Give 'em hell SR, I'll send ya some good mojo. ;)

And what FAX said about meetings being different is true as well, I'm around enough AA people to have heard them talk about not liking the meetings at X while liking the over at Y better.

Good luck man.

sr, what sadness are you running from? it isn't alcohol, it's just the vehicle you're operating through.

not sure, FDE. I'm depressed, most likely, but you're right, it's self-medicating, is what it is. :(

SR..you've helped me, i'll help you. If you attend the meeting like some have requested great. Heres my opinion. Some may tell you to have the willpower and man up and not drink again. Now I don't know what times of the day you drink, (in the morning, night, after work, perhaps you can enlighten us?) You can't just cut it all out at once most likely... it may sound attainable sitting here reading this thread, but addictions don't work like that. Start by cutting back don't drink during one period of the day but tell yourself you can drink later. Then after a week of that turn it into every other day, you can't have beer today but you can always have it tomorrow. And build your way up. Yes this method still takes extreme determination and willpower and I know you feel guilty as hell every time you drink one. No you is forcing you to drink SR it's up to you.

so.... you racka disiprine?

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you have my number red, if you think you'd like a drink, call me. I'll try to talk you out of it somehow. Haven't talked to you in a while anyway.

I'm late getting on here today, but I'll still send you my best. Take care of yourself and good luck.

SR

I usually just troll on these boards because I post from work, but what Fax said is dead on. Anyone that thinks they can beat it on their own is kidding themselves. Drink a bottle of castor oil and see how long your will power will keep you from heading to the john. A Real Alcholoic can never take that first drink. AA is a proven method, does it work everytime? No. It only works if you work it hard. Go to 90 meetings in 90 days, buy a Big Book and read on it at night. When the time is right you can start working the steps. You probably already have done step 1- Admitted you were powerless over alchol and your life had become unmanageable. Other than Fax's suggestion the only thing I might add is if you are suffering physically from alchol, such as DT's, etc. you probably should go to a detox center(NOT HOSP.). A person needs to get the fog out before soaking in the meetings, but once you are out and feeling good get your ass to a meeting and never forget what it was like when you hit your rock bottom (last spree) or you will repeat.

this folks, is why I love this place. Post more, sir/miss.

You have my number. If you're falling off the wagon, call. Alcohol abuse is a beast that humans are not equipped to handle by themselves and that's fine. Some of us can drink without abusing it and that's fine too.

You'll probably need to find a new circle of friends. Meetings can help build those relationships with like-minded people. Let me know if I can do something besides offering you prayers.

I knew a guy who was an alcoholic. He also had a rich daddy. Daddy bought him 3 KFC's thinking they would keep him busy and he wouldn't drink. Didn't work so he went to AA meetings. He met a bunch of new friends and they would call each other when they got tempted to drink. They usually ended up getting drunk together. All he got out of it was new drinking buddies.

Skip, do you drink? I never hear you mention it, one way or the other.

Occasionally

What is/are DTs?

kind of like a bad acid trip for some. not fun to have. not fun to watch.
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edit to add that those i've witnessed came from people going cold turkey.

Delerium(sp?) tremors

(Real Bad Shakes)

Mentally sending you strength, friend.

It can be done.

If it can be done, it can be done by you.

Probably smart. Nobody is gonna be mad at you for taking care of yourself. That's a huge temptation if you're trying to be sober.

Dude, stay strong brother! ;)

You still might want to consider a detox center. Most people don't have DT's and I can only imagine how bad that would be. Anyway a detox center can only be as little as 3 days and get you back to square 1. Gotta Go I'll check back tommorrow. GO TO A MEETING TONIGHT ANYWAY. you may not need any detox, only you know.

Hey pal, I wish I was in your area; I'd attend some meetings with you, for support and what not.

Let us know when you need a little boost of ChiefsPlanet love.

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread and watching your success.

Best regards.

I wouldn't recommend going to Vegas right now, but if you do:

Same here.

