lookingtolive

Over a year ago I made my first post on SR that I was two days away from quitting, that I needed to plan it out. I didn't succeed of course, but I remember there was someone that made a comment on that thread, a comment that has stuck with me ever since. They said "That's a pretty natural response but watch out, 2 days becomes 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years, 20 years. It's real easy." Oh wise one, you were so right..

Luckily I truly feel it in my heart that I am done with this life. I am on day 2 of being sober and although I couldn't sleep for the life of me last night I know every day will get a little bit better.. Even if the thought came to mind that maybe it would be better to just accept, and drink myself to death.. I won't let it win anymore.

Auvers

Good for you to have made the start, no postponing and waiting for another day. Stay with your commitment and you can do it, get through the early days and it is more comfortable. Lots of good wishes to you, hope you know the things to do to help you through the first days. You can find lots of information on this site.

wallup

That's so true lookingtolive. I've been down the same road as you, and it's truly amazing how fast life just passes you by without knowing it. I quit for a month in 2009, and bam! it's 2012. You can do it!

bloss

I look back over the years, all the stops/starts...time passes by and I was still drinking. Reading this helps to remember what picking up again could/would lead to.

jm102602

I am on day 7 now and I too was having a difficulty sleeping at night knowing that I was now giving up alcohol, last night was the first sound sleep that I had in a while without blacking out, I didn't even drink every day maybe twice a week but when I drank I did it hardcore felt like I was having 2-3 day hangovers. It should get better for you.

CarolD

Welcome back...

I hope this will be your time for lasting sobreity.
Many of us here are winning over alcohol useing a
variety of concepts/ideas and some like me do
a structured program.

AA works really well for me....
It's a great way to find an interesting fulfilling future.

Jimuk

I'm also on day 2 after and epic fail. Good luck to you my friend, stay strong and we can do it.

Jim

Zee

Hi there
I'm one of the unfortunate ones who ended up with liver disease. For me, its drink or die. I have made it a year. It hasn't been easy, but I have done it and I will continue to do it (I feel so much better now btw) Unfortunately I found my rock bottom and it wasn't pretty. I'm so glad you have come back here and give it another go

Dee74

welcome back lookingtolive

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