Alcoholic here, 2 years sober. Sometimes it helps to just know people are fighting the same demons you are. I relapsed several times before holding fast. I always say, if I can do it, anyone can.
Find a good church. Did me wonders, and I met my wife!
When one day at a time is to much, then do one hour or minute. Whatever it takes. And never forget that you have permission to start your day over as often as it takes.
Have you ever thought of inpatient? Even just a quick 30 days? I was homeless in January of this year I did 30 days to dry up and build a support system and today I have a one bedroom apartment with my dog! Things can turn around in an instant. Download the A.A or N.A app on your phone lot of help there too. Stay strong.
Fren, the best thing that helped me with PTSD was getting little wins. Just something everyday that improves your life, something to get that little w in the win column and you will be amazed at how well you can cope with myriad issues and over time you will achieve the BIG WIN
Another option is "Smart" recovery groups. Younger folks sometimes have trouble in AA in areas where meetings have mostly older folks.
One isn't better than the other - but I personally did both and strongly preferred Smart recovery.
Second thing, OP: try to replace your addiction with something like running or weight lifting.
If you drink, your progress will slip. There were days where I didn't drink or smoke cigarettes because I knew it'd kill tomorrows progress in the gym. It's been life changing for me and maybe it will help.
My former boss used to have a serious problem, he would even drink at work. Antabuse did work for him, in his case it was the only way.
However: he did a shot of Nyquil (over-the-counter) for cold symptoms, and had to go to the hospital. (Just the small amount of alcohol in the Nyquil caused him an intense reaction.) This was accidental of course, he didn't even know there was alcohol in it!
So- if if if if you are going to try Antabuse, do be careful of over-the-counter medicines that contain even trace quantities of alcohol.
One day at a time. I used to think all of the AA saying were silly, but theres alot of wisdom in the rooms. Good luck and God Bless pede
Alcoholic here, 2 years sober. Sometimes it helps to just know people are fighting the same demons you are. I relapsed several times before holding fast. I always say, if I can do it, anyone can.
Find a good church. Did me wonders, and I met my wife!
When one day at a time is to much, then do one hour or minute. Whatever it takes. And never forget that you have permission to start your day over as often as it takes.
"One day at a time." is Divide-and-Conquer! :0) We Believe in you!
Have you ever thought of inpatient? Even just a quick 30 days? I was homeless in January of this year I did 30 days to dry up and build a support system and today I have a one bedroom apartment with my dog! Things can turn around in an instant. Download the A.A or N.A app on your phone lot of help there too. Stay strong.
God Bless You. You’re not alone.
So glad you are doing better pede. Really brings a smile (and some watering eyes) to me.
Congrats, Pede! Thanks for sharing. I love hearing inspiring life stories. :)
Fren, the best thing that helped me with PTSD was getting little wins. Just something everyday that improves your life, something to get that little w in the win column and you will be amazed at how well you can cope with myriad issues and over time you will achieve the BIG WIN
YOU GOT THIS!!!
Another option is "Smart" recovery groups. Younger folks sometimes have trouble in AA in areas where meetings have mostly older folks.
One isn't better than the other - but I personally did both and strongly preferred Smart recovery.
Second thing, OP: try to replace your addiction with something like running or weight lifting.
If you drink, your progress will slip. There were days where I didn't drink or smoke cigarettes because I knew it'd kill tomorrows progress in the gym. It's been life changing for me and maybe it will help.
^ This! ^
My former boss used to have a serious problem, he would even drink at work. Antabuse did work for him, in his case it was the only way.
However: he did a shot of Nyquil (over-the-counter) for cold symptoms, and had to go to the hospital. (Just the small amount of alcohol in the Nyquil caused him an intense reaction.) This was accidental of course, he didn't even know there was alcohol in it!
So- if if if if you are going to try Antabuse, do be careful of over-the-counter medicines that contain even trace quantities of alcohol.