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Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991622
09/15/20 09:47 PM
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Every night make a list of things to do to keep you busy the next day, nothing fancy, just things that take time. Be patient, it takes time to start feeling "better", don't fall into the trap of I don't really feel that much better than when I was drinking, so why not drink. It will get better, much better. Go to as many AA meeting as you can fit in, they are never wasted time. Good luck on your journey!!!!!!!


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Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991637
09/15/20 10:09 PM
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Have faith in God, through him all things are possible. We will be praying for you and your success

Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991649
09/15/20 10:28 PM
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You can do it, do stuff that is rewarding.
Also keeping positive company around you is a plus,
No one likes a debby downer right.
Best of luck to you, 12 years sober here.
I did it so anyone can do it.


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Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991650
09/15/20 10:28 PM
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Stick with it. Be prepared to change a lot of old habits. Probably Friends too. Start with the 12 steps. In order 1 thru 12. Don't rush it. Don't be too quick to pick a sponsor either. Listen Listen and Listen. I've never learned anything listening to myself talk. Find a meeting you like and make a commitment to it. It won't happen as fast as you'd like. You will need to learn how to deal with the old feelings Sober. Been sober since June of 1987 myself. A couple suggestions from an alcoholic named Mark. Best wishes.

Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991657
09/15/20 10:42 PM
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Good luck and prayers sent. If I can do it, anyone can.

Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991667
09/15/20 10:52 PM
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Praying. You will do it.

Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991676
09/15/20 11:20 PM
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Life is so much better without booze. It will be worth it. Good luck to you.

Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991686
09/15/20 11:35 PM
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Good for you. Take care and God bless. Prayers sent


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Re: First AA Meeting [Re: bblwi] #6991693
09/15/20 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bblwi
Get a big book, get a sponsor, go to meetings, meetings, meetings and pray for spiritual growth. Don't quit before the miracle happens.

Bryce


^^^ what Bryce said
May God bless you

Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991694
09/15/20 11:57 PM
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Hey man, congratulations. I celebrated one year sober on August 23rd. You can do it. I’m rooting for you


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Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991699
09/16/20 12:03 AM
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Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991704
09/16/20 12:12 AM
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Oh, and find a non-alcoholic drink that you like and keep lots of it around all the time. Helps with the physical habit of always having something to drink in your hand. Mine was unsweet tea. I probably went through a gallon and a half a day for a few weeks. Really helped me a bunch.

I don’t know how bad you were, but me, I was drinking at least an 18 pack a day, starting at 4am on the drive to work. By the time I got to the shop at 5 I’d be 4-5 beers in. Every day, I would wake up and first thing I would do is finish the half a beer left on my night stand from the night before. So if I can make it to a year, I’m pretty sure anyone can if they want it bad enough. It took getting fired from two jobs in less than a week and my wife nearly leaving me to get it through my thick skull that it was a problem. I was a good drunk. So good that my wife had no idea that I was drinking every minute of every day for months.

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Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991768
09/16/20 06:15 AM
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i will say a prayer for you, you got this, there nothing a person can't do once they put there mine to it

Re: First AA Meeting [Re: Bob] #6991829
09/16/20 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob
Oh, and find a non-alcoholic drink that you like and keep lots of it around all the time. Helps with the physical habit of always having something to drink in your hand. Mine was unsweet tea. I probably went through a gallon and a half a day for a few weeks. Really helped me a bunch.

I don’t know how bad you were, but me, I was drinking at least an 18 pack a day, starting at 4am on the drive to work. By the time I got to the shop at 5 I’d be 4-5 beers in. Every day, I would wake up and first thing I would do is finish the half a beer left on my night stand from the night before. So if I can make it to a year, I’m pretty sure anyone can if they want it bad enough. It took getting fired from two jobs in less than a week and my wife nearly leaving me to get it through my thick skull that it was a problem. I was a good drunk. So good that my wife had no idea that I was drinking every minute of every day for months.


WTG Bob! Life is much better with alcohol in the rear view mirror!

Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991864
09/16/20 07:59 AM
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If I can do it, so can you. This token is from four years ago. The one I get this time next year will have three X's on it.

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Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991871
09/16/20 08:08 AM
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Very inspiring Lugnut, thanks for sharing!

Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991873
09/16/20 08:09 AM
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I will keep you in my prayers . I seen three close family members go to an early grave due to alcohol addiction Like someone mention earlier many see it as a character flaw .Not geting help if you ned it would or could be a characterr flaw .Doing the right thing for your self and you friends and family willl the best thong you ever do with the rest of your life .You can't change the rest of your life in one day . But you can decide how to make each day ome that is alchol free . Best wishes and even if you stumble along the way keep trying to accompish your goal each day

Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991875
09/16/20 08:12 AM
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Congratulations for stepping up to the plate and facing your problem, you should be very proud of yourself. I know your family and friends are! I hope all goes well for you. Stay strong.


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Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991878
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Sent with prayer. You pray and God will direct you.


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Re: First AA Meeting [Re: DakotaBoy] #6991895
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