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Jan 06, 2011, 09:51 AM
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Hi everyone. Today is my 6 month sober mark. I can't tell you all how releived I am that I was able to get back into recovery after my last relapse. I've really thrown myself into AA this time, and am finally letting some spirituality into my life. I'm still a little uncomfortable with the concept of prayer, but I'm doing it, even though I still don't quite know who I'm praying to and it still really helps.
I'm still going to my treatment group at Branson, and got the flex time I needed to take Tues mornings off to attend it, with no problem at all from my new department. I'm still taking the disulfiram and naltrexone which I find helpful. It's funny, but I feel better than I have in literally years, even though I still have problems with pretty severe cravings. Thanks for all your support. --splitimage
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#2
Jan 06, 2011, 10:38 AM
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Congratulations, splitimage, on your way to six months and a day of sobriety.
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Jan 06, 2011, 04:02 PM
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GOOD FOR YOU!!! That's wonderful! That's quite an accomplishment and i hope you're proud! I remember when I hit 6 months - i didn't even know I could hit 6 days, let alone 6 months!!
 I'd been a HEAVY drinker for over 20 years so 6 months was really a surprise to me! LOL i wasn't at all sure about the spiritual thing either - but I "faked it til I made it." I prayed and prayed - not knowing if anyone heard me - until I became so miserable that I got down on my knees bawling and begging for something to help me - and all of a sudden I felt like the whole world had lightened up - and I got this overwhelming feeling of peace, along with a weird warmth that came over my body!!! This stayed like this for about 5 minutes - and then went away. I'd had a spiritual experience!!! WOW!!! That blew my mind! I didn't wonder any more if there was a power greater than me -- I had just FELT it! This happened one other time - and I'm so grateful. God is alive and He's working thru AA. God bless and again congratulations. Hugs, Lee |
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Jan 06, 2011, 08:25 PM
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Awesome!!! I am so proud of you and I know it is hard. But keep going and you will hit a year in no time!!!
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Be who you are and say what you feel... Because those who matter.. Don’t mind... And those who mind.. Don’t matter." (Dr. Seuss) 
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Jan 06, 2011, 11:11 PM
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SplitImage, congratulations on your 6 months of sobriety! I think I know how you feel, my 6 months will be next week, on Thursday!
Keep up the good work! |
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Jan 07, 2011, 09:06 AM
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awesome ((((split image))))), u're doing the footwork. so happy for you.
 sometimes we just need to believe without question. it's called blind FAITH.
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Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark, in the hopeless swamps of the approximate, the not-quite, the not-yet, the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish, in lonely frustration for the life you deserved, but have never been able to reach. Check your road and the nature of your battle. The world you desired can be won. It exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours..~Ayn Rand |
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Jan 07, 2011, 05:10 PM
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Congratulations! Six months is half a year. That's a huge achievement for any alcoholic.
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Jan 07, 2011, 05:54 PM
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I just want to say congratulations and I agree that it is a huge achievement. It's something to be proud of.
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Jan 07, 2011, 08:06 PM
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 GO YOU!  Congrats dear one!!
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Jan 07, 2011, 08:13 PM
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so very good! i know the cravings r rough as i was a heavy drinker too & i craved 4 quite awhile but they went away along with all the turmoil that goes with it. i got into crack & its been about 6 months since i touched that stuff so im so very proud of u prayers work so very much
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Jan 07, 2011, 10:09 PM
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congrats on the 6 mos!!! it's a real milestone. You can make it!!!
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Jan 09, 2011, 12:19 AM
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Hi Splitimage
Just wondering...does it work with the antabuse and calling the nurse? Since you've posted so postitively, I guess so... I just wanted to let you know I admire your work and you are taking steps forward. Congrats! |
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Jan 09, 2011, 09:49 AM
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Just wanted to add my congrats! 6 months is amazing.
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Jan 09, 2011, 09:56 AM
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Congratulations!! Such a massive achievement
well done!
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