Poll of the Day > 2.5 years sober today

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Jen0125 10/07/20 3:57:07 PM #1:	Time flies, huh PotD? --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945573326] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Time flies, huh PotD? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GunslingerGunsl 10/07/20 4:01:03 PM #2:	I'll drink to that! ~~Sorry~~ <cite>GunslingerGunsl posted [p:945573484] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>I'll drink to that! Sorry </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ogurisama 10/07/20 4:01:11 PM #3:	congratulations! --- http://cdn-android.apptap.com/img/870/mobi.colortrilogy.bitlink/267135850.png https://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/12/10/5/uv4r7nGyrE6ylt2lHGWpiQ2.gif <cite>Ogurisama posted [p:945573488] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>congratulations! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Clench281 10/07/20 4:05:55 PM #4:	That's impressive. I see so many people who are 1 month sober for their 20th time. Making it two and a half years is a great sign that it'll continue. --- Take me for what I am -- who I was meant to be. And if you give a damn, take me baby, or leave me. <cite>Clench281 posted [p:945573650] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>That's impressive. I see so many people who are 1 month sober for their 20th time. Making it two and a half years is a great sign that it'll continue. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/07/20 4:08:45 PM #5:	Clench281 posted... That's impressive. I see so many people who are 1 month sober for their 20th time. Making it two and a half years is a great sign that it'll continue. I read something that said rehab is most successful the third time you go. There were lots of repeat treatment visitors when I was in rehab. It's easy to fall back into bad habits when you're not monitored 24/7. I credit having health insurance and short term disability at work so I was able to be out for 6 months while I did outpatient treatment after my 28 days inpatient. I did therapy for a year and a half after I got out. I was discharged in January. Without therapy, I have no doubts I would have relapsed. --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945573741] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Clench281 posted... </cite> <quote>That's impressive. I see so many people who are 1 month sober for their 20th time. Making it two and a half years is a great sign that it'll continue.</quote> I read something that said rehab is most successful the third time you go. There were lots of repeat treatment visitors when I was in rehab. It's easy to fall back into bad habits when you're not monitored 24/7. I credit having health insurance and short term disability at work so I was able to be out for 6 months while I did outpatient treatment after my 28 days inpatient. I did therapy for a year and a half after I got out. I was discharged in January. Without therapy, I have no doubts I would have relapsed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
zebatov 10/07/20 4:24:01 PM #6:	It must, because I remember that topic and it was like three months ago. --- C was right. <cite>zebatov posted [p:945574361] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>It must, because I remember that topic and it was like three months ago. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/07/20 4:24:34 PM #7:	zebatov posted... It must, because I remember that topic and it was like three months ago. Which topic? The one about me going to rehab? --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945574386] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>zebatov posted... </cite> <quote>It must, because I remember that topic and it was like three months ago.</quote> Which topic? The one about me going to rehab? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OrangeDawn 10/07/20 4:27:13 PM #8:	congrats jen! --- 3DS Friend Code: 3308-5843-0863 Town: Virginia <cite>OrangeDawn posted [p:945574484] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>congrats jen! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrozenBananas 10/07/20 4:34:56 PM #9:	Wow its been that long already ? Congrats! --- Bra-****ing-vo <cite>FrozenBananas posted [p:945574763] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Wow its been that long already ? Congrats! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/07/20 4:35:17 PM #10:	Thanks guys --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945574776] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Thanks guys </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GunslingerGunsl 10/07/20 4:42:57 PM #11:	If you don't mind me asking, what are you actively doing to stay clean? <cite>GunslingerGunsl posted [p:945575042] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>If you don't mind me asking, what are you actively doing to stay clean? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 10/07/20 4:45:43 PM #12:	Congrats, it is a huge accomplishment. I have some family members struggling to stay sober so I know it can be difficult. Keep up the good work! --- I am a Contract Software Developer. What does that mean? I don't know, let me know if you figure it out. <cite>Dikitain posted [p:945575122] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Congrats, it is a huge accomplishment. I have some family members struggling to stay sober so I know it can be difficult. Keep up the good work! