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08-21-2019, 10:45 AM | #2 |
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Hope you are having a super great day today SR. One day down.
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08-21-2019, 11:21 AM | #3 |
When a nightmare becomes real
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YSN. Best of luck.
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08-21-2019, 11:49 AM | #4 |
a haw haw haw
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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, 12:19 PM | #5 |
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Shit, I can't even kick energy drinks for a week. Let alone beer for 5 or 10 years. Sounds like you got will power my man.
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08-21-2019, 12:33 PM | #6 |
Tip of the hat LIV Champs
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Experience tells me never say never. However today is a good day not to drink if I can go 24 hours without a drink then I went a day tomorrow will be another day but I'm not worried about tomorrow and yesterday is in the past today is a present.
I can only quit one day at a time that's all we have maybe just procrastinate until cravings go away. God bless. Also when craving hits eat some chocolate just a suggestion Oreo cookies are good give yourself a treat. |
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08-21-2019, 01:10 PM | #7 |
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Hey Red.
Man, we've been talking about this subject here and there for 15 years. It's a progressive disease. I've been sober 18 months. For me its really about how I feel and my emotional triggers, rather than fighting cravings. For me alcohol was a habit. Sobriety is a lifestyle. I'm here to talk any time you need it, buddy. You cannot do this alone. Good for you for being honest about it and for reaching out like this. It takes a lot of will and courage. |
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08-21-2019, 01:27 PM | #8 |
You Sweetie!
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Thanks friends, all of this is very positive. My first night I basically didn't sleep and did have some light anxiety. I will sleep tonight. I will get to an additional solution, but for this week, I just want to get to next week. Then I'll look into some added support. I feel I'll sleep tonight, actually.
Ty all so very much! |
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Life is changing..
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08-21-2019, 01:56 PM | #10 |
You Sweetie!
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08-21-2019, 02:09 PM | #11 |
Life is changing..
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08-21-2019, 02:11 PM | #12 |
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08-21-2019, 02:51 PM | #13 |
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08-21-2019, 01:53 PM | #15 |
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Red, it may take a couple of days for the insomnia and anxiety to go away. You can try a natural sleep supplement, like Melatonin, and see if that helps.
The best thing is waking up in the morning with a clear head and not feeling like shit...and for me, not having the runs. |
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