Nocturnal

Hello- ive been a alcoholic for 20 yrs drinking has been a normal part of my life for as long as I can remember because it runs in the community im from, I just moved to a new place where alcohol is frowned upon by everyone and I guess i just miss my family but ive been bingeing for about 3 months straight , ive already pretty much made myself a outcast because I just couldn't stop but now I've reached the point where im losing my sanity and I have to stop , the community im in now is exactly what I prayed for as the last had a heavy drug and alcohol problem and im the kind of alcoholic that drinks by myself , I dont really like being around drug users anyways I just became a member in hopes of quitting for good and checking in a few times a day kinda like A.A. I have anxiety disorder so I cant go to real A.A. Thanks for having me

Hobbers

Welcome, friend. good luck. I'm at 10 days.

Coldfusion

Read around and post often! Why not join the "Class of August 2014" thread, or check in at the "24-Hour Recovery Connections" thread?

Inchworm

Good to see you here, Pete. This is a kind, generous and wise group. Stay with SR. I've heard others say that sobriety helps to decrease anxiety so hopefully that will be true for you.

pakman

Welcome Pete. I just started my journey as well. Day 3. I've already gotten a lot of encouragement.

Nocturnal

Thanks everybody im on day 3 after my bender so im not quit sober yet but im going to keep checking in I really appreciate you guys.

hayley86

Welcome Pete, you'll find lots of support and encouragement here. Glad you've joined us.

Daisyjo

Hey Pete~ I'm almost to four months and my anxiety has diminished dramatically. I hope the same for you too. You deserve to feel better and enjoy life. Best to you!

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Pete!! Great to have you onboard!!

Nonsensical

Welcome Pete!

Alcohol actually exacerbates anxiety disorder. You get a few hours of relief followed by weeks of increased anxiety. bad stuff!

Congratulations on your decision to live a sober life!

weirdesttoner

Hello Pete!
Give sobriety a try, and you will see that after short time your anxiety will decrease massively.
Anyway, be sure you check your doctor to help you go trough withdrawal.
I wish you all the best!!

justme21

welcome to the SR forum...I am on day 5, I can that alcohol made my anxiety and depression worse..

Altoids

Hi Pete
Welcome! SR is such an awesome place to hang out. Lots of wisdom, tons of support, and even laughs. So glad you have joined us. Life from this side is a whole lot better.

Soberwolf

Hi Pete/Nocturnal

Thepatman

Hey! Welcome to the forum! Hope SR helps you as much as it did for me.
Night or day there is always someone to lean on when things get hard.

Looking forward to seeing you around and sharing experiences.

VikingGF

Welcome, Nocturnal. Good for you on day 3. The early weeks are the hardest, but not too bad if you really commit and this is a GREAT place for support. Just hang on this site and read and post- now you have two communities to help you out when you need it.

LBrain

Fyi nocturnal is still struggling and has been posting in the alcoholism forum.
This thread is a couple weeks old.

Soberwolf

Lbrain this is for Nocturnal for inspiration that he can do it

LBrain

Doh

Sinderos

Welcome!!! Quitting isn't easy but after the first few days and once the worst of the withdrawals are over it gets easier. Just take it one day at a time and you will make it! So glad you came to SR.