Some time ago

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08-17-2020, 08:48 PM
rramos78382

Some time ago

A few years ago I had an account on here (I forgot all the login info to it). I reached out for support for my drinking problem. I received a ton of support and I wanted to give an update. It didn't get better it just got worse. As of tomorrow, I will be two weeks clean. I dropped drinking cold turkey. I suffered only one day of withdrawals and from there it's been easy. I feel way better and even feel like I've lost weight. I did a serious disservice to my family during my drinking days. I know that this time I will be successful. Thank you to everyone that believed in me back then.

Robert

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08-17-2020, 09:01 PM
ET Fish

Trust God, work the plan, and never let your guard down.
08-17-2020, 09:34 PM
PawPaw Gene

Congrats for succeeding. May God give you the strength you need to stay straight. I bet you family is ever thankful.
"gene"
08-17-2020, 10:04 PM
silverside

FABULOUS! Thanks for the update!

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08-17-2020, 10:57 PM
rramos78382

Quote:

Originally Posted by ET Fish

Trust God, work the plan, and never let your guard down.

I trust in Him more now than I ever have.

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08-17-2020, 10:58 PM
rramos78382

Quote:

Originally Posted by PawPaw "gene"

Congrats for succeeding. May God give you the strength you need to stay straight. I bet you family is ever thankful.
"gene"

They really are. I regret not doing this sooner.

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08-17-2020, 11:12 PM
Speckalator

today--8-17-20 is my sobriety date. 31 years clean and sober. AA is the best, that I know of, way to stay sober. Teaches you how to deal with life on life's terms.

will help with family and all issues. Spiritual. I learned how to get myself out of my way and develop a relationship with a higher power, God. If you can be honest with your self, open minded and willing to learn , it helps.

Try AA . It's free. No strings attached.
08-17-2020, 11:27 PM
rramos78382

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speckalator

today--8-17-20 is my sobriety date. 31 years clean and sober. AA is the best, that I know of, way to stay sober. Teaches you how to deal with life on life's terms.

will help with family and all issues. Spiritual. I learned how to get myself out of my way and develop a relationship with a higher power, God. If you can be honest with your self, open minded and willing to learn , it helps.

Try AA . It's free. No strings attached.

I would try it. But I'm not fond of being around people. I read my bible. I've reached out to a friend who is pastoring a church for counseling. Fishing and being with my son has really helped. I've set goals for myself. First one is my son and I are entering a bass fishing tournament next month. Alcohol stole my life and I'm here to take it back.

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08-18-2020, 01:04 AM
funfishers

All the power to you pardner. Such a challenge aint easy, I know!
Visualize being the man you want to be, visualize the joy you will bring your family.
You can pm any time you want.

Be the man brother!

Alan
08-18-2020, 05:49 AM
Ketchn

its a mental challenge to break an addiction that requires your full attention .
stay at it my friend and stay focused and congrats
08-18-2020, 05:53 AM
rramos78382

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ketchn

its a mental challenge to break an addiction that requires your full attention .
stay at it my friend and stay focused and congrats

I have never been this focused before. I've set goals and I'm going to meet them.

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08-18-2020, 06:09 AM
Mike1234

I hope and pray you can stay with it. If you don’t do AA find someone you can call or turn to that will help you when your struggling. Good luck.

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08-18-2020, 06:13 AM
SpeckledSlab

The recommendation of attending AA is a good one. Your being uneasy with a group of people will be short lived and your will acquire much needed information and support for the continuing battle with the illness. You will also be in a position to share and even influence others with their battle. Prayers and best wishes for you and your family. One day at a time and NEVER stop trying.
08-18-2020, 06:34 AM
rramos78382

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeckledSlab

The recommendation of attending AA is a good one. Your being uneasy with a group of people will be short lived and your will acquire much needed information and support for the continuing battle with the illness. You will also be in a position to share and even influence others with their battle. Prayers and best wishes for you and your family. One day at a time and NEVER stop trying.

I will beat it this time. Thank you so much!

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08-18-2020, 06:34 AM
rramos78382

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike1234

I hope and pray you can stay with it. If you don’t do AA find someone you can call or turn to that will help you when your struggling. Good luck.

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I'm not losing the battle this time. Thank you for your support.

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08-18-2020, 06:47 AM
Dollfly

Stay on the wagon, it could be a hard climb if you fall off to get back on.
08-18-2020, 06:55 AM
rramos78382

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dollfly

Stay on the wagon, it could be a hard climb if you fall off to get back on.

I will stay on this time.

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08-18-2020, 07:36 AM
dhaire

One day at a time. Congrats.

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08-18-2020, 08:13 AM
Retired2Fish

Congrats on your success. Keep fighting the good fight.
08-18-2020, 08:46 AM
BuckeyeCrappie

Keep up the hard work! I quit cold turkey 5 years ago myself and don’t miss it one bit! Will pray for you brother.
08-18-2020, 09:24 AM
Speckalator

I had to realize that my best thinking got me to being addicted to dope and alcohol. Tried making myself believe that I could go it alone, again my best thinking, and I failed miserably time and time again.

There's a difference between a heavy drinker and an alcoholic . A heavy drinker is not addicted and while it may not be easy can stop. An alcoholic can't go it alone.

After 31 years of turning it over to God daily, I still think about having a cold beer on a hot day or just one good drink of whiskey. My best thinking now let's me see through the drink. The alcoholism is outside doing push-ups getting in shape to defeat me if I don't rely on God and AA . But that's me and I'm happier than a man has a right to be, blessed.

You're reaching out for help just by posting this and there is help available.

I wish you nothing but success and I will not comment further on this post.
08-20-2020, 08:53 AM
Pnut

When I was young I drank my share of alcohol but as I got older I noticed the hang overs were getting worse. One day as I was laying in bed I thought to myself if I ate something that made me feel like this I wouldn't eat it anymore. Haven't been drunk in 33 years and don't miss it at all. (Still drink a six pack or so a year though) but doctor says a couple is good for you.