sandgirl

Hi, I`ve just joined this site as I realise now I`ve got a problem with alcohol. It was a shock to realise that I had a problem and alcohol had begun to take over parts of my life. I didn`t drink at all until I was 34. I started to drink when I lost my job and my father became terminally ill, I didn`t realise what I was doing, which seems bizarre now.
I don`t want to drink any more and I`ve decided not to-but it is hard! I`ve joined this site as I`ve looked a couple of times and people give good advice from their experiences. Sometimes I can see things clearly, that I need to not drink -my mind can play tricks though, that it would be ok to drink as I`m stressed/down/scared etc.
I want to fight that voice because it`s not ok, I don`t like who I`ve become and want to change.
I haven`t drunk for 2 days and want it to stay that way but I do feel scared.

trachemys

Welcome to the lifeboat, sandgirl. Grab an oar.

Dee74

Welcome Sandgirl

It is scary but you'll find a lot of support here.

We just started a new part to our Class of March support thread - feel free to dive right in

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-3-a.html

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sandgirl

Thanks both. I`ll have a look Dee.

YouRmySunshine

Welcome, & its important that you are understanding your life is unmanageable with alcohol.
Stick around & learn from this great site & people here.
Peace

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to the family! You'll find that life is a lot better sober.

LadyinBC

Welcome! And congrats on 2 days. Qutting drinking was absolutely one of the scariest things I have ever done. You can do this. Keep posting and keep reading.

sandgirl

Thanks all-heading off to work now. Am determined to make a perminent change of lifestyle. Healthy ways of dealing with stress-I might dig out my running shoes later :-)