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Oct 25, 2014, 07:53 PM
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I'm an alcoholic and never really admitted that to anyone, but I know that it has done damage to my life and health. I decided that today I was going to quit and now all I can think about is having another drink. Aside from meetings and a sponsor which I am looking into, what gives you all the willpower to not cave to temptation? I feel that using distractions will just lead to another addiction since that is what I used the alcohol for. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Oct 25, 2014, 08:16 PM
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Sorry to hear this. I see what you mean about distractions leading to other 'addictions'. However, other addictions maybe a little self destructive, and more healthy or productive.
I am probably not in your shoes however I have to avoid drinking with my medications, which I never really listened to in the past. BUT stay focus, and even if it another 'addiction' make it a more productive one! Best of luck, take care of yourself. 
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Oct 25, 2014, 09:01 PM
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Use distractions if that's what it takes. The standard AA answers are, call someone, read the book, pray, write, go to a meeting. Go for a walk or run.
I was never good at calling people. The hardest times were at night by myself when there was no meeting to go to. I spent a lot of time on my knees, reading and writing. Work the first step. Write down all the evidence you can think of that shows you have been unable to do it under your own will power. Write down all the ways it has made your life unmanageable. Paradoxically by admitting we just can't do this on our own (powerless) we gain power. It is a we game. If you use some not so healthy distraction, so what. We don't get well and wonderful over night. Baby steps. Just don't drink no matter what. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Oct 25, 2014, 09:07 PM
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Or maybe I read that wrong and you haven't been to a meeting yet. Well then you have to decide if this is something you can do under your own power.
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Oct 25, 2014, 09:14 PM
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Maybe try reading this.
http://www.aa.org/assets/en_US/en_step1.pdf Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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#6
Oct 25, 2014, 09:50 PM
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Oh and gallons of chamomile sleepy time tea. Two bags per cup and screw it just tear the damn bags open. It works.
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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#7
Oct 26, 2014, 06:27 AM
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Part of why you want a drink so bad, is simple withdrawal - your body is literally craving alcohol.
I agree with zinco on both the distractions and the tea. Do whatever's necessary to get through the first 4-5 days. Then you'll be out of withdrawal. If you haven't yet tried an AA meeting, I'd suggest going to one. You can look up meetings in your area, on line, just google AA (Your city) and they'll usually have a list of meetings on-line or a phone number you can call. I also suggest writing a pros and con's list. write down everything + that drinking did for you, and then write down everything - that drinking did to you and why you want to stop. That should help with your motivation to stay sober. Good luck and know that you can do this. splitimage
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Oct 26, 2014, 06:35 AM
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Can't say more than has already been said. Just try and hang in there x
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Oct 26, 2014, 01:25 PM
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Quote:
I knew I was an alcoholic early on but didn't want to do anything about it. Then I reached a point where I really wanted to quit drinking and tried many many times on my own. Longest I made it was six months but I was smoking pot all day everyday to be able to do that. Eventually my tolerance was so high to the pot it didn't have enough punch so I started drinking again. For me I just could never do it under my own willpower. I wasn't trying to push AA. I misunderstood your post and thought you were already a member. AA is what worked for me and I haven't had a drink in many years.
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