day one
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day one
OK, another monday morning where I am swearing to never drink again...
but today is the day i joined this group, and I will go to AA meetings- it has been YEARS since I've gone more than 2 or maybe 3 days without a drink - if messes with my sleep, I don't get wasted all the time but it is affecting my marriage (my husband, after really not tuning into my drinking for most of our 19 years together, has suddenly started tuning in..he is a real social drinker and just does not get it..)
anyway, I want to be here tomorrow, without any alcohol in the system.. I'm freaked out about going to visit my family this weekend (it is not high stress, but it is a total pattern to totally drink to much there...my dad is a recovered alcoholic but my mom once said he is a "dry drunk"
wants to drink but just can't
I want to just not drink and not really want to
thanks for the support, this is a good step for me to talk about this.
but today is the day i joined this group, and I will go to AA meetings- it has been YEARS since I've gone more than 2 or maybe 3 days without a drink - if messes with my sleep, I don't get wasted all the time but it is affecting my marriage (my husband, after really not tuning into my drinking for most of our 19 years together, has suddenly started tuning in..he is a real social drinker and just does not get it..)
anyway, I want to be here tomorrow, without any alcohol in the system.. I'm freaked out about going to visit my family this weekend (it is not high stress, but it is a total pattern to totally drink to much there...my dad is a recovered alcoholic but my mom once said he is a "dry drunk"
wants to drink but just can't
I want to just not drink and not really want to
thanks for the support, this is a good step for me to talk about this.
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: I'm exactly where I should be.
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Welcome louise.
I hated those Mondays...I knew them well. Now my days off from work are Mondays...I like working weekends for a reason.
Happy sober Monday. Wishing you peace and strength.
I hated those Mondays...I knew them well. Now my days off from work are Mondays...I like working weekends for a reason.
Happy sober Monday. Wishing you peace and strength.
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Montgomery AL
Posts: 507
Welcome Louise. I found it helpful in the beginning to really just focus on today and try not to worry too much about what was going to happen tomorrow or this weekend or whenever. If you break time down into more manageable fragments (days, hours, or even minutes if you have to), it's a little easier to stay sober. And it does get better and easier. Have a great and sober Monday.
--Fenris.
--Fenris.
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: plymouth U.K
Posts: 21
welcome louis, its only day 3 for me but the biggest thing ive learnt so far is just do it for today, and when you wake up in the morning, again do it just for the day. stick with it, good luck and remember were all here for you
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Mississippi
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Welcome louise!
You'll find lots of company here....... It takes courage to reach out for support and I'm glad you did.
I didn't really get wasted either, but alcohol took it's toll mentally and emotionally. It was a struggle to get through the mornings most days and I finally decided I didn't want to live that way anymore.
Getting sober was the best thing I ever did and I credit this place for helping me get through it, one day at a time. Keep reading and posting - we're here for you!
You'll find lots of company here....... It takes courage to reach out for support and I'm glad you did.
I didn't really get wasted either, but alcohol took it's toll mentally and emotionally. It was a struggle to get through the mornings most days and I finally decided I didn't want to live that way anymore.
Getting sober was the best thing I ever did and I credit this place for helping me get through it, one day at a time. Keep reading and posting - we're here for you!
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 868
Hello Louise. Welcome and congradulations. I don't know how many times I swore off on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, etc.
Lots of good advice on this website. Definately try the AA meetings. It does wonders for me, and I have met a lot of great people in them. You will find lots of love and support there if you keep going back.
Lots of love and support here also.
Lots of good advice on this website. Definately try the AA meetings. It does wonders for me, and I have met a lot of great people in them. You will find lots of love and support there if you keep going back.
Lots of love and support here also.
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