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Greenfox111 10/07/20 4:48:53 PM #13:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8c5wmeOL9o&ab_channel=Dylancliff111 --- Don't ask. <cite>Greenfox111 posted [p:945575237] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8c5wmeOL9o&ab_channel=Dylancliff111 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/07/20 4:49:03 PM #14:	GunslingerGunsl posted... If you don't mind me asking, what are you actively doing to stay clean? Not drinking lol. I'm not sure how to answer that question. I just apply what I learned in therapy to regulate my emotions and outlook. I obviously still get sad, anxious and depressed but I learned how to help myself out of that as opposed to turning to alcohol to cope. --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945575242] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>GunslingerGunsl posted... </cite> <quote>If you don't mind me asking, what are you actively doing to stay clean?</quote> Not drinking lol. I'm not sure how to answer that question. I just apply what I learned in therapy to regulate my emotions and outlook. I obviously still get sad, anxious and depressed but I learned how to help myself out of that as opposed to turning to alcohol to cope. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/07/20 4:49:11 PM #15:	Greenfox111 posted... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8c5wmeOL9o&ab_channel=Dylancliff111 LMAO --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945575245] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Greenfox111 posted... </cite> <quote>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8c5wmeOL9o&ab_channel=Dylancliff111</quote> LMAO </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GunslingerGunsl 10/07/20 4:51:19 PM #16:	Jen0125 posted... Not drinking lol. I'm not sure how to answer that question. I just apply what I learned in therapy to regulate my emotions and outlook. I obviously still get sad, anxious and depressed but I learned how to help myself out of that as opposed to turning to alcohol to cope. I figured with you going to rehab and all that you'd have made a relapse prevention plan. Usually consists of things like therapy, self-care, healthy routines, specific coping strategies and support systems. I was wondering what has worked for you. <cite>GunslingerGunsl posted [p:945575313] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Jen0125 posted... </cite> <quote>Not drinking lol. I'm not sure how to answer that question. I just apply what I learned in therapy to regulate my emotions and outlook. I obviously still get sad, anxious and depressed but I learned how to help myself out of that as opposed to turning to alcohol to cope.</quote>I figured with you going to rehab and all that you'd have made a relapse prevention plan. Usually consists of things like therapy, self-care, healthy routines, specific coping strategies and support systems. I was wondering what has worked for you. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 10/07/20 4:56:04 PM #17:	Yay, well done --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:945575468] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Yay, well done </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/07/20 4:56:20 PM #18:	GunslingerGunsl posted... I figured with you going to rehab and all that you'd have made a relapse prevention plan. Usually consists of things like therapy, self-care, healthy routines, specific coping strategies and support systems. I was wondering what has worked for you. If I feel like I am having any issues I will make an appt with my therapist. We did create a plan but it was 2.5 years ago and a lot of it isn't applicable now because I didn't continue 12 step after rehab. I just developed hobbies, I'm in school, and I went through 1.5 years of therapy to help learn emotional skills I never learned as a child. --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945575482] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>GunslingerGunsl posted... </cite> <quote>I figured with you going to rehab and all that you'd have made a relapse prevention plan. Usually consists of things like therapy, self-care, healthy routines, specific coping strategies and support systems. I was wondering what has worked for you.</quote> If I feel like I am having any issues I will make an appt with my therapist. We did create a plan but it was 2.5 years ago and a lot of it isn't applicable now because I didn't continue 12 step after rehab. I just developed hobbies, I'm in school, and I went through 1.5 years of therapy to help learn emotional skills I never learned as a child. