Looks like I'm gonna be here for a bit....

[dynageno]

Originally Posted by Axe-man!

I will assume you meant "isn't a good start", but I can assure you I DO have a problem with this, and I will never "downplay" it.... i've been doing that for too long!!

Jeff

Sorry, I meant (is) a good start. It's late

[Axe-man!]

Crap, I couldn't edit it in time....

PLEASE don't get the wrong idea... apparently I'm not so "humorous" when I'm sober...

Jeff

[jasilva]

Originally Posted by Axe-man!

Crap, I couldn't edit it in time....

PLEASE don't get the wrong idea... apparently I'm not so "humorous" when I'm sober...

Jeff

Don't sweat it, you'll find plenty to laugh about in due time. If this was easy nobody would have addictions. You can do this, like Geno said you've made a big step by facing your demons head on. Now that you see them you can conquer them.

Joe

[jasilva]

Originally Posted by Axe-man!

Thanks guys, my biggest "problem" so far has been that quite honestly, I'm not around people who are trying to give any sort of addiction up. I don't want to "alienate" my friends, but at the same time I have made it perfectly clear I don't expect them to understand. I WILL take myself out of circulation for as long as it takes, to get this under control.

Jeff

Find some new friends if you have to, if the current ones aren't supporting you then they aren't true friends. True friends will abstain if that's what it takes to keep from stumbling you. They'll also hold you accountable now that you've spoken out your desire/plan.


Joe

Jeff, anything you need let me know. Great decision on your part !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We're here for ya Bro....always

Sometimes you have to give up your "friends".. its just the way it is.

I have done plenty of drugs and booze in my life. But I always had something inside me that looked out for me. Maybe I can think it as my dead mother looking over me. Sounds good doesnt it? I just think it was my conscious.
I smoked 3 packs a day and quit using the patch back when it was prescribed.

I do know addiction.
My own brother lost everything to cocaine. Among several friends losing it all to Heroin and Coke. Many of them are dead because of this.
One thing I know for sure is you can't help someone until they want to help themselves.

You my friend are on that track.. congrats!

[thedog]

Originally Posted by Stu Gotz

.. others in "The Rooms" are more than willing to put out a hand and help. Just look at my thread in this forum. Its unbelievable what life is like sober. We all got your back Bro. Tim

Excellent post .. Jeff, we all DO have your back. I think you can do it, my brother.

BTW, I believe your friends will respect your decisions and your choices - that's what friends do. If they don't .. well ...

You have already done the right thing. I don't know what I can do to help but I am here if you need anything.

[Scabbydoo]

Jeff, know that we are all behind you in this. Those of us that can't be there in person to support you are there in spirit and prayer.

[duhast]

This may be inappropriate, but you might want to re-write your sig line too....

Jeff, it is good to hear your commitment to quit the addictions that are harming your health, your wealth, and your happiness.

When it came time for me to quit certain things in my life, the first step was to stop associating with those who didn't think the same way. I still consider this to be one of the most important realizations of my life.

I'm prayin' for you.

Mike

[hornrocker]

Prayers for ya Jeff, we'll all be right here for you.

[Lady Godiva]

Originally Posted by Axe-man!

Thanks guys, my biggest "problem" so far has been that quite honestly, I'm not around people who are trying to give any sort of addiction up. I don't want to "alienate" my friends, but at the same time I have made it perfectly clear I don't expect them to understand. I WILL take myself out of circulation for as long as it takes, to get this under control.

Jeff

WOW! Good for you Jeff! I have so much respect for you - first of all for realizing and admitting that you think you have a problem, and second, for being ready to do something about it! That is REALLY a big deal, and it makes me proud.

You know that all of us here will do whatever we can to help you out, in whatever way we have to offer, and that you have our support.

I'm sure it won't be easy, and you'll probably have slip-ups along the way to your goal, but you've taken a HUGE step already.

[vindex1963]

Originally Posted by Axe-man!

I'm not around people who are trying to give any sort of addiction up. I don't want to "alienate" my friends,

You won't have to alienate your friends they will alienate you. Part of getting sober is doing a complete 180 degree turn around in your life. Your friends will see you as a person showing them that they have a problem...people don't like that and it's through no fault of your own....it's just the way it is.

Go to AA. Very few can do it by themselves. We all need help. You have made a huge step in the right direction...follow it up.

If you need someone to talk to P.M. me and I'll send you my cell number.