veedubgirl

Hi people, just wondering where people are from. I am new on here and been struggling by myself for too long and thought this might give me the support i need so i dont feel like im struggling alone. Day one today after 3 bottles of wine yesterday. I have managed about 3 days dry and then i cave in really hoping i can stick at it as i know it will make me feel better. Just the cravings get so bad and when i feel down i give me and use wine as an escape.

least

I used to drink wine to escape too. It worked... until it didn't. I had to learn to deal with real life without drinking it all away.

Have you considered AA? Might be nice to have some face to face support.

SR has a lot of support too, and we're always here. No matter what time of day or night, there's always someone here to talk to.

Nonsensical

Welcome to SR!

Glad you could join us!

luvmygirls

Welcome! I was a wine drinker too. I'm from Washington, DC (US). I'm glad you're here and decided to post.

SoberLeigh

Wine was my poison, too, veedubgirl. The good news is that you can beat it and leave it behind you.

Welcome to SR; glad you found us.

tommyinphilly

Greetings from a sober Philadelphian. I have 61 days today. This site is a huge help. Good luck. Enjoy your sobriety

heath480

Welcome to SR.

Hawks

Australia here.

Former Chronic beer drinker

Welcome on SR and all the best with your sobriety decision making

enfinthechange

UK here too.... First step is joining here, it really helps to know u not the only one!

Treerat66

Hi veedubgirl

Welcome to SR

veedubgirl

Wow didn't expect a reply so quick. Thanks guys feeling positive. Has anyone ever been able to go back to enjoying just a couple drinks or is it all our nothing one you realise you have a problem with alcohol? I don't know any AA groups where I am it's a small town etc.

SoberLeigh

For me, moderation has always been a complete failure. Complete abstinence is the only things works for me. By the way, I absolutely love sobriety.

Soberwolf

Welcome to the forum & well done on 3 days im from london UK

LonelyShadow

I'm in the UK too veedubgirl, you are not alone in your struggle and what you describe is a very familiar pattern.

The best thing that somebody asked me when I first joined here was "What are you going to do differently this time?" It was so simple but it really highlighted why I couldn't break the cycle, it was because I wasn't trying new things! Just doing the same thing over and over and wondering why nothing changed.

You've made a huge step in the right direction joining this site, you'll find a lot of support here

Bruno1979

Welcome from Staffordshire UK.

MavisTheFairy13

Hi and welcome! I'm uk too was drinking 1.5 bottles of wine a night. Sometimes 2. I'm stopping completely moderation hasn't worked out!

Anna

I'm from Canada.

Moderation doesn't work for alcoholics and it's exhausting. It's far easier to stop drinking for good.

veedubgirl

Any tips for cravings? That's where I buckle each time.

Tall Dawg

Hello! I am from Ohio. Moderation has never worked for me.

Sulu1

Hi veedubgirl, im from the UK too, Newcastle here!

Welcome to SR