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Been on a hard downward spiral for the past year. Kept telling myself I can stop whenever I want. Turns out I can't do it alone. Really want to stop drinking so reached out to AA. Have a meeting set up, online meetings and support in place.
Edit: wow! I'm totally humbled by all your support and kind words. I really feel like I'll make it with support like this!
poolguy39
Sucks at first. Awesome new normal sets in.
mandoleshea
Welcome! You’re never alone in this and introduce yourself to lots of people when you go :)
zFUBARz
This has nothing to do with you, but I never realized this kid was eating sand until this post...
Cavalrysword
Good for you!
Shenaniganz80
Good going, and good luck
tones1410
Going on 2 years drug and alcohol free. You got this. If you need another person to talk to I'd be happy to. Good luck. One day at a time.
Menefee
PM me if you'd like, but how did you know you know you had a problem?
Beck2287
Get a big book, keep coming back, find a sponsor, work the steps. 7 months here,
stePhanieAnnCupcake
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rch220
One day at a time
IBentMyWookie
picknflick
You got this, bud. 4 months sober myself. If you need an ear, I’m here.
whiskeywonka
Congrats! Ill buy you a drink when you complete the... oh. Congrats!!
tothewindowww
Get ready, recovery is all whole new awesomeness. WELCOME.
MichaPositivityHero
Way to go!! You are on your way!
735824
Face to face with other ackahalics works best. But what would I know after 32 years clean and sober.
thefiresoflurve
you got this
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PerfectManhattanUp
AA has a poor success rate. If it doesn't work don't blame yourself just seek evidence based care.
amdtrains
NotYourLady
This is the point im reaching now. Know i need help but scared to reach out cuz i know it's gonna be hard, messy journey.
TooOldToBeRealLife
Try a single AA meeting. It took me MONTHS to get the nerve to walk in that door. But once I did it was indispensable to my recovery.
IrinaPalm
It will not be easy but it will be worth it. Always be vigilant. No complacency allowed! Many on here are pulling for you! Yeah you!!!!
Menefee
Awesome!!!
BrentTheBiologist
We believe in you!
TheMostModestMouse
Stay strong OP. Remember. No matter what happens, keep trying.
JKJeepHawk
Agreed! You may fall of the wagon, but sometimes wagons are a rough ride, and the road is bumpy. Focus on getting back on, not the fall.
greghaki
You got me if you need to talk
BromegaShenron
One thing that helped me ALOT with the withdrawals and anxiety, CBD. It's a Godsend when it comes to your nerves. Make sure its a good brand
TooOldToBeRealLife
This.
thefatlonelyjew
I think I would like AA more if it wasn't so quasi religious. Feels too cultish
ilasid
You don’t have to believe in God. The higher power is one of your own understanding.
TooOldToBeRealLife
I went as an atheist and found the community didn’t push. I was able to take what I needed, leave the rest. The fellowship is what counts.
TooOldToBeRealLife
Also once I saw how many people truly TRULY need an outside force to guide them I saw the value in the God slant.
Dav0sSeaworth
Just don't drink today. One day at a time.
BQZip
@OP focus on “not right now”
Dav0sSeaworth
Why... why would someone downvote encouraging a person trying to fight an addiction disorder.
Dav0sSeaworth
We should always support people wanting to get healthy and fighting a disease.
HoboTerry
Thank you. It is a disease, my friend.
JKJeepHawk
@Dav0sSeaworth is absolutely right. That's where I struggle off-and-on: Day 1 is hard. Day 2 is too. Day 3 is a crapshoot. Day 4 is where...
JKJeepHawk
...I make the hardest decision: reward, because (seeming) moderate success? Or acknowledging that I CAN do this? Shoot...crap...
OmenJones
It was all a crapshoot for me until the shakes stopped.
IHeartKittyCats
Heroin helped me quit drinking and smoking
FlipPancakes
Just like sucking D helped you get over your wife leaving?
Boxingbud
Sucking D helped me learn one more experience I can include in a fun and reciprocative sex life.
TooOldToBeRealLife
Oh my good gracious.
FlipPancakes
Couldn’t help it. Noticed he makes snarky comments about heroin on a lot of sobriety posts
IHeartKittyCats
Ha ha, substance addiction is hilarious!
TheWhiteBarry
Since no one else mentioned it, AA will try to get you to surrender to God. I think it's important to recognize the hard work your journey 1
735824
Well you got that wrong.
cogitoro
Agreed. AA is fine. It's not the only recovery program in town, and it's not the best. It'll do if it's what you've got, though.
Scrampy123
I think quitting requires MORE responsibility, not less (ie, surrendering to something). Help is important though. Find it where u can.
TheWhiteBarry
ahead holds. When you defeat this beast known as addiction I want you to know that it was you and you alone that slayed it.
malachilenomade
They don't try to force it on you any more. It's part of the steps, but they acknowledge you don't HAVE to believe.
aloysiuscentauri
I have been sober in AA for over six years. However, I cannot attempt to help people on this forum unless I want to get a downvote beatdown.
AwwDamn321
Wrong. Been in aa ten years. Either you don’t get the point or have had bad teachers.
SweetAndSourBabyJesus
Pride is dangerous for addicts. "God" does serve a purpose in recovery, but it doesn't have to be a conventional god
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MaterialisticWorm
Hey so my friend saw this thread and has no idea what yall are talking about. Sarcasm? References? Can someone help m- uh, him, understand?
IAmNotASkeleton
This but unironically.