“Take me to the Specialist!”

Missed this thread as I have not had to line to be on line as much. 
 

Bottom line is you are doing the right thing for all the right reasons. Looking forward to seeing you on the other side of 30 days and many many years after that!!!  

You guys and gals FUGGIN RUUUUUULE!!! Got out today. Headed to an AA meeting in 30 mins. 
 

Wednesday morning will mark 30 days clean & sober.

Thanks to ALL of you for the letters, swag, & prayers!!! <3

It's been 30 days already? Wow. 

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Glad to hear it! I too am surprised it’s been 30 days, but they were longer / harder days for you I’m sure. Hats off to you, and glad you were willing to share your journey with us. 

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Great work, keep taking one day at a time. You have the desire to succeed so you will. More good thoughts and prayers going your way. 

poopshovel again said:

 

You guys and gals FUGGIN RUUUUUULE!!! Got out today. Headed to an AA meeting in 30 mins. 
 

Wednesday morning will mark 30 days clean & sober.

Thanks to ALL of you for the letters, swag, & prayers!!! <3

Wooooohooooo!  I'll drink (a soda) to that!

Well done, my friend!

Good job!!

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Nice to see you on the other side.  Congrats and keep us updated and know you can lean on us anytime you need.

Hell yeah!  Welcome back man, it's great to see ya!

 Good to see you here again!  Its an endurance race not a quick trip down the drag strip. You're off to a great start and have the biggest crew around to support you.

You have all of our respect.  Congratulations on meeting the problem head on. 

Hang in there!

Well done! keep going!

Congratulations on the 30 days.

I also struggle with anxiety and depression.

Speak up when you need support. You are not alone here.

Six months sober. Thank you ALL again for your love, laffs, and support.

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Thanks for the update. We're all still pulling for you.

Hell yes.

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Congrats.

Really good to hear. 

Awesome. 

So I have a question, When is any too much? 

I acknowledge that I am "an alcoholic" by definition. Years ago I would say that I had a debilitating relationship with it. As I've grown older I no longer drink because of a bad mood, nor do a HAVE to have alcohol but there are times that I simply enjoy it. Rarely do I drink to a buzz. 

I understand the physical toll that it plays on they body. I also realize that many people can't simply control the urge and are driven to consume en masse. Really I am far more afraid of food and my lack of dietary self control but as someone who is self aware, I realize that saying I don't feel I have a problem could mean I have a problem.

So, while I do entertain a few libations on occasion, is any simply too many? 

poopshovel again said:

 

Six months sober. Thank you ALL again for your love, laffs, and support.

Can I start calling you Mr. Peanutshovel?

Your story and dedication has meant a lot to us beyond our little digital friendships here. Thank you for being you and moreso thank you for sharing your reality with us.

6 months is awesome! Do it again! Do it again!

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Rock on. Congratulations. 

Congratulations, I was excited to see you posting again!  Keep up the great work!