Hey SR sorry to hear this man. if i were you i would take mr. faxy's advice. and IMO you need to find something, anything to take the place of alcohol. you know something that when you get the urge to drink you can throw yourself into and take your mind off of it.

Hey bud. Wish there was something I could do.

Every day is a battle. Win every battle.

Stay strong brother. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

I feel your pain man. God do I ever feel your pain. I Started drinking everyday when I was about 18 now I'm 27 and can't kick it for anything. I have a great wife and a beautiful 2 yr old son, and I still can't quit, even for them. Now my liver hurts like hell everyday, and I still can't quit. I'm considering meetings myself. I will keep you in my prayers.

Hope all is going well SR.
Been down that highway my self.
Fell a few times, but made it back to my feet.
You can too

Sr check your pm.
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So ... Mr. Simply Red.

Have you gone to a meeting, yet?

FAX

SR, i said a prayer and have you in my thoughts.

You are a cool dude, a little goofy but cool.

Horrible advice.

Agreed. it's pretty black and white in your case, SR.

I know what you're going thru SR and I can feel your pain. I've been on and off the wagon so many times there's likely a trail named for me somewhere leading away from a dive bar. I have no resolutions for you, for if I did, I wouldn't be back on the wagon again.

THIS x1000

SR, if you're a friend of Bill W. you already know this.

Simply Red (great band by the way), I will be praying for you.
I havent read this entire thread so I dont know what your status is but do you have any friends or loved ones that are near you?? If so, definitely hit them up. No shame in that dude.

Good luck Simply Red. Your ChiefsPlanet family is pulling for you.

Edit: Sorry for reviving the thread, SR. It was still open in my browser from last night and I didn't realize you wanted it to drop.

You need a dog red.

Good job my friend...

I'm happy for you. Keep it up brother.

Check your PM's noob

Outstanding news my friend!

You have made it through the hardest part, just keep up the good work! Don't let your guard down. Prayers for your continued success!

Hang in there.

Keep up the good work SR.
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Stop drinking......take up Pot smoking instead.

Good work red!

I usually read and don't post...but....Great Job SR, keep up the hard work! You have inspired me today! :clap:

Keep up the good work. I'm sure its a struggle, but know there are people here in your corner.

yo red, ima gonna breed my bitch to a ch. in jan/feb pups sould be ready bout end of june. should be smallish 25-45ish m&f. depending on the litter size you pay shippin ill send a bona-fide- hoot-n-annie of a dog.

Interesting, let me know what you're selling them for MO I may be able to sell a few for you.

depending on the litter size if they are placed in the right hands ill give em away. These will be extremely high drive animals, not for the novice.

nice job, sr

Prayers sent. I can relate, as I seem to only like things that harm me.

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good luck i hope that you make it dude. it feels good when ya do :)

reminds me of a friend who smoked M Reds and decided to quit....he just told himself, he was going to do what non smokers did..not think about smoking, as in .. a non issue....there is no stygmitism with not drinking, regardless of an inibriated riddled past.

keep doing what works best ..for you...

up we go

:clap:

I respect the hell out of you for coming onto this website and being 100% yourself regardless of the shit people give you for it. That said, I respect you even more for being open and honest about this issue and your successes and failures. You can do this buddy, and you can call me anytime.

Thanks man, It's in my rear-view, at this point. My neighbor DID get naked last night AND shaved her legs (which were elevated on the tub wall) :D

I'm at half mast. But it's not you dude, I swear.

coming here and spilling whaver is all good short term for well wishes but you need to be around alcoholics who want to quit to really get advice or to give uh not so pleasent news

good for you SR it's tough out there without some sort of medication.

That is a weird bump, but I'm glad to hear you are still managing SR. Keep up the good work.

Be strong. Im sure you will come through it just fine. You have my prayers.

Always looking after you.

Chiefbowe82 in the house

Ok, prayers sent, now buck up or me and a CP posse are gonna come nutt hook ya!

I thought your name was Flponuts? I'm confused:shake: