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    Neddy's Story

    Hi Everyone. My story is probably much the same as many others who come by this site: broken promises, broken relationships, broken families, broken wallets, broken credit deals. I came by this site a few years back and I managed to do just over a month AF. People were saying to me how well I looked and how happy I was and do you know what? Of course you do! I just went straight out to the bars to show and tell all my "friends" how great I was. Of course, all my family were disgusted with me that I had let them down and that compounded the fact I already felt so badly about letting them and myself down that I drank out of remorse and self-pity. I have had a few short periods of temporary abstinence since then but I need to stay clean and sober forever. I am fed up going to bed pissed and then waking up pissed off. I have tried AA but it wasn't really for me: I tried a number of groups but found that most people were (understandably) wrapped up in themselves and that some were actually downright hostile to me and my problems telling me that because I hold down (at times just) a good job and have a nice house (which I have almost lost on numerous occasions). I have been to the doctor and he has given me some Librium to take the edge of things for me and he is going to advise me on getting my health and fitness back on track. I know it will be a long journey and I will have to be careful but, hopefully, today is the start of a whole new better way of living. I am trying not to think of this as giving something up but rather gaining lots of new, good stuff in my life - health, wellbeing, respect and, above all, happiness. Wish me luck!
    "I used to be on the guest list, but now I'm on the nest list!"

    Newbies Nest:https://www.mywayout.org/community/f19/newbies-nest-30074.html


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    Neddy's Story

    Hi Neddy, and welcome to MWO. You'll find lots of great advice and support here and people in the same boat.


    I am trying not to think of this as giving something up but rather gaining lots of new, good stuff in my life - health, wellbeing, respect and, above all, happiness. Wish me luck!
    That's the spirit! Good luck Neddy, and nice to meet you.
    Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it! ~ Goethe

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      #3
      Neddy's Story

      Thanks for the welcome Halo. Advice and support are two things I am going to need.
      "I used to be on the guest list, but now I'm on the nest list!"

      Newbies Nest:https://www.mywayout.org/community/f19/newbies-nest-30074.html


      Toolbox:https://www.mywayout.org/community/f11/tool-box-27556.html

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        Neddy's Story

        Neddy, how are you getting on with the Librium? My doctor gave it to me two weeks ago, my withdrawal symptoms were terrible anxiety and those god awful shakes. I was too scared to take them, though I was sorely tempted. Tomorrow will be my day 13, I will never forget how bad that last drinking bout was and how awful I felt. I am now back at the gym, focussing on health and fitness and general well being. I have been reading a lot and have been sort of retraining my mind regarding how I feel about alcohol. It sounds as though you are taking a positive and proactive approach. The first few days for me were rough, I hope the Librium helps you with that. It's so worth it though, even after such a short period of time I feel a sense of well being that I haven't had for a long time. That treadmill at the gym this morning took a pounding! You have all that and more to look forward to, and like you say, you are losing absolutely nothing but poison and destruction and negativity. Best of luck again pal, keep posting and let us know how you are doing.
        Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it! ~ Goethe

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          Neddy's Story

          Hi, Neddy

          We don't wish 'luck' around here - we wish you strength and offer support.

          Have you checked out the toolbox and introduced yourself in the Newbies Nest? If not, the links are given below.

          Being ready to be done forever puts you ahead of the game - now you don't have to try to figure out limits of frequency, volume, etc. You're just plain done.

          Be sure you have plans in place for what you'll be drinking instead, what you'll say when offered a drink, how you're going to spend the former drinking time, etc. Reading and posting often is a big help - I practically lived on MWO the first several weeks!

          Glad you are here :welcome: !

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            Neddy's Story

            Hi Halo, I only started with the Librium yesterday. I thought it would help me sleep but, to be honest, I kind of tossed and turned most of the night. I know it will get better and will have to hang on in there. Day 2 today. Thanks for the kind words.
            "I used to be on the guest list, but now I'm on the nest list!"

            Newbies Nest:https://www.mywayout.org/community/f19/newbies-nest-30074.html


            Toolbox:https://www.mywayout.org/community/f11/tool-box-27556.html

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              Neddy's Story

              NoSugar;1533145 wrote: Hi, Neddy

              We don't wish 'luck' around here - we wish you strength and offer support.

              Have you checked out the toolbox and introduced yourself in the Newbies Nest? If not, the links are given below.

              Being ready to be done forever puts you ahead of the game - now you don't have to try to figure out limits of frequency, volume, etc. You're just plain done.

              Be sure you have plans in place for what you'll be drinking instead, what you'll say when offered a drink, how you're going to spend the former drinking time, etc. Reading and posting often is a big help - I practically lived on MWO the first several weeks!

              Glad you are here :welcome: !
              Hi NoSugar, thanks for the welcome and for the advice, words of wisdom regarding being done with alcohol and the support. Day two today and I am looking forward to doing as you say later on after work: reading and posting.

              Thank you, Neddy
              "I used to be on the guest list, but now I'm on the nest list!"

              Newbies Nest:https://www.mywayout.org/community/f19/newbies-nest-30074.html


              Toolbox:https://www.mywayout.org/community/f11/tool-box-27556.html

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