mynameistony

Seems like i have struggled more with getting sober than I struggled by being drunk. It has been a battle to accept. And trust me there is no question in hell that I am not an alcoholic. Maybe not your typical drunk, but a drunk nonethless.

May god Bless you all and keep the new comer with an open mind.

Dee74

Way to go Tony
I certainly struggled with it...but once I accepted the reality it got a whole lot easier
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sugarbear1

keep staying stopped!

eJoshua

I'm happy you're sober today!

My experience was that staying sober was a struggle until I realized and made peace with the fact I had to quit drinking. I knew I was an alcoholic for a long time too, but that didn't make it any easier.

Hang in there. I'm glad to hear you're getting it. Every day will get a little easier.

2thyownselfbtru

Thank you guys for your shares! Helped me get through some of the night, having usual problems falling asleep.
Today will be day 1 for me off stimulants (my drug of choice) after more than a year of abusing them daily. Thinking about being off this for all of today makes me feel restless and very nervous. But I know it can't wait. Any suggestions to help get through my 1st day? Thanks is advance.

Dee74

staying close to SR helped get me through my first few days and weeks 2thy
read and post as much as you need to - feel free to start your own threads too

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instant

I came to view a state of mind I think of as "surrender" as important for me. It seems one step on from accepting the state of affairs for what it was and that my relationship with alcohol would only get worse.

MalkavianEmily

Wtg mynameistony! Acceptance is really difficult. I don't know that it's enough to keep someone sober, but it helps. For me, it does anyway. Not accepting it will end up with me drinking again.