I did it again. I feel awful. Why do I

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#1

I did it again. I feel awful. Why do I keep doing this? I get a few days or a weekend and then I crash.

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#2

This is what happens to us. The best thing to do is just keep moving forward, even if it’s only a moment at a time.

#3

You have to understand it’s a disease. And drugs and alcohol affect the prefrontal cortex which is the decision making part of the brain. The only option is to not do it and build day by day. Just don’t use today. And then start again tomorrow.

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#4

I had to go to daily AA/NA & CA meetings daily & every night. Early morning meetings really help get me right in the head.

#5

You have to keep on trying don't give up on yourself. Its always tough but it will get better.

#6

What are your favorite hobbies or activities? When you have the urge do one of your activities get rid of all alcohol in the house

#7

Because we need it as part of our path. So we can understand and help others without judging. Because you can get through it and get back on track.

#8

Same. I’m in the f*cking same. I just started on some meds that I really believe are working…. Let’s go again. Trying minimal adjustments to pinpoint what and why.

#9

Just do better. Remember everything why not to do it, think of that before you do. Use your head for what it's there for

#10

The last time I felt like going back I went to the local bar I used to hide at in the day. I would always park my truck in the neighborhood behind bar to make sure no one would see I was there. I went to see all the same people alot of them way older than me still thinking the party is going on and all the raggedy vehicles in the parking lot and overhearing conversations of grown men not being able to pay their rent but still buying shots. It woke me up completely of what my future could be. I still purposely drive by that bar over 5 years later to still see the same vehicles in that parking lot even when the sun is shining outside on a really beautiful day! No judgment at all I have so much compassion for those lost souls but Im glad I got out! We weren’t sent here to suffer and poison our bodies. We are supposed to wake up to help others wake up to our natural state of love and happiness!!!

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#11

You weren’t ready. If you’re 100% committed to being sober, go to meetings, join a group, find a sponsor, and do the steps. It’s not easy but so simple. Whether AA or NA the formula is the same. If you’re ready do it.