I still cannot grasp that this disease is progressive. The

Recovery
#1

I still cannot grasp that this disease is progressive. The alcoholic brain of mine is trying to convince me that I’m not an alcoholic, the program doesn’t work. I’m 10 days in and struggling.

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#3

Yeah :sweat: Thank you

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#4

You got this. If I can do it, anybody can. I'm the most head-living, sceptical person ever.

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#6

Corinne do you have local meetings to go to?

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#7

Call your sponsor and get to a meeting. This is a program of action.
It’s going to get better :grin:

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#8

I do yes.

#10

Ugh! I know this feeling all too well! You're not alone. I can do this. You can do this. We can do this!

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#11

This is a we program. I tried for 12 yrs. Not a drink but I started masking with drugs for the last 3 yrs. Now I'm 63 days clean and sober again and I feel better than ever. I know I can't do it on my own. It's a proven fact. Take your time it's a marathon not a sprint. One day at a time is all we got.

#12

Corinne, how're you doing? Still sober? If not, let's talk. If yes, yay!! And we can still talk if you want. :grin:

#13

I take it you're ok, then. :+1:

#14

Well, it's in your brain. Any resources at your disposal, are also at alcohol's disposal. So, as your brain learns, your alcoholic brain also learns.

#15

You have a good perspective that it’s lying to you, because it is. I view it like a monster that lives inside of me that doesn’t want to die so it will lie cheat and steal to live. It will convince you that you can have one sip or that you can be around friends that drink and use. It’ll hide so you forget about it then pop back up at a moment of weakness trying to have you slip. It’s deceptive. As long as you realize it can influence your thoughts you can keep yourself in check. Good luck to you