4 days sober
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4 days sober
Hi Everyone,
This is my first post on this forum. I have been reading this website for several weeks while I was still trying to convince myself that I was just a heavy drinker, not an alcoholic. It took a therapist to finally bluntly tell me that she thought I was an alcoholic and if i didn't change i was going to end up dead or in jail. So, I finally stopped. Yesterday was the hardest day because I was heading down the road and almost by nature stopped at the Valero gas station for my typical 18 pack of miller lite and a pack of smokes. Generally 18-22 beers three or four times a week is my standard. Have to admit that I already feel a hell of a lot better in the mornings than I have in a long time. Wish me luck.
This is my first post on this forum. I have been reading this website for several weeks while I was still trying to convince myself that I was just a heavy drinker, not an alcoholic. It took a therapist to finally bluntly tell me that she thought I was an alcoholic and if i didn't change i was going to end up dead or in jail. So, I finally stopped. Yesterday was the hardest day because I was heading down the road and almost by nature stopped at the Valero gas station for my typical 18 pack of miller lite and a pack of smokes. Generally 18-22 beers three or four times a week is my standard. Have to admit that I already feel a hell of a lot better in the mornings than I have in a long time. Wish me luck.
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Welcome,and congrats on the 4 days. This is a great place for support and advise, I myself need AA also. I was a big beer drinker also, recently went through a relapse and trying to piece everything back together.. Beer was my fav also along with vodka, i am well aware of the large quanities, stop now because it only increases and gets worse..
Take Care,
John
Take Care,
John
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Originally Posted by slatterbaum 
Hi Everyone,
This is my first post on this forum. I have been reading this website for several weeks while I was still trying to convince myself that I was just a heavy drinker, not an alcoholic. It took a therapist to finally bluntly tell me that she thought I was an alcoholic and if i didn't change i was going to end up dead or in jail. So, I finally stopped. Yesterday was the hardest day because I was heading down the road and almost by nature stopped at the Valero gas station for my typical 18 pack of miller lite and a pack of smokes. Generally 18-22 beers three or four times a week is my standard. Have to admit that I already feel a hell of a lot better in the mornings than I have in a long time. Wish me luck.
This is my first post on this forum. I have been reading this website for several weeks while I was still trying to convince myself that I was just a heavy drinker, not an alcoholic. It took a therapist to finally bluntly tell me that she thought I was an alcoholic and if i didn't change i was going to end up dead or in jail. So, I finally stopped. Yesterday was the hardest day because I was heading down the road and almost by nature stopped at the Valero gas station for my typical 18 pack of miller lite and a pack of smokes. Generally 18-22 beers three or four times a week is my standard. Have to admit that I already feel a hell of a lot better in the mornings than I have in a long time. Wish me luck.
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At some point, you will probably be driving and thinking about something and actually pull into the parking lot and then be like... what the heck was I thinking?... I did it a few times.
Just be careful... if you were questioning heavy drinker vs alcoholic, and you recover quickly and start feeling better fast, it's easy to say, "I'm not an alcoholic" and get right back into heavy drinking. But with this progressive disease, most people gradually slip into worse situations.
I hope you have the strength to refrain, and congrats on your days sober... doesn't it feel good to feel good
Just be careful... if you were questioning heavy drinker vs alcoholic, and you recover quickly and start feeling better fast, it's easy to say, "I'm not an alcoholic" and get right back into heavy drinking. But with this progressive disease, most people gradually slip into worse situations.
I hope you have the strength to refrain, and congrats on your days sober... doesn't it feel good to feel good
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Welcome.
I second everything Rimmy said. I quit several times only to go back out and try to drink like a normal gentleman. Well, I can't. I gave up completely. Alcohol is my master. Alcohol wins. I even gave up the idea of "winning" my battle with the bottle or "beating" alcohol. Alcohol is the champ. I gave up the battle.
This is what is known in AA circles as Step 1.
I second everything Rimmy said. I quit several times only to go back out and try to drink like a normal gentleman. Well, I can't. I gave up completely. Alcohol is my master. Alcohol wins. I even gave up the idea of "winning" my battle with the bottle or "beating" alcohol. Alcohol is the champ. I gave up the battle.
This is what is known in AA circles as Step 1.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
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...I never knew what day or whitch drink slid me into alcoholism.That has long cease to matter to me
By living without alcohol...it's a fantastic life.
Welcome to our recovery community.
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