ALCOHOLICS: RECOVERY & FITNESS (Serious Only Please)

[Meatpants]

I agree with twineagles. Get with your sponsor and figure this out.

Where is bottom for you?

I think this is it. I am in a treatment plan at the local drug abuse center. THey are going to ask me to go into in-patient treatment I think as I seem to be regressing a lot here.

Good for you Mutt. Be thankful that the story you told us, didn't end with you getting drunk while you had your sons, and remember, the bottom goes further down in an instance.

Good luck getting right.

[relivin]

yea i become convinced im not an alcoholic when i limit myself to a few beers on a few occasions

but then there i am again next time drinking til i pass out

4889 read your other post I was a lot like you! drinking like an alcoholic till I blacked/pass out the best way I found to control my addiction to alcohol and other drugs was to stop. I needed help to do it and found it in aa and na meetings. Now I like helping others when I can. I was 23 and have not used in over 25 years.

[Twineagles]

The economy sucks. Food and gas are getting more expensive every day. Insurance has gone up. Haven't had a raise in five years and a promise of a pay cut come July 1st. But you know what people? Life is good and I am happy.........because I am sober!!!!

Wishing you all the best! Stay strong.

Bill

Couldn't agree more. Clean and needle free here. ) In 18 more days, I'll have a year.

[cowboybiker]

Couldn't agree more. Clean and needle free here. ) In 18 more days, I'll have a year.

YEAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!
No fronts!


I expect there to be some cake!!!

[chodan9]

awesome Twineagles!

[criminal4889]

on day 5
tryna to go 6 weeks so ive got a long time

[cowboybiker]

on day 5
tryna to go 6 weeks so ive got a long time

6 weeks ???

[GreenWave1]

on day 5
tryna to go 6 weeks so ive got a long time

Why the 6 week finish line? What happens if you go 6 weeks?

[supy]

on day 5
tryna to go 6 weeks so ive got a long time

Why the 6 week finish line? What happens if you go 6 weeks?

WTF is 6 weeks all about , your just settin up for failure IMO. TRY SOBER FOREVER

[cowboybiker]

WTF is 6 weeks all about , your just settin up for failure IMO. TRY SOBER FOREVER

Exactly. This is a program for those who want to stop drinking, not control it and drink on occaision.

If that were true I'd be a recreational Heroin user.

[criminal4889]

Exactly. This is a program for those who want to stop drinking, not control it and drink on occaision.

If that were true I'd be a recreational Heroin user.

yea i have a problem, i just heard it takes around that amount of time for your body to get back to normal so thats my short term goal after the messy blackout night i had last friday

i just do not want to miss out on social gatherings and have it be a known issue by others, id rather be able to have a beer in my hand so its not an issue

[cowboybiker]

yea i have a problem, i just heard it takes around that amount of time for your body to get back to normal so thats my short term goal after the messy blackout night i had last friday

i just do not want to miss out on social gatherings and have it be a known issue by others, id rather be able to have a beer in my hand so its not an issue

So your more concerned about what others think if your not drinking as opposed to drinking and blacking out ??

One is to many and a thousand is never enough.

[Twineagles]

yea i have a problem, i just heard it takes around that amount of time for your body to get back to normal so thats my short term goal after the messy blackout night i had last friday

i just do not want to miss out on social gatherings and have it be a known issue by others, id rather be able to have a beer in my hand so its not an issue

I've never been known to be able to hold a beer in my hand and not drink it. I have a club soda and tell anyone who asks, that my stomach is really upset and I'm not sure I could hold a beer down right now (and then make a couple of lurching noises).

[Twineagles]

Exactly. This is a program for those who want to stop drinking, not control it and drink on occaision.

If that were true I'd be a recreational Heroin user.

Yep, and I'd happily have a syringe full of meth in my hand and be ready to get a lot done this afternoon. LOL

[cowboybiker]

I've never been known to be able to hold a beer in my hand and not drink it. I have a club soda and tell anyone who asks, that my stomach is really upset and I'm not sure I could hold a beer down right now (and then make a couple of lurching noises).

I just tell people I dont drink.
I dont care if others have a problem with it.
And I wont loose a minute of sleep over it.

[wolfpack7483]

^^^this
For me, I can't think about sobriety in terms of "forever" or even 6 weeks. It's one day at a time or sometimes even less. Each day I ask my HP to keep me on the path and to help me do the next right thing.

[billrich210]

I just tell people I dont drink.
I dont care if others have a problem with it.
And I wont loose a minute of sleep over it.

Indeed! No shame in being the only smart person in the room!

[Brackneyc]

yea i have a problem, i just heard it takes around that amount of time for your body to get back to normal so thats my short term goal after the messy blackout night i had last friday

i just do not want to miss out on social gatherings and have it be a known issue by others, id rather be able to have a beer in my hand so its not an issue

Oh lawd.

[GirLInterrupted]

yea i have a problem, i just heard it takes around that amount of time for your body to get back to normal so thats my short term goal after the messy blackout night i had last friday

i just do not want to miss out on social gatherings and have it be a known issue by others, id rather be able to have a beer in my hand so its not an issue

I totally know how this feels!!! My first rehab was when I was 14 years old. My whole life I just wanted to be normal. I honestly get it. You don't want people to know you had/have a problem.

I just started saying that now that I'm training hard/lifting I would not put that sh!t in my body! And you know what, it's true. I'm not lying to them. they don't need to know I had/have a problem.

