Hey Guys - Glad to be alive

[Tapeworm]

Yep. Smart, witty guy. Definitely destined for better things than a shitty alcoholic life. It won't be easy but I know you can do it, Shaun.

[wes]

Qft (except knowing Shizzo for 20 years)

Anyways - 10 months sober is AWESOME.  Great work. I know that wasn’t easy, especially when everything else in your life is crumbling.  It’ll be 4 years for me in May.  Glad to see you doing better away from getbig.  Keep up the track you’re on 

Nice job brother.......big props......quitting ain`t easy.

Remembr one thing,don`t get caught up in the days of sobriety that you have acquired (it matters of course),BUT all that truly matters is that you don`t EVER pick up a drink again or even entertain the idea that you can have just one.

In the big scheme of things,the guy who woke up the earliest this morning is truly the guy with the most sobriety.

Continued success to you.

[GymnJuice]

They snaked a tube through a catheter in my jugular vein. They went to where the blood clot was in my left lung, and using the perforated tube, released medication to break it up.

I was a mess, dude. Ballooned up to 300lbs while I drank and gambled for a year, while wasting 4,500-5,000 a month living in a hotel. I was already in addiction, but I didn’t mourn my parents passing away in 2021, properly.

Currently getting my life back together. Crazy thing, is that I found Jesus.

Ironic considering how I used to mock Christ. But I’m definitely not here to preach.

Is there an award for getbigger with the best clot story? You should up the ante and put up some pics like you did when you died

[ProudVirgin69]

Nice job brother.......big props......quitting ain`t easy.

Remembr one thing,don`t get caught up in the days of sobriety that you have acquired (it matters of course),BUT all that truly matters is that you don`t EVER pick up a drink again or even entertain the idea that you can have just one.

In the big scheme of things,the guy who woke up the earliest this morning is truly the guy with the most sobriety.

Continued success to you.

Thank you sir!!  I always admired how open you’ve been about your past struggles and how supportive you’ve always been of others going through the struggle.  It wasn’t alcohol for me, but opiates.  Never cared much for booze—too many calories for a wannabe bodybuilder 

I do OK these days but eternal vigilance is a must, far too easy to backslide and end up back where I started.  Honestly, the older sober guys like you and a few others I’ve met keep me going.  You guys have all sorts of valuable wisdom that the never-addicted drug counselors lack (even though they try their best)

Anyways thanks for the kind words and please know that the feeling is mutual.  Keep being awesome (can’t spell it without “Wes”  ) and posting about it on getbig!
,

[wes]

Thank you sir!!  I always admired how open you’ve been about your past struggles and how supportive you’ve always been of others going through the struggle.  It wasn’t alcohol for me, but opiates.  Never cared much for booze—too many calories for a wannabe bodybuilder 

I do OK these days but eternal vigilance is a must, far too easy to backslide and end up back where I started.  Honestly, the older sober guys like you and a few others I’ve met keep me going.  You guys have all sorts of valuable wisdom that the never-addicted drug counselors lack (even though they try their best)

Anyways thanks for the kind words and please know that the feeling is mutual.  Keep being awesome (can’t spell it without “Wes”  ) and posting about it on getbig!
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Thanks for the kind words......I like to  attempt to "give back" when it comes to addiction as so many people have helped me in my struggles with booze whether they realized it or not.

Not only alcohol,but much like yourself,opiates,speed,downers,intavenous drugs, overdoses,etc. etc............sheer insanity looking back on it today in recovery........I was fucking nuttier than squirell shit!   

You name it and my former dumb ass,as opposed to my current dumb ass has done it.

If feels great to be sober.............just keep thinking how shitty you used to feel and how much better you feel now, and trust me as time goes on,you will feel awesome.

Happy New Year..........a saying that used to be a trigger to drink for me, is now a sincere wish for you.

Stay strong brother! 

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

Just letting you guys know that I am doing well. Sober for 10 months now. First time logging in since late Feb.
Bullshit, you were lurking

My life was truly out of control. Drinking nearly killed me. Blew through 100k in less than a year.
You blew though 100k in a year???  More like blowing 100 gays in one night

Was living in my car, and developed blood clots in my legs, one of which traveled to my lungs. Doctor said I might not have made it if I would have come in a few days later.
If you really were homeless, you could have went to any shelter...


I just look back and realize how truly lost I was. Glad to be alive, and have a much different outlook on life.
You're still wondering through the shadow realm

You won't get one fucking ounce of sympathy from me you steaming pile of shit nor do I believe anything you said is true.  You have consistantly lied for years here on Getbig.   You only left because no-one sent you any money.    Fact is nothing changes...you are a person posting on a bodybuilding forum who has never had any relation, interest or anything to do with the sport...not even so much as to pick up a weight.   You still don't belong here.     

[SOMEPARTS]

3.5 page thread, easy.

