Brian339

I need a different approach. My alcoholism is getting the best of me.
Its a new day. I want a fresh start at sobriety. Please help me to get on the path.

Chiffon

Hi Brian You posted at a quiet time on the forum - things liven up later.
What's been happening? x

soberclover

I totally believe in starting over. Now that you have; what do you think you need to do that is different? Often people find support meetings, counseling, or treatment to be the necessary addition to a sober plan. For me I had to adopt the mantra of "I will not drink...no matter what". It brought times of being lonely, mad, sad, but it helped me stay sober. The longer I was sober, the easier it really did become. Use this site for support; vent away, ask questions, linger, read old posts, check out new posts. And I also suggest doing something for someone else.....that always makes me feel better.

dcrr

Soberclover nailed it. And to echo one point - I can promise you it gets easier over time. You are in the right place so spend as much time here as you can. You can do this!!

Dee74

hi again Brian

what have you tried so far?
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FreeOwl

One thing you're doing right is getting honest with yourself and - by posting here - others.

What you're doing isn't working. Start with an honest assessment of what you have - and have not - tried.

If you'd like to share that with us, we may be able to help you take a closer look.

sprout50

If you tell us what you have tried, maybe we can help. It is possible to stay sober!

Conquest

Posting here has made a big difference for me. And here you are! Stick around, friend. Best wishes

Mountainmanbob

It's good to get a sober plan into place.
There are so many things out there that help one to stay sober.
Thing is to grab them and use them.

MM

IOAA2

HI.
Yes being honest with ourselves is about the best #1 thing to do for our self. Next I’d vote accepting the fact that we cannot drink again in safety is the reason most have so much trouble stopping. It called denial which is a huge problem at different stages of sobriety and results in the deaths of too many.
The best words for me at AA was KEEP COMING, now a lot of years later I say the same thing.

BE WELL

Nonsensical

Different than what? What have you tried so far? Has any of it partially worked?

Add me to the list of people willing to help, but needing more info!

Congrats on your decision to seek a sober life!

PurpleKnight

What support are you using? Sheer willpower only got me so far!!

You can do this, with a tweak to your plan!!

bm2bob

What approach are you using now?

There is no try. Do or Do Not-Yoda

Tryers are liars-treatmentspeak

It may be best to stop fighting and start there.