Hi. I'm a newbie and on day 3
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Hi. I'm a newbie and on day 3
Hi everyone. I made the decision to stop 3 days ago. I've always liked a drink, but since having 2 kids a few years ago, I deveoped an anxiety disorder and drank to cope with that. I didn't realise I was making it worse until too late.
For the past 3/4 years I have drank up to around 16 units day, and am now going cold turkey (on the advice of a Doctor.) I'm not doing too bad but can really empathise with people who say "what will I do now?"
For the past 3/4 years I have drank up to around 16 units day, and am now going cold turkey (on the advice of a Doctor.) I'm not doing too bad but can really empathise with people who say "what will I do now?"
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Crongrat on day 3!!! 
That is great, and keep in mind, it will get easier. You have made a giant step just admitting you need help. Coming here to SR is a great thing. I feel so fortunate to have found this site. Wonderul people who share great help.. Please keep posting, and like I said before, great job on day 3!!! Love, Becky
That is great, and keep in mind, it will get easier. You have made a giant step just admitting you need help. Coming here to SR is a great thing. I feel so fortunate to have found this site. Wonderul people who share great help.. Please keep posting, and like I said before, great job on day 3!!! Love, Becky
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Hello and Welcome!
Congratulations! SR is a great support and full of information.Do stay around...read the post and ask questions.
And What now? I use AA as my recovery method. It is easier to stay quit with F2F support.
Blessings to you and your family..
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I used to wonder how I would fill my time if I ever quit drinking. Today there is not enough time in the day as I have found the Joy of Living.
Welcome to SR and I ditto what Carol has said.
3 Legacy
I used to wonder how I would fill my time if I ever quit drinking. Today there is not enough time in the day as I have found the Joy of Living.
Welcome to SR and I ditto what Carol has said.
3 Legacy
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Hi new life, congratulations on your 3 days, sobriety is the best thing i ever did, it was either that or god knows what! I've been clean for 3 and a half years now and am 29.
i cannot picture life today with a drink or a drug, my life got fuller, has more meaning and the friendships i have with people in and out of AA, men and women, are amazing. plus i can dance sober and not give a t*ss what other people think, freedom is what i've been given!
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i cannot picture life today with a drink or a drug, my life got fuller, has more meaning and the friendships i have with people in and out of AA, men and women, are amazing. plus i can dance sober and not give a t*ss what other people think, freedom is what i've been given!
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congrats on day 3 and welcome to a new life full of beauty. life is so much better without a drink. we can actually keep a clear mind and process the simple pleasures that we would have otherwise missed out on.
i'm glad you're here! stick around and keep posting!
i'm glad you're here! stick around and keep posting!
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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New Life,
Welcome to the site and well done for three days sobriety. Whatever you do, don't worry about what you are going to do with yourself. After all your name says it all. You ar entering into a brand new life and you can do what you want with it. One of the greatest blessings of sobriety for me is that I have so much more time and I am determined to fill that time with living life to the full. I no longer put things off or find excuses for not doing things. As soon as anyone suggests doing anything I am there like a shot.
In AA they regularly say that your life will change beyond recognition and for the better. It has for me and it will for you.
Very best wishes
Michael
Welcome to the site and well done for three days sobriety. Whatever you do, don't worry about what you are going to do with yourself. After all your name says it all. You ar entering into a brand new life and you can do what you want with it. One of the greatest blessings of sobriety for me is that I have so much more time and I am determined to fill that time with living life to the full. I no longer put things off or find excuses for not doing things. As soon as anyone suggests doing anything I am there like a shot.
In AA they regularly say that your life will change beyond recognition and for the better. It has for me and it will for you.
Very best wishes
Michael
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Hey New Life, How are you doing? I found the first 7 to 14 days almost unbearable at times. I couldn't think about feeling that bad drinking. I mentioned many times that if this was recovery forget it. Just hang in and remember recovery is a process. If you walk 5 miles into the woods, you need to walk 5 mile out. Myself? It was more like 25 miles. The good news is there comes a point that you start to enjoy the walk. For the first time you'll start to look at the world in color. You'll notice the trees, the flowers, that were just in your way before. Don W
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Glad that you made it for three days, just for today my thoughts will be on my recovery living and enjoying life without the use.....................KEEP COMING BACK IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT SO WORK IT YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow, just found my original post. However, looking back, I doubt it was 3 days sober. More like 3 days not quite as drunk. Anyway, nearing the end of day 1 with no drinking at all.
Fingers crossed this time x
Fingers crossed this time x
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