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I have learnt the hard way.....

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sue08
sue08

I can not drink anything, I had my last .... thught I could just have a few but  NO .... sucks but life is bettter without it. I have found I am not one that can just have one or two... it grows to 3,4,5 as many as I can till I can no longer function

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  • angela26170
    angela26170 sue08

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    I drink every night to make me feel sleepy and that's a LOT it has to be vodka and pep max and I like ice lots of ice 
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    • sue08
      sue08 angela26170

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      I drink to sleep also but... it becomes a drunck sleep that doesnt make you feel rested... not a good thing sad

       

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  • sue08
    sue08

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     ave decided to get a good nights sleep the only way to do it is to walk or what ever you have to do to tire yourself

     

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    • Paper_fairy
      Paper_fairy sue08

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      Hi Sue. I went 4 months sober and pressed the fxxx it button 2 weeks ago! Like you I can't stop at just a few glasses, ends up 2 bottles. Then hangover so bad drink again. Had a week binge at Xmas but this one lasted 2 n half days. Had enough, no enjoyment, just misery and terrified family. After 4 days feeling crap and going cold turkey I'm now nearly 2 weeks sober again. I can't drink like normal people, it sucks but it's reality. Stay sober you and well done..
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  • emma84640
    emma84640 sue08

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    Sounds like me. I drink and then feel low so drink some more to make it go away sad
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  • deirdre._03652
    deirdre._03652 sue08

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    Hi sue, bless you, I can truly sympathise xx

    But take heart...it does get easier in time...I have been sober for twelve years....after FOUR SECTIONS...TWO WEEKS FROM DEATHS...I NEVER EVER, ever, ever thought that I could do it....but I have, and looking back, it seems so strange how I was then....

    Nowadays, I have lost all tolerance ( thank god. ) ...TWO drinks, and I am asleep.....don't lose heart, you will get there in the end.XXX

    Much respect and good wishes to you...Deirdre xxx

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    • roger15081
      roger15081 deirdre._03652

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      Hi, maybe it's me?, if you've been sober for 12 years, how would you know it only takes 2 drinks to sleep? Maybe I'm confused here?
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    • deirdre._03652
      deirdre._03652 roger15081

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      HI ROGER.. I trust that you are well.....every Friday, early evening myself my husband and my son's go to our near..local pub torte our very good friends there....we stay about two hours.....I have one or at the very !! Most two pints, then go home and fall asleep... however....more iMPORTANTLY, I have totally lost all those horrendous, rip your hair out...cravings, !!!!! And my, oh my...it really does make life easier and much more content.....all the best to you sir..... Regards Deirdre xxx
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  • YLT
    YLT sue08

    Posted

    Hey Sue. Moderation only gets harder. Sobriety only gets easier. Z
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    • sue08
      sue08 YLT

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      lately I have been slipping allot sad Time to get back on here more and get back on track. Liked it much better when I didn't have any smile

      Thank you

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