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Drinking wine for 35 years!

Posted by thecatlady644 @thecatlady644, Jun 8 8:52am

I am getting a plan together to quit. I've been reading all the posts on here to inspire me, and it's working, so thank you!! Any words of encouragement and how you did will be very much appreciated.

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diverdown1 | @diverdown1 | 4 days ago
In reply to @gj7 "@dhbskier Absolutely terrific! That’s 7&1/2 weeks of daily miracles! Good for you! Don’t drink… no matter..." + (show)
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@dhbskier Absolutely terrific!
That’s 7&1/2 weeks of daily miracles! Good for you!
Don’t drink… no matter what.
If I can help you in any way I would be glad to do so.. I’ve been sober for a long while.
Glad

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@gj7 TRUTH! I used to have a friend that would say, "Even if your ass falls off, do NOT pick up a drink or drug."

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thecatlady644 | @thecatlady644 | 3 days ago
In reply to @roch "@thecatlady644 Welcome to Mayo Connect. Good for you to recognize the need for change. I have..." + (show)
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@thecatlady644

Welcome to Mayo Connect. Good for you to recognize the need for change. I have also found the experiences and advice people have shared in this group have been extremely helpful. Stopping drinking is only the first step; from my personal experience, the ability to stay sober for an extended period of time is the toughest part. There are virtual and in-person support groups, and personal counseling is very beneficial.

I think trying to identify why you drink and what your triggers are important part of staying sober.

There are various tools online, but you might want to check out the Smart Recovery website, which has some helpful worksheets that may help you in your recovery journey:
https://smartrecovery.org/toolbox
You mentioned you have started a plan. Do you care to share what your plan is looking like?

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@roch Sorry, so late. I was rereading the responses and saw the last sentence about my plan.
I am currently drinking less per day, tapering off, as they say. It is hard, but it's working. I've been trying to figure out my triggers. Seems like it's mostly a habit. Thanks for the link, it has helped me.

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thecatlady644 | @thecatlady644 | 3 days ago

I would love to receive Daily Ponderable each morning. I think we all need to look at it.
If you don't mind, post it here.

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thecatlady644 | @thecatlady644 | 3 days ago
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@gj7 TRUTH! I used to have a friend that would say, "Even if your ass falls off, do NOT pick up a drink or drug."

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@diverdown1 I like that, and so true.

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | 2 days ago
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@joeyjensen1959 I am familiar with you! I do not believe any of us can do it alone. I read a Daily Ponderable email every morning. If you are interested in receiving that, let me know. It has daily reflections from AA, NA, Native American, Buddhism, philosophers...etc. I can message you the email privately or if anyone else is interested, I can post it. I have read it every morning (it comes at 4:30 a.m. CST) for almost 6 years now.

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@diverdown1

Thanks for your suggestions about the daily inspirations. I was not familiar with Daily Ponderable, but I have used other daily reflection books. Often, daily reflections are used at the beginning of AA meetings.

Could you post the link you use here for Daily Pondeable, in case anyone is interested?

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diverdown1 | @diverdown1 | 1 day ago
In reply to @roch "@diverdown1 Thanks for your suggestions about the daily inspirations. I was not familiar with Daily Ponderable,..." + (show)
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@diverdown1

Thanks for your suggestions about the daily inspirations. I was not familiar with Daily Ponderable, but I have used other daily reflection books. Often, daily reflections are used at the beginning of AA meetings.

Could you post the link you use here for Daily Pondeable, in case anyone is interested?

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@roch Of course. Here it is. It helps me every morning.

How to subscribe to the Daily Ponderables
Click on the link below .. complete the form .. then click on the verification
email that you receive.
mydailyponderables24.com (Go to this site and you should be able to subscribe. If not let me know.

We hope that the Daily Ponderables will be a simple daily reflection
to support and deepen your recovery
Kevin G.

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diverdown1 | @diverdown1 | 1 day ago

How to subscribe to the Daily Ponderables
Click on the link below .. complete the form .. then click on the verification
email that you receive.
mydailyponderables24.com (Go to this site and you should be able to subscribe. If not let me know.

We hope that the Daily Ponderables will be a simple daily reflection
to support and deepen your recovery

Here is also an email that you can ask to for a link or to be put on the daily email.

ezduzit@mydailyponderables24.com

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thecatlady644 | @thecatlady644 | 1 day ago
In reply to @diverdown1 "How to subscribe to the Daily Ponderables Click on the link below .. complete the form..." + (show)
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How to subscribe to the Daily Ponderables
Click on the link below .. complete the form .. then click on the verification
email that you receive.
mydailyponderables24.com (Go to this site and you should be able to subscribe. If not let me know.

We hope that the Daily Ponderables will be a simple daily reflection
to support and deepen your recovery

Here is also an email that you can ask to for a link or to be put on the daily email.

ezduzit@mydailyponderables24.com

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@diverdown1 Thank you, I will check it out. Looks like a good way to start the day.

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diverdown1 | @diverdown1 | 1 day ago
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@diverdown1 Thank you, I will check it out. Looks like a good way to start the day.

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@thecatlady644 You're very welcome. It is a great way to start the day. It helps me get "my mind right." I hope you find it as helpful as I do. Sometimes it takes them a few days to start sending it to your email. Also check your spam folder. Sometimes that can happen.

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diverdown1 | @diverdown1 | 1 day ago
In reply to @roch "@diverdown1 Thanks for your suggestions about the daily inspirations. I was not familiar with Daily Ponderable,..." + (show)
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@diverdown1

Thanks for your suggestions about the daily inspirations. I was not familiar with Daily Ponderable, but I have used other daily reflection books. Often, daily reflections are used at the beginning of AA meetings.

Could you post the link you use here for Daily Pondeable, in case anyone is interested?

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@roch I posted it below. Also, I posted the email so people can write to them asking them to send it if the link doesn't work. I have written several poems that they have put in the Ponderables. It has The Daily Reflection, 24 hours a Day, writings from the NA book, the Big Book, Buddhism, Native American, and many other empowering and positive sayings and writings.

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