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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 11:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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28 days? On day 23. My 4 year old is now asking daily if I am in my slug bug. My ex thinks it s an eye sore. I have had to keep busy with it otherwise a drink still sounds good. I have had to evaluate relationships already. It has been entertaining for sure. Thank y'all for your support.


Good work. You are setting a good example for your child and setting the stage for a successful future.
I grew up in an alcoholic household and only now in my 40s am I realizing how badly this affected my future.
I didn't sleep much and did poorly in school due to my living conditions, and developed a sense of inevitable failure.
I'm not stupid so I know if I had grown up in a more positive environment I would have done better in school and had more choices open to me.
Your child has a better chance at success now. Keep it up! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 3:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Applause to you jjohnson67. Applause Applause Keep going strong.
There were times in my life when I drank too much. During college I was drinking to "forget" in the midst of a divorce. A caring coworker looked at me one day and asked "why are you trying to kill yourself?" That was all it took. I was lucky.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 4:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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28 days? On day 23. My 4 year old is now asking daily if I am in my slug bug. My ex thinks it s an eye sore. I have had to keep busy with it otherwise a drink still sounds good. I have had to evaluate relationships already. It has been entertaining for sure. Thank y'all for your support.


Now is a good time to get professional help. Go to your doctor. Good luck.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Week 11. Thanks for yalls support. I couldn't have done it without you folks. Looking at this post hearing others stories. Cool
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Week 11. Thanks for yalls support. I couldn't have done it without you folks. Looking at this post hearing others stories. Cool


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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Week 11. Thanks for yalls support. I couldn't have done it without you folks. Looking at this post hearing others stories. Cool


I'll bet it feels good!
Great effort, well done!

Hope you're getting loads of extra work done on the VW with all the extra time on your hands! Very Happy
Keep it up!
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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jjohnson67 wrote:
Week 11. Thanks for yalls support. I couldn't have done it without you folks. Looking at this post hearing others stories. Cool


I'll bet it feels good!
Great effort, well done!

Hope you're getting loads of extra work done on the VW with all the extra time on your hands! Very Happy
Keep it up!


Very good!
I had to quit for health reasons (Pancreatitis, look it up.) Quit smoking too.
It was like getting a raise! Applause
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just celebrated a year clean and sober earlier this month. Went to detox for 3 day's and haven't had anything since.

Different programs help different people. Don't give up.

AA didn't do anything for me and I didn't see paying $50 a session with a counselor. I just stopped putting myself into bad situations.

Good luck man.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I messed up Friday. I got drunk. At a low point. Embarrassed and disappointed in my self. Day 3. Brick wall
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's tough. Psychologically, really tough.
You can move on though. Just remember, you know how to do it, you know how good you can feel about yourself, and I'll bet you didn't enjoy Friday?
Anyone who's read this thread will be thinking of you and hoping you can take a deep breath, realise it was a one-off, reset the clock and do what's right for you.
Best of luck, it's up to you.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, you are only human, but that is tough.
If you haven't been to a meeting maybe check one out and see if it's for you.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I messed up Friday. I got drunk. At a low point. Embarrassed and disappointed in my self. Day 3. Brick wall


Being embarrassed and disappointed is a good thing... it shows you care about yourself and this will ultimately contribute to your success. Just remember how bad you felt/feel. Praying for you brother.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I messed up Friday. I got drunk. At a low point. Embarrassed and disappointed in my self. Day 3. Brick wall


You messed up. You owned it. You're on day 3.
I think you'll be OK. Admitting there's a problem is half the battle, right?
Stay strong, brother.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try to identify your trigger. Why did you get drunk?

If its the wrong people then make changes. If its an unresolved issue than address it.

Relapses should be an opportunity to learn something about yourself and your disease.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

it's a long road to hoe and most of it is concrete. I dont have the drinking gene or smoking gene.but my wife does. it aint eazy. I dont know or have any answers. I do like the taste of a few drinks and can have a smoke and not need another one of either. do I get cravings??yes from the nicitine leaving my system a day or so lator.but I know what it is and just have no need to have another. I wish it could be that simple for everybody. unfortunly I am addickted to a few other things........speed...power.....fuzzy thing and soft spots. kep your eye on the end of the tunnell and hopefuly you wont see the train wreck. good luck
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 12:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Brother I know what you're goin through. I fight it every day myself. There is certainly nothing easy about it. I almost gave up my home because that bottle was way more fun than paying a silly house note. My wake up came when my kids began referring to me as an alcoholic. Tough thing to hear from your 14 year old daughter. Sure there have been relapses, but there have been far more sober than non-sober days. Something that helps me is to compare how many sober days I have had versus those that I lost the battle. Maybe I messed up a time or two, but there have been months without the demons. I don't post on here much but felt like this one I should respond to. I have watched this thread from day one. You got this, and believe it or not, you ain't alone!
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 1:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Never give up on yourself.
Lots of good advice in this thread.
My dad was an alcoholic. He fooled himself for years. It cost him a marriage and probably some friends. Finally he went to AA and he was like a new man. We finally had a relationship.
Unfortunately he was an alcoholic when I was born so they say I am predisposed to it. I have to watch out and am constantly asking myself, "why are you having that beer?" I don't want it to happen to me.
Fortunately I don't drink when I am depressed or upset.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 2:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You had a bad day. Fell off the wagon - but now you are back on board.

Four pages in and you notice that everyone here is rooting for you? You have friends here - OK digital ones at least!
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 6:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You are self-aware, committed to improving your life and health. That is what counts in long haul. No guilt,move on. That is how the spiral of life works, you revisit your old self from time to time and keep growing outward.
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[quote="sixfootdan"]
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He drinks in moderation and is happy and as long as he was not neglecting his family then I don't see a problem.


I believe that is the key.......control and moderation. Not always easy, though.
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