Gatorman

[ram921]

You can't stop drinking?

[gatorman4890]

I`ve made it two days now. Be nice...

[Marcia2202]

I just wanted to say that it makes me really happy to hear that you've made it through 2 days already! Good going! And let us all know, if you need some pep talk to make it through this.

Marcia

[eureka254]

One foot in front of the other, one day at a time is the best any of us can do.  

When my husband first stopped drinking, each day was both a struggle and a victory.  The days slowly accumulated into weeks and then months, and as the time passed, the struggle became just a stand, and then just a state of mind.  My husband has been been alcohol-free now for 20 years and 6 months.  And it all started with one day, then two...

I hope we can help you through the struggle... and if you stumble or fall, don't lose heart -- know that there are people here willing to help you back up if you're willing to help yourself.

~eureka

[IAmTheWalrus]

Seems like everything works the same way, one day at a time. Hang in there.

[gatorman4890]

John,John,John, {from that old movie} and Eureka and Walrus, It makes it easy knowing I`m not alone. I talked to my GP doctor on the phone yesterday. My #`s went from 85 to 127 and 58 to 85 from April to July. She said I should start treatment asap. But she also said that the viral load is the one that matters and I don`t think I`ve ever had it tested. She said my gasto dr. has to order it. I go back to him Aug. 11. I want to have lots of alternitives, like Vertex etc for him. She said if he won`t do an alternitive treatment that she would refer me to an infectious disease doctor. If you google cure for hep-c there are tons of them. My arms and legs are withering away. I found another source for Oxymatrine. Old Lloyd Wright now has it {that`s where i`ve been getting Regal Silver}. Thanks again to all of you-PEACE

[comeagain]

I think your a living paradox very nice sometimes but then the opposit anothers, and I bet your a reliable Man in many aspects, but when everybody relies on you the most such as going to a funeral, graduation, whatever event it may be, when people think we  know its hard for gator to stay sober but at this one time he really ought to.

But what happens 9 out of 10 times if you show up at all, then your more pissed then in years.
How come because your a living paradox, and as someone said you cant stop drinking untill you realise that you cant, then you can! thats a paradox.
You see a paradox most be cured by a paradox.

Maybe I´m dead wrong and your nothing at all what i have described, then accept my apologies for jumping conclusions,  the soulotion to your problem is probably much easier its just get a grip make a decision and stop.

Whatever you do wish you the very best because you seem lik a very nice Man .
(sometimes)

ca

ps I love paradoxes

[ram921]

So, is it THREE days now, or what? If so, congrats. And I AM being nice. My sponsor told me, "We don't HAVE to do anything. I can live in recovery, or die in disease. My choice." It's your choice, too, Bro. Six million and some just like you have stopped drinking and are leading good lives. You are not unique. I'm here if you need help.

[nygirl7]

I'm not sure what in the world she was thinking but no........your viral load NUMBER is not nearly as important as your hepatic panel (that gives you your AST and ALT). However your genotype is extremely important so you know which subset you are, how long you have to treat etc. Without a viral load how do they know you HAVE HCV? You could just have the antibodies floating about inside...you need the actual test to confirm you have the active disease.

Congratulations on the two days.  Many of us in here are addicts of all sort of addictions and we can truly understand how hard it really is.  But...you only have to not drink for today. Worry about tomorrow another day because it's all you can truly do.

I hope you found a good group for support - many times the only thing that kept me sober was the thought at how disappointed they would be if I slipped and that was the ONLY thing that was able to keep me from doing so.  I know we're supposed to do it for ourselves but that helped for me. Sometimes caring about yourself is a much harder thing.

do whatever it is you gotta do!  You're doing FABULOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!!

[rita863]

i wish you luck. and take one day at a time!

[gatorman4890]

I`m not going to drink, dadgumit. That paradox thing is heavy. I did miss my sisters graduation and I did check my wallet for beer money but I`m not going to drink dadgumit. It`s happy hour that I`m used to. { I ended a sentence wih a preposition, I hate that}. Is that a parodox? I`ve got to go paint a house, before the rain and get back by 2pm. {golf comes on}. I cut back on the silver, I`m glowing in the dark. My woman is house-sitting again thursday thru monday. That`ll be tough. Stay in touch, love Gator

[GSDgirl]

Quitting the drinking was hard for me.  Dad drinks still, mom used to drink, brother drinks, it was a way of life.  And it got worse when my sis was killed in a car accident at 21 years of age.  The lifestyle had to change.  AA was a help but I was told to take what I need from it and I did.  I did not do all the steps but I did quit.  Now it is still hard when the pressure is on.  But "one day at a time" is all any of can do.  Good luck and remember there are a lot of people here that care and will help & try to pep talk you thru.  Find a hobby, (I found showing & training German Shepherd Dogs)  Too busy to think about other things LOL.

Denise

[ram921]

The 12 steps contain the process that leads to the psychic shift necessary to change. "The same man (woman) WILL drink again." Willpower is insufficient. It's like trying to cure HepC (or any Disease) with willpower. Resolve helps, but it's not enough. Taking all the steps, in order, with a sponsor who has taken all the steps is the suggested way to freedom from the obsession to drink. Keeping "busy" is a band-aid, and a real alcoholic will find a hobby that works better while drinking. I've taken the suggestions i offer here, and I live happy, joyous and free from the obsession to drink. It's not one day at a time anymore. It's easy to stay sober now. I keep doing what I need to do to stay that way.AA is more than a "help,but..." AA saves and restores lives.

[ram921]

Here's the number for your area. Get busy. AA Casselberry/ Orlando 24hour hotline: [phone] www.aaorlandointergroup.org I'm available if you need more support. No excuses.