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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calif coast
Posts: 3,167
All bad love affairs must come to an end. Get yourself a strong support system of others in recovey and don't try to do it on your own because this is not a problem with will-power. Usually when something scares me it is only a sign that it is the very thing I need to accomplish. I would love to hear my AS say he has to stop drinking because that is the 1st step. We can only change what we acknowledge.
You're on your way if you take some action. Do it !!
You're on your way if you take some action. Do it !!
Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Indiana
Posts: 35
You only have to think about the next 24hrs. Then tomorrow you can re-commit to the next 24hrs. Thinking beyond that is overwhelming and scary for me too. But one day at a time I have made it to 6mos.
Best Wishes, HopeOct31
Best Wishes, HopeOct31
Forum Leader
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Scottsdale, AZ, one big happy dysfunctional family!
Posts: 23,035
Hi gadd, and welcome to SR!
When it comes to support I'm a big believer in AA and this forum. Have you tried an AA meeting yet? Being around other alcoholics showed me a new way of life and a way to stay sober.
Stick around, keep reading and posting.
When it comes to support I'm a big believer in AA and this forum. Have you tried an AA meeting yet? Being around other alcoholics showed me a new way of life and a way to stay sober.
Stick around, keep reading and posting.
Member
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 12,136
Hi Gadd,
Welcome to Sober Recovery. I understand the fear you allude to. Try not to drink today, and worry about tomorrow when it comes. Sounds simplistic, but it really works. I hope you keep posting - and I'm glad you're here.
Rowan
Welcome to Sober Recovery. I understand the fear you allude to. Try not to drink today, and worry about tomorrow when it comes. Sounds simplistic, but it really works. I hope you keep posting - and I'm glad you're here.
Rowan
Not all better, getting better
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: The Beautiful Inner Banks of NC
Posts: 1,702
Originally Posted by gadd 
Thank you all so much.
I know this won't be easy but I feel better knowing that I have your support and any way I can help any of you, please let me know!!
I know this won't be easy but I feel better knowing that I have your support and any way I can help any of you, please let me know!!
You help us just by being here. Welcome.
Administrator
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
Posts: 61,474
Hi gadd,
I remember how scared I was at the thought of stopping drinking. I had no idea how I would get through the days and what my life would be like. I couldn't imagine it, but I had to do it.
There is lots of support and inspiration here, so keep posting.
I remember how scared I was at the thought of stopping drinking. I had no idea how I would get through the days and what my life would be like. I couldn't imagine it, but I had to do it.
There is lots of support and inspiration here, so keep posting.
Life is Grand
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,039
Hello Gadd, I am glad you are here. It is very scary thinking about life on lifes own terms, we were all scared to make that change. For me, there was really no choice, I was killing myself a little more very day, in giving up alcohol, I found a life that is better than I ever though it could be......we are here for you.
Cathy
Cathy
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Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 18
It s so hard for me to imagne not driking. It is intertwined in erything I do
Wine with dinner; drinks after work.
I can't imagine how it will be and I fear I am not strong enough.
I got a DUI last night and thank God I did as I could have hurt myself or someone else.
Wine with dinner; drinks after work.
I can't imagine how it will be and I fear I am not strong enough.
I got a DUI last night and thank God I did as I could have hurt myself or someone else.
Administrator
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
Posts: 61,474
Hi Gadd,
I'm glad you decided to stop drinking.
What worked for me was changing routines and patterns in my life. I had to do things differently and purposely be doing something else at the times I would have been drinking. It really helped me.
I'm glad you decided to stop drinking.
What worked for me was changing routines and patterns in my life. I had to do things differently and purposely be doing something else at the times I would have been drinking. It really helped me.
believer
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Europe
Posts: 2,411
Originally Posted by gadd
I feel like such a fool. And I have to go to court next week. Thing is I'm a nice guy with a good job and a gret finacee etc. I wish it never came to this.
You don't need to be ashamed.It might take time to go away, but there are reasons to be proud.Wanting to be sober is reason enough to have your head high anywhere in the world, no matter what society's judgment is, it can't define you.Your peaceful heart does.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
Welcome W!
And what is bad about being sober and healthier?
You wll feel and look great
have more money...be a better employee and lover.
Come join the winners over alcohol!
And what is bad about being sober and healthier?
You wll feel and look great
have more money...be a better employee and lover.
Come join the winners over alcohol!
Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: wherever my feet take me
Posts: 1,314
Gadd welcome to SR.
Please dont think of yourself as a fool.
Problems with alcohol effect all types of people from all walks of life, people with a good job. beautiful fiancee., etc. ALcohol doesnt discriminate.
Just keep posting. You will find there alot of people going through the same things and it really helps to share.
Please dont think of yourself as a fool.
Problems with alcohol effect all types of people from all walks of life, people with a good job. beautiful fiancee., etc. ALcohol doesnt discriminate.
Just keep posting. You will find there alot of people going through the same things and it really helps to share.
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