Originally Posted by
louis Hi
Welcome to SR... health reasons seem like a pretty big motivator to stop... i mean if you dont have your health... you wont be able to do all those things you enjoy and describe...
I did have the blackouts and lots of regret so that was my motivator... plus just plain old stubborness that i could stop...
Life is abit gloomy to start... but then things do get better and i can do all the things/socialising you talk about... its still new to me so i am not great at it... i needed drink to be around people... i am just starting to be around people and trust them...
You sound like a smart person... what do you think is a good motivator?
And why are you finding it so miserable to stop... what does that tell you?
Just questions... no offense meant...
Welcome again and take care
Hi there
Thanks for reading and responding
What does it tell me that I am finding it so miserable to stop?
That alcohol is an integral part of my life and culture and has been for 30 years. That I am extremely dependant on it, strange as very independant in all other aspects of my life!
Clearly my health is not a strong enough motivator yet
I am not sure WHAT would motivate me? maybe if alcohol made my life **** and I could not function, lost those dear to me etc ? not sure