re: I’m headed to rehab tomorrow. ((Updated OP))

Posted by GeauxxxTigers23

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Posted on 2/23/19 at 2:21 pm to RogerTheShrubber

Ha! I’m a drunk and I’m a pussy!

I remember when I got sober(the first time) I was torn about using that emoji

Posted by go ta hell ole miss

Member since Jan 2007

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Posted on 2/23/19 at 2:22 pm to whit

Awesome, Whit. Keep it up, Bro. Lot of people here and probably even more in the real world rooting hard for you. Will say a prayer for you and all in your situation tonight. Stay well and keep us updated, Man!

Posted by dgnx6

Member since Feb 2006

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Posted on 2/23/19 at 2:30 pm to AUCE05

quote:
Serious question. Do alcholics lack the ability to just address problems? Like you just tell your ex to frick off the first time she shite on you?

Not entirely, some people use it for anxiety and just becomes a thing they can't stop. For me it leads to selfish actions

Posted by Jim Rockford

Member since May 2011

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Posted on 2/23/19 at 2:37 pm to dgnx6

quote:
. Do alcholics lack the ability to just address problems?

I lack the ability to address problems and I don't drink at all. You never know.

Posted by chinese58

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Posted on 2/23/19 at 2:57 pm to whit

Posted by ChenierauTigre

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Posted on 2/23/19 at 2:57 pm to whit

So happy to hear that, Whit.

Keep doing the deal one day at a time. Hang in there!

Posted by WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot

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Posted on 2/23/19 at 2:59 pm to GeauxxxTigers23

quote:
We need a better emoji for the drunks imo.

This post was edited on 2/23/19 at 3:01 pm

Posted by SMACKYtheFROG

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Member since Apr 2010

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Posted on 2/23/19 at 3:27 pm to whit

I’ve gone a couple months a few times, 4 months once, 8 months once, and now I’m on day 11 this time doing AA 100% (doing it on my own obviously doesn’t work) This past year has been hell and almost killed me/ruined my life. Good luck man.

Posted by dgnx6

Member since Feb 2006

85455 posts

Posted on 2/23/19 at 3:30 pm to SMACKYtheFROG

quote:
ve gone a couple months a few times, 4 months once, 8 months once, and now I’m on day 11 this time doing AA 100% (doing it on my own obviously doesn’t work) This past year has been hell and almost killed me/ruined my life. Good luck man.

Yeah, I didn't think I had an issue because I could go stints without it. I'm a binge drinker, I start and just don't stop til I pass out. Took me about 3 rounds of forced AA to realize.

Posted by toddzilla

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Member since Nov 2012

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Posted on 2/23/19 at 3:37 pm to here4thepopcorn

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If you can take a book in read, This Naked Mind. Will change your entire outlook on alcohol.

Came here to post this. Alcohol Lied to Me is a pretty good one as well. Good luck and one day at a time!

Posted by dbuchanon

Member since Nov 2014

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Posted on 2/23/19 at 4:39 pm to whit

Good luck

You got this

Posted by Barstools

Atlanta

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Posted on 2/24/19 at 2:48 am to whit

Is this really an update, though?

Posted by Gris Gris

OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!

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Posted on 2/24/19 at 3:10 am to whit

I hope your success continues!

Posted by PowerTool

The dark side of the road

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Posted on 2/24/19 at 3:47 am to whit

Hang in there bro.

Posted by tidalmouse

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Posted on 2/24/19 at 7:40 am to whit

About 17 years ago I woke for work with the "Mother of all Hangovers".I made the decision that morning that I would never do that to myself again.

I definitely have an addictive personality,but the more time I put between myself and that hangover,the more my resolve was strengthened.

I bought an Acoustic Guitar and have poured myself into it.I also found God in that time.

God has transformed me from a person with little self-confidence,into a person that plays and sings for Seniors at an Assisted Living Facility.

I wish you the best Whit.

Posted by supadave3

Houston, TX

Member since Dec 2005

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Posted on 2/24/19 at 3:15 pm to Brinner

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Palmetto would probably not be a "recommended path". It's a tough love style place that doesn't put up with BS and works.

It worked for me. But I'll be the first to say that the major component if it's going to 'work' is your mindset when you get there. Either you are going to do what they say and it'll give you the best chance of success or you won't and it won't. You have to be able to surrender to the fact that there is no other way on Gods green Earth that you can stop drinking or using. IF you still think you have a possible way that will just maybe work next time, you're going to try it and throw everything away again.