I feel like I'm loosing the battle, had a little over a year clean and sober, now the last few months I have been on a bender, repeatedly stay clean and sober for a few days , then on another bender . Im exhausted with this!!
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Hi Karen. I’m sorry to hear. Can you get to a 12 step zoom meeting or call some sober friends? what has helped me is being able to connect with people on a daily basis who can identify what I’m Going through. I am 8 years sober however I have to remind myself that all I have is one day. The world record for sobriety is 24 hours and nobody has broken it yet. One day at a time. Let’s get through this day together. 
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You're not alone, Karen. I understand the struggle and know it well. Can someone show me where to find zoom meetings?
Karen, just keep trying. Keep going to (zoom) meetings. It took me a two years and many attempts to get clean and sober. keep sharing too; the disease needs darkness and secrets to flourish
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Hi, Karen. I know how you feel. That was my life, too. I spent many days crying over it. I had to get a sponsor and attend a meeting at least 3 times a week. I had to stop hanging out with my family and friends for a while. So I was alone on holidays.
It's hard. But I don't regret it at all. The Big Book says to avoid people, places, and things. That may be a good starting point for you.
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Hey Karen, glad you’re here & like what was shared before 12 step groups really helped me. if you feel like you can’t do it on your own treatment might be a good place to start, to get away from all temptations, have a solid group around you, build yourself up. State funded treatment is an option if you don’t have insurance too. there’s also IOP- intensive Out patient, I did inpatient & outpatient & sober living & . 12 step groups, I was willing to do whatever it took & I was able to build a strong foundation for long term sobriety & now I have 4.5 years sober.
Ha my name is rick an I’m not harping on u but meeting daily
Karen, this is me to a T. I had to go to treatment to retrain my brain out of it. Ito hard. I even went a long way from home to do it.
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How are you doing? I figured I'd check in and see if things were any better.
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Me too
Karen call me I feel the same 3477402584
You winning. A year is huge. It’s demons they are upon you. kneel and pray you’ll be ok
You got this trust me
You’re not alone Karen. Just for today, just for today, just for today Reach out anytime
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Staying busy is key,
Also being productive accompanied by staying busy can lead you to the Greater You.
What do you like to do?
Positive hobbies?