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Hi everyone!! Trying out this app (and other things) after my therapist made some comments suggesting that maybe I cant get sober on my own and its time to try an in-patient facility for 30 days. Theres nothing wrong with that at all, it would probably do the trick but it nearly broke my heart because I dont want to have to step away from what I have in life right now.

So, Im hoping I can find enough of a community and sense of support here and other places in the real world enough that I can stop chronically relapsing. AA/NA havent really clicked for me, so looking for other ways to find a sober support system. Happy to be here and hear any advice anyone else on this journey has:)

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#2

Hey Grace

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#3

This app has helped me a lot so far. I know it's a difficult process but it'll get easier. Reach out if you ever need anything

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#4

Thank you I really appreciate it

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#5

This App is amazing there is alot of support here there is always someone to talk to and no judgment

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#6

You have more to look forward to if you make that leap. Imagine how sobriety will brighten all your current interests and duties. It will only add to them and in a fun and healthy way.

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#7

Hey grace, welcome to the app! I’m proud of you for taking action to help better your sober journey!

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#8

Welcome Grace!

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#9

Try celebrate recovery. Also, Allen Carr's Quit drinking without willpower', Annie Grace's alcohol experiment, and remember that you don't like what alcohol does for you.

You can do it.

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#10

Welcome grace having to step away is hard but necessary to gain sobriety

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#11

Welcome

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#12

Welcome!!

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#13

Welcome to the group Grace, I turned to Yah(God) in prayer :pray: and surrendered my burdens to him and believe what I ask for to come to pass and it did. Stop drinking and drugging with no problems and still fixing all ares in my life. I started drinking when I was 20yrs old up till now with the exception of being locked up. I joined these type of groups for wisdom, knowledge and understanding of how these addictions brings us down to the ground and how to get up and move forward. Hope this helps :pray:.

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#14

Welcome Grace! Inpatient treatment is probably a good idea. Staying sober makes such a huge difference in our quality of life that I think it will pay off for you. Also, sober support is critical to maintaining our sobriety. I really like this app, but it doesn't take the place of meeting in person, but complements it. :pray:

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#15

@grace403932

  1. Welcome to the Loosid Community. You will find a very welcoming group as well as a group that will, in a non-judgemental way, call you on your :ox::poop:.

  2. You can't get sober on your own. Many of us tried and utterly failed. There is strength in numbers.,

  3. No rehab, inpatient or outpatient will do the "trick". The only "trick" is between your ears. You need to convince to your inner most self that you're an alcoholic and have the willingness to stop drinking.

  4. If your heart is broken because you'll have "to step away from what I have in life right now". If you're still drinking/drugging and you think your life is good right then sister you must have low standards. The life ahead of you in sobriety is way better than the chaos and :poop:you have now.

  5. Not to boast.. I've been sober consistently for the past 13441 days. My life today is far better than it was when I was drinking.

  6. If you're too good for AA/NA.. go ahead and try the others. Let us know how that goes.

  7. it all starts with admitting that you're an alcoholic and that your life is phuq'd up. If you can start there and set your "better than tho" ego aside then you just might have a chance.

I'm hear/here for you. If there is anything I can do to assist you please let me know.

Keep coming back... It works.

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Hey Grace, I am new here as well, also looking to build a support system. I have been through it, but still kickin. I'd love to chat. :v:

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#17

Rehab would give you a chance to get some sober time under your belt ..6 days in jail for me got me started and haven't used since (about 50 days give or take) ...meetings and my higher power have helped me...this app is a GOD sent as well...keep reaching out...there's some great people I recovery w some great advice...welcome!

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#18

Welcome, Grace! You’re here considering your options that means you’re taking recovery seriously.
I didn’t do AA/NA after my relapse, but I found other ways… podcasts, books, connection through apps like Loosid. I’ve been to treatment a few times too, and honestly, it all helped. The more I learned about myself, the more awareness I gained.
Connection is huge, and being there for others helps me in my own recovery. We’re here for you!

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#19

Hey girl, I love this community it’s somewhere safe and somewhere you’re not going to be judged . You go girl

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#20

Thank you so much for the resources Joshua! Appreciate you taking the time to comment