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Post by Sam on Nov 9, 2015 18:56:36 GMT -5
Being an alcoholic I could not have just one, one lead to too many, but I also could not have just one of anything.
When a box of chocolate was offered I took two or three, I always wanted to make sure I had supplies of anything, I did not want to run out.
I took more than my share, it was the alcoholic in me that bought another bottle when I still had a quarter left in the one I was drinking, running out was an emergency and made me anxious.
Protecting the flow of alcohol to feed my addiction was important, I could go without food, but I needed my fix ...how does it get sick more than that? How does someone get out of this cycle?
It takes a lot to put down a drink, it takes serious effort to find recovery.
Sam
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Post by Sam on Nov 9, 2015 19:04:04 GMT -5
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Post by Pam on Nov 10, 2015 6:52:48 GMT -5
Sam,
Thank you for sharing your insight/experience/story.
Also, love your humor . . .
thank you. . .
and enjoy the day!!!
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Post by bethanne711 on Nov 11, 2015 9:12:33 GMT -5
Ha! Ha ! Ha ! Love it , Sam.
Beth
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Post by Dana on Nov 13, 2015 11:40:37 GMT -5
If one is good, more is better. Until it's not. I think that's the 'ism' ... and even when we *know* the 'more' part is not better, but in fact worse - we still do it. That's the insanity! Not so much thinking the outcome will be different this time, but knowing it will be the same and doing it anyway. In my experience it has been not so much an intellectual dilemma, but a spiritual one. The more I can let go and let God, the less power stuff has over me.
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Post by quitat54 on Nov 13, 2015 23:41:51 GMT -5
I always felt anxiety if I thought that I might run out and the stores would be closed. I must admit that I even drove early into my drinking so I would not run out later into my drinking. I felt responsible because I drove after 3 drinks not after 9 or more. When I woke up the next day I would check the fridge and count beers so I knew how many more I had to buy. Rather silly, but it was very important. I know that I cannot have just one drink, that is not me, never will be. That is why I need to be sober completely. And simple reason is that I am an alcoholic.
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Post by sarb on Dec 30, 2015 21:53:52 GMT -5
I know that all to well going to shop at 8am in the and if i wasnt able to go i would beg my hubby to get it just looked at myself i i look dreadfull and so im hiding away from people today
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Post by Sam on Dec 31, 2015 6:37:19 GMT -5
I know that all to well going to shop at 8am in the and if i wasnt able to go i would beg my hubby to get it just looked at myself i i look dreadfull and so im hiding away from people today No need to hide Sarb, you are who you are, and if you feel you are an alcoholic then stop drinking, simply said and hard to do, but very possible if you truly want to. Life would be so much better. Happy new and sober new year!! Sam |
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Post by quitat54 on Jan 1, 2016 4:07:02 GMT -5
Hi sarb
You took the first step by coming here. If you don't like yourself because you drink stop drinking... and then start living. It will not be easy in early days but it is worth it. Hope you find strength to make the change this year.
All the best
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Post by Alexinho on Feb 13, 2016 10:48:22 GMT -5
Everything that's good requires effort. Believe in yourself, seek help and inspiration and you'll make it.
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