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When did you recognise you had a problem?

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Vik Mon Apr 08, 2019 3:07 pm

Hi all, hope everyone's doing well this week!

I thought it could be valuable to think about and share when and how you first started to think you...
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Sat Apr 22, 2023 5:40 am
Activities to do instead of drinking or using

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Vik Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:56 am

Many find that when making change in their alcohol or other drugs use, not knowing how to fill time can be a struggle. However, there are so many...
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Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:35 pm
Today I am grateful for...

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Vik Tue Aug 13, 2019 12:09 pm

This is a thread for us to take a moment to recognise something we are grateful for.
No matter if it's small or large, about your recovery or about...
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Thu Nov 24, 2022 8:44 pm
Click "New Topic" to let us know how you're going today

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Vik Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:58 am

Click New Topic to let us know how you're going today.

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Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:58 am
My final alcohol detox experience

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:57 pm
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Chipper Sun May 28, 2023 5:58 am

After messing up again and losing control of my drinking, I completed my 3rd (and final, hopefully) alcohol detox. I couldn't handle being a...

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Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:57 pm
Feeling extremely triggered by all the news about vaping

Last post by PnorkelPW Mon May 08, 2023 8:55 pm
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Judas Wed May 03, 2023 9:26 am

Just wanted to throw up this post because yesterday I was feeling EXTREMELY triggered by all this news about vaping. It's been about 9 months since I...

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Mon May 08, 2023 8:55 pm
Friends or Foe

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Plus1 Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:53 pm

Hey all,
I just wanted to ask around what anyone else does to engage socially in the world after being faced with a hard decision like quitting. What...

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Sun Apr 30, 2023 2:30 pm
Threw away all my amyl

Last post by Judas Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:55 am
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Judas Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:55 am

So I threw away all my amyl about 3 weeks ago. I was kind of worried that I'd regret it, but it was getting stale anyways and I knew that I could get...

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Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:55 am
Drinking is so hard to stop

Last post by Sunflowerseed Sun Apr 02, 2023 11:01 am
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Gailw Thu Mar 30, 2023 6:56 pm

Past 5 years hell divorce moves three times had a home built lost my mum and mum in law..son joined navy daughter can't cope with emotional stuff so...

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Sun Apr 02, 2023 11:01 am
First time at AA meeting

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Judas Wed Mar 29, 2023 1:35 pm

So I went to my first AA meeting yesterday and it was fantastic. I made it clear to the group that I did not consider myself to be an alcoholic...

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Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:59 pm
Introduce yourself here - friends and family

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Warrigal Green Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:03 am

HI my names different to my online name of course and i'm in my late 40's. I'm quitting nicotine and marajuana and complaining. I've quit before my...

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Thu Mar 23, 2023 6:33 pm
Recently Admitted I Have A Problem With Drugs and Iv Never Felt More Alone

Last post by Sunflowerseed Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:31 am
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M6396J Sun Mar 15, 2020 7:50 pm

So I finally sought help from family from a drug addiction. And they have all been supportive but they also seem so distant. Honestly all I want to...

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Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:31 am
No vaping (or smoking) at Mardi Gras this year

Last post by Judas Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:00 pm
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Judas Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:59 am

Just wanted to throw up a quick post to say that I'm pretty proud of myself for not doing any vaping or smoking this year that the World Pride Mardi...

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Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:00 pm
What would you tell your younger self?

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HelpfulBee Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:19 pm

Reflection is an important part of recovery. Hindsight is both a blessing and a curse. I like to think that we always did the best we could with the...
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Thu Feb 02, 2023 9:44 pm
Zumba!

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Judas Tue Jan 31, 2023 3:20 pm

I recently started doing Zumba twice a week and I find it really beneficial. I have found that it really reduces my cravings when I do it. It really...

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Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:19 pm
From having it all to losing everything

Last post by Lhiver Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:01 am
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lille Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:26 pm

You think it wont happen to you. And then it does.

This time last year I was a wife, mother and friend. I had a successful career which I loved. I...

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Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:01 am
Shadows and voices... And recovery

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:46 pm
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qboln Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:39 am

I suppose i could post this here too?

Will continue adding, if this is a suitable area and method for such..? Suppose the idea is somewhere i can...

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Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:46 pm
Scared that I am going lose my fiance

Last post by PnorkelPW Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:35 pm
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Summersun Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:33 pm

Hi

I’ve had issues with alcohol for around 10 years. It started when I was working in an industry in my mid twenties where there was always an event...

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Thu Dec 01, 2022 10:35 pm
New opportunities

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Judas Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:16 am

Since quitting using drugs a whole bunch of new opportunities have opened up for me. I just wanted to share how my life has changed.

I have started...

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Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:16 am
What Apps, Websites, Supports have been helpful for you?

Last post by ScorpionPW Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:19 pm
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MoodyM00 Fri Mar 04, 2022 10:23 pm

(Hope its ok for me to post this here)

What websites, apps, supports (services,groups,etc) have you found to be helpful with your own journey? Maybe...

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Tue Nov 08, 2022 9:19 pm
Why I don't listen to Triple J much anymore

Last post by ScorpionPW Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:46 pm
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Judas Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:18 am

So as many of you are probably aware, Triple J is the national youth government funded radio station. I used to be a regular listener to Triple J,...

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Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:46 pm
Pledge: I will remain abstinent TODAY (will you sign the pledge)

Last post by Judas Tue Oct 11, 2022 3:04 pm
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Judas Mon Sep 05, 2022 10:28 am

As someone who struggles with addiction, the idea of never using a drug again can be intimidating and bewildering. I can't promise that I'll never...

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Tue Oct 11, 2022 3:04 pm
What do you spend extra money on?

Last post by ScorpionPW Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:33 pm
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Judas Mon Jul 25, 2022 1:14 pm

Let's say you've done really well this week and managed to avoid drugs and alcohol altogether. As a result you've got $100 cash spare which you...

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Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:33 pm
What places are triggering for you?

Last post by Sunflowerseed Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:01 pm
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Judas Mon Aug 08, 2022 2:27 pm

Part of making a comprehensive plan to stay sober includes identifying triggers and knowing how to work around them. There are certain places in the...

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Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:01 pm
Alcohol

Last post by ScorpionPW Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:37 am
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Cheryl Anne Tue May 17, 2022 3:35 pm

Hello
My name is Cheryl. I noticed this site popped up on social media today and thought I might get some good advice/ideas on how to stop drinking....

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Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:37 am

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