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Collin Shots
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 Straightedgin' it! So I have been 30 days sober and I have got to say my perspective on stuff has changed a lot. I know a lot of people on here are pretty straight laced and don't drink or smoke and I feel a hell of a lot better now that I am the same way. Waking up at 8 a.m., while still uncomfortable and bright, is no longer an impossibility for me and I have been becoming a better friend/person everyday I am sober. I still have to go to aa's like everyday though or I want to drink, and I can't dj out/go to clubs at the moment because I get free drinks just brought to me always so I have to avoid that I am still not strong enough to resist. Sucks but my sobriety is more important. I know there is many men (and a few girls  ) better than I on these boards and got to say some peoples perspectives on stuff here really helped me with making the decision. Just wanted to say thanks.
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gatchabert
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Gratz, Collin!
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Locomoco
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Wow... that's really great. Keep it up!
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selekta_nips
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congrats man
i have gone through the rehab/AA thing before not by choice and when they say you have to stay away from old habits old friend places its true as the second i got out im was back to where i started well not completly (no more meth) but i still drink and smoke even though i have cut down a great deal and hope someday to completly stop again this time on my own
anyway best of luck to you
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Winu
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Congrats man, great choice, keep it up!
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Rich
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Good stuff !!!
Stay strong and make those meetings no matter what !
Congrats 
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Hank
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This is great news! I'm sure it will get easier over time. Just stick with the program you are doing now.
Congrats and keep up the good work!
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Collin Shots
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It is still pretty crazy though not having my tool that I use to deal with reality. Social situations are a lot different sober, after a few drinks I usually get quite intellectual, funny and very insightful (well thats how I remember things at least, but I was drunk so who knows) but rarely managed to keep at that level before spilling over into drunk. Thanks for the support it is much appreciated, hopefully soon I will have a bit more cash for vinyl from cutting drinking, but I can't do my extra money job right now so thats kind of hard, I don't deal well knowing there is not a package on its way to my house.
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Winu
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You should have a sign up at your DJ Set-up saying, "NO DRINKS PLEASE".
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ikkashinju
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it's good to hear that you doing this...don't look at it as being straight edge,look at it as you are doing what's necessary in your life right now...congrats!
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Mutonismyfriend
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Hey, very honest of you to share this with teh board!
Yeah, sober does kind of make life a bit tricky in social situations doesn't it? Looking back to my younger years, I think people who have to get wasted to be able to interact probably have something missing. In work situations I regularly get laughed at for not drinking, and in social situations back in England I regularly got harassed for not drugging, but in the end I think I'm better off for not doing it....and lucky that it wasn't that difficult for me to make that choice. For those of you it is difficult for I feel for you guys - cos I know I can't say no to vinyl - but that just kills my wallet not by liver or brain cells. So all I can say is keep up the good works, and know you and those around you will be better off for it.
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Nice. Stay strong man!
It's amazing how much clearer life gets when you're sober. Hope you keep it up.
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That's really great. One month is huge. I can guarantee that it gets easier. I just got 2 years this month. Way to take control of your life. If you or anyone else on this board ever needs any help with sobriety hit me up.
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lulubell wrote: That's really great. One month is huge. I can guarantee that it gets easier. I just got 2 years this month. Way to take control of your life. If you or anyone else on this board ever needs any help with sobriety hit me up. +1
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my opinion has always been the same: straight edge in your face.
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Keep it up man, we're proud of ya! 
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good for you man!!
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Roger
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Congrats, Collin. Any kind of positive behavior change is hard to cultivate at first, but after a couple of months you're going to find that it gets easier and easier. Keep at it!
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awesome job man, and not an easy task. keep truckin, i'm sure it only gets better!
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Congrats man! Keep up the hard work, and definitely don't miss those meetings! Best of luck to you!
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Collin Shots
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Yeah meetings daily is kind of hard, but it is nice seeing old friends, a lot of party buddys I talked to recently are also getting sober. Went to lunch today with my old college room mate that I have known since 7th grade and he has been sober 90 days so it was nice to hangout with someone and be able to feel comfortable not being drunk holding a conversation.
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