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Made it through Christmas...

  • 02-01-2008 2:28pm
    #1
    brokensoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 932 ✭✭✭


    ... and New Years without a drink.

    ****ing delighted with myself!

    Today is day 140 on the wagon and honestly, i cant express how much less complicated my life has become. how much happier i am and how much more hopeful i am for the future ( hope was something i had not felt in years)

    Parts of Christmas were difficult, but so worth it.

    Anyone on here who is struggling with drink i would urge you to seek help from GP, AA or whatever.

    There is no such thing as a hopeless alcoholic, i should know.


Comments

  • #2
    Cathmandooo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,324 ✭✭✭✭Cathmandooo


    Well done you should be very proud of yourself :)


  • #3
    LouOB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,181 ✭✭✭LouOB


    Congrats - major pat on back

    Keep up the good work and hope you use this thread to look back on when you are feeling low. That you can be happy.

    Happy 2008 for OP


  • #4
    Karen_*
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,610 ✭✭✭Karen_*


    Well done! You should be chuffed with yourself. I started yesterday!


  • #5
    star-pants
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,429 ✭✭✭✭star-pants


    Congrats hun -- good on you - I'm sure its tough but look how happy you are!! :D delighted for you xx


  • #6
    jhegarty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,441 ✭✭✭jhegarty


    Well done....

    It can only get easier after getting through the last two weeks...


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  • #7
    Dizzyblonde
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Politics Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,110 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dizzyblonde


    Good on you!! You must be saving a fortune too - go out and buy something nice for yourself as a reward. You deserve it.


  • #8
    EL_Loco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 901 ✭✭✭EL_Loco


    yes, an excellent achievement. Literally as a 3 times a year drinker I didn't even make it through without getting snared and having a drink or 2. So hats off. And all the best for 2008! :)


  • #9
    JMCD
    Closed Accounts Posts: 341 ✭✭JMCD


    Agree with the above posts.
    Actually knew a few people in a similar situation....but couldnt get through christmas or new year so well done.

    Keep up the good work.Best of luck for 2008:D


  • #10
    Blackpitts
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 780 ✭✭✭Blackpitts


    well done mate! i wish u a very happy new year


  • #11
    rusalka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭rusalka


    Day 140 - that's fantastic! I think even lots of us who apparently never had "issues" with alcohol would find it difficult to do 30 days, if we're completely honest.

    Well done, and much respect for facing this issue head on. I know there's many a man and woman out there who wish with all their hearts they could find the inner strength to do what you have.

    Christmas is truly the ultimate challenge, and it's a wonderful thing you've achieved - I'm also glad you're happier in yourself.

    Wishing you the very best for 2008 - I hope life continues to get easier and better.

    *HUG*

    Rusi x


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