re: Who will admit to be in recovery?

Posted by Chief Hinge

There and Here

Member since Sep 2018

3132 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:31 pm to Yeti_Chaser

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Kafka alter sir. Kafka alter

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Posted by Jarlaxle

Calimport

Member since Dec 2010

2876 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:34 pm to DoUrden

as your sworn enemy i am here to support you. let me know if you want to game sometime to take your mind off of stuff.

Posted by prostyleoffensetime

Mississippi

Member since Aug 2009

11947 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:36 pm to CamdenTiger

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make you feel euphoric or just numb....?

Mild euphoria followed by numbness followed by total shite the next day.

Posted by biglego

San Francisco

Member since Nov 2007

80286 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:37 pm to CamdenTiger

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Just wondering what the appeal is... make you feel euphoric or just numb....?

The appeal is the slight euphoria and lowered inhibitions. It’s why people like to dance after a few drinks. It’s a nice social activity because of that plus it’s sold everywhere. To me, the euphoria is rather slight and doesn’t last long. It soon turns to numbness and drowsiness and the next day hurts. I don’t know if any other drug hurts as bad the next day.

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Posted by Kujo

225-911-5736

Member since Dec 2015

6031 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:38 pm to DoUrden

Went to a meeting once because I thought I had a problem. The stories these guys told were horrible, guy so drunk he plucked his own eye out, another beat his grandmother because she was trying to keep him from taking money from her purse. I came away completely assured that I don't have a drinking problem.

Posted by fallguy_1978

Best States #50

Member since Feb 2018

51657 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:38 pm to biglego

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I don’t know if any other drug hurts as bad the next day.

A coke bender is pretty painful when you wake up at 3pm the next day.

Posted by EmperorGout

I hate all of you.

Member since Feb 2008

11433 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:39 pm to Kujo

Just because you don't wake up in a ditch or jail doesn't mean you aren't an addict

Posted by Rammin TX

DFW Texas

Member since Oct 2018

1736 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:40 pm to biglego

alcohol is my choice. pot make me paranoid. pcb shrooms make me regurgitate. coke is too addicting. not gonna try heroin as i fear it

Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy

Member since Jul 2011

31575 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:42 pm to DoUrden

Me

7/20/16 is my sobriety date

Posted by Cregg

Orange Beach

Member since Jul 2017

2326 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:44 pm to biglego

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I don’t know if any other drug hurts as bad the next day.

shite man. I'd take a regular booze hangover any day of the week over coming down from a cocaine bender. A horrible god awful feeling.

Posted by RogerTheShrubber

Juneau, AK

Member since Jan 2009

282000 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:51 pm to biglego

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It’s hard for me to understand how anyone can get addicted to alcohol. It’s such a crappy drug

DIfferent substances affect people differently. Alcohol was amazing for me. Slowed me down, relaxed me, helped me sleep, allowed me to be someone I was afraid to be otherwise. Allowed me to not feel guilt, etc.

But the party has to end sometimes. After a while the buzz isn't as good, you drink more, and you get ill when you're sober.

Posted by TulaneLSU

Member since Aug 2003

Member since Dec 2007

13595 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:56 pm to SuperSaint

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Meetings never done it for me. I don't mesh with that lifestyle. I just don't think about getting loaded anymore and don't think I know anyone that does anymore. Me removing drug addicts from my circle worked wonders. I even quit a good job because a couple guys I worked with were loser pot heads.

It's just not a part of my life.

But props to anyone that can beat that gorilla off their back. I have boucoup respect for you guys.

SuperSaint, God loves you!

Posted by Outdoorreb

Member since Oct 2019

2633 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:56 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy

Had a problem with coke once. Luckily I was able to quit cold turkey. Life sucked for a while and I still get the urge, but the possibility/probability of losing everything I care for outweighs that key bump. Long days are the worst. That drug made work so much easier and fun.

Stay vigilant my friends.

Posted by Bama and Beer

Baldwin Co, AL

Member since Oct 2010

82518 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:57 pm to DoUrden

Been in and out of recovery for over a decade for alcohol

Rehabs, yep, meetings yep, therapy yep

I had a 9 day bender from 12/31 to the 8th of this year

Almost put me in the hospital. Puked enough to start a terrible nose bleed. Worst nose bleed covered 60% of a towel

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Posted by Caplewood

Atlanta

Member since Jun 2010

39362 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 8:58 pm to SuperSaint

AA/NA are cults

Posted by SuperSaint

Sorting Out OT BS Since '2007'

Member since Sep 2007

144688 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 9:00 pm to TulaneLSU

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TulaneLSU

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SuperSaint, God loves you!

wish I convey in words how much this means Mr. TulaneLSU.

God bless you

Posted by lsucoonass

shreveport and east texas

Member since Nov 2003

69048 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 9:04 pm to Caplewood

Maybe maybe not

I don’t understand addiction

All I know is I have cousin who is a piece of shite bc he refuses help

Posted by Jim Rockford

Member since May 2011

102382 posts

Posted on 1/11/20 at 9:04 pm to Bama and Beer

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Bama and Beer

If you don't mind my asking, you drink more than just about anybody I've ever heard of. But you also seem to be fairly functional, ie, not on skid row. How do you manage it? At any rate, I wish you the best and I hope you find the means to recover. You seem like an alright guy.