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08-21-2019, 07:28 AM | #106 |
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I have a friend who was in the same situation. He's been sober, now, for twenty years and recently commented about how grateful he is to be sober. He's enjoying family and life.
You can do this. Hopefully, you have a nonjudgmental support group you can lean on and who will lovingly hold you accountable. Congratulations on your decision. I'm rooting for you! |
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08-21-2019, 07:30 AM | #107 |
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Location: Liberty, MO
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Thanks for sharing SR. I know over the years you have struggled with it. I really hope this time you kick it's ass. Prayers your way to be strong as you battle.
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08-21-2019, 08:08 AM | #108 |
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08-21-2019, 08:15 AM | #109 |
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: My house
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Maybe get real drunk with me then wake up to me blowing u would be enough to get you to quit
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08-21-2019, 08:19 AM | #110 |
You think you can get by this?
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Springfield, MO
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I highly recommend attending AA. It's good that you can talk to us about it, and, of course, we all wish you luck, but it's going to take people who are real to you to help hold you accountable, and they'll have a firsthand understanding of what you're going through each step of the way. We can offer encouragement, but they can offer advice worth taking and support.
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08-21-2019, 08:22 AM | #111 |
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08-21-2019, 08:29 AM | #112 |
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Join Date: Nov 2016
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One day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time. When you want to drink, write down when, why and where you are. Find an new interest, volunteer yourself to helping others. Finding something to fill the void left by the habit of drinking will really help.
Good habits are hard to make and bad habits are hard to break. You can do it, lean on family and friends when you need it. |
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08-21-2019, 10:33 AM | #113 | |
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Alcohol actually disrupts your sleep pattern. When you are off of it, you sleep much better. |
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08-21-2019, 10:36 AM | #114 | |
Time For Your Wake Up Call !!!
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08-21-2019, 10:40 AM | #115 |
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: He/Him
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And a pro tip for all ya'll trying to quit or cut back...
Sparkling water is a great beer substitute... Another thing, you will start craving sweets most likely when you give up alcohol, it's your body wants that sugar. Try to avoid the bad stuff like donuts and cupcakes, and eat fruit instead. |
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08-21-2019, 10:45 AM | #116 |
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Hope you are having a super great day today SR. One day down.
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08-21-2019, 11:16 AM | #117 |
Politically Incorrect
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08-21-2019, 11:21 AM | #118 |
When a nightmare becomes real
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YSN. Best of luck.
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08-21-2019, 11:49 AM | #119 |
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MIZZOU
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Praying for you brother and I'm right there with you as I'm a little over 6 months in(to be fair I did have 2 beers before dinner at the casino a few weeks ago but shut it down after that) so 2 beers in a little over 6 months.
IMO it's as much of a spiritual battle as it is anything so as a few others have mentioned I'd take it to God.For me personally I get up each morning and read a bit of his Word with my morning coffee to start my day. Love ya man and so does He,fight the good fight! |
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08-21-2019, 11:51 AM | #120 | |
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