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Here we are again, lonely as can be...together !

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I just want to thank my supportive friends, on this website.  The others, who hurt me...well, what can I say... you will be counting the "I"s.  I hope you find a better life.  You need help, much more than I do. The struggle goes on.  

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  • Misssy2
    Misssy2 OOOOOOO

    Posted

    Hi Alon...like they say in AA...I haven't been in a while...but TAKE WHAT YOU NEED and leave the rest!  I know it is very hard not to react when someone says something to me that is upsetting....But, you will find...if you can manage to "skip" over those posts and "skip" responding to them...you will feel stronger taking the high road smile.

     

    • OOOOOOO
      OOOOOOO Misssy2

      Posted

      Thanks Misssy.  I am a bit pathetic when hurt.  Very old child-like reaction of some sort.  Not great with directions, but... looking for the high road !

      Crying again.  Sad specimen. Need to toughen up.

      Alonangel 🎇

    • colin30375
      colin30375 Misssy2

      Posted

      Yep, take what you need and try to put something back.
  • Misssy2
    Misssy2 OOOOOOO

    Posted

    Hi Alon...change your self dialouge to...."I am a worth while person with an alcohol problem".  Realize that alcohol worsens any underlying depression we have.  Realize that most of us are sensitive and that one text taken in the wrong way can set us off.

    ​Also with writting it is sometimes hard to understand what a tone of a post is really implying.  Knowing that we are ill we should always think that it is US mis interpreting messages and not the intent of the poster to break us down further.  I find the intent of most everyone is to help.

    ​When there are post that are directly "attacking" or degrading...we know and then we have to skip over those. I am guilty of lashing out at people that i think are attacking me..and ya know what? I always feel "worse" when I respond and let them know that whatever was said upset me...and always feel better when I block it out and leave it alone.

    ​How is your day going today? Did you manage to skip the store yesterday?  Have you eaten anything today?

    • colin30375
      colin30375 Misssy2

      Posted

      I agree 100%. Some posts can be misunderstood; if someone says something that winds you up, ask them what they mean.

      If they care, they will elaborate. I prefer 'face to face' but this isn't practical in a lot of cases.

      If you really believe you receive a negative reply, ignore it and move on - perhaps a negative post may mean that the postee is asking for help and resentment is common place for some people - especially from people who's 'plan' isn't working for them.

      Helping others helps us.

      Keep cool.

    • colin30375
      colin30375

      Posted

      That post was a supportive post to what you said to Alon.
  • Paper_fairy
    Paper_fairy OOOOOOO

    Posted

    Hi  Alonangel. We support each other and we learn so much from each other too. So I thank you and everyone here. We are lucky to have found this site. Hope your winning the battle today. Best wishes xxx
  • h1954
    h1954 OOOOOOO

    Posted

    Hi Alon, just want to say that I hear how hard it is for you. And I want you to know that deep down you are OK. God created you ( and all of us) and God does not create rubbish. Sometimes we have experiences that make us think otherwise and we feel like rubbish and then we behave as though we are not important. But God hates nothing that he has made. I hope and pray that you stick with your resolve and that you get to find contentment. I hope me saying what I believe doesn't offend you, I mean it to be encouraging. It is what underpins my life.
    • OOOOOOO
      OOOOOOO h1954

      Posted

      Thank you, h1954.  I appreciate your words of encouragement. You are one of God's good people.

      Blessings on you.

      Alonangel 🎇

      P.S.  How are things with you?

    • h1954
      h1954 OOOOOOO

      Posted

      Doing OK thanks 0000000. Not great but OK. Been better, been much worse. I can live with that
  • Paper_fairy
    Paper_fairy OOOOOOO

    Posted

    Hi alonangel. How are you today? Hope you're sticking with the nalmephene. Don't forget to drink lots of water, especially when you take your tablet, for those 2 hours and eat too. I found it really helps to stop you feeling rubbish. And your vitamins eg thiamine and strong vit b.

    Hope you have a good day 🤗 xxx

    • Sober_As
      Sober_As Paper_fairy

      Posted

      Hello Paper fairy.  I am a lost cause. Thank you for caring and advice.  I can't cope, again. OOOOOOO was my trying to leave by blanking out details.  

      I hope you are ok.

      Blessings,

      Alonangel

    • colin30375
      colin30375 Sober_As

      Posted

      Hi,

      I doubt you're a lost cause; you just haven't been able to consider your self worth and probably are thinking about too much bad.

      I suggest you put your efforts into your program of recovery whatever path that is and let us all help with the bits that make up the whole He*l.

    • Paper_fairy
      Paper_fairy Sober_As

      Posted

      Hi again. Don't give up. You've gone through the hardest part, 2 weeks is great, so well done. Depression and low self esteem are horrible,but alcohol makes it so much worse, I'm talking from experience. You will find out when you're ready to take the next big step and manage to have an alcohol free day. You're  surviving and you will get there in the end, I'm sure.

      Just think, it's spring, new beginnings and happy days ahead for all of us,so don't give up...

      Best wishes to you xxx

  • Richardt
    Richardt OOOOOOO

    Posted

    You are not worthless its your mind playing with, u causing u confusion, we love u, l used to feel free the same now l am so happy, it will pass dear, but takes time.
    • Sober_As
      Sober_As Richardt

      Posted

      Thanks Richardt.  My mind is a turmoil. I feel that I will never be able to sort things. I am too weak.

      I do hope this phase passes soon.

      I am glad you feel happiness.  That gives me hope.

      Alonangel 🎇

       

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