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GunslingerGunsl 10/07/20 4:59:49 PM #19:	Jen0125 posted... If I feel like I am having any issues I will make an appt with my therapist. We did create a plan but it was 2.5 years ago and a lot of it isn't applicable now because I didn't continue 12 step after rehab. I just developed hobbies, I'm in school, and I went through 1.5 years of therapy to help learn emotional skills I never learned as a child. Sounds like you're doing well. I'm glad. Sometimes I hear people preach that the 12 step program is the only way. Personally, I've never believed that myself. Wish you the best for the future! <cite>GunslingerGunsl posted [p:945575613] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Jen0125 posted... </cite> <quote>If I feel like I am having any issues I will make an appt with my therapist. We did create a plan but it was 2.5 years ago and a lot of it isn't applicable now because I didn't continue 12 step after rehab. I just developed hobbies, I'm in school, and I went through 1.5 years of therapy to help learn emotional skills I never learned as a child.</quote>Sounds like you're doing well. I'm glad. Sometimes I hear people preach that the 12 step program is the only way. Personally, I've never believed that myself. Wish you the best for the future! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/07/20 5:02:24 PM #20:	GunslingerGunsl posted... Sounds like you're doing well. I'm glad. Sometimes I hear people preach that the 12 step program is the only way. Personally, I've never believed that myself. Wish you the best for the future! Thanks! My treatment was a 12 step facility but I really found that it wasn't working for me because I am not spiritual at all. I also don't like how you're expected to re-do your steps especially step 4 and 5. For me, it just perpetuated a cycle of shame in me that I didn't want to go through. The meetings too were kind of triggering for me because it just consists of talking about what a shitty person you are when you're using. I don't want to be reminded of that constantly. I'm not that person anymore. I've made amends with those I did wrong to and I've cut people out of my life that made me feel like my progress would be impeded. AA was definitely not for me. --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945575705] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>GunslingerGunsl posted... </cite> <quote>Sounds like you're doing well. I'm glad. Sometimes I hear people preach that the 12 step program is the only way. Personally, I've never believed that myself. Wish you the best for the future!</quote> Thanks! My treatment was a 12 step facility but I really found that it wasn't working for me because I am not spiritual at all. I also don't like how you're expected to re-do your steps especially step 4 and 5. For me, it just perpetuated a cycle of shame in me that I didn't want to go through. The meetings too were kind of triggering for me because it just consists of talking about what a shitty person you are when you're using. I don't want to be reminded of that constantly. I'm not that person anymore. I've made amends with those I did wrong to and I've cut people out of my life that made me feel like my progress would be impeded. AA was definitely not for me. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25 10/07/20 5:35:20 PM #21:	Nice. Any form of addiction is hard to keep at bey. Do you have any current help such as meetings? --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - https://imgur.com/YvP6isz <cite>wwinterj25 posted [p:945576940] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Nice. Any form of addiction is hard to keep at bey. Do you have any current help such as meetings? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 10/07/20 5:37:38 PM #22:	Congratulations! I've got a lot of friends involved with AA, NA, or just living straight edge lifestyles, so I know how easy it can be to slip up. 2.5 years is definitely an accomplishment. One day at a time. Personally, I like weed too much to ever go completely sober, but I don't drink much at all. <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:945577025] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Congratulations! I've got a lot of friends involved with AA, NA, or just living straight edge lifestyles, so I know how easy it can be to slip up. 2.5 years is definitely an accomplishment. One day at a time. Personally, I like weed too much to ever go completely sober, but I don't drink much at all. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 10/07/20 5:39:06 PM #23:	Congrats! --- The Betrayer <cite>Mead posted [p:945577080] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Congrats! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/07/20 5:42:42 PM #24:	wwinterj25 posted... Nice. Any form of addiction is hard to keep at bey. Do you have any current help such as meetings? No, I didn't do 12 step after I got out of treatment. It wasn't for me. I did a lot of therapy. JigsawTDC posted... Personally, I like weed too much to ever go completely sober, but I don't drink much at all. I did edibles for the first time again last month but I don't count that towards my sobriety because I had issues with alcohol, not marijuana. I haven't had a desire to do them again after last month so that's a good sign. --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945577194] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>wwinterj25 posted... </cite> <quote>Nice. Any form of addiction is hard to keep at bey. Do you have any current help such as meetings?