Jazzy7777

I have been trying to control my alcohol intake for years with little success. It all started out as a fun way to make me more sociable. I have now gotten to the point where I am sick of it. I don't even enjoy it anymore. Last night I drank in excess as my "last hoo-rah" and I'm paying for it today. However, I am determined to follow through with my plan on last night being my last night... ever. So today is my day one. I am excited to see who I can be without a crutch.

Jazzy7777

P.S. I plan to check in on this thread on a daily basis. I could use all the support I can get.

IOAA2

Hi.

Welcome and dig in. Positive determination is a great start to lasting sobriety.

Try to remember that if you don’t pick up the first drink one day at a time in a row you won’t have to try to get sober again. Ever!

BE WELL

ShenzyT

Hiya Jazzy
Welcome to SR.
You'll find loads of support on here....everyone is fantastic. They've helped me get through the past 16 days.
Hang in there - you can do it.
x

Anna

There is lots of support here, Welcome!

SoberLeigh

Welcome, jazzy, to SR. This place is great - lots of support, encouragement and understanding.

Jazzy7777

Thank you so much for the warm welcome everyone! Congrats on day 16 Shenzy!

Soberwolf

Welcome Jazzy nice to meet you bud

Jazzy7777

Update: The hangover is gone and some frustrations have me craving alcohol! However, I am not giving in. I know life has to be better, calmer, happier, & more fulfilled on the other side. I got this. After all, I am probably craving how alcohol once made me feel. It now does not do a thing for me except make me act stupid and hurt my innards. Talking out my feelings on here is nice.

mavrick

Have some ice cream instead.

Jazzy7777

LOL! I like the way you think. =)

stayingpositive

Welcome. This place is a good place to come everyday. There is so much support here.

mavrick

I find that for me the ice cream takes the cravings away. Try it!

Jazzy7777

I may just do that mavrick! Dark chocolate has always been helpful for me in the past! Thanks for the welcome stayingpositive. I like your username.

Peter_819

Welcome to the club Jazz! As the weeks go by make sure to check back on this post and remember how crummy you feel. Let it be motivation for you to know that you're making the right decision.

Jazzy7777

Thank you Peter! I plan to do just that.

sobermtbr

You can do it! I did the same thing last week after a New Years resolution - yeah lasted two days. But I got back on the horse and am almost at a week (few hours). We are all here for you!!!

BTW I can't rememebr the last time I had ice cream, kind of sounds good

BBQBiker

Welcome Jazzy. SR is a great place.
I am a dark chocolate person too. That's what I eat when I have cravings. I find the sugar is what I crave not the alcohol.
Good luck. Slow and steady.

BBQBiker

By the way Jazzy you may want to check out the Class of January 2015 thread.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-2-a.html
I find that the people that quit drinking in December when I did have been my support and we have grown close as a group. I am sure you will find the same with your January 2015 Class.
Just a thought.

Jazzy7777

Thanks sober & BBQ Biker. BBQ Biker thats a good thought about the January 2015 thread, thank you. I hope everyone is having a wonderful sober evening!