Carrie36

Well I'm back to give this another try. I dont really like to use the word 'try' because it implies that I leave myself open to the possibility of failure.

I cant accept that. I have 23 yrs of alcoholism to face.

If I don't stop now I will die. I want to live!!!

I want to learn a new way to live.

My previous attempts at quitting drinking were unsuccessful. I decided to do something different this time, I mean cant hurt right?

I made a phone call yesterday and reffered myself to an outpatient recovery treatment center.


It's been a week since my last drink.

My biggest fear is for my health.
Can anyone offer some words of comfort...was your health also poor, have you healed since sobriety?

I dont want to do this anymore or be scared all the time.

I'm back for help, support, and sobriety.

Thanks for listening.

Anna

Hi Carrie and Welcome back!

I think we all put our health at risk when we are drinking. I was very scared about my health when I stopped drinking too. I really wanted a guarantee that my health was perfect, and I didn't get that. I think it helped to accept that we need to live in the moment and make the most out of the day that we have.

You've made a good choice to seek a treatment centre.

ChangeIsGood123

Welcome back. :ghug3

CarolD

Welcome back.....

I think it's great you are making solid plans
for moving forward....Congratulations ...

Did my health improve with sobriety?
Absolutely.....it's all about progress and
Yes! you too can win over alcohol.

firestorm090

Wow, when I frist saw the title of this thread, I thought I had relapsed in my sleep and posted while drunk again, lol.

Congrats on not drinking for a week, that's one sure way of getting healthier!

Each day without a drink makes me feel better; physically, mentally, emotionally, etc. Way to go with treatment, that will give you valuable time to heal and feel better in all areas!

LexieCat

WB, Carrie,

You're smart to eliminate the word "try" from your vocabulary when you are talking about your recovery. Failure isn't an option.

Throw your whole life, heart and soul, into your recovery. I hope you will go to AA and follow the instructions--they work!

Carrie36

Oh i should mention....lol


I got married last weekend to my wonderful loving supportive love of my life


New beginnings!!

wpainterw

You say your biggest fear is for your health. If I were in your shoes my biggest fear would be to drink again. Not to attain sobriety. As for health, very often, after the drinking stops, many of the effects are reversible. The liver, for example, which can recover amazingly if things haven't gone too far. Mine did although the doctors were pretty gloomy for awhile. Good luck.

W.

Carrie36

Agreed. I see those two going hand in hand. My biggest fears are continuing to drink..which in turn will continue to diminish my health.

Not gaining sobriety terrifies me, for all of the obvious reasons.

Dee74

Welcome back Carrie and congratulations on your marriage and your decision to go for treatment

It didn't happen overnight because I had a lot of damage to repair, but my health is the best it's ever been as an adult now that I'm sober.

D

least

Welcome back! My health wasn't that bad - yet, but is better now by far. Especially my emotional health. Not feeling that self loathing every day has done wonders for my attitude. I no longer feel defeated all the time. And physically it's WONDERFUL to no longer wake up every day feeling sick.