Syn3rgistic

Hey all,

this is my first post.

I can't seem to get over drinking and smoking. Anytime I drink I relapse with cigarettes and anytime I relapse with cigarettes, I will make sure I drink. So I know the only way for me to get sober is to quit together.

I had my last drink/smoke on 10/13/15

I'm a mid 20s male from the mid-atlantic east coast.

I'm a daily drinker and a binge drinker and I know quite a bit about recovery and addiction. I've just never actually done it myself. I guess my plan of attack is to completely change from the person I am to the person I want to be. That sounds vague, but every waking moment of each day in the beginning I'm going to be working on self-improvement. One area that I would like to highlight is I'm going to really respect my body. I haven't been over the course of my drinking career which is about 5 years now. Withdrawal wise I should be ok. I'm over half way through that process and I'm not feeling great, but nothing too alarming.

I want this to be my final attempt at quitting.... I guess I just don't have confidence it is. How can I get the confidence? I guess I've tried and failed over and over and over. I don't believe myself anymore. I don't trust myself. How did you do it?

Anna

Hi and Welcome,

I think you need motivation, and the motivation will give you confidence. Stopping drinking is hard, and motivation is essential. As you get through each day, you will gain confidence, slowly but surely.

Marcolovich

Hey, Syn3rgistic! It sounds like we're in a similar boat. While I don't really have any advice to offer yet, I just wanted to let you know you are not alone in this effort and I hope that you can find some like minded people who can support you and fuel your drive towards a better and healthier life!

ScottFromWI

Welcome synergistic. Addiction is a tough thing to tackle, but whether it's nicotine, alcohol or anything else the first step for me was acceptance. I had to unconditionally accept that I was an addict and that taking even one drink is not an option for me - ever. Once that happened I was able to find tools, resources and support to help me learn to live a sober life. SR is a great place to find not only that support, but resources about lots of other plans/programs that you can use to help.

Soberwolf

Hi Synergistic

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Syn3rgistic!!

Syn3rgistic

Thanks, yeah I have accepted it. I woke up today and today was day 1 and I just fully accepted it.... I had some pretty amazing moments today and I got a lot done.... I'm hopeful day 2 is more productive.

letitgo

Congrats!! Its not easy but worth it. I had to cut out both because they went hand and hand for me also. I was tired of being sick snd tired. I hated the routine of smoke drink smoke drink. I quit drinkimg snd smoking simultaneously. It was difficult. Made it 10 days snd i broke down for a cigarette. I used Chantix for a month. It kills the urge snd pleasure from smoking. I was way mlre hooked on smoking then drinking. I am in my early 30s. Its been about 70 days since my last cigarette and it has been getting easier over time. I wish you well. Remenber NOPE not one puff ever and NOSE not one sip ever. 1 day or 24hourse at a time !!