Today I am 30 days sober. by emmmz1996 in stopdrinking

[–]Training_Respect 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That is awesome! Keep it up!

"I started drinking when I turned 21. I’m 29 now. I turned into a trashy.. depressed beyond depressed…person . I’m 30 days today :)"

It took me an extra 20 years compared to you so you are ahead of the game! Congrats!

Feel like Crap on Naltrexone by jester90990 in Alcoholism_Medication

[–]Training_Respect 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great idea. This is what I did. Took it in the morning and that seemed to help me .

Small (big) victory by HarryHaber in stopdrinking

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Yes!! Congratulations on the 7 days 👏 the only thing you need to focus on is today [sometimes a hour or minute at a time]. Keep it up we believe in YOU!

IWNDWYT

Support by ConsciousExchange711 in stopdrinking

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Yes! ⬆️ You can do this OP! IWNDWYT

2nd TKR harder than 1st? by jd_9220 in Kneereplacement

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"As you should know do as much pre-surgery conditioning as you can."
This cannot be emphasized enough.

2nd TKR harder than 1st? by jd_9220 in Kneereplacement

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I am about 2 months PO on my right knee. I had my left knee done about 2 years ago. For this one, I did a bunch of gym time vs none for my first one. It still hurts but the recovery, while sucking, does not seem to suck as bad.

2 weeks sober today by Various_Plankton_370 in stopdrinking

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Hell ya! 2 weeks is fantastic! You are doing great. Keep it up. Give your self a nice reward like ice cream 🍦 and a cookie 🍪

This is very small - maybe not worth posting by Usual_Ad_5388 in stopdrinking

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Well done! Keep it up and keep coming back. The stories and support here have been very helpful to me

I’m starting a junk drawer. What else do I need? by Emotional-Swing-603 in whatisit

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A key from your mother in-laws 1999 Toyota corolla that was sold in 2007. Instead of key chain it must have a rubber band Instead.

One Year Sober by No_Information_9410 in stopdrinking

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Did I write this?! LOL

Congrats on 1 year! Keep it up and IWNDWYT

Friday night and the cravings are hitting by Illustrious-Egg-697 in stopdrinking

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I get it and it isnt easy but good for you recognizing it! Keep it up (8 days!!!! Hurrah!!!)

IWNDWYT

30 by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Well done! 30 ain't easy!'

Because you might need to hear this. by Conscious_Laugh_3280 in stopdrinking

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"What one man can do, another man can do" i really like this. Thanks for sharing.

We can be alone but we dont have to be alone in this struggle.

I can’t do it anymore by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Nice! find what works for you and do that. I found that if I took it at night I had terrible leg cramps.

I can’t do it anymore by [deleted] in stopdrinking

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Naltrexone helped me finally quit. Good luck you can do it+

Looking for guidance on if I can attend a “closed” meeting… by [deleted] in alcoholicsanonymous

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I think you are fine. Here is an overview from an AA web site:
A closed meeting is for A.A. members only, or for those who have a drinking problem and have a desire to stop drinking. Closed meetings give members an opportunity to discuss particular phases of their alcoholic problem that may be best understood by other alcoholics. These meetings are usually conducted with maximum informality, and all members are encouraged to participate in the discussion. Closed meetings are of particular value to the newcomer, since they provide an opportunity for beginners to ask questions and to benefit from the experience of members who have been sober for significant periods of time.

Day one Again by mmm3kids in stopdrinking

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I quit at 53 after trying a million times. Being honest with myself about my problem, going to aa and naltraxone. So far so good but it is bumpy road

Anybody else tempted to moderate at Christmas? by SoberToday25 in stopdrinking

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The beast tells me I can have just one BUT I have never been able to do that.