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  • About Me

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    bobinmaine

    Male, 55
    clinton, ME, USA
    Member since May 26, 2008

    • About Me

      Recovering Alcoholic and drug addict. Been sober 12 months. I have internet business.

      Recovering Alcoholic and drug addict. Been sober 12 months. I have internet business.

    • Interests

      Playing guitar, woodworking, just the simple things in life.

      Playing guitar, woodworking, just the simple things in life.

  • Recent Activity

    Recently:

    • 8 hugs given, 7 hugs received, 2 group discussion posts, 2 photo comments, 1 journal post

    Today

  • Journal

    • need to improve

      Mood November 3, 2009 7:47am

      Alright, I am a little late with this. I had a real good workout on Sunday. I ran for almost the entire 2 miles. I was hoping to do the same or …

    • Baby steps!

      Mood October 30, 2009 7:03pm

      I was able to walk 2 miles again this evening. I pushed myself quit hard despite an aggravating pain in my right hip.  I  even ran for most …

    • Reason to believe

      Mood October 27, 2009 7:15pm

      I walked for 2 miles this evening. I wanted to run part way but my hip was sore. Must be arthritis. I think I overdid it yesterday having run for …

    • 18 months

      Mood August 23, 2009 11:19am

      Got my 18 month chip today from AA. I had my days when I nearly slipped but I didn't. I hung on because I put more thought into what it was I …

    • My Friend Dennis

      Mood May 5, 2009 10:20am

       

      My friend Dennis!I worked 18 years of my life for an architectural woodworking company. I enjoyed working with my hands. I developed this …

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  • Hugbook

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    • Hug

      From millionwishes Today

      your a great friend bob,i dont deserve ur friendship. im sorry about loosing it earlier today just feeling very paraniod and insecure atm .luv u. tc.hugs xx

    • Little Love

      From westielover Yesterday

      Sending you some love and huggies. Hope you're ok sweetie and looking after yourself. Take care....love Sarah. xxxxxxxxxxxx

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From nixfix Yesterday

      Enjoy your weekend Bob. I'm praying this white stuff melts soon!! Here's some sunshine for you :) Katey xxxx

    • Hug

      From Sancho19 Friday

      thank you!

    • Little Love

      From millionwishes Thursday

      hugs

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  • Goals

    Progress

    10 %

    Goal End Date is Aug 5, 09 95 days ago.
    Current Weight (Lbs)
    249
  • Support Groups

    • Close Codependency

      Grew up in an alcoholic home. started with narcotics later in life. Quit that habit but started using alcohol. I go to meetingsm have a sponser but it seems like I need more which is why I am here.

    • Close Alcoholism

      was a drug addict but beat that problem, then I turned to alcohol. Been sober for one year.

      Treatments

      12 Step Program Working / Worked
      AA Meetings Working / Worked
      Stil attend and enjoy the support of the members which has helped. I have a sponser and we are good friends.
      Detox Working / Worked
      It worked. I had good counseling while detoxing and good meds to help me.
      Outpatient Treatment Program Working / Worked
      after detox I went into Intensive outpatient teatment program for 3 weeks and it taught me how to live a life of sobriety.
    • Open Impotence & Erectile Dysfunction

      High Blood pressure meds cause erectile dysfuntion in me but viagra works well

      Treatments

      Viagra Working / Worked
      It works but the potency is shortlived so sex has to be planned. The pill is expensive which most insurances will not pay for.
    • Open Prescription Drug Abuse

      Addicted to opiates

      Treatments

      Residential Treatment Center Somewhat Helpful
      4 days in detox and 3 weeks in an intensive outpatient treatment program
      Suboxone Working / Worked
      Was on it for the first 6 months of recovery.
    • Open Bereavement
      Type: Loss of a Parent

      father died by falling on the steps while leaving my home and broke his neck

      Treatments

      Grief Counseling Somewhat Helpful
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