I drank last night

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#22

Thanks for the perspective.

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#23

It sucks that you drank and I am too familiar with those sh - tty feelings and that paralyzing spiral-while you took the time to share here.
So if nothing else, hope you take a moment to acknowledge that you are in fact, pretty amazing Lisa.
Like everyone else here, I am rooting for you!
The suggestions about taking it minute by minute make so much sense. I did that this time around especially and it has helped. At times, an entire day felt too overwhelming. Wishing you strength and yes, self-compassion.

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#24

I understand, I went through the same thing about a week ago. I reached out to several friends from rehab and they "talked me down" I am coming up on 8 months sober and had a case of f***it's reach out ask for help!

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#26

Everyone finds that excuse to pick up. Do you have a sponsor or a fellowship that you can reach out to. You also deserve to not drink too. Reach out next time.

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#27

Pick yourself up dust off and do it again

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#28

Hi Lisa :wave: how are you feeling? I sure relate with the " I deserve it" mentality ....its just not true though !!!

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#29

Ask yourself "Do I truly deserve to hurt myself like that again"? Play the tape through...you're back and that's what is important.

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#30

Worst part about my decision. Ugh

#31

Feeling better but still in my head about all of this. I went to AA this summer and it didn’t seem to fit me even after I went to several kinds of meetings around town.

#32

I’ve never been to rehab and I’m newish to the city I live in. Not a lot of personal connections here. So when I’m alone I’m literally alone. It’s tough.

#33

I don’t know very many people here.

#34

Find a meeting, "attend"a online meeting heck get some phone numbers from people on here. I will give you my number and we could talk. It's about support and reaching out to whoever you can.

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#36

Today is a new day and a fresh start. You can do this!

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#37

Lisa where do you live. There are meetings 247. I am sure you can find one that you like. Start with beginners meetings. Keep posting here. If you are really addicted you should get medically detoxed. Just trying to stop on your own isn’t wise.

#38

I am trying to help a girl now. 39 years old stage 4 cirrhosis so IF you think you need to drink. Think again..

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#39

Don’t get down on yourself. Can’t go back. Move it forward.

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#40

Hang in there