MilonZ

Just wondering if there is anyone I can talk to, I'm trying to quit and need some advice.

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum MilonZ!!

There's a good few of us online at the moment, it's great you've made the decision to be Sober!!

MilonZ

Thanks!

I've been trying for a few weeks to get sober and it's just been tough for me.

Thepatman

Welcome to SR!

Anything particular on your mind?

KateL

Welcome x

MilonZ

No, it's just I'm trying to get sober and I'm newly now living alone and it's tough. I'm drinking beers daily but not to get drunk cause I want to be sober, it's just for the withdrawal stuff.

Thepatman

Other than SR, are you using any additional support system?

There are options like AA, smart recovery, AVRT. Some need to try different approaches to find the right one.

PurpleKnight

Rather than the beers, is it possible to see a doctor and get a substitute for the withdrawals? they will be able to give you something to get you through the symptoms.

Your right, it's tough, having soo much time alone leads to so much temptation, the best thing is to start taking it a Day at a time, plan things to do during the time that you would usually be drinking.

Support is the big thing, most of us would agree, it can't be done alone, we need support, are you planning on AA meetings or other community groups, some of us just stay active on websites like this one and that's enough. The main thing is getting something that works for you.

MilonZ

I can't afford to go to a doctor right now, I would if I could.

I've thought about AA meetings, but I don't have a car anymore and the place I looked up is a while away.

Yeah, the temptations are tough.

KateL

I hope you can stop. I feel for you. You can have such a good life and meet new people. I did. I wish you well xxx

MilonZ

Thanks, I know I can stop, it's just when. I'm trying to taper down and I'm hoping it's gonna work.

heath480

Welcome to SR.

If you ring your local AA helpline they may be able to sort out getting you to a meeting,

Greensleeves

Welcome, MilonZ. I agree with the other posters: support is crucial to recovery. I'm glad you're here.

Beanie25

Hello and welcome. So much support here to help you through. It is not easy, but gets better. IMO the first week is the hardest.

MilonZ

Thanks, I know. I need support right now. I also didn't know there is a helpline.

I'm gonna look it up.

JWC

Yes, like Heath said there should be an AA Helpline. I'm not sure what area you're in but a lot of them have webpages. I'm currently without a car/license right now myself. If you can get to ONE meeting you'll be shocked at how many people will offer to pick you up and drop you off. The people in AA are the most generous and giving people on the planet.

RustyLugnut

Others have mentioned AA -- and it's free! I haven't tried it yet but will be shortly. Just got out of detox and a lot of the people in there had some pretty positive things to say about it.

There's also a chat room for some more real time interaction, and I believe a weekly chat meeting tonight (not sure when).

Anna

And, there's always someone around here to offer support to you, too.

Seabee

I'm not in the best shape either, but if there is anything I can do the help, I'm here.

HenryKrinkle

Dee posted some links to free/low cost clinics. Maybe check it out and see if there is something in your area?

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ml#post4338313