</quote> No, I didn't do 12 step after I got out of treatment. It wasn't for me. I did a lot of therapy. JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote>Personally, I like weed too much to ever go completely sober, but I don't drink much at all.</quote> I did edibles for the first time again last month but I don't count that towards my sobriety because I had issues with alcohol, not marijuana. I haven't had a desire to do them again after last month so that's a good sign. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JCvgluvr 10/07/20 5:43:50 PM #25:	Congratulations! --- Currently playing: Spider-Man PS4 and Spyro: Reignited SMM2 Maker ID: JCvgluvr 21J-H86-FNG. I specialize in action stages and SMW design. <cite>JCvgluvr posted [p:945577240] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Congratulations! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pionear 10/07/20 5:49:33 PM #26:	Congrats, actually been 10 years for me...keep it going! <cite>pionear posted [p:945577436] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Congrats, actually been 10 years for me...keep it going! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/07/20 5:50:57 PM #27:	pionear posted... Congrats, actually been 10 years for me...keep it going! Hell yeah --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945577496] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>pionear posted... </cite> <quote>Congrats, actually been 10 years for me...keep it going!</quote> Hell yeah </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ogurisama 10/07/20 5:53:30 PM #28:	RC said Jen vented! Either RC is the imposter trying for an easy kill, or Jen is being sloppy! --- http://cdn-android.apptap.com/img/870/mobi.colortrilogy.bitlink/267135850.png https://i.chzbgr.com/completestore/12/10/5/uv4r7nGyrE6ylt2lHGWpiQ2.gif <cite>Ogurisama posted [p:945577614] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>RC said Jen vented! Either RC is the imposter trying for an easy kill, or Jen is being sloppy! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jsb0714 10/07/20 6:27:20 PM #29:	So no one bring any of SunWuKung420's canned beer into this topic! <cite>jsb0714 posted [p:945578884] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>So no one bring any of SunWuKung420's canned beer into this topic! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YoukaiSlayer 10/07/20 7:06:40 PM #30:	Fairly certain the 12 step program is literally less effective than doing nothing at all. A complete scam that only occasionally works because a lot of people who do it are motivated to quit regardless of program. Anyway, congrats. I guess I've been sober for like 16 months? I do miss it but my health issues put enough fear into me to not even consider trying it anytime soon. --- I'm ninja (you can't see me) <cite>YoukaiSlayer posted [p:945580285] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Fairly certain the 12 step program is literally less effective than doing nothing at all. A complete scam that only occasionally works because a lot of people who do it are motivated to quit regardless of program. Anyway, congrats. I guess I've been sober for like 16 months? I do miss it but my health issues put enough fear into me to not even consider trying it anytime soon. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GunslingerGunsl 10/07/20 7:14:32 PM #31:	YoukaiSlayer posted... Fairly certain the 12 step program is literally less effective than doing nothing at all. A complete scam that only occasionally works because a lot of people who do it are motivated to quit regardless of program. Anyway, congrats. I guess I've been sober for like 16 months? I do miss it but my health issues put enough fear into me to not even consider trying it anytime soon. 12-step programs are definitely effective. This is coming from someone that doesn't believe they are always necessary. That being said, it's completely possible that for some people, a 12-step meeting might actually lead to a poorer treatment outcome. And you're right, motivation to change is a major factor in recovery. Congrats on your 16 months btw. <cite>GunslingerGunsl posted [p:945580561] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>YoukaiSlayer posted... </cite> <quote>Fairly certain the 12 step program is literally less effective than doing nothing at all. A complete scam that only occasionally works because a lot of people who do it are motivated to quit regardless of program. Anyway, congrats. I guess I've been sober for like 16 months? I do miss it but my health issues put enough fear into me to not even consider trying it anytime soon.</quote>12-step programs are definitely effective. This is coming from someone that doesn't believe they are always necessary. That being said, it's completely possible that for some people, a 12-step meeting might actually lead to a poorer treatment outcome. And you're right, motivation to change is a major factor in recovery. Congrats on your 16 months btw. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
