To: 2Magical
- Yeah to 100 days! Way to go. It's a wonderful new life for you and those who surround you. Keep up the good work. Hugs to you
- —Guest harmony
To: hope1962
- I haven't been on here for a few days. I see that you are still working with tapering on Valium. Good for you. The withdrawal symptoms sound similar to my withdrawal from alcohol. My therapist suggested I think about going on anti-depressants for a while. That is the last thing I want to do. I have taken them in the past. I'm hoping that with the change in weather, warmer/sunnier days, my mood will improve. My German Sheppard's personality is to whine about everything. I'm finding myself getting short tempered with him. I keep him out of my office while I'm working so I can stay focused. I know you have kids at home and that can be a challenge. Bless their hearts. Hang in there with me. This too shall pass. Love and Hugs to you.
- —Guest harmony
To: grannyann
- You've only got to read keith's post to see why her comments are toxic with the 'drop the guilt' sentiment. because shes drinking, shes giving others a get out of jail free card. it lessons the guilt.
- —Guest anon
To: Gettingfitagain
- It's wonderful news that your test results were good, it's almost like starting over. I bet your family love having the 'old' you back, I'm so glad that you are living your life to the full, it's something for us all to aspire to. God Bless.
- —Guest mary
To: Robert1952
- I think you underestimate what you contribute to us all. You are the steady voice of responsibility. You have given me very much. I pray for your health and appreciate your wisdom. Love and hope
- —hope1962
To: becky
- Hi becky, I relate to your posts about memories and emotions. I do believe it is part of the process. The brain resetting. Well stated. Sounds right to me. It's important to not compare your progress with anyone else's. It's not possible really. None of us have walked in the very same shoes. You are moving forward. That's all we can do. It's gonna get better. Keep going. Hugs to you.
- —Guest Big Fish
To: hope1962
- Hi hope1962, I appreciate your post. I am excited about my life! Sobriety rocks! Your posts are inspirational to many. God bless you, hope1962.
- —Guest Big Fish
To: evieblack
- Hello to you. Welcome! Thanks for the shout. Believe me we all understand the way you are feeling. It is the depressing nature of the alcohol. Since you've been reading here, you know I tapered down over 30 days. I could not quit cold turkey. Tapering gives your mind and body a chance to get used to it all. Drink one less drink until you get down to one a day. Then just stop. When I got to the last one, I said to myself "What I'm only one drink away from being sober. This is doable." Maybe you might try it. It sounds like you need a plan. A new plan. I wish the best for you, evieblack. We are here for you.
- —Guest Big Fish
To;omgirl
- Hi ;omgirl, Thank you so much for your post. Yippee is correct! That is how I'm feeling. The word "hootenany" has been running through my mind today. I made up a song "oh, hootenany, sweet hootenany." ha ha It's a far cry from where I was. I am proof positive that we have another chance to get life right. We do! Let's all keep going. I am happy to be the Bigmama fish. I care about all of you here.
- —Guest Big Fish
To: GettingFitAgain
- Yeah I'm so glad your labs are good. Yes sobriety rocks. Love and hope
- —hope1962
To: GettingFitAgain
- Hi GettingFitAgain, Yea for those tests! Great news. Keep going. It's working. ( - :
- —Guest Big Fish
To: evieblack
- Welcome, I'm glad you posted, it is a big first step. Sometimes making one day is difficult. Don't beat yourself up it is part of the problem. That you are here and thinking about getting away from the bottle is a good start. Take it one drink at a time. Not this drink can turn into not this day and you can grow. Keep posting keep trying we care. Love and hope
- —hope1962
To: Jacobs
- Hi jacobs, thank you so much for your post. Do you believe I have you on my wallcalendar for the 17th? I'm really glad you are continuing on. Yea for you! Funny enough, I looked at the calendar wrong and said my 2 years is Wed. nope, it's Thursday. ha ha My first reaction was "Wed. will be a long day." ha ha I am excited about it. It feels like a positive accomplishment. Going back is not an option for me. I choose health and a good life. It's getting better as I go along. The further away from the alcohol the better. God bless you and all the posters.
- —Guest Big Fish
Happy Sober Day to You!
- A BIG shout out to Big Fish! ☺☺☺ Happy Sober Day to You!
- —activeNoMore
To Keith
- I know exactly what you are talking about, because I'm the same type of alcoholic. Today marks 30 days since I last drink, but I've been here before. fear drinking because I know the outcome. I'll go on a 10+ day binge and then detox for the next week. With the detox comes the shakes, sweats, hallucinations, and severe insomnia. I want to die every time it happens and over the past 4 1/2 years I've gone through it a dozen times. I'm praying that I won't go through it again. I never thought this is what become of me as a result drinking. I wish everyone success.
- —Guest Mike
