Day 5 of sobriety - what's next
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Day 5 of sobriety - what's next
Hi - I am a 66 year old man from a family of alcoholics: father (age 58) brother (age 38), and step-brother (age 39) all died from alcoholism
I always thought I could "manage" my drinking. But this year I had two bad falls after getting drunk which resulted in hospitalizations and big bills.
A light went off in my head over the "holidays" - when I woke up fully-clothed, and sleeping in my bathtub with no memory of where I'd been or how I got home. I stopped drinking at the stroke of midnight on New Years Eve.
Stopping drinking is easy (as the old joke goes - I've done it a dozen times); any tips to get through one day at a time much appreciated.
AND: Is 66 too late to turn things around?
Thanks for reading!
I always thought I could "manage" my drinking. But this year I had two bad falls after getting drunk which resulted in hospitalizations and big bills.
A light went off in my head over the "holidays" - when I woke up fully-clothed, and sleeping in my bathtub with no memory of where I'd been or how I got home. I stopped drinking at the stroke of midnight on New Years Eve.
Stopping drinking is easy (as the old joke goes - I've done it a dozen times); any tips to get through one day at a time much appreciated.
AND: Is 66 too late to turn things around?
Thanks for reading!
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First let me say how sorry I am that you lost your father and brothers to such a horrible diseases. It is never too late. Do you have any goals you would like to accomplish? Travel to see your family? All doors are open to you when you live your life sober.
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I agree with duane
What do you want to do?
What do you want to achieve?
What did you do as a younger man that you enjoyed apart from drinking?
The worlds your oyster when your not housebound and drunk!
You can drive where you want, when you want.
No hangovers mean you can challenge your brain and body as much as you want.
Good luck to you!
xx
What do you want to do?
What do you want to achieve?
What did you do as a younger man that you enjoyed apart from drinking?
The worlds your oyster when your not housebound and drunk!
You can drive where you want, when you want.
No hangovers mean you can challenge your brain and body as much as you want.
Good luck to you!
xx
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Hi scotty! I'm so glad you're with us. Being here will help ease the anxiety you may be feeling. Everyone understands, most of us have been on a similar journey.
I was in my 50's and drinking for 30 yrs. when I finally became terrified of what would become of me. Bad things were beginning to happen - that hadn't before. Such as, dui's and blackouts, drinking at work, personality changes. After many tries at moderation I had to admit I couldn't touch it again. Joining here really helped. Have you considered AA meetings?
(66 is not old - like it was when we were kids.
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I was in my 50's and drinking for 30 yrs. when I finally became terrified of what would become of me. Bad things were beginning to happen - that hadn't before. Such as, dui's and blackouts, drinking at work, personality changes. After many tries at moderation I had to admit I couldn't touch it again. Joining here really helped. Have you considered AA meetings?
(66 is not old - like it was when we were kids.
)
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Thanks
You have made me feel welcome. I thank you.
I had a difficult experience with AA after a fellow attendee forgot what the second "A" stands for.. and told many people I was going to AA.
AA in not the route for me, but I do have a rich spiritual life - a neglected part of me that has not been a priority in recent years because of the escalation in drinking.
Again - thanks!
I had a difficult experience with AA after a fellow attendee forgot what the second "A" stands for.. and told many people I was going to AA.
AA in not the route for me, but I do have a rich spiritual life - a neglected part of me that has not been a priority in recent years because of the escalation in drinking.
Again - thanks!
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