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FirstLight

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27. I haven't just *stopped* by any means either...
Sat Feb 6, 2021, 10:37 PM
Feb 2021

Just being way more careful... and realizing that drinking to get drunk or go to sleep was not in ANY way helping all my other issues....

I'm still just working on rationing myself.
Tonight I *did* buy a 6 pack, but have no intention of drinking the whole thing... two is my limit then water and melatonin.
I also bought a weird flavor that I dont really like, so it's a "turn-off" to keep drinking it...lol

Im just trying to find little ways to contiinue to pcysh out my ego and addictive personality to get the upper hand. and having days where I feel physically better and can accomplish things are also a really big motivator... I got shit to DO! I don't have tome to keep up this wallowing

(and when I *do* decide to have a good wallow, let it be for a day and not a week or a month or year...right?)

:hugs:

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Sending you a ((Hug)). KarenS Feb 2021 #1
Strong and stronger. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2021 #2
The daylight gets longer every day... RainCaster Feb 2021 #3
exactly... FirstLight Feb 2021 #4
Great post. hamsterjill Feb 2021 #33
Great to hear.... blue sky at night Feb 2021 #5
Omg that makes so much sense.....so we're procrastinating feeling, not just the work/ project. Jetheels Feb 2021 #14
yeah....hits the nail on the head for me too! FirstLight Feb 2021 #15
ha ha... blue sky at night Feb 2021 #30
Sorry I couldn't do justice while waiting on my pizza... blue sky at night Feb 2021 #29
Thanks for posting this. cwydro Feb 2021 #35
You have survived 100% of your worst days. Throckmorton Feb 2021 #6
"LOVE of SELF is never easy...but it IS worth fighting for" yonder Feb 2021 #7
💖💖 MLAA Feb 2021 #8
Sounds like you've seen the light! Exercise... Getting out of the house... Accomplishing items on Karadeniz Feb 2021 #9
get yourself in some support groups for alcohol and depression (31 yrs sober here) msongs Feb 2021 #10
Lucky enough I actually have a weekly therapist and a women's group FirstLight Feb 2021 #11
Sending hugggggs and vibes for healing and strength. Remember that your DU family is here niyad Feb 2021 #12
Good luck grantcart Feb 2021 #13
Your daughter's reaction seems perfect -- which tells me a lot pnwmom Feb 2021 #16
yeah, FirstLight Feb 2021 #18
That's great news - you can do this! FakeNoose Feb 2021 #17
Depression addict and alcoholic here. Alpeduez21 Feb 2021 #19
good for you! *hugs* FirstLight Feb 2021 #20
The brave honesty of your OP Alpeduez21 Feb 2021 #24
I love the hopeful tone of your post. Right where it should be, emotionally... BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #21
I haven't just *stopped* by any means either... FirstLight Feb 2021 #27
Thanks for sharing . . . hope it helped some . . . good luck and God bless! :) . . . n/t OneBlueSky Feb 2021 #22
Yaaaaaay! SheltieLover Feb 2021 #23
I am glad things are looking up for you (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Feb 2021 #25
Good for you FirstLight. Also, never have regrets, they do not help. So be easy with yourself per c-rational Feb 2021 #26
Thanks for letting us in, FirstLight! calimary Feb 2021 #28
Being my own advocate hasnt been easy for sure FirstLight Feb 2021 #32
Sending you love and peace... Freedomofspeech Feb 2021 #31
update...yeah, I had a couple "down" days FirstLight Feb 2021 #34
having a rough week FirstLight Feb 2021 #36
Not sure where you live, but most counties have transportation programs. cwydro Feb 2021 #37
nope...way rural mountain town FirstLight Feb 2021 #38
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