I keep relapsing, so ashamed

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#1

I keep relapsing, so ashamed.

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#2

Hey Doug, ok now you have to do something. If you haven't been to out patient therapy, do it. It helped me understand why I drank. I believe in a recovery strategy, a program is only a part.
Get yourself in a program, AA, The Luckiest Club, it doesn't matter as long as it works for you. Get educated, start with reading Alcohol Explained by William Porter easy to read and understand what alcoholic does to keep you addicted, Gillian Tietz has a website, podcast, YouTube videos. She is a recovering and discusses a wealth of Alcohol related topics. Then I believe in God and the power of prayer, then surround yourself with family and good friends and ask for help especially when you need it. This is doable but you have to follow thru. I'm sober 1yr + 2 months doing what I just described. Best of luck. Reach out anytime

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#3

Hey Doug, great name. 24 hours is a long time. Start with that. Hit me up for some awesome online meetings! Hang in there and keep coming back :black_heart:

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#4

Have you tried AA? The only requirement is the desire to stop drinking... it seems like you have the desire if you keep trying?! You're on this app asking for help and thats huge! Don't be ashamed, part of recovery is being good to yourself and challenging those negative thoughts. The more you try the more likely it is that you'll get it. Feel free to reach out!! I'm kari :blush::heart::pray:

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#5

No shame is slipping. The shame would be not picking up your sobriety where you left off. You can do it man.

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#6

Thank you… it’s been a tough day.

#7

Thank you:)

#8

What online meetings?

#9

Online zoom meetings. There’s so many of them. What area are you in?

#10

There are those. What I outlined works. Find a AA meeting you like. They are all a little different. You don't need a sponsor but consider it. It does help. Choose someone you are comfortable with, that is very important. Do not be afraid to change sponsor like you would a doctor
Best of luck this is doable

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#11

I’m in south eastern Michigan.

#12

I found a meet
Int near me for Sunday, going to check it out.

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#14

There’s one at 1:30 for newcomers! Great meeting! Check it out

#15

I will do that, thanks man.

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#16

It’s real hard I went 7 days with no drinks thought I could handle it no drank for 7 more days well I’m back trying again today will be day 5 i feel u keep going

#17

Ya, it’s not easy! Thank you?

#18

As long as your still trying then you shouldn't be ashamed. Only when you stop trying.

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