Hi I have tried to get sober before to no

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Hi I have tried to get sober before to no success. I don’t really know what to do, but I’m hoping someone could help me out.

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#2

Sonia my formula was 90 aa meetings in 90 days. I don't go anymore. But I stay on top of my thought process. Read books like Alcohol Explained. This Naked Mind. It keeps you thinking straight concerning the destructive nature of alcohol. Also, remember ... never take that first drink on any given day. Also, play fast forward. The 4 hours of euphoria are followed by 12 hours of guilt, danger, anxiety, depression, fear. You can totally do this. There are millions of people who have gone before you.

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How do I get to where you are? Could you teach me? Meetings aren’t around in my town it’s too small.

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I would be happy to help in anyway. You can send me a friend request for private discussions. But, anyone on this sight would be willing to help. That's why we're here. You'll meet people at all stages of the journey. You have already taken the 1st step. You're here. Now you have follow up. Do not take that first drink today or tomorrow. You won't die. You might experience craving or discomfort, but you won't die. Can you do that?

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#8

Remember that the euphoria is a lie. Pure and simple. Its a lie. 4 hours of euphoria and 12 hours of misery, anxiety, depression. Do not confuse short term cyclical pleasure with long term happiness.

#9

I’m not sure that I even have taken the first step of this. I’m ready to stop but I don’t think my mind is. Like I’m good throughout the day (some days) till like 5, or others I’m waking up and drinking. There’s no median.

#10

Commit totally to 90 days of thought reconstruction. Those books I mentioned above have websites. Read an article everyday. Read and respond to some one on this site every dY for 90 days. You simply have to break the thought cycle you're in. And everyday that goes by you're body chemistry will adjust and your mind will clear.

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#12

You have absolutely taken the 1st step. You realize there is a problem and you're asking for help. That's two steps. You have to WORK on the thought process. You have develop new habits and thinking. Exercise, meditation and prayer, read those websites and or books. Talk daily on this website. Maybe find a meeting in the next town over. And do not take that first drink. If you don't take the first drink, then the 2nd through 10th will never follow.

#13

I'm signing off for the night. I'll check in tomorrow. Do not take that first drink. Be courageous. Have a good night.

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#14

I am so happy that you joined Loosid! The very best big step! Grab an oar and help us sail!! Let’s catch the rainbow!!!

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#15

Aa. Org to find meetings .go to any Length .no matter what!!!! Don’t give up.look up meetings it will help .even going out of your way.if not nothing will change.for years

#16

Asking myself what benefits there are to drinking helped. There’s literally not one single good thing that’s ever come of it. It’s not easy but some days I think I get through simply due to the fact I want to prove myself wrong and prove that I can do this.

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