I can’t seem to make it past day 2 with my drinking and drug use. I’m going through so much right now I feel like I’m drowning. Is there any group chats or anything that I can join with people from here? I’m back to day one again.
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Hey, welcome back! They do have zoom gatherings twice a week on here (i believe on tue and sat) other than that you can always check in on the check in thread or make ur own post to chat about what u like 
have u ever tried 12 step mtgs in ur area? They have always been very helpful for me. Going thru the steps really helped along with getting a sponsor. There is also online 12 step mtgs thru the Intherooms app. Its free and have a variety of mtgs at various times
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Thank you! I have went to a couple meetings here but I work so much I can’t commit. The zoom meetings Tuesday might work for me. I used to go to NA meetings here in town but we don’t have them anymore and I don’t like how AA is strictly just alcohol. Doesn’t really fit my style. I am hoping for a little more close friend style support system.
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The tue and sat mtgs on here are not structured mtgs but it is a good place to chat and build up the support network the inrooms app might be useful as they have na mtgs. I attend those and they are really good! Hope things begin to improve for u
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Im not in group chats but you can always make threads as an option. A lot of ongoing conversations and there are very active threads not always about booze.
Sorry youre going through it. Day 3 is attainable! Especially since youre posting about it.
One thing to remember is urges always end. Do you know what has worked in the past to get through a difficult half hour of wanting to use?
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What has helped?
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Not keeping alcohol in my house and not going to places that sell it for a while. Take a nap or a walk if the urge really gets you, urges do pass. Sit with the emotions that trigger the urge to drink. This last one is the hardest but it is also a very important piece to staying sober.
Hang out on here and read around. I love the meme thread and all the pet/nature threads. I also read a lot of quit lit, it’s nice to hear how other people kicked their addictions.
Welcome back! Admitting you can’t do it alone is a great place to start. We’re here when you need us.
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Thank you so much 
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You are entirely welcome. Stick with it. I’m coming up on 300 days alcohol free and I can’t think of a single negative. Get after it. 
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Welcome back 
Your here and thats such a huge step forward, this shows strength in itself.
This community is my only support system, the people are so thoughtfull, caring and understanding.
I have to be active here to build relationships and to help everybody get to know me, this is a good place to start
Its where alot of us hang out and check in daily, alot of people will see your post and support you.
There are also other great threads like the gratitude thread and some fun ones too like posting pics of pets, posting pics of meals you make.
There is alot here for you if you want it.
I see you mentioned AA isn’t for you, but incase you are struggling and having a rough time this is the zoom AA 24 hour meeting.
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I used alcohol and drugs also but found when i am really struggling i can just turn my audio and camera off and just listen and it worked.
Maybe spend your whole day 3 here if it keeps you sober.
I lived on this meeting, cooked, cleaned and fell asleep and woke up to it for my first 30 day’s.
I just listened in, no one makes you speak no one know yours there unless you click the hand button. I did this because it worked for me on day1, so why not go for day 2 and so on.
It is so powerful to listen to others especially when struggling.
Maybe this can help you get through day 3 id try anything and it seems you are too, so maybe this may help as your not committing to anything just listening in to help get through.
Ita great your back, i believe in you and i believe you can do day 3 
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I’m going to keep coming back to this comment. Thank you so much. Feel free to private message me whenever. I could use the help/company. More so just the company.
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You too, thank you. I have a busy morning ahead but i am here everyday so your welcome also to message me anytime.