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For Kim
Apr 3, 2016 17:33:28 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2016 17:33:28 GMT -5
Hey Yvan, That was a really inspiring post. So inspiring I didn't know what to reply. On day 11 now. Day 9 was a bit tough but I ate 3 icecreams instead to get through the cravings. The withdrawals are gone now which is making it so much easier. Plus I'm on anticraving medication. I couldn't think of anything worse atm than driving to the pub for a bottle. I feel repulsed by it now like I am drinking poison. I was like you just drowning my feelings in a bottle. I've realised now that I was drowning happy feelings as well and there is happiness in life. I'm turning 49 this year and want to enjoy every day and make the most of life. Its great that you are going to France and getting to see your family. Thanks again for the post Yvan. You're the 1 in 3 alcoholics that made it sober and didn't die. I'm determined to be the 1 in 3 as well.
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For Kim
Apr 3, 2016 17:54:46 GMT -5
Post by Sam on Apr 3, 2016 17:54:46 GMT -5
Hey Kim,
Quitting drinking and being in recovery is so hard, so hard it takes every fiber of my being to stay away from alcohol, so hard that statistics are 3-5% make it into recovery for one year.
The hard part however is in early recovery, like the first couple of months when you get over detox and the constant need to use alcohol for whatever reason, after that your body and mind adjust to a life without drinking, you will see, feel and experience the joy and benefits of sobriety. BUT, you must stay dry to cross over to the land of sobriety, it will again take some time and efforts. It is well worth it Kim.
All the best,
Sam
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For Kim
Apr 10, 2016 21:43:50 GMT -5
Post by quitat54 on Apr 10, 2016 21:43:50 GMT -5
Hi Kim
Hope you are ok. There is not much more I could add as encouragement to what others have posted. Do not drink no matter what. Cravings are temporary. When a craving hits we tend to think that this will be like that tomorrow and the day after... But it is not. They go away. And they will come less and less frequently... Stay strong
J
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For Kim
Apr 13, 2016 0:27:09 GMT -5
Post by slimkim on Apr 13, 2016 0:27:09 GMT -5
Hey All, I decided to undelete myself. I was missing you guys. Doing it tough today. Seem to have an all day craving. I can't go to AA except during the day as I lost my driving glasses and nearly ran over a road works worker on Monday. I couldn't believe it and I wasn't even drunk and could have got done for manslaughter. Going to the optometrist tomorrow. I need a place to vent and you guys know me well. Hey Sam I heard the statistics at AA and you are so right most alcoholics are out there drinking themselves to death. Hey J, you are doing great nice to know you are still going forward. I'm missing my kids suddenly and would do anything to see them but not going to happen right now. I have to wait and that is very hard.
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For Kim
Apr 13, 2016 6:03:11 GMT -5
Post by Pam on Apr 13, 2016 6:03:11 GMT -5
Kim,
Really glad you're back.
Some days will be tough. Get through the cravings with distraction: whatever activity takes your mind off of thoughts of drinking.
You're doing well going to meetings during the week. I looked at the website: sober recovery yesterday. Many more options for interaction. Meetings online also. (There's a post that indicates the dates and times.) When you're having a moment of difficulty share there, send me an email or reach out to another member of this forum. We're here for you.
I am so sorry that you aren't able to see your children. Take care and stay in touch with your therapist, your friends (there and here). Have a peaceful day.
Pam
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For Kim
Apr 28, 2016 5:16:30 GMT -5
Post by Pam on Apr 28, 2016 5:16:30 GMT -5
Hi Kim,
Just checking in . . .
Pam
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For Kim
Apr 29, 2016 16:05:38 GMT -5
Post by slimkim on Apr 29, 2016 16:05:38 GMT -5
Hey Pam, Everythings going well. I've been fairly busy. My course is going well. Thanks for saying you are glad I'm back, that was really nice of you.
