Battling Alcoholism...

Black,

It’s really courageous and inspiring for you to post both your struggles and victories. Not many people would be that honest and vulnerable.

In addition to sharing your journey, it’s entirely possible that someone else who just stumbles across this thread online may be encouraged to confront their own battles with the same, or similar, problem.

As others have said, congratulations, and keep up the great work!
 
smitty_p said:
Black,

It’s really courageous and inspiring for you to post both your struggles and victories. Not many people would be that honest and vulnerable.

In addition to sharing your journey, it’s entirely possible that someone else who just stumbles across this thread online may be encouraged to confront their own battles with the same, or similar, problem.

As others have said, congratulations, and keep up the great work!
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Thanks Smitty. It's good to hear about other people's struggles so you can offer advice or support. I've had a lot of support through my sister-in-law and a few friends and my family doctor. Having support really helps in the recovery process. I'm glad I'm past the worst from the withdrawals. It's a time I'll never forget and I'll use it to remind me to never have a drink again. It's a day by day battle but I think I can handle it for a lifetime if I really want. I'm feeling very well about it and I hope to keep it up.


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Well today I believe it has been 17 weeks since I had a drop of alcohol. I made it through Christmas & New Year's without any problems. I'm feeling much better than before and getting my strength back. I just talked to someone I know the other day who had quit drinking now for 9 months. I gave him a big congratulations and I was inspired. I basically made my New Year's resolution back in September and to stay completely abstinence from alcohol for good. I just take it day by day and it gets easier as each day passes. Having support on this forum really helped. Life can be good if you want it to.:)


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And another BIG congratulations to you, well done sir.
I was very aware of you and your ongoing winning fight when I put the "Grog" thread up yesterday. I decided we shouldn't pussyfoot around such things, different people - different problems.
 
gasket said:
And another BIG congratulations to you, well done sir.
I was very aware of you and your ongoing winning fight when I put the "Grog" thread up yesterday. I decided we shouldn't pussyfoot around such things, different people - different problems.
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Thanks Gasket for your words. I read your Grog thread and it didn't tempt me at all...no worries me friend.:)


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BlackSG91 said:
Well today I believe it has been 17 weeks since I had a drop of alcohol. I made it through Christmas & New Year's without any problems. I'm feeling much better than before and getting my strength back. I just talked to someone I know the other day who had quit drinking now for 9 months. I gave him a big congratulations and I was inspired. I basically made my New Year's resolution back in September and to stay completely abstinence from alcohol for good. I just take it day by day and it gets easier as each day passes. Having support on this forum really helped. Life can be good if you want it to.:)


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Excellent! Please do keep it going. I quit less than a year ago. I was starting to like it too much.
 
Well done love. Don't get lonely and never let yourself get hungry, you put a few pounds on that is great. I am proud to you, this takes a lot of courage. Long road, you have my faith and prayers.
 
BlackSG91 said:
Well today I believe it has been 17 weeks since I had a drop of alcohol. I made it through Christmas & New Year's without any problems. I'm feeling much better than before and getting my strength back. I just talked to someone I know the other day who had quit drinking now for 9 months. I gave him a big congratulations and I was inspired. I basically made my New Year's resolution back in September and to stay completely abstinence from alcohol for good. I just take it day by day and it gets easier as each day passes. Having support on this forum really helped. Life can be good if you want it to.:)


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Hey Black, it's great to hear that you're doing well. 17 weeks is a long time. That's awesome! The longer you are without alcohol, the better you will feel. I remember how sick I was physically when I drank all the time. It was killing me. I need to remember that. Playing guitar really feeds my soul. I make time for it everyday. It's very encouraging to read your posts. Thanks for sharing!
 
jjudas said:
Hey Black, it's great to hear that you're doing well. 17 weeks is a long time. That's awesome! The longer you are without alcohol, the better you will feel. I remember how sick I was physically when I drank all the time. It was killing me. I need to remember that. Playing guitar really feeds my soul. I make time for it everyday. It's very encouraging to read your posts. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks jjudas for posting your story. I was the same way when I was drinking...didn't pick up my guitar much. I would drink a few shots of rum and pass out in bed just enough to help me sleep. If I didn't have alcohol I would have a hard time of sleeping. I couldn't wait for the liquor store to open in the morning which was 9:30 a.m. Then when I got home I would start with a few shots just enough to get a buzz and then just lie in bed. Those days are over now & I try to keep active everyday. I play my guitar in the evenings and go to bed early for a good night's sleep. I keep a daily schedule which helps keep my mind off alcohol. Life without alcohol can be good.:)


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Are you 18 or 19 now? I can't ever remember what day it is? Aaaaand, how do you feel. You have a mean hospital. Mine woulda put me in a medically induced coma. Last time I OD'd, I was gone for 8 days. . . :whistle:
But, I made that up coz there's no pic. Probably guts, but I ain't seen em.
Love you, Anarchist
 
texred said:
Are you 18 or 19 now? I can't ever remember what day it is? Aaaaand, how do you feel. You have a mean hospital. Mine woulda put me in a medically induced coma. Last time I OD'd, I was gone for 8 days. . . :whistle:
But, I made that up coz there's no pic. Probably guts, but I ain't seen em.
Love you, Anarchist
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I feel much better these days texred. I almost could have gone into a coma at the hospital at the time but I was lucky. My heart rate was very high but a cardio shock helped that out.


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