Anniversary

[BSA-3]

2 years dry today. 😁

[jojokarak]

Brilliant 😁

[BSA-3 in reply to jojokarak]

Hi jojo, thanks for replying. I'm sorry to say that I don't really feel any sense of achievement as such, but more of regret and recrimination for letting it get to the stage that has led to all this. Anyway, sorry for wittering,lol. Thanks again and take care.

[jojokarak in reply to BSA-3]

You give up and it should be congratulated we all have a choice to change and you are one of the brave ones who grabbed it and it wasn't the easy choice you didn't bury your head in the sand and you are dealing with the consequences and I personally believe you should be congratulated xx 😘

[BSA-3 in reply to jojokarak]

Hi, thank you so much for that. It means a lot to me and I'm actually quite touched. Thanks again, jojo. 😁😁😁

[BSA-3 in reply to BSA-3]

Just re-read that.I hope you don't think it a bit soppy! It's genuine. 😁😶

[BSA-3 in reply to jojokarak]

Sorry jojo, getting confused, lol. I think I've sent a couple of responses to myself. Jeez!

[LAJ123]

Good morning,

I do know what you mean about not really feeling like it is grounds for congratulations that you haven't had a drink for two years.

It annoyed me when people would say to me 'well done' at six months. I would say that what is good about not wanting to cause more harm to myself.

I don't know how difficult stopping was for you, mine was really easy and has stayed that way. As I had a transplant that is a condition of the continuing care anyway, however I now have an aversion to drinking as it has such strong associations with feeling sick. Perhaps that is how it is for you as health-wise you've had quite a bit to deal with.

Like jojo, I do think you have achieved something that for many is simply too difficult. So you should have a sense of satisfaction that you have given yourself a chance to recover and go on to have a better life.

Keep up the good work and make sure that you pay attention to all the other things which will help get you well. Keep us informed as you progress.

Take care,

Jim

[BSA-3 in reply to LAJ123]

Thank you Jim. I too found it quite easy to stop but knowing me I think I would've struggled had I not been unconscious for however long it was.Most, but definitely not all,of the withdrawal process I was totally unaware of. Small mercies, eh? Incidentally, your profile/ blog was the first thing I ever read on the BLT and was one of the things that inspired me to not give in- so thanks for that too. Typically for me, I'm hurting today, lol, but tomorrow is another day! 😁Cheers Jim.

[LAJ123 in reply to BSA-3]

Thank you for that.

There are many on here (jojo being one) who really go out of their way to share their experiences and give support to anyone finding it hard or just needing some kind words.

Jim

[Hidden]

Congratulations, well done. Now please, come-on tell me how your life of sobriety is going. Don't you really miss those hangovers, those early morning feelings of, "Oh no I didn't did I"? or even those feelings of guilt.

As you'll know, stopping drinking has to be YOUR choice and facing up and admitting that there's a problem in the first place is the first hurdle. You are now a shining light to others and a ray of hope to so many. You've been there, done that, and proved that there is a life beyond alcohol.

Have you thought about posting your story up onto the BLT's main website? : britishlivertrust.org.uk/yo...

Good Luck, and once again well done.

Good Health

Richard.

[BSA-3 in reply to Hidden]

Morning Richard. You are so right about the hangovers etc, and no I do NOT miss any of it. Things were so bad I that my body was rejecting the alcohol and I was vomiting with every drink. I tried changing drinks but I persisted until I was drinking neat vodka and cider until I passed out, come round and start again. I lost control of my bowels and bladder and the strange thing is; I cannot remember the last time I actually felt " drunk "! So why do it? I will never know but it will never happen again. I am so grateful to so many people, not least you et al on the BLT. Sorry about the ramble but today has opened the wound again,lol. Ramble over and thanks again Richard.

[Barnetaccounts]

Congratulations, accept the praise and stop beating yourself up. I haven’t had a drink for over 15 years. Stopping was easy, I had done it many, many times. Staying stopped is a whole different matter. Being able to deal with life on life’s terms is a gift. Thank god I stopped before the onset of any problems, they would all follow by the bucketload later. When I was diagnosed with NASH I couldn’t stop laughing, but that’s just my dark sense of humour. I was accepted onto the transplant list, got the call, operation aborted, coma for 12 days, told I would never leave hospital, yet here I am 15 months down the line, still going strong. Medical science underestimates the fighting spirit and determination it takes to be an alcoholic who gets into recovery. Once you have that spirit and fight in you, nothing is impossible. I personally attend AA, and have found their help invaluable, and now I am in a position to help others it is very rewarding. Being 2 years sober is an achievement, many try but only a few succeed. You should be proud of what you have done and learn not to regret the past. As they say “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, so live in the day”.

Ray

[BSA-3 in reply to Barnetaccounts]

Morning Ray. Many thanks for your response. I really appreciate what you say and fully agree with you. I'm sorry if I came across that way and having re-read my posts, I can see why they might be construed as a bit pathetic, which I most definitely am not! I do accept the praise, and I am very grateful for it. It would appear that you're correct regarding " falling off the wagon " as my cons., G.P and O.T seem to think I've done something remarkable, as well. To be perfectly honest, personally, I find my situation embarrassing more than anything. Thanks again, Ray, for the advice.

[Nyork10]

Good on you for getting this far and for saving your own life and for making those around you proud of the achievements and progress you have made. M

Let there be many more happy and healthy days ahead for you 😊

[BSA-3 in reply to Nyork10]

That's made my day. Thank you. 😁

[missunites]

Congratulations, you should be so proud of yourself, I celebrated 3 years on 2nd feb. The achievement means we are still here, you cant dwell on ifs ands and buts thats all in the past

Keep going you are worth it xx

[BSA-3 in reply to missunites]

Thank you for that. 😁

[Faithfull]

Ain't it fantastic news when you get threw the 1st and get to second base I'm really pleased for you and whoever has been there so get to next and keep on that as its hard I no as confused.com got how many yrs and celerbrating me 4th thinking where did that yr go worked it out its 3 so I'm glad I ain't lost a yr but wanted it to be me 4thlike a kid.

Good to here x

[BSA-3 in reply to Faithfull]

Thanks Faithfull.

[1football]

Simple reply from me

WELL DONE great achievement

Huw

[BSA-3 in reply to 1football]

Thank you, Huw.