I can’t stop. I had 10 days sober at the

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I can’t stop. I had 10 days sober at the start of August and then started again. I keep thinking I can have just one but it never is. And then I have horrible anxiety the next day. Why do I keep
Doing this to myself? I could really use some encouragement. :disappointed:

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#2

You can do it! Remember that one day at a time and keep going. There are is no better time than now to be free!

#3

Why do you keep doing it to yourself? The answer to that question is that you're most likely an alcoholic. That is the answer to that question but you'll have to find out for yourself. This is first step in the process which is determining if in fact you are one. Good luck

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#4

You don’t control the alcohol
The alcohol controls you
It is an addictive drug

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#5

Do you need someone like a sponsor to hold you accountable? You are way ahead of your peers if you can get sober young. Your future self will thank you but you gotta really want it girl!

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#6

The trick is to know that one doesn't do anything positive for you. Sometimes it's easy to forget, but any discomfort you feel is related to your body healing once you stop. You can break free. I know it.

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#7

You got this, Casey!

#8

Hey Casey - Welcome! Have you tried going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and/or reading the Big Book? If you haven’t, I would very much suggest at least reading the Doctor’s Opinion of the Big Book because it might give you some insight on why you can’t stop. If you don’t know what the Big Book is or don’t have access to one, let me know and I’ll make something happen. I’m here to help!

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#9

I did that to myself too I’m 8 days today. I’d start out a week then have a couple days drinking then turned into a few more days out the week. Justify it. it’s only a few beers and then turned into more. I ve been going to AA meets all week and it’s definitely helping. I just know I had to admit I can’t do this myself. I have a problem. That’s what I’ve been going through. And yea that urge is still there don’t get me wrong but not as strong with people who understand it. Even if I don’t really talk to them just going to the meetings help and i went to an online one tonight that was awesome. Glad they have that option. :pray:

#10

Hey Casey! I too am a chronic relapser. It’s terrible, depressing and hopeless. So have no advice but I can tell you the sober life is fantastic. (I had years at one point) Now I just have to remind myself of that every day. No 1st drink!!!

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