Lscotty1

I am on day one and freaking out. Any kind words or help? Thanks

sugarbear1

there are lots of good AA meetings in frederick.

you can do this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

walkingecho

It's been my day one too, we've almost made it, one more hour til a new day. You have all the support in the world available to you here, just keep your head up and your eyes on another minute, another hour, and another day.

Kafkaesque

Hi Lscotty,

Congratulations on making the decision to get sober! I am on day 2 myself after a relapse, but before that I was sober for 6 months. The best advice I have received and relay to you is to come back on to SR anytime you think about drinking. My relapses have occurred when I knew I should post on here instead of buying a bottle but didn't want to listen to the voice of reason. I also go through posts anytime I feel a little upset. The people on here are so supportive and will genuinely help any time you're upset (which for me anyway was a trigger).

Good luck!!

Amy2011

Just keep thinking how nice it will be to wake up in the future and not be hung over. Also, you won't have all those feelings of guilt, shame, and regret that come along with alcoholic drinking night after night. Take a deep breath and focus on feeling better day by day. You can do it!

brynn

Hi Lscotty!

So glad you're here! I'm on day three and I'm kind of freaking out too...but I want to tell you that the best thing about being sober for me has been waking up in the morning with NO regrets and NO hangover!
First time in a year and a half that I haven't startled awake in sheer panic over what I did the night before while drunk! That, and waking up in a familiar room, instead of a strangers bed or jail...that's been kinda neat, too.
We don't have to do this alone!

blueperiod

Hi Lscotty,

I, too, am on Day 1 - again! I know, we all know, how hard it is but you got to believe in yourself. I am fighting off cravings of what's the harm in having a couple drinks? I mean that won't do any harm, right? Back and forth, my brain tries to reason, tries to justify this illness. You can do it! We're all pulling for you Lscotty.

Xtreem

WTG - that's a start.

Many of us had a day one, two, three, etc.

Hang out, chat and post, you will find many that are trustworthy and friendly.

KenL

I have some kind words;

you are worthwhile, good enough and lovable.

You know it's true, don't you?

I do.

Believing it helps you to do anything that seems insurmountable.

matilda123

Welcome! And congratulations on day 1--that is huge!

Dee74

Hi and welcome Lscotty - there's tons of support

Hopefully day 2 will be a little less confronting for you

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BernieE

Welcome! Let us know how you're doing on day 2. The first days can be rough and then it gets a lot better. You can do this and it will be worth it once you get to the other side.

ubntubnt

spend as much time as you can reading the posts on this site. feel the pain, see the successes and heed the advice. you will need to prepare and plan in order to succeed and this site has all the advice you need. the rest is up to you. welcome and good luck!

ChloeRose63

Welcome! Glad you are here!

CNY46ER

Day by day it gets so much better. Trust yourself. Its so worth it.

SoberLeigh

Welcome to SR, lscotty1; glad you found us.

We are here for you and solidly in your corner. You can lean on us at ANY time. SR is 24/7/365; there is always someone here who cares and truly wants to see you succeed.

Soberwolf

Welcome to the forum well done on day 1 Lscotty

Anna

It's okay to freak out a bit, but we're here for you. I'm glad you've committed to live a sober life.