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21 days; regaining my power

Bambie
Bambie

After a toxic relationship with alcohol for the last 12 years, I can honestly say that I feel an overwhelming clarity that has been missing for so long. A foggy cloud of self-doubt, self loathing and crippling anxiety is lifting slowly. 


I hear that little voice that undermines my dedication, constantly, but I can tell it to get back into its place!! 


 


I've done no more than 40 days alcohol free in the last 12 years, but I'm on track and I will not stop. I'm not alone; I have a team of support around me. Psychiatrist, counselor, GP, family, friends, 'Lexapro' and 'Campral'.



I can do it.  

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
I was on Camprell for a short time in the beginning also and I thought it helped. When I got my AA sponsor and began doing the steps, I didn't feel as though I needed it anymore so I stopped taking it and gave my pills to another alcoholic. I heard it can take up to a year for our brains to heal completely from all the damage we did to it and I thought it took about 8 months in me but regardless, it sounds like you got a taste of what clarity can do for our enjoyment and love of life so keep on keeping on! It will get a whole lot better!

Congrats on 21 days

God Bless
looney1
looney1
Fantastic progress. You can do it.
Miralee
Miralee
Well done on your 21 days! You seem determined and it sounds like you have a great support system around you. Keep telling that voice to shut It! :-)
Fritter
Fritter
Congratulations! 21 days is an awesome accomplishment.
Kevin105
Kevin105
Congrats on the new beginning and giving yourself the opportunity to discover the gift of your true nature.
Impermanence
Impermanence
We what a great team that you have!
1is2many
1is2many
Sounds like you are off to a good start. Good luck
1is2many
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