Hit rock botrom...again

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hi all have been trying to stop drinking since the new year and have managed it for a few days then gone out and got blackout drunk, I have no cut off and am getting into some very bad situations!!! I left an abusive partner last Xmas but every time I drink I end up back with him and hate myself when I wake up and realise what I’ve done!!! I convinced myself I was just partying too hard but this morning something clicked and I know that I have to quit the booze for the sake of me and my kids
so here goes…

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You can do it!! And we’re all here to support you!!!

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Keep the head up it will get better just stay strong :blush:

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You can do it and you will have a lot of support here. We are all rooting for you! :grinning:

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Another day 1 for me too. Had just done 17 weeks. So upset about it😢

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:clap:t2::clap:t2::clap:t2::clap:t2::heart:️:heart:️:heart:️:heart:️:heart:️:heart:️

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We’re all behind you!

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You’re from Fax! I’m just up t’road in Leeds…Donny lass here x

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Hi @paws86 and welcome to the forum. :wave: Congrats on taking the first big step.

Note that this forum is also available from any browser at talkingsober.com

Here is a useful thread on getting through early recovery:

(Surviving Alcohol Withdrawal/Early Sobriety Techniques)

And recovery-related links that members have posted:

(Different Aspects of Recovery)

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fab!!! first person I’ve seen from round here!!! xx

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17 weeks is one hell of an achievement!!! day 2 today and I feel better already, but then I was hungover yesterday so I should be!!! we will get there :raising_hand_woman:

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Just don’t stop trying. Even one day sober is one dsy when you aren’t drunk.

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We Yorkshire lasses have got this!! Xx

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Good for you for deciding and thanks for sharing. You’ve got this!

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@nick_1985 and Manc lads of course :wink:

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Ha! Love a bit of Leeds. Went to Uni there.

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Small world! I moved here a couple of years ago :slight_smile: I used to go Manchester and Liverpool on a weekend when I was in my early 20’s

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Thanks my longest is 21 weeks. I’ve been more sober than not. Seem to have a bender every quarter😕 x thanks

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Managed to get my ass out and volunteer at c25k running.

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I’m from Huddersfield x

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