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Old Jul 11, 2018, 02:58 AM
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Welcome to the thread Tams,

I don't know if this would be an option for you, but have you ever considered treatment, either residential or outpatient. It can be very helpful in letting you get a base of sober time to build on.

I don't know what your substance is, but maybe a frank talk with your Dr. is in order. There are meds that can make the withdrawal process less awful, which is particularly important with alcohol as alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous. There are also a number of anti craving meds that can help you stay clean/sober.

Hope to see you posting and hearing how it's going.

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Old Jul 11, 2018, 03:05 AM
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Really struggled yesterday with wanting beer. It's been so hot here and I don't have AC, just fans, and the heat is really starting to get to me.


But I didn't order any, and just kept chugging diet gingerale instead.

Looking forward to going to my IOP program today.
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Old Jul 11, 2018, 03:39 AM
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I avoided smoking weed.
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Old Jul 11, 2018, 10:26 AM
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1 day left...but my cake is today!!
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Old Jul 11, 2018, 12:40 PM
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1 day left...but my cake is today!!
does this mean it is your birth day?
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Old Jul 11, 2018, 09:27 PM
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does this mean it is your birth day?
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Sobriety birthday yeah for sure!
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Old Jul 11, 2018, 09:47 PM
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Sobriety birthday yeah for sure!
Nice! Congratulations!
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Old Jul 12, 2018, 12:54 AM
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I have an hour yet my time before it is actually I will post a picture tomorrow of the end result lol.
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Old Jul 12, 2018, 06:57 AM
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I have an hour yet my time before it is actually I will post a picture tomorrow of the end result lol.
Well it is now past so HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
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Old Jul 12, 2018, 06:59 AM
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I have an hour yet my time before it is actually I will post a picture tomorrow of the end result lol.
I was wondering if today was it. your post yesterday about sobriety birthday confused me. So today is the big day.

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Old Jul 12, 2018, 07:59 AM
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Old Jul 12, 2018, 10:39 AM
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Yay!

Huge congratulations on making 3 years. That's awesome.

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Old Jul 12, 2018, 08:14 PM
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Well it is now past so HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Child,

Are you at 400 days yet?
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Old Jul 14, 2018, 07:59 AM
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oh I get it now. sorry
Happy 3 year anniversary!
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Old Jul 14, 2018, 09:00 AM
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Child,

Are you at 400 days yet?
Looks like I'm at 401.
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Old Jul 15, 2018, 06:20 AM
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Way to go Child. You'll be sneaking up on 500 in no time.

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Old Jul 15, 2018, 01:10 PM
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Looks like I'm at 401.
Excellent! I should hit 400 in about 2.5 weeks.
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Old Jul 15, 2018, 03:20 PM
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Today is my 5th day this time around.
the longest I have ever gone was 5 1/2 months a few years ago. Then we had an ice storm and I had 9 mikes hard lemonaide and then the next day had 10 margaritas.
I have a high alcohol tolerance. So when I diet, I don't drink. so right now I am dieting and drinking only diet(stevia) drinks or water sweetened with stevia.
I have 40 calorie fudge bars and diet pop corn to hold me accountable in the evenings.
Trying to follow a low carb diet.
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Old Jul 15, 2018, 03:23 PM
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I'm out of cat food. I ordered my groceries to be delivered but forgot to include cat food. So now I have to go out in the heat and get it. First world problems
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Old Jul 16, 2018, 06:42 AM
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Yeah I wondered that too. I had a nurse ask me if I wanted her to call the hospital and put me in the ward the first night I was there but I thought I had to detox first. Then they kicked me to the curb, refused to call the hospital, sent me away in a cab without asking where I was going.
Really worrying about Jess. Never met her but have really been cheering her on. I really hate seeing a young person caught up in this. She kind of dropped off the radar after the above report back on 6/24. I sent her a PM a few days back with no response. I hope everything is OK.
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Old Jul 16, 2018, 08:34 AM
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Really worrying about Jess. Never met her but have really been cheering her on. I really hate seeing a young person caught up in this. She kind of dropped off the radar after the above report back on 6/24. I sent her a PM a few days back with no response. I hope everything is OK.


I see her on PC chat like everyday. So she could be there. last I saw her said she was doing weed and tobacco joints, ick. Then S4 shut her down telling her not to talk about enjoying being high he’s now an moderator.
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Old Jul 16, 2018, 10:01 AM
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As of today 1100 days.
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Old Jul 16, 2018, 11:04 AM
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As of today 1100 days.
Fantastic!

Sorry to see your status say you are in pain.
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Old Jul 16, 2018, 05:39 PM
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Way to go greentires. That's awesome.
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Old Jul 16, 2018, 07:29 PM
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6th day today...it is a start, am getting antsy....
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i want a drink....
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