seethefuture

Good Morning,

I have not been on here in quite a while but it is time. I am just drinking too much. There are a lot of things going on in my life, and work stress plus a close family member's death are really making it hard for me. Drinking is clearly not helping me manage these things, even though at the time (of course) it seems that way.

I am tired of wasting time on this. I have to pull myself up by the proverbial boot straps and do this thing.

I am scared - but resolved to make my life the best it can be.

Thanks!

ZoeM

Hi and welcome (back) Sorry to hear you have all those stressors going on and well done signing back in x

Lightning Bug

Welcome! It's awesome you are going to be making changes!

Anna

I'm glad that you see a problem developing and are taking action.

Welcome back!

seethefuture

Well, there's been a problem for quite some time and like many others I figured I could moderate. Truthfully, a part of me still thinks I can do that but most of me knows I can't! There is a strong history of alcoholism in my family and I am drinking more and more - once the switch is flipped, there I go. One or two glasses of wine ends up being 6, etc.

Like many others on this board, I am surrounded by lovely people that can drink moderately and my social life is such that I meed up with friends for drinks - that's just what we do. I live in a town with fantastic restaurants and bars, and that's the past time.

I've gone a month without drinking before, and continued to interact in these social situations successfully. I know that it is possible, and I know that I also have to remove myself for a bit to get grounded.

More later.

Thanks!

Dee74

sorry you're still struggling seethefuture, but welcome back.
Do you have a plan for getting sober and staying that way?

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least

Glad you're back and giving it another go.

Hevyn

Welcome back seethefuture! You sound ready to do it this time. Glad you came back to give it another shot. You can have a new life without the poison and the uncertainty it brings.

FinallyFinished

You can definitely do it!

seethefuture

My plan includes setting a firm schedule for my days. I need to make sure I get some exercise every day, and make the best use of my time. I have a friend that is in AA and I am going to talk to her about how to be successful.

Thanks for the support!

Anna

I think your plan of removing yourself from the social scene until you feel more comfortable with not drinking is a good idea. It's a big risk to take in early sobriety.

JAC13

Hi there

The social thing was a biggy for me last year!

I changed my routine and missed and felt a bit of mourning I suppose. I now realise that going to the pub every night after work caused my problems last year. I soon got used to my new routine.

Big hugs
Jackie xx

seethefuture

I had a sober Saturday night!

Lindafisk

Great for you! What did you do? Helps to plan ahead of time, I think.

seethefuture

My boyfriend and I decided together to not drink last night. We did some fun outside things and then just relaxed. We are both enjoying productive days today.

Onto tonight to see how we do!