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Written by Nouse 20. Apr 2008 02:22 PM

Hi All,

I sat in on an online AA meeting this morning, i woke feeling like crap and needed some support.
I am only in my first couple of days of detoxing my body from alcohol and i am shaky, sweaty and throwing up every 15 mins at the moment. Right now i am wondering if i can continue on with this but i know i have to.
They say at these meetings that the only requirement for being there is to have the desire to give up alcohol. I certainly have the desire, but i am not sure i have the courage or the strength to follow it through, but i am willing to give it all i have left in my head to try to beat this addiction.

The people in these meetings are inspirational and i just wish i had half of their courage and determination, it may make it a little easier than it is right at this moment.
I have not had the courage to speak up and share yet, but maybe just maybe one day i will find that courage deep down somewhere.

I have made some good friends on this online group so far and they have all been trying to help me get through these hard few days, i just hope i don't let them down as i have myself and others my whole entire life.

Anyway, though i might share this with you so maybe if i see you in chat and i'm not feeling good, you have a little bit of insight as to what i am going through.
Oh, by the way, if i am in chat, please don't yell, my head is about to burst!!!

Take care

Luv Nouse

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Comments from the community:

Nouse


Good on you for going to an on line AA meeting - didn't know they existed. Baby steps and you will get through what you are going through and will get through the program.

Go Nouse!!!

Mrs Studying1

Written by studying1, 20. Apr 2008 03:08 PM

hi nouse , i wanted to know how did you find the online meetings and do work ?
cheers waveonce

Written by waveonce, 20. Apr 2008 08:29 PM

Nouse
OMG ... you are courageous... taking on this addiction... it is so hard to do... anyway understand what you say about being quiet in the chat room... will not shout or talk loud so your head won't burst...

take care

rgds
cate

Written by cateblack, 20. Apr 2008 09:43 PM

Hey Nouse,

I'm proud of you for taking the step and seeking help for your drinking prob, you certainly do have courage as i always thought you had.

Your a strong person and i believe that given the help and support from AA, you will be able to overcome your drinking prob.

I dont drink so i cant possibly imagine what its like to try and give up the drink but if its anything like smoking then i know how hard it is.

Anyway, good on you....

I wish you the very best and i have faith in you, i believe in you and believe you have the will and power, given time to give up the alcohol.

Take Care Nouse,
mickm xx

Written by Deleted_User, 20. Apr 2008 11:28 PM

Hey hun,\

sorry for the late reply and sorry for not being there for you lately. I am so proud of you hun!!! Just logging on the AA site was a very brave thing to do.

Please hang in there. Give it a try and see what happens.

Hope to talk to you soon.

Love
WD

Written by WhiteDove, 21. Apr 2008 05:14 PM