teddy241 10/07/20 7:31:47 PM #32:	congrats. I feel like steveo gets it when it comes to sobriety. i like hearing him talk about it https://youtu.be/b7Ncw4A_jm4 <cite>teddy241 posted [p:945581223] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>congrats. I feel like steveo gets it when it comes to sobriety. i like hearing him talk about it https://youtu.be/b7Ncw4A_jm4 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wolfy42 10/07/20 7:56:05 PM #33:	Congrats, but holy crap, that seems like it was just yesterday (or last year I mean). Can't believe it's been 2 1/2 years. That is crazy. But anyway, awesome. Awesome crazy. --- Tacobot 3000 "Saving the world from not having tacos." Glowing Elephant "Stonehedge was a sex thing." <cite>wolfy42 posted [p:945582138] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Congrats, but holy crap, that seems like it was just yesterday (or last year I mean). Can't believe it's been 2 1/2 years. That is crazy. But anyway, awesome. Awesome crazy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronBornCorps 10/07/20 9:24:04 PM #34:	Congratulations, I know it's not always an easy path. Proud of the progress you have made. --- "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." - Oscar Wilde <cite>IronBornCorps posted [p:945585739] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Congratulations, I know it's not always an easy path. Proud of the progress you have made. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
argonautweakend 10/07/20 9:25:35 PM #35:	AWESOME keep it up! <cite>argonautweakend posted [p:945585828] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>AWESOME keep it up! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Entity13 10/07/20 9:40:11 PM #36:	Good on ya, Jen. Now, whatever you do, please don't turn tonight's debate into a drinking game. You got this. --- http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb179/EntityXIII/entityfn7.jpg <cite>Entity13 posted [p:945586632] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Good on ya, Jen. Now, whatever you do, please don't turn tonight's debate into a drinking game. You got this. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/07/20 9:57:29 PM #37:	Entity13 posted... Good on ya, Jen. Now, whatever you do, please don't turn tonight's debate into a drinking game. You got this. Lmao I'm getting chicken wings --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945587593] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Entity13 posted... </cite> <quote>Good on ya, Jen. Now, whatever you do, please don't turn tonight's debate into a drinking game. You got this.</quote> Lmao I'm getting chicken wings </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YoukaiSlayer 10/07/20 11:22:06 PM #38:	GunslingerGunsl posted... Congrats on your 16 months btw. Not really something for me to be proud of. I got an unrelated chronic illness (MCAS) that makes me become unresponsive and consvulse and feel like I'm dying if I so much as drink a sip of something that isn't water. Beer would probably put me in a coma. Compared to the immenient fear of death, it's very easy to avoid alcohol and just about everything else. It's just 6 meals of brown rice for me a day, otherwise it's a quick trip to the ER. GunslingerGunsl posted... 12-step programs are definitely effective. Thier relapse rate is higher than literally no strategy. It's entire message is you have no power or control and aren't responsible for you own actions so give up and let god take over. --- I'm ninja (you can't see me) <cite>YoukaiSlayer posted [p:945591410] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote> GunslingerGunsl posted... </cite> <quote>Congrats on your 16 months btw.</quote>Not really something for me to be proud of. I got an unrelated chronic illness (MCAS) that makes me become unresponsive and consvulse and feel like I'm dying if I so much as drink a sip of something that isn't water. Beer would probably put me in a coma. Compared to the immenient fear of death, it's very easy to avoid alcohol and just about everything else. It's just 6 meals of brown rice for me a day, otherwise it's a quick trip to the ER. GunslingerGunsl posted... </cite> <quote>12-step programs are definitely effective.</quote>Thier relapse rate is higher than literally no strategy. It's entire message is you have no power or control and aren't responsible for you own actions so give up and let god take over. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/07/20 11:28:54 PM #39:	YoukaiSlayer posted... Not really something for me to be proud of. I got an unrelated chronic illness (MCAS) that makes me become unresponsive and consvulse and feel like I'm dying if I so much as drink a sip of something that isn't water. Beer would probably put me in a coma. Compared to the immenient fear of death, it's very easy to avoid alcohol and just about everything else. It's just 6 meals of brown rice for me a day, otherwise it's a quick trip to the ER. Thier relapse rate is higher than literally no strategy. It's entire message is you have no power or control and aren't responsible for you own actions so give up and let god take over. Their message is you're powerless over drugs and alcohol and you're basically a terrible person and should be ashamed by what you've done forever. Essentially. It's a guilt and shame model and that doesn't work for me. --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945591652] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>YoukaiSlayer posted... </cite> <quote>Not really something for me to be proud of. I got an unrelated chronic illness (MCAS) that makes me become unresponsive and consvulse and feel like I'm dying if I so much as drink a sip of something that isn't water. Beer would probably put me in a coma. Compared to the immenient fear of death, it's very easy to avoid alcohol and just about everything else. It's just 6 meals of brown rice for me a day, otherwise it's a quick trip to the ER. Thier relapse rate is higher than literally no strategy. It's entire message is you have no power or control and aren't responsible for you own actions so give up and let god take over.