i’m tired of this cycle of drinking over and over and over. Life is floating by, and i’m not living it.
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Great, this is a huge part of the change process. Being aware of it and frustrated by it. Your thoughts remind me of where I was before I committed to breaking the cycle. You can do it, take the next step to break the cycle. It will take time but you will get your life back... One step at a time
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Time for a change. Life will come back if you want it to
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Just the fact that you are expressing it is important. The cycle sucks but it’s all a process. The one thing I started doing which I never did before is writing little affirmations down. It may not seem like much but take just one a day. “You handled today with strength!”
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That's where I got to also. Drinking and drinking with the usual negative results. Just wasn't fun anymore. Glad I finally stuck it out with AA meetings. The results are very rewarding! You can do this too if you want it!
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Let’s start by going to a meeting Dean…. You want this! 
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You know what you want and you know how to get it. Make it happen!! Don’t talk about it… be about it!
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Start small bro. Make a plan and stick to it. I’ve been a drinker for 20 years and a heavy drinker for the last 10. I only wish I got sober earlier, but it’s never to late. What’s your plan? Write it down if it helps. Don’t be afraid of the change like I was. Once you embrace it, you will be amazed how much better life becomes!
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As always, here to remind you newly sober folk that a medical detox is a must if you struggle with withdrawals. I've detoxed 4 times over the years and this last time under medical supervision was miles easier. It's basically 3-4 days of being given meds to counter withdrawals, a lot of sleeping, and vitals taken pretty regularly. I couldn't sleep without booze so they treated me with Librium and clonidine at first then seraquel after past the worst withdrawals. They also address the inevitable malnourishment of vitamins and electrolytes ( often us alcoholics have low potassium for instance. These facilities are just about everywhere and hospitals often have a separate program for detox but it's essentially being admitted for 3-4 days. I had always been exhausted after detox in the past but this time I felt actually normal and had the momentum to go through a 30 day rehab, which I would also recommend. These places take most insurance including Medicaid and Medicare and if you have none they will often sign you up while there. Just something to consider. Good luck my friend
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