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That's great Fluffy! You decided to exercise your power of thinking for yourself and not letting the alcohol take over. There's a point where we don't have control and just before that point you have the decision to go forward or let it claim you. You said no and pushed the thought away.
 
I look at it as a real pushing away. I will put my arm up and say outloud "No--not doing that" .  It seems to work pretty well. What did you do to make yourself stop?
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Great work Fluffy!

How were you able to talk yourself out of it? What were some of the thoughts you were having?
 
 
 

Ashley, Health Educator
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Dears,

Yesterday had 4 shots (tots) of vodka. Felt like downing more booze thereafter but resisted the urge. At that time, two forces were pulling me  - but overcame. I just said "no" and erased that notion of taking another drink.
 
Feeling great this morning.
 
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9 years ago 0 48 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Fluffy & Cailin,

Welcome. I'm new too. Let's start our sober journey together. 

Cheers,

Michael
9 years ago 0 1 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
In the same boat as you Fluffy. Ready for help but dont know where to start. First time reaching out now. Got my last warning with work yesterday morning for coming in late and still drunk.
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Hi Ashley/Kez,

I have always thought of joining a support group but didn't have the guts to do so since i have never come into terms that i have a problem.
 
I just thought to myself enough was enough and started surfing the net for online alcoholic help sites then stampled to yours.
 
I know i can stop my habit and resist some of these urges Step by step guided by you guys.
 
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9 years ago 0 10 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Kez,

I have always thought of joining a support group but didn't have the guts to do so since i have never come into terms that i have a problem.
 
I just thought to myself enough was enough and started surfing the net for online alcoholic help sites then stampled to yours.
 
I know i can stop my habit and resist some of these urges Step by step guided by you guys.
 
F
9 years ago 0 1009 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Fluffy,

Welcome to the site. If you feel you have a drinking problem you are making a very good decision to resolve it. You're certainly not alone in this recognition and desire to change it, which you most certainly can change. How would you describe the problem? Binge drinking? What do you see as triggers for drinking?

All the best,

Dave
9 years ago 0 10 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks ND hope it works for me.

Fluf
9 years ago 0 10 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks Kez for the invite. I have never sorted any help from anyone. To me it looks so out of this world coz i have never admitted the reality. Hope this works for me. Never tried anything- my first time.
 

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