</quote> Their message is you're powerless over drugs and alcohol and you're basically a terrible person and should be ashamed by what you've done forever. Essentially. It's a guilt and shame model and that doesn't work for me. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25 10/07/20 11:55:44 PM #40:	Jen0125 posted... No, I didn't do 12 step after I got out of treatment. It wasn't for me. I did a lot of therapy. Fair enough. --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - https://imgur.com/YvP6isz <cite>wwinterj25 posted [p:945592472] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Jen0125 posted... </cite> <quote>No, I didn't do 12 step after I got out of treatment. It wasn't for me. I did a lot of therapy.</quote> Fair enough. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wanded 10/07/20 11:59:34 PM #41:	mazel tov --- Puss in Boots was a good movie and it deserves more recognition <cite>Wanded posted [p:945592591] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>mazel tov </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrndNhbrHdCEman 10/08/20 4:58:41 AM #42:	Congrats Jen. Feels like those topics were just yesterday. --- Official nosy neighbor and gossip https://imgur.com/uGKwGsK <cite>FrndNhbrHdCEman posted [p:945598082] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Congrats Jen. Feels like those topics were just yesterday. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BUMPED2002 10/08/20 9:39:02 AM #44:	Good for you! Stay the course and stay strong! --- SpankageBros <cite>BUMPED2002 posted [p:945603226] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Good for you! Stay the course and stay strong! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/08/20 10:01:21 AM #45:	Thanks guys --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945603987] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Thanks guys </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OhhhJa 10/08/20 10:32:04 AM #46:	About 7 months here. I never had a major problem or anything but I was drinking more beer than I had a right to a lot of nights. Quit altogether before I had my daughter though. And I've lost 25 lbs <cite>OhhhJa posted [p:945605068] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>About 7 months here. I never had a major problem or anything but I was drinking more beer than I had a right to a lot of nights. Quit altogether before I had my daughter though. And I've lost 25 lbs </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/08/20 10:59:15 AM #47:	OhhhJa posted... About 7 months here. I never had a major problem or anything but I was drinking more beer than I had a right to a lot of nights. Quit altogether before I had my daughter though. And I've lost 25 lbs Problem drinking can still have a serious negative impact on your life so good job --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945605968] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>OhhhJa posted... </cite> <quote>About 7 months here. I never had a major problem or anything but I was drinking more beer than I had a right to a lot of nights. Quit altogether before I had my daughter though. And I've lost 25 lbs</quote> Problem drinking can still have a serious negative impact on your life so good job </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hamsarris_ 10/08/20 11:24:20 AM #48:	Ayeee I hit a year clean from alcohol recently so congrats homie! --- https://twitch.tv/hamsarris_ <cite>hamsarris_ posted [p:945606871] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>Ayeee I hit a year clean from alcohol recently so congrats homie! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jen0125 10/08/20 11:24:41 AM #49:	hamsarris_ posted... Ayeee I hit a year clean from alcohol recently so congrats homie! Nice, glad you did it young. Too much time wasted. --- https://imgur.com/4ihiyS2 "I am not gay! Can't you get that through your head? I am very much aroused at the site of a naked woman!" - Dan0429 <cite>Jen0125 posted [p:945606881] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>hamsarris_ posted... </cite> <quote>Ayeee I hit a year clean from alcohol recently so congrats homie!</quote> Nice, glad you did it young. Too much time wasted. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackScythe0 10/08/20 1:09:24 PM #50:	I was lucky I knew I came from a family of alcoholics so I just always stayed away. My little brother is a functional alcoholic and he completely refuses to admit it. <cite>BlackScythe0 posted [p:945611188] in 2.5 years ... [t:79025941]...</cite> <quote>I was lucky I knew I came from a family of alcoholics so I just always stayed away. My little brother is a functional alcoholic and he completely refuses to admit it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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