yeahgr8

Didn't seem much of a choice when i was drinking!

ButterflyMan

I tell myself everyday that bravery beats bottle. Its a silly little pun I repeat but thats how I see my choice, I can be brave and take control or I can live my life by a bottle and lose control to it.

azureseas

I tried giving up for 30 days, that way it wasn't too daunting.
I was so proud of myself when I made it through and, bonus, felt so much better. My mild depression went away, no more hangovers, I felt calmer and more at peace with myself.
Its been about 6 months now and I love my life not drinking. When I look back at how things were when my focus was drinking its seems so exhausting. I totally understand what you are saying, I didn't want to commit to giving up either but baby steps, be kind to yourself. Its one of the best decisions I made.