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re: Question about maintaining sobriety
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:26 am to IonaTiger
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:26 am to IonaTiger
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The bottom line for me is that I know that I need help to stay sober. I am willing to do whatever it takes.
I thought it was something I would grow out of. First stint it was pride, I was like I don't need these loones I got this. It took a few years, but the drinking eventually got worse and I realized I couldn't do it alone.
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Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:28 am to IonaTiger
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Pride let to my relapse in 1994. I was too embarrassed to go back to AA after a few years of doing it on my own
Boy boy, seems like in almost everything you can think of, either 'pride' or 'pussy' has been the absolute worse when it comes bringing a good man down
I'm a damn poster boy for that
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:30 am to okietiger
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Cool to hear there are many other friends of Bill here.
I actually enjoyed one meeting I used go to. We'd listen to bill and ebbys story on tape and discuss it. Really opened my eyes.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:32 am to IonaTiger
quote:and this is the absolute crux
The bottom line for me is that I know that I need help to stay sober. I am willing to do whatever it takes.
There are many ways to live a 'sober' full filled lifestyle, but NO ONE is going to get someone to live that way.... it's 100% based on the person wanting it for themselves, it's a 100% fail rate when someone isn't ready to get sober.
And it's harsh and hard to watch but you have to just let loved ones find their 'bottom' before they decide for themselves to get sober.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:34 am to ksayetiger
quote:I wouldn't go as far as him being tSaint, not 'super' fo sho
Bill wilson is a SAINT in my eyes
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:37 am to SuperSaint
quote:
I thought it was something I would grow out of. First stint it was pride, I was like I don't need these loones I got this. It took a few years, but the drinking eventually got worse and I realized I couldn't do it alone.
Ain't that the truth. For me, I fought the "getting help" thing for a long time. I know that I am not alone in that.
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Boy boy, seems like in almost everything you can think of, either 'pride' or 'pussy' has been the absolute worse when it comes bringing a good man down
And that's the other thing, SS - I need to keep a sense of humor about it all. I have a dear friend and we text about our times in early recovery all the time. Hell, if a person read our texts they would think that we are still actively drinking. I know that my alcoholism is serious as a heart attack, but one of the ways I deal with it is through humor. It may not be for everyone, but it works for me.This post was edited on 6/3/17 at 8:39 am
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:40 am to BRgetthenet
I assure you, BR, if I ever go back out it will not be for a Miller Lite, baw! 
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:43 am to DeltaTiger14
You're going to most likely need someone to guide you through it and to call in those moments
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:49 am to IonaTiger
quote:Folks, go back and carefully read his post on Page 2 again.
IonaTiger
We are in the presence of greatness and goodness here*; avail yourselves of it.
*Dagnabit, I'm not talking about myself, I'm referring to IT.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:53 am to BRgetthenet
Dewars White Label on the rocks.
Absolut on the rocks (3 olives).
Grand Marnier shooters at the end of the night (to get my Vitamin C).
No fruity drinks, no mixers in the drink other than ice.
Absolut on the rocks (3 olives).
Grand Marnier shooters at the end of the night (to get my Vitamin C).
No fruity drinks, no mixers in the drink other than ice.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 8:55 am to soccerfüt
soccerfüt, I like to think that some things got through my thick skull after all the frick-ups I had.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 9:22 am to DeltaTiger14
No words of wisdom, OP. Just words of encouragement.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 9:24 am to IonaTiger
Any variety you want solon.
I've got your back.
I've got the bad gene lurking in my family but for some blessed reason I don't have the behavioral manifestation of it.
I watch the Fütettes closely, so far no sign in any of them.
Keep being you.
This post was edited on 6/3/17 at 9:25 am
Posted on 6/3/17 at 9:29 am to SuperSaint
quote:
it's 100% based on the person wanting it for themselves, it's a 100% fail rate when someone isn't ready to get sober.
In my case, I wanted 100% to get sober...and kept drinking and getting high. Like would literally wake up and say emphatically "Not today." Only to twist off by lunch. This happened for months at the end.
I know most don't understand this but I lost the ability to choose somewhere along the way. The concept of having a group of people to associate with has made a big difference for me. I have dozens of guys I could call in a second who I can rely on.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 9:47 am to DeltaTiger14
I stopped drinking for a year because I felt it was out of hand. When I started back I drank far less. Also only drink beer. No hard stuff or wine. Has worked out for 10 or so years now. Just basically had to learn how to adult when drinking. Everyone is different. Some just gotta quit 100%.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 10:40 am to DeltaTiger14
Quiting for other people, your job, etc will never be sustainable. Good luck
This post was edited on 8/4/17 at 10:57 am
Posted on 6/3/17 at 10:40 am to Geauxtiga
quote:
I am honestly shocked at how many posters here struggle with alcohol.
Alcohol is a real threat to anybody who likes to have a drink. So, it must be taken very seriously and we must all be ready AND ABLE to take a hard look at our own use of alcohol.
Lots of guys booze it up in college and most slack off as the years go on BUT many guys don't slack off after college and that's dangerous.
Posted on 6/3/17 at 10:48 am to DeltaTiger14
I just recently made 2 years sober in April and AA deff helped. It's not for everybody though. I would deff give it a shot though. The most important thing is trying a few different meetings! There are some bad ones out there that will make you never want to go back. Those are usually the minority. Depending where you live, I know a good bit of quality meetings, but in any given city, there's usually hundreds if not more meetings every single day. So just find a couple you like and can relate to the people there.
What I've told my sponsees just getting sober is, even if you can't relate to their "story" listen for the similarities in the consequences and how you felt in the last days of drinking and try to relate. You'll be surprised by hearing basically your own story that somebody else lived as well. When you find someone you can really relate to, talk to them. Almost everyone I've met is very chill and deff not pushy like that. If AA is for you, get a sponsor! Sooner rather than later and working the steps really changed my life and freed sooo much resentment I was holding for people and making amends I never thought I'd make was a VERY huge step in my recovery. Good luck and I wish you the best! If you need someone to talk to or anything man, you can email me amr22504@yahoo.com
What I've told my sponsees just getting sober is, even if you can't relate to their "story" listen for the similarities in the consequences and how you felt in the last days of drinking and try to relate. You'll be surprised by hearing basically your own story that somebody else lived as well. When you find someone you can really relate to, talk to them. Almost everyone I've met is very chill and deff not pushy like that. If AA is for you, get a sponsor! Sooner rather than later and working the steps really changed my life and freed sooo much resentment I was holding for people and making amends I never thought I'd make was a VERY huge step in my recovery. Good luck and I wish you the best! If you need someone to talk to or anything man, you can email me amr22504@yahoo.com
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