soberlife123

Feeling a bit discouraged that I'm back here again

SoberLeigh

I had well over a thousand Day 1s, soberlife. I truly thought that I was a lost cause. I was wrong, very wrong.

You can do this, soberlife.

Have you ever had a plan?

Soberwolf

Don't feel discouraged trying to get sober sounds easy but as everyone knows its anything but so surround yourself with the support at SR you can join the February class in newcomers which is excellent

Have you thought about a plan ?

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ful-links.html

soberlife123

Thank you for the kind words, that's really what I need. I'm just down in the dumps about all of this today. I'm going to go read Dee's thread on making a plan.

SoberLeigh

That's a good plan, soberlife.

Here's another very good link:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...highlight=psst

soberlife123

This is fantastic thank you so much!

Soberwolf

No problemo Soberlife

Hawkeye13

You can do it--if you don't quit quitting, you win

SoberinSyracuse

My first two attempts failed because I didn't have a plan.

This is my third attempt. I had a good plan, and I'm doing well so far -- almost a month in!! That's a personal best for me!!

Lovesunrises

I've had too many to count, but I never gave up and now I have been sober for 6 months! Don't be discouraged soberlife, make a real plan for yourself and try again!

ZeldaFan

More than I can count. I didn't give up, though and used each failed attempt as a learning experience. This time around, I'm feeling better than ever about my decision to quit and it finally just feels right. Three weeks today and counting. You can do it! Just find a plan that works and make a commitment that you will never drink alcohol again. Then take it one day at a time until those days start adding up!

PurpleKnight

Welcome back Soberlife!! You can do this!!

ALinNS

Lost count over 20 years ago, I know when my last and final one was, December 11/15

Fly N Buy

There were times I swore off alcohol but never really had a serious intention or thought of long term sobriety. Quitting was mainly to absolve me of compiled guilt and get others off my back.

I established a sobriety date in June of 2014 and have no plan of changing that. The difference was I sought the help I needed to quit and stay stopped.

There are many ways to achieve sobriety - mine is thru AA - but it is certainly not the only way, no question. SR is a testament to a variety of journeys. Perhaps the common thread regardless of plan or method is the very serious willingness to accept we cannot drink, at all - ever. After that the rest can be filled in according to each individuals desires.

Find your way, have your experience - WE stay sober, together - not alone. Change is possible. There are hundreds of examples on here daily.........you are connected to some of the worst drunks on the internet who are staying sober, today.

Dee74

I had countless day ones soberlife...

once I accreted the need for change tho, things got easier. This really can be the last time if you really want it to be

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thomas11

Hi soberlife, I'm willing to say that every single person living in sobriety started with Day One. You probably know that as well. At least you are showing an effort and commitment. I wish you the best. Tomorrow is day 2. Right?

least

I had more day ones than I'd like to admit. But I didn't give up, and now have over six years sober. You can do this.

Zebra1275

I have know idea.

There is an old saying that "The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions."

That sum's it up for me, I had good intentions, I just had trouble sticking to them.

Kaneda8888

Every day was day 1 for me for over 5 years....its never too late and never give up !

soberlife123

I've made it through Day 1! well, almost, and at my family's there was open bottles of wine -- and I was tempted b/c of withdrawals but I didn't. I'm not looking forward to what will likely be a sleepless sweat filled night but onward and upwards