my life away and I want my health back. I want to feel better. The symptoms were so bad after 10 hours, I finally gave in and had 1 real small glass of wine to take the edge off. Maybe if I can just have a little today, the symptoms wont be so bad tomorrow? Can anyone help me?

[rediscover]

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Hi, I'm new as of about 10 minutes ago.

I poured myself a gin and tonic early this morning after a very long and heated argument in my head with God about my life...and my ridiculous lifestyle...and why I can't seem to remember what I'm passionate about or why I care anyway. I got two sips in...poured the rest down the drain.

I don't know why I poured it out. I cried for a long while afterward. My life isn't particularly awful...I'm just happier when I'm not entirely sober.

I don't want to feel that way anymore. I used to know what real joy felt like. I need some encouragement and I want to encourage.

[virgostar222]

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hey guys! i'm trying to do a 30 day AF cleanse myself. Just got finished with college and its been awhile since i've gone over a week. about 4 years! So I decided to see if the whole college drunk fest was just a 4 year blip on the radar and that I can go without having alcohol when I go out. I am on day 3 AF and I feel great. We are going to a superbowl party tonight...which I know there will be alcohol and for some reason I am not worried at all. Me and my boyfriend are stopping on the way to get a case of soda for us. :-) I wish all of you the best of LUCK!!!! remember...one day at a time.....hell, go one hour at a time!

[Warrior Princess]

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My first post. Been looking for something like this on the web, but seems like most sites just want your money and offer some bullshit inspirational videos. I went through mandatory conselling due to a dui and while some was helpful, alot was a waste of time. The most helpful message was to look inside yourself for things that are important to you. I've taken myself back in time (some 30 years) before I ever started drinking and realized I was completely happy and satisfied without the effect. Why do I need it now? Habits are hard to break, and it's hard to leave your comfort zone (i.e., this is what I do). I'm getting divorced after 28 years and starting a new life. I don't want a life that is compromised by being impaired half the time. Sober is not a nasty word - it's who we are, and we need to embrace ourselves and our feelings (bad or good) for what they are and not douse them down. Alcohol highs are temporary (unless your go round the clock). I'm tired of waking up with shakes and empty bottles all over the place. Stopped drinking whiskey after my dui. Stopped drinking wine after Dec 31. Now I'm getting away from beer (a n-64 once in a while). Want to get away completely so it's not even a thought.

[Lavande]

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Hi GotToQuit, rediscover, virgostar222 & Warrior Princess,

Welcome to MWO, this is a good place!

This is an old thread from 2007 - hasn't been used for some time.
Why don't you join us on the 'Newbies Nest' thread - lots of people there just getting started too & a few of us that are not quite so new. We'll be happy to help you along on your journey

Wishing you the best!

Lav