Well I broke my sobriety. Disappointed and annoyed at my self for getting sucked into an argument with the ex and hitting the beers to blot it out. Well at least I didn’t hit anything stronger. Back on the water tomorrow
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I feel you. I was into my second day yesterday, and decided to get some beer. I controlled myself though, and limited myself to only a couple. I’m starting think I just need to slow down gradually, and eventually just drink casually again at a healthy level. I’m going to attempt to go another few days without drinking in between.
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@Bloodysickofdrinking hey dont be to down on yourself. You have made a start and that is a step in the right direction. Like anything you put your mind to it takes time and perserverance. When I feel the need to drink I try to focuss my thoughts on other things, it might be exercise, listening to music while sitting on the back deck with a cup of coffee or ringing or visiting a friend (one who drinks may not be the best idea) surround your self with like minded people who have your back… remember today day is a new day. I hope this helps 
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@JamesC hey found this link, may be of interest of you… i have had the same issue, however for me cold turkey is my only option. But everyone is different…
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You have to start somewhere. I recommend going hour by hour. It helps me celebrate my progress however small it is. If your moving forward…no matter how slow…your not falling backwards
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It happens. It took me about 8 times of trying to quit before I finally could and I’m almost to 90 days. 3 more trips to jail, attempted suicide and losing my girlfriend of almost 10 years got me there. My first times around my sponser would tell me that I wasn’t done and needed to go get done. I told him he was wrong but he wasn’t. I had reservations about being able to drink someday or just drink less now or just beer instead of whiskey. It would last a day or two. Then I was back to drinking jack Daniels to wake up in the morning. I kept a picture of my mugshot in my wallet to remind me that me + substances = chaos. And I have had enough chaos in my short life because of alcohol and drugs. The point of my rant is that you can do it if you want to. Its hard at first but give yourself the chance to see 30, 60, 90 days and see how easy life can become.
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baby steps are best for some people…it’s all good
Made it two days then it happened…i cant get people to just leave me alone…i have far too many people who come to my door when i am at a moment of weakness…alone,bored,etc…i want to quit but i have this disfunctuonal love affair with drugs i always have…my parents were both addicts and they fed me drugs like cereal for breakfast ever since i can remember…who am i without drugs? I wouldnt and couldnt tell anyone bc i do not know for sure myself…so i sit here another failed attempt to go to another new job…new jobs are not even going to be an option much longer…why do i do this to myself when i have to be sober when the drugs are gone the moneyz gone the family and friends are gone…im going to be right where i am now…miserable either way…im miserable sober im miserable using…if i cant be two days in how will i ever do it…im weak and ive hit my knees so many times im sick of hearing myself even
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Hi I had to reset twice before I properly started…but the water thing did not work for me so I bought cooldrink instead and gradually started to drink more water in between
I’ve reset a half dozen timews since Oct 15. I’m a meth user.
Please stay.
When you’re on your knees people here will lift you up.
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“Quiting drinking was the easiest thing I’ve ever done,. I’ve done it a hundred times.”. Mark Twain
I apologize for the humor but I am sure we can all relate. Maybe it takes 101 times.
Don’t beat yourself up. Your heading in the right direction. My prayers are with us all. God Bless.
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