sarahlou87

Hey guys.

I'm Sarah, 27 from the UK. I went through rehab for alcoholism 5 years ago, and although I didn't continue with AA, I stayed sober. However, now I've slipped and I'm scared about what will happen. How does one get back to normal and deal with the emotions that are sure to come?

Gilmer

First, get rid of any booze you may still have around and don't go out for more, no matter what.

Second, face each emotion as it comes. Process them on here--this place is extremely helpful and therapeutic!

Glad you're here!

IOAA2

Hi.

Well we can do things our own way and be totally miserable which will get worse because our disease is progressive and only gets better when we stop drinking alcohol. You mention AA, it has helped millions get sober but we need to be honest about our drinking and accept that we cannot drink in safety one day at a time in a row.
Help is also here if we are serious and practice what other successful people post, many of whom are practicing AAs principal of helping other alcoholics.

BE WELL

sleepie

Hi Stop now and reach out. You reached out here so that's good! you need a plan to enact though for when you want a drink.

huntingtontx

You have made a good choice coming here. I have found so much help here. You have all of us here behind you.

NYCDoglvr

Start with the basics. Don't drink Today!! Go to a meeting, raise your hand and you'll find lots of people around to support you. The sooner you go, the further down you'll sink. Remember: you don't have to drink today. God bless!

mns1

Hi Sarah,

Can you remember what was on your mind when you drank again? What were you feeling?

Identifying what triggered you can help you formulate a new approach.


Think hard you can do this!

least

Pour out anything left over. Don't drink today. Just for today, don't drink. You've done it before and you can do it again.

Soberwolf

Nice to meet you welcome SarahLou

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Sarah!!

You'll find loads of support here on SR!! Great to have you onboard!!

Dee74

Hi Sarah - relapsing is scary but it's important to remember that just as you stopped drinking, before you can again.

There's been some good suggestions upthread - I know you'll find a lot of support here

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markz

Continue with AA, this time actually work the steps instead of going to meetings and talking the talk. Time to walk the talk!

Hevyn

Welcome Sarah! You're among friends who care and understand. I think it will help you to stay with us - most of us know what it's like to relapse. Be proud of yourself for wanting to get sober again - some never make their way back to sobriety. You will do this!

Francis13

Go for it Sarahlou!

sarahlou87

Thanks guys! I'm not sure who to turn to because I'm scared of disappointing everyone. I just want a friendly ear who understands what it's like...

Soberwolf

Post away Sarahlou your not disappointing anyone its a forum

you can send anyone a pm etc

Feel welcome as your welcome here bud

sarahlou87

I'm ashamed of myself. My family will hate me, my boyfriend will end things. I genuinely don't even know why I drank...

Dee74

That shame is addiction driven cos it makes it easier to drink again.

Yesterday is gone - energy spent of reliving it over and over is wasted energy.

We all have to start again sometime

Things might be a little rough for a while but it sounds like you have people in your life that love you, however mad or scared they may (or may not) get.

Start the journey again and get back to where you want to be Sarah

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MelindaFlowers

You can stop today and those things won't happen. If they don't know, why tell them? Unless that would benefit them to know, use us as your sounding board. It helped me to know that alcohol would never get me in trouble ever again if I don't drink it.