I've done plenty to try to stop drinking except actually stop for any length of time. I had a stretch of about 18 months sober after a medical treatment, so with the exception of that time I've been actively drinking about 40 years. I know it will send me to an early grave as well as destroying everything else in my life that's worthwhile.
I found this forum in another forum with very few active participants. I did see some words of wisdom there - I need a plan for not drinking.
I'm hungover right now. My plan for the day is:
- Take the dog for a walk.
- Call my daughter, who also has an alcohol problem, and let her know how I'm doing and see how she's doing.
- Keep up the job hunt. My previous job became a COVID casualty, and I've thoroughly enjoyed (mostly drunk) about 6 months of unemployment.
- Don't drink.
I'm not sure I know how to do the last one. Even as I'm typing this I'm thinking of a run to the liquor store. I'll be checking back in after walking the dog. Maybe someone will have something helpful for me.