Midlifecrisis

So I didn't manage not to drink last night but I'm starting today. Even though I've given up all the drugs, chatting on here has helped me come to terms with the fact that I drink addictively too and I need to quit it.

Sick of feeling sick and waking up feeling guilty and worried.

So today's the day.

artsoul

Good for you! It's really all the same..... drinking, drugging..... I'm glad you're taking charge and starting today!:ghug3

Midlifecrisis

Thanks, yeah it is.

It's my least favourite drug so that's why it took awhile to come to terms with having a prob with it. But it has fast been taking over so no more.

Boxguy

You can do it, keep trying

Midlifecrisis

Thanks

Twenties

Good for you!! Sending out my best wishes for you

whiskeyman

If you need us we are here.
You can't do it alone though.
Can you go to a meeting.

Midlifecrisis

Thanks. No, I am unable to get to meetings so SR is it!

SoberJohn

Congrats on your decision to quit. Just in time to start an awesome 2013!!!

Midlifecrisis

Thanks. I've got a LOT of work to do so I don't go back to the drugs or my eating disorder but I'm determined as of this morning to do it, no matter how painful because I'm sick of living like this. Even the times I've been sober for long periods of time I've been miserable and I'm sick of it. No more wasting of my life.

Notmyrealname

Good for you! Today's a great day to right the ship.

For me, the hardest part is the first few days, after a week or so I feel like a new man.

Bubovski

Every day is a challenge and needs to be reinforced with anti drink/drug affirmations. Each morning I think of past life worst case scenarios and this helps me prepare for the day. Slip ups are so easy as daily life events impinge upon us and to be ever forewarned is a distinct help.

Dee74

welcome aboard MLC

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Midlifecrisis

Thanks all.


I'm not going to find this too hard physically, I wasn't to that stage with drinking, but im nipping it in the bud now.

I've just done the physical hard yards with the drugs, erghhhh. It's the emotional stuff that I am going to struggle with. Affirmations are good.

Itchy

MLC,
SR contributed to saving my life, but I had to decide first and start the process. I decided, quit with inpatient detox, joined SR and counseling and AA, and after three months just kept SR, along with my sobriety.
Welcome, and Happy New Year.

gigi0310

Take it day by day to make you stronger...
Good luck and ride it out

Midlifecrisis

Thanks all. Wow, it's amazing how quickly you can change emotions. Woke up feeling so positive but have gone downhill suddenly. Argh

Hevyn

Hi Midlife. I had those mood swings early on, too. I think it's normal.

When I quit I felt like you - exhausted from worry and fear - sick of myself. You can reclaim your life. We're so glad you're here.

Midlifecrisis

Thanks. Yep, it's gotten to the point where I am so sick of myself and being aware of why I do things but not being able to change them.

nogard

Hi MLC How are you going?