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[Petrelhead]

Hi all. I afforded myself the luxury of a few wines over the Easter weekend. I now regret it, to say the least. The depression turned and bit me hard. I didn't drink that much. It effects me so easily.

I have to realise that moderate drinking isn't an option for me. Without even getting drunk, it hurts me too much. I value my health and I value my happiness, and Al destroys both of those things.

Being AF is so much better. I need to remember that, forever.

Thanks everyone for listening and being such an inspiration. I must do this.

[roxane]

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thats a hell of an expensive luxury.

well, youve found out it isnt worth the cost. :l

[Petrelhead]

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Thanks Rox. Yes, I need to learn that Al is totally out. I was just being very slack.

[DreamThinkDo]

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Petrel, the Modders say that it's easier to abstain altogether than to mod. For once, I'm in full agreement with them. Keep your detour in mind when you feel like modding again - and visit us in the Nest if you want to. Your perch is still there!

[Petrelhead]

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Thanks Dream. I just see too many negatives from even a few drinks. I just need to get my head around the idea that I don't drink. I did it for 38 days, then 14 days. So I just have to make that my way of life now. And there are so many positives.

[DreamThinkDo]

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Petrel, initially I saw only negatives about not drinking; today it's the other way round. Yes, it's not always easy, especially early on, and you know it - but you also know how good sober feels. Just take it one day at a time. Glad to see you're back in the Nest.

[available]

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Welcome back Petrel, i wish when i first stopped drinking in 2011 that i had stopped completely but it took me 3 years to get to where i am today. When we started on this journey i am sure we all had a few hiccups (no pun intended) before realising that never drinking again was our only option.

Each sober day is a good day, be proud of those ones.

[Petrelhead]

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A big thing for me, is waking up after not drinking the night before. I feel happy. I usually go running, and it makes for a perfect day. Just need to repeat, every day.

[Guitarista]

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Good to see you back on deck Petrelhead.

I reckon your positive attitude will see you nail it.

Best wishes, G bloke.

[Petrelhead]

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Ava, thank you! Yes it's good in some respects that no one seems to get it right the first time.
But as many of you have said, and I know you have Ava: no more day 1's ever again.

I know what I want, and need. It's up to me to make it happen.

G bloke, thank you!

[satz123]

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Maybe it was a good thing - now you know and can compare AF feeling and not AF feeling and choose.
I had a few dips in and out on my journey since July 2012 and I know which feeling I prefer - but I know the process of living gets in the way sometimes .....
I do not kid myself - I was lucky that I was able to get back on track easily - could have been a different outcome :egad:

[Petrelhead]

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Thanks Satz,

Yes, I know how good AF can be. It's those moments of weakness that get us. As you say " life gets in the way". Just have to be ready and stubborn.

[Rahulthesweet]

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Petrel

We missed you .. welcome back ... you are sober now ... stay this way..,

[little beagle]

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Petrel I think staying af is one of the best forms of self care or even self love. It's the best present we can give ourselves.
Keep loving yourself.

[Petrelhead]

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Rahul, BL, thank you. It means a lot. I'm confident of doing this properly.

I remember when I first came here, I had a 3 month plan. Well I now know that's no longer good enough. For me, it must be AF and long term.

LB, self care, self love, self respect. They all mean the same. They are essential for happiness. Thank you.