Clean & Sober

[countryhog]

Congrats to all you quitters. To put it succinctly, i'm am alcodopeaholic. From 1969 to 1985 i was loaded on dope (mostly pot, but for sure all types of other altering substances) or beer or scotch most every day. Never quit til it was gone or i was passed out.
After 3 kids and circumstances i was firced to confront what i was training my kids to do. Decided if they were gonna pick up bad habits they wouldnt use me for a reason.
I quit dope, nicotine, alcohol at the same time. I had previously quit cigs at least a dozen times but this time it was for keeps. Made that easier cause i was going to the doc for throat problems on a regular basis (still have a raspy voice from that)
Got tired of being paranoid when looking in rear view mirror. Got tired of wasting all that money. Tired of being a bad example.
I quit with the help of God. Never been to aa or na but believe them to be worthwhile orgs.
I CAN'T smoke one cig or joint or drink one beer or scotch. Tried that and failed. I just dont touch it. Have been designated driver several times while working out of town. Dont know why i was never busted ( except for one memorable night in the drunk tank) since many of my budds ended up in tucker pen but am extremely grateful i didnt.
Any if you can quit if you REALLY want to. May not be easy but can be done. Noone can do it for you. Reach out if necessary. Others like us WILL help as able.
Go forth and conquer.
God bless you

 

[stihl_head1982]

Many years ago Friday night was usually a pretty bad night. Very thankful to be sober, at home with the wife this evening. We are simply enjoying time together. Have a pot of chili beans on the stove, a few baked taters and some corn bread. When I wake up real early in the morning -- I will know where I was the night before, who I was with, and what I did. I won't have to worry about anyone telling me I've done something that I can't remember or that I'm going to have to pay for -- eventually (in more than one way). There will be no vomit on the floor, no blood on my clothes or otherwise wounds from the inexcusable behavior. My kids never knew me in the old life -- this alone is a very good reason to be thankful to God!

 

[nickw]

Well I am on Day 1
Going to go dry for a while and try and kick the booze all together.

This thread has really had this ticking over in my head a lot.

Hell, I might even loose some weight and save some money along the way.

Wish me luck folks

I wish all the luck in the world. Remember there is only one drink you have to forego, that's the next one. Also remember that the next drink will cost you more than all the chainsaws you've ever bought. The next drink may tempt you but it carries an onerous cost. Very best of luck.
Feel free to PM anytime you need anything I can provide.
Nick

 

[stihl livin]

Went out today after getting ready for tomorrow. Had my share of drinks but the bartender kept them mild which was good. I had a hand full but after a big dinner I feel great. Between everything we did today along with the drinks and big dinner I'm ready for bed. If the bartender would of made them strong I would be in rough shape I'm sure. Looks like I got my drinking done for this year.

 

[Maintenance Chief]

There's no historical evidence of a "successful addict " or an alcoholic who drank themselves sober.
I don't live in a world of confusion about who I am since 6/21/94.

 

[Mastermind]

There's no historical evidence of a "successful addict " or an alcoholic who drank themselves sober.
I don't live in a world of confusion about who I am since 6/21/94.

Hell yeah. Congratulations on a life well lived.

I just passed my 15th anniversary yesterday.

 

[Flint Mitch]

12 days alcohol free here. Having a bad day, glad these threads popped up

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[Mastermind]

12 days alcohol free here. Having a bad day, glad these threads popped up

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The holidays can be tough. Just keep your focus on the reasons you felt the need to stop. We all have those memories.....

Are there any open meeting near you?

 

[Flint Mitch]

The holidays can be tough. Just keep your focus on the reasons you felt the need to stop. We all have those memories.....

Are there any open meeting near you?

Honestly haven't looked

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[Mastermind]

Honestly haven't looked

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We need each other. Trust me.

 

[Maintenance Chief]

I Just remember that if I put half the effort into staying clean as I did high I'm probably not going to get the results I need.

 

[angelo c]

I Just remember that if I put half the effort into staying clean as I did high I'm probably not going to get the results I need.

there's a lot of friends pulling for you here. Reach out if you feel like you need to. Everyday is a struggle....but every struggle is worth a day- One day at a time.

 

[pbillyi69]

Hell yeah. Congratulations on a life well lived.

I just passed my 15th anniversary yesterday.

congratulations! I just got 14 on 10/26 i am still amazed at how many years its been since i have had any drugs or alcohol.

 

[Mastermind]

congratulations! I just got 14 on 10/26 i am still amazed at how many years its been since i have had any drugs or alcohol.

Congratulations to you sir !!!

 

[pbillyi69]

Congratulations to you sir !!!

thank you sir

 

[Slumberjack]

Recovering from dr. Proscribed narcotics for my over active brain and body. Very difficult to stay off of them when I bother myself. The narcotics did not make me a better person but I try to be to be everyday. I’m scatterbrained and unorganized Yet creative. I’ve been proscribed every type of medication since as a young child and nothing ever worked. I’m thankful to have support from my wife, family and friends that care for my well being. I’m respected at my job and throughout my community as the guy who will help anyone and can fix anything. However anytime I try to sleep I can’t because my brain won’t shut off. I thought I would come to this community and meet some friends. I hope that I have. If not please be patient with me because It’s difficult for me to deal with myself.

 

[Maintenance Chief]

Recovering from dr. Proscribed narcotics for my over active brain and body. Very difficult to stay off of them when I bother myself. The narcotics did not make me a better person but I try to be to be everyday. I’m scatterbrained and unorganized Yet creative. I’ve been proscribed every type of medication since as a young child and nothing ever worked. I’m thankful to have support from my wife, family and friends that care for my well being. I’m respected at my job and throughout my community as the guy who will help anyone and can fix anything. However anytime I try to sleep I can’t because my brain won’t shut off. I thought I would come to this community and meet some friends. I hope that I have. If not please be patient with me because It’s difficult for me to deal with myself.

I think of sleep as a gift of recovery, I didnt sleep for a couple years before the program and my sponsor told me not to expect it for the first year.
When I thought about it made sense, I ingested poison for a long time ,what would make me think that my biological systems would go back to "normal" just because I stopped using.
I read ALOT!

 

[Slumberjack]

I’ve had insomnia my whole life. It’s nothing new for me. I also enjoy reading myself. It’s very helpful.

 

[trooney]

Do what you do that gives you comfort. Just found this thread, been a member for a little while. Its comforting to know that its here. This Covid thing has really disrupted life and with that meetings. You've got Zoom but it aint the same. Since I came into the rooms in '86 I have always enjoyed the company of other people with addiction. There's alot more to learn about somebody if you're talking with em face to face and looking in their eyes than over a computer. Its just different. We have a bunch of good people around me who hold meetings in parks or at their homes. Its good to hear people in person. Seems to get me on track better. I've had my challenges, beleive me, but once I put my faith in God he has never let me down. Congrats Randy and all the folks here who have kept clean and sober one day at a time. Its a hard thing putting it down and people without the disease really cant comprehend what we've gone through. But here we are. This covid thing might last a year or so, but putting up with it sure beats the hell out of waking up day after day with the hideous four horsemen year after year. Terror, bewilderment, frustration, dispair. Carry on!

 

[Slumberjack]

What gives me comfort is acceptance. We are all far from perfect.