[boathead]

i just tell folks that i don't drink. if they press the issue, which has happened once or twice, i say i can't drink safely. can't say what i'd have done if i was 22. i was 41 when i put down the drink.

but i also don't have a problem telling anyone that i'm an alcoholic.

all i did by admitting i was an alcoholic was make it unanimous.

[supy]

I just tell people I dont drink.
I dont care if others have a problem with it.
And I wont loose a minute of sleep over it.

Indeed! No shame in being the only smart person in the room!

This is why I am very open about MY SOBRIETY and ALSO HAVE PERMISSION TO USE MY SPONSORS NAME OPENLY AS WELL. I coach my kids basketball, baseball and this fall will be taking on football coaching duties, every parent knows about ME from ME and i mean everything including that i was once a drug dealer. I DONT GIVE A RATS ASS WHAT ANYONE THINKS OF MY PAST I CANT CHANGE IT BUT I AM NOT THAT PERSON ANYMORE. Just about evry parent has either commended me on my sobriety or has asked HOW IT WORKS...interesting huh?Lots of alcoholics out there still that need our( meaning AA) help. Again this is just me but it works very well for me and my sponsor and his sponsor as well


Just my 2 cents worth

[GreenWave1]

yea i have a problem, i just heard it takes around that amount of time for your body to get back to normal so thats my short term goal after the messy blackout night i had last friday

i just do not want to miss out on social gatherings and have it be a known issue by others, id rather be able to have a beer in my hand so its not an issue

Good on you admitting that you have a problem. It's a big step. As for what other's think: That is not your problem, drinking is your problem.

For me, it's easy, I just tell people that I don't drink. Some people become uncomfortable, some don't react, some assume it's because I live a healthy lifestyle. A guy at work actually apologized to me because he was talking about home brewing. I wanted to laugh! But he was trying to be nice, so I just said "no worries".

If you are uncomfortable being around people who are drinking and don't want to stand out, have a coke or a club soda. Nobody is going to know that it doesn't contain booze. But eventually someone is going to want to buy you a beer or a drink and you will have to deal with it.

So, how will you deal with it?

[mutt7707]

Nervous as hell. Monday comes and I find out then what is going to happen in paitent treament( my prefered) o a halfway house.....not really wanting that one. I am not training and am eating like a pig.

[Twineagles]

Nervous as hell. Monday comes and I find out then what is going to happen in paitent treament( my prefered) o a halfway house.....not really wanting that one. I am not training and am eating like a pig.

Hang in there. You can do this. When I first got clean I was eating 3-4 dove ice cream bars a day. Food is better than booze.

[chodan9]

Nervous as hell. Monday comes and I find out then what is going to happen in paitent treament( my prefered) o a halfway house.....not really wanting that one. I am not training and am eating like a pig.

don't worry about the diet etc just yet

deal with staying clean and sober, that other stuff can be addressed later.
good luck!

[criminal4889]

Good on you admitting that you have a problem. It's a big step. As for what other's think: That is not your problem, drinking is your problem.

For me, it's easy, I just tell people that I don't drink. Some people become uncomfortable, some don't react, some assume it's because I live a healthy lifestyle. A guy at work actually apologized to me because he was talking about home brewing. I wanted to laugh! But he was trying to be nice, so I just said "no worries".

If you are uncomfortable being around people who are drinking and don't want to stand out, have a coke or a club soda. Nobody is going to know that it doesn't contain booze. But eventually someone is going to want to buy you a beer or a drink and you will have to deal with it.

So, how will you deal with it?

"im not thirsty"

[Forge3]

I relapsed hard yesterday guys. And the depression I am experiencing today is very harsh. I know it is time to get up and start over again. Partly I was curious to remember what it was like to drink. It just takes me to a dark and hurtful/painful place.

[cowboybiker]

I relapsed hard yesterday guys. And the depression I am experiencing today is very harsh. I know it is time to get up and start over again. Partly I was curious to remember what it was like to drink. It just takes me to a dark and hurtful/painful place.

Well I hope you that you remember that and never forget it.
Had'nt heard from you in a while. been kinda worried that might happen.
They say relapse is part of recovery, but it doesnt have to be an option.
First thing is to stop beating yourself up over it. That causes guilt and shame which leads to more relapse.
I suggest you find a meeting. I know you believe in God and he believes in you. And hes forgiven you so you need to forgive yourself and keep moving forward.
This is only a stumbling block that you can turn into a stepping stone.
Turn your test into a testimony.
I believe in you Forge. Now believe in yourself.

[chodan9]

it happens forge

now just move forward form here.

[Forge3]

Well I hope you that you remember that and never forget it.
Had'nt heard from you in a while. been kinda worried that might happen.
They say relapse is part of recovery, but it doesnt have to be an option.
First thing is to stop beating yourself up over it. That causes guilt and shame which leads to more relapse.
I suggest you find a meeting. I know you believe in God and he believes in you. And hes forgiven you so you need to forgive yourself and keep moving forward.
This is only a stumbling block that you can turn into a stepping stone.
Turn your test into a testimony.
I believe in you Forge. Now believe in yourself.

You are so good with words. Been meaning to mention that about your posts. Today I am going to be extra kind and gentle with myself. Go outside and get some sun, pray, rent a movie, eat well and talk with my family if I can reach them.

it happens forge

now just move forward form here.

I know what I need to do. Thanks. It definitely isn't the end of the world and it is another lesson about drinking and how it can't be my thing.