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Do yourself a favor
AA
you HAVE to want it to happen, makes life easier;)
Give it a try,it works!Quote:
Originally Posted by CUDA
Sorry to see you like this man. Alcoholism is a terrible thing and you'll recover if you want it bad enough.
Yes.....too much dave ......thanks guys......
call me anytime Dave like always. we can shoot th e**** with th ebest of em.......
I vote to keep these posts coming !!!!
Attending AA meetings and discussing the opportunity to become less dependant can and will improve your life and health . A simple step forward can reward yourself all your familly and friends . Personally i suggest not distancing yourself . I dont know you personally but we all care . Small step forward sir-
Do it, done it before. Making it stick with out a slip is success, I have failed, but did learn to "temper it". Simple "a day at a time", you decide. Wish the best and post away, "ya gotta want it.."
Keepus yours postusez a cummins, weebe allaz enjoyun um immensibully.....
Dave I don’t know you, but please seek. It’s a slippery slope you’re playing with and I’m genuinely concerned for you. I wish you all the best and if ever needed someone to talk to I’d be more than willing to listen.
Go check out a meeting and see what it's like?
Been there, still doing it. 18.5 years a day at a time. Surrender is the key.
You can change it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave S
Start exercising. Go to church. You will find meaning somewhere.
Go for it!<object id="__symantecPKIClientMessenger" data-supports-flavor-configuration="true" data-extension-version="1.0.1" style="display: none;"></object>__PRESENT
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Dave is going through some tough times triggered by the death of a close friend, and is drinking too much.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scream And Fly
Not quite 29 years ago I went thru something too. That's when it became a matter of MY life or death. And the D part came close. Lots of interaction with AA and a lot of friends that wanted me to make it. Just remember, "It works if you work it".
Dave,
There are several guys on here who have solved the problem that will rip your life apart if you don't deal with it.
Ask them for advice!<object id="__symantecPKIClientMessenger" data-supports-flavor-configuration="true" data-extension-version="1.0.1" style="display: none;"></object>__PRESENT
SF. Greg....I am addictied to ya site.... need some down time.....just my life was a/bout this web site.....nothing elese......sorry not a good speller.... Drinkin and postin.....need a time out......Thanks All who gave posts.......I will be Ok.... God willin....
Dave,Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave S
God is always willing but you have to be wanting. I have lived and been around alcoholics all my life. Not much is more destructive due to the fact that it is socially acceptable and available for purchase at every stop. I am very fortunate to have learned from the things that I have witnessed and therefore choose not to take part in it. My thoughts and prayers are with you to beat the addiction but it has to start from you within. Very glad to hear that you are okay.
Joe
thoughts and prayers and strength to beat this !!
Thanks Jperog amd stroker nick..... and thr guy w/that hat....mksss.....
Dave im 3 1/2 years sober. I can tell you for a fact that not only you but your loved ones family and friends will be happier and things will change for the better in your life :thumbsup:
Hang in there Dave, Just have to take it one day at a time
And like they said AA and just need to reach out and want to stop which sounds like it.. good luck!
Michael
It will be surprising how many of your "friends" will turn out to be just "drinking buddies". When the "drinking buddies" go away, you will be amazed at how much less drama and stress you are caught up in-not to mention feeling better physically and emotionally. Alcohol is a depressant. You can not consume a depressant on a continual basis without experiencing some level of depression. The people that are your true friends will become closer to the "new you" I have witnessed this several times first hand.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hot Shot Merc
Please make the effort for yourself and the others that love you. If I didn't care and know what a difference it makes with people in your situation, I would not be taking the time to express it.
Joe
Thanks guys.........I have been drinkin....50 years.......don't know how to stop.....It's been a happy/sweeat souer time........Thanks All.....D / s .....
Dave your wife is a special person to put up with this, you should be happy She is able to cope...
When I was a young teen I drank too much, I told myself when I turned 21 I would stop...
At 26 one of of my drinking buddies joined AA because he knew he had a problem, he invited me to go with him to a meeting, I went to two and decided I had to make changes but I wanted to do it myself and did.
With 50 years behind you will need professional help, nothing is easy, quitting anything is difficult and the bottom line is there is no cheating, no such thing as one beer one cigarette (quit them 30 years, last time I quit) one anything is too much If you can't control.
My wife is at a meeting now;)
Well glad to see you posting again . Keep in touch . Do your best .
Thanks Cuda.....My wife is Sweet.....but she did dance /with a drunk that first Dazz.....nite.....Cuda... ya been on this web....as the wrong guy.... but I know ya all rite.... thanks my friend.
I hear you voice and I see so many people that are very much like yourself. Don't ever feel that you are alone. Sometimes I feel that people think life is a movie that only the main character knows the script. You have Power to make changes. Your brain will make that change. You must write what you will do in the morning and stay to that script. No changes. You can do this. God Bless
Dave, the way to stop is to do like this:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave S
You are sober one day.
And then another.
And then another.
And then another.
And then the days turn into weeks.
And then the weeks turn into months.
And then you realize that you feel a lot better, and that your life is a lot better, and that those who you thought were your friends were not, and that some who you didn't realize were your friends were your real friends.
And then you realize what you have missed out on all those years when you were drinking.
And then the months turn into years.
But only if you stay sober every day along the way. And in the end, that is up to you and no one else.
You will find lots of help out there. But it is up to you.<object id="__symantecPKIClientMessenger" data-supports-flavor-configuration="true" data-extension-version="1.0.1" style="display: none;"></object>__PRESENT
Think of sobriety this way Dave, lots other people that were in worse shape than you are have done it. Make the tough decision that you can too. And then hold yourself to it. Don't do it for anybody else. Do it for yourself.
I'm not real sure as if nebody here is? But this could b sumthin completely different? Maybe not but I'm willin give him benefit of the doubt , maybe it's a combination of things ? I do hope for the best but I think one should know whole story b4 assuming
Reason for me sayin this is I haven't seen or heard Dave say its alcohol? Or maybe I missed sumthin n thread? Didnt read every post. Idk but either way I hope ur ok Dave. Always looked forward to ur post.
Thanks Guys.....for your thoughts......I just like drinking.......need to try to control it....and slow down..... Thanks.....
Well dave thanks for conformation, everyone has their demons and I'm sure u will beat urs. best of luck. And no the s$f family loves ya!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave S
Dave,Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave S
My gut feel is not that you need to try to control it, but that you need to outright stop it.
I agree Dave.Quote:
Originally Posted by Markus
I also think ultimately your life will be much better without the drink.
When I have to control something,it's usually out of control.