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Originally Posted by MSD
Depression, bi-polar disorder, and insomnia are things that a doctor will be able to help you with. Keep looking forward, and remember that if you can't do it alone it's because addiction is a deeply rooted psychological and medical phenomenon and not a matter of will power like previous generations treated it.
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Originally Posted by Anormalguy
A couple of weeks ago I had my one year sober anniversary. I quit drinking without attending any meetings or medical help, but that was after many failed attempts to quit, cut back, etc.
I'm not knocking NA and/or AA, both have helped many people get & stay clean/sober. Read up what they're about, & definately attend some meetings if their programs sound right for you. If you know that you can't do it on your own, attend some meetings, get a sponsor to help you through the rough spots.
Don't delude yourself by thinking that cutting back will work, it'll always be temporary. Chances are good you'll have several failed attempts at quitting, as you might have already experienced. Don't beat yourself up when it happens, tell yourself that at least you know that you have a problem, & you're trying to get over it. To state the obvious, it will help immensely if you're serious about getting and staying sober.
Some people claim to experience some kind of epiphany when they sober up, but don't count on a sudden miraculous turnaround. The problems that you're having while using will still be there when you're sober. Sobriety will help you to see things more clearly, but it'll still be up to you to solve your problems & make good things happen.
When push comes to shove, you are the one has to make the decision whether or not to use. Good luck, and please let us know how things work out for you.
If you want to talk, you can access my email through my profile.
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Originally Posted by MSD
And Anormalguy has a good idea offering a way to talk to someone; PM me for my AIM name if you need to talk to someone. My work computer is on AIM pretty much 24/7
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There is a lot of wisdom in what these folks wrote. Please, please, pay attention to them. I've read what MSD says elsewhere on the board, this is someone who has deep knowledge of the medical effects.
I know of how it affected, and affects, my life. I'm still struggling, but things are WAAYY better now, and it's getting easier.
If I've fallen 1000 times, I must have gotten up 1001 to still be here.
I'd be happy to PM anytime. Sharing experiences can make it easier.