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For Kim
May 15, 2016 10:31:27 GMT -5
Post by Pam on May 15, 2016 10:31:27 GMT -5
How did I miss this note? Hope you are well. Cute haircut! Pam
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For Kim
Jun 13, 2016 3:49:18 GMT -5
Post by slimkim on Jun 13, 2016 3:49:18 GMT -5
Hey all, I miss you guys. Life isn't the same. Tutu I will never be more grateful than how you have helped me. Jenn, I will never forget your encouraging words of support. Yvan, I will never forget how you sorted me out of a dark place. Brett, you were my lifeline when I was having problems. Jeyu, you were always full of commonsense and reason. Sam, you gave me lots of laughs and shared your experience. Pam, you shared inspirational quotes. What I mean to say is that life is not the same. I've tried various forums but all they recommend is AA. Go to AA find a higher power, submit to God's will, that doesn't work for me. Really missing this forum. That's all I can say.
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For Kim
Jun 21, 2016 22:59:12 GMT -5
Post by jeyu0422 on Jun 21, 2016 22:59:12 GMT -5
Hi Kim and anyone else who might just happen to wonder down this dusty road. I just checked the forum for the first time in a long time and saw your post, Kim. I feel very lucky in that the forum was still very active when I joined over two years ago. I often wonder if I would have made it without this place, so I certainly feel for you trying to do so. Like you, I have never gone the AA route, so I know that it is possible to get sober without AA. I also know that AA has saved many people when nothing else could. But if not the AA method, I think there must be some type of support system. I have often wondered why the forum has become a ghost town and I think there are several reasons. Certainly the number one reason is the lack of newcomers, but it seems to be more than that. The varying personalities helped to keep the old forum active; the support, the discussions, and yes, even the fights. The presidential election coverage in the U.S. is a train wreck, but people are tuning in to the coverage in record numbers because they don't want to miss anything. The forum was much the same at one time. Speaking of varying personalities, I often wonder how Icon is doing as well. He was (is?) certainly a different character, but he made me think about who I was and who I wanted to be. ALL of the forum contributed to my sobriety, but it was ultimately me who decided to never drink again. It was the right decision. I hope you are doing well. Mark/Jeyu
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For Kim
Jun 23, 2016 15:20:10 GMT -5
Post by slimkim on Jun 23, 2016 15:20:10 GMT -5
Hey Jeyu, It was great to hear from you. I too managed my longest sober time when the forum was active. I'm still trying; I found reading other people's horror stories on another forum is enough to put me off for now. I guess its the comraderie I miss like 'one for all' and 'all for one' type of thing. I have to just remember what I learnt on here which was lots of great stuff. AA is okay but I don't really agree with the steps which makes it hard. Maybe I need to give it a go. I've gone back to trying what worked last time when the forum was active and try to do the same thing this time. You are right in saying the forum is a ghost town. I hope the election in the US works out okay. We get quite a bit on the news here about it. I'm still doing my college course and managing to pass it. Thanks again for your message.
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For Kim
Jun 24, 2016 15:32:52 GMT -5
Post by bethanne711 on Jun 24, 2016 15:32:52 GMT -5
Hi, just wanted to say HI to everyone here. I've been away for a long time and still struggling but think of you all often.
Beth
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Post by jeyu0422 on Jul 26, 2016 19:40:00 GMT -5
Kim and Beth, I hope that this post finds you both strong and experiencing recovery. If not, I hope it finds you gathering strength to try again and to keep trying until it works. Mark/Jeyu
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For Kim
Jul 28, 2016 13:24:27 GMT -5
Post by bethanne711 on Jul 28, 2016 13:24:27 GMT -5
Hi Mark, Thank you very much for your kind words. Boy, this place sure has made some changes. Very few people here anymore. Sort of sad really. Take care and thanks again. Beth
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For Kim
Sept 5, 2016 21:59:26 GMT -5
Post by slimkim on Sept 5, 2016 21:59:26 GMT -5
Hey all, I decided to keep a diary on here even if noone reads it. Yesterday was good. I've caught up on my housework and while my house is not spotless it looks clean and tidy. Afternoons I normally nap and then spend the night in front of the tv while mucking around on the internet. A tree fell over in my backyard and hit the dining room window. So I can't get out to my clothesline or garden my parents created. I'm not sure if its cheaper to pay someone to get rid of it or buy a saw and cut it up myself. My dad was going to help but my mother is too unwell. Its scary when your parents are too old to really do anything but hey I'm nearly half a century old so telling myself I can tackle anything. I'm on another forum but don't feel yet like I can talk this openly. And I really have to give up the smokes as they went up in price today. So over and out for today. Really miss your posts Tutes they were so interesting.
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