[AbrahamG]

You won't get one fucking ounce of sympathy from me you steaming pile of shit nor do I believe anything you said is true.  You have consistantly lied for years here on Getbig.   You only left because no-one sent you any money.    Fact is nothing changes...you are a person posting on a bodybuilding forum who has never had any relation, interest or anything to do with the sport...not even so much as to pick up a weight.   You still don't belong here.   

Holy Shit Vince. That's how you bring the ruckus!

[chaos]

You won't get one fucking ounce of sympathy from me you steaming pile of shit nor do I believe anything you said is true.  You have consistantly lied for years here on Getbig.   You only left because no-one sent you any money.    Fact is nothing changes...you are a person posting on a bodybuilding forum who has never had any relation, interest or anything to do with the sport...not even so much as to pick up a weight.   You still don't belong here.   

Vince looking to add another body to his count.

[ThisisOverload]

You won't get one fucking ounce of sympathy from me you steaming pile of shit nor do I believe anything you said is true.  You have consistantly lied for years here on Getbig.   You only left because no-one sent you any money.    Fact is nothing changes...you are a person posting on a bodybuilding forum who has never had any relation, interest or anything to do with the sport...not even so much as to pick up a weight.   You still don't belong here.   

Ditto.

Was hoping he was dead.

[BEEFCAKE]

shizzo is a pussy that never touched a weight in his life, at least pumpster had a BowFlex

[Taffin]

3.5 page thread, easy.

Brutal 

[deadz]

Apologies to the former addicts I like on this board but for the rest of you like proudfaggot, you are a weak minded fag got. Zero sympathy for addicts. Weak minded, zero self control C unts.

[Irongrip400]

3.5 page thread, easy.

Oh man, that’s awesome.

[Raymondo]

Apologies to the former addicts I like on this board but for the rest of you like proudfaggot, you are a weak minded fag got. Zero sympathy for addicts. Weak minded, zero self control C unts.

Addiction is a disease and some of it is inherited meaning there maybe little that can be done to control it
 Some people once hooked will never get off the train. It has little to with willpower, neuroscience has shown that changes happen in the brain on a neuronal level. If anything, people who get sober should be praised. How seductive it must be to lose yourself in drink and drugs and avoid reality.

[Raymondo]

Welcome back Shizzo and good job. All the best for 2024.

[deadz]

Addiction is a disease and some of it is inherited meaning there maybe little that can be done to control it
 Some people once hooked will never get off the train. It has little to with willpower, neuroscience has shown that changes happen in the brain on a neuronal level. If anything, people who get sober should be praised. How seductive it must be to lose yourself in drink and drugs and avoid reality.

Disagree. Let the addicts have at it until death. Unfortunately they seem to cause death to others along the way. If one does not have control of their own body and mind they are worthless imo, no need for those types to exist imo.

[Raymondo]

Last warning

Dude finally.

[Rambone]

You won't get one fucking ounce of sympathy from me you steaming pile of shit nor do I believe anything you said is true.  You have consistantly lied for years here on Getbig.   You only left because no-one sent you any money.    Fact is nothing changes...you are a person posting on a bodybuilding forum who has never had any relation, interest or anything to do with the sport...not even so much as to pick up a weight.   You still don't belong here.   

Call him an ice monkey for me, Vince! For me!

[Bevo]

Is shitzo dead yet?

[OneMoreRep]

You won't get one fucking ounce of sympathy from me you steaming pile of shit nor do I believe anything you said is true.  You have consistantly lied for years here on Getbig.   You only left because no-one sent you any money.    Fact is nothing changes...you are a person posting on a bodybuilding forum who has never had any relation, interest or anything to do with the sport...not even so much as to pick up a weight.   You still don't belong here.   

Shot fired!

Savagery..."More like blowing 100 gays in one night"

"1"

[Primemuscle]

Just letting you guys know that I am doing well. Sober for 10 months now. First time logging in since late Feb.

My life was truly out of control. Drinking nearly killed me. Blew through 100k in less than a year.

Was living in my car, and developed blood clots in my legs, one of which traveled to my lungs. Doctor said I might not have made it if I would have come in a few days later.

I just look back and realize how truly lost I was. Glad to be alive, and have a much different outlook on life.

Welcome back to the living Shawn. Here, here to continuing success in your recovery journey. Remember the last 10 months as the beginning and inspiration for your next ten years of sobriety. -And maybe, someday you'll be as old as I am.

[AbrahamG]

Apologies to the former addicts I like on this board but for the rest of you like proudfaggot, you are a weak minded fag got. Zero sympathy for addicts. Weak minded, zero self control C unts.

No such thing as a former addict. 

[Humble Narcissist]

No such thing as a former addict.

Always waiting to fall off the wagon.

[Coach is Back!]

Just letting you guys know that I am doing well. Sober for 10 months now. First time logging in since late Feb.

My life was truly out of control. Drinking nearly killed me. Blew through 100k in less than a year.

Was living in my car, and developed blood clots in my legs, one of which traveled to my lungs. Doctor said I might not have made it if I would have come in a few days later.

I just look back and realize how truly lost I was. Glad to be alive, and have a much different outlook on life.

Good to see you back and good to see you’re on the right road.