I have decided to quit all together! Thanks to you all.
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I have decided to quit all together! Thanks to you all.
Hi. I've changed my username but still attached to my post I'm creating a new post. As to not trigger myself reading old reply I've posted while drunk.
As some of you know. I though I could be a social drinker. But I realise thanks to you guys saying it over and over again. That isn't a good idea as that is how my serious drinking cycles start and seem to never end drinking day after day. I have decided to take control of my life. I thought drinking made me feel better. It did at the time but I didn't realise the next day I was feeling numb disconnected and sad. I didn't realise that was because of the drink it's not good for my body and I need to take care of it. No one else will. So my first goal is to make it without a drink till 31 June. Now I'd like to never drink again but for me I need to reach that goal then set another one to keep going. I like a challenge and I seem to quit if I just say il never drink again. I've not gone that long without a drink to be honest in maybe 10 years. Yes.. I started drinking pretty young a kid really.
I'm on day 4 of cold Turkey. I hope I can check in here and let people know how im doing.
I can't believe that I was 100 percent sure I was not quiting for good when I joined here in fact I hardly believed my drinking was a problem I was in denial. I can't believe how people I've never met have changed my way of thinking and for that I am greatful
As some of you know. I though I could be a social drinker. But I realise thanks to you guys saying it over and over again. That isn't a good idea as that is how my serious drinking cycles start and seem to never end drinking day after day. I have decided to take control of my life. I thought drinking made me feel better. It did at the time but I didn't realise the next day I was feeling numb disconnected and sad. I didn't realise that was because of the drink it's not good for my body and I need to take care of it. No one else will. So my first goal is to make it without a drink till 31 June. Now I'd like to never drink again but for me I need to reach that goal then set another one to keep going. I like a challenge and I seem to quit if I just say il never drink again. I've not gone that long without a drink to be honest in maybe 10 years. Yes.. I started drinking pretty young a kid really.
I'm on day 4 of cold Turkey. I hope I can check in here and let people know how im doing.
I can't believe that I was 100 percent sure I was not quiting for good when I joined here in fact I hardly believed my drinking was a problem I was in denial. I can't believe how people I've never met have changed my way of thinking and for that I am greatful
That's great news, TheBeaches. I have followed your story. You are a remarkable person. People here are amazing, and you are too! For sticking to this, for coming back, for facing up to the challenges, and now taking control. Well done!
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Wow your so nice this really means so much I really didn't see myself ever wanting to go cold turkey never at all , I feel better , hope your doing good
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I'm glad you've changed your mind and I know how strong denial is in alcoholism. You will find lots of support here, and I hope that you feel so good in your sobriety that you continue beyond June.
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You will find there is a lot of truth in the fact that it gets easier the more time goes by. I found a 1/2 bottle of spiced rum in one of my work trucks a few months after I quit, which normally would have been gold. I tossed it with no hesitation.
I think, once you get used to living sober, you won't want to go back to drinking. After I was secure in my sobriety, the thought of drinking repulsed me.
You won't regret getting sober. I've never woken up sober and wished that I had drank the night before.
You won't regret getting sober. I've never woken up sober and wished that I had drank the night before.
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