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- I have been here before. I have stopped, and started, and stopped, and started more times that I care to recall.There comes this point when I'm drinking, that I do something stupid, or I scare myself, or both - and I swear to get off booze, or at...
- I am currently on an 80 day "dry out" period. At the end of the 80 days, we have a trip planned to visit friends in another state. I have decided in advance that I will allow myself to drink in moderation during the visit.Here is my pattern: ...
- For those of you who have followed my posts in the past, I just wanted to do an update.First, let me say that I have gotten incredible strength and support by coming here. Thank you to everyone. I'm also trying to "pay it forward" by posting for...
- I gave myself permission to have a couple cocktails on Easter - after laying off for Lent. I was very, very good for Lent - so this was the first I had any alcohol since February 18th (46 days).Well . . . the evening didn't go well at all. ...
- I have given up ALL booze for Lent . . . so that means I am 37 days sober.I feel good. Better every day, in fact.I am worried because I have not made a commitment past Easter.I hope to "moderate" my drinking. In fact, that's what I promised...
- Can anyone explain what the "coin" thing is all about? As in "get a coin" for x number of days?
- I have gotten "sober" many times. Sometimes for a day or two, sometimes longer. Currently I am finishing up one week sober, and what I have noticed is that I am gaining a new level of clarity. Let me see if I can explain that better. When I...
- 1. It makes me/keeps me FAT. This is the most I have ever weighed in my LIFE! It keeps me fat in a number of ways. First, the obvious empty calories (100 calories per shot). Second the lack to willpower to eat well after Ive had some alcohol. ...
- Hello all,I have gone from "I have a problem, I am completely fucked up" - to "well, I'm not that bad, maybe I can just moderate" - to - "maybe I can be dry for a few days, and then give myself a break" - to "I have no clue what to do."Sound...
- Yes, I caved. I was 9 1/2 days into a 40 day goal, and I caved. Why?Just too many "little" things adding up. A grumpy husband, who apparently expects me to do EVERYTHING around the house, AND take care of the car. A teenage son who just doesn't...
- Okay . . . on my 10th day, and up until now, it has been a piece of cake staying sober. Happy as a clam.Then . . . WHAM! I was standing in the kitchen, and it was all I could do to stop myself from pulling down the vodka bottle out of the cabinet,...
- I am sitting here, writing this, reading other people's posts and responding to them, realizing that I have LEARNED SO MUCH from what other people have gone through.Writing "advice" to other people is as much about ME as it is about them. Sometimes...
- I am still trying to "moderate" my drinking, rather than completely quit. From reading here, I think it's because I haven't truly hit "bottom" yet.Do you HAVE to hit bottom before you quit, or can you turn things around while you're still...
- My plan is to moderate my drinking, rather than give it up for good.I know that's not for everyone. I respect people for whom that is not an option. It may not be an option for me either, but I feel I must explore the possibility.Here is my plan. ...
- Isn't Saturday Night sort of the unofficial "drinking" night of the week? Does anyone else feel this way? I am, still, going to be dry tonight. I have my resolve, and my 10 day goal. I'm just reflecting on life in general.Thoughts?