Re: First AA Meeting
[Re: DakotaBoy]
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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!!!!!!!
Antelope, the original fast food!!
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Re: First AA Meeting
[Re: DakotaBoy]
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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.
Let me sugar coat this
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Re: First AA Meeting
[Re: DakotaBoy]
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09/15/20 10:42 PM
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bleeohio
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Good luck and prayers sent. If I can do it, anyone can.
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Re: First AA Meeting
[Re: DakotaBoy]
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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]
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09/15/20 11:55 PM
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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
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Re: First AA Meeting
[Re: DakotaBoy]
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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]
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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
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09/16/20 07:29 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. WTG Bob! Life is much better with alcohol in the rear view mirror!
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Re: First AA Meeting
[Re: DakotaBoy]
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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. It's your life, take it back.
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Re: First AA Meeting
[Re: DakotaBoy]
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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.
To Old U.S. Army 60-63 SGT.
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Re: First AA Meeting
[Re: DakotaBoy]
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09/16/20 08:13 AM
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Sent with prayer. You pray and God will direct you.
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