SnazzyDresser

ok, I'm a drinker. I recently had 75 days not drinking but started back Wednesday, May 11. I knew I was doing wrong and kept feeling bad. Stopped on Thursday and Friday 3 days ago but started again Saturday morning.

I know I gotta get this right. I really had it going there and got a little cocky and here I am again. I've already had beers today but I guess I'm starting fresh tomorrow. It's fairly difficult, this thing. It really is poisoning me.

Hi to everyone here on Sober Recovery, gonna try to contribute positively here. Thanks.

Anna

Hi and Welcome!

Yes it really is difficult to stop drinking and yes it will poison you if you don't. We do understand how hard this is. 75 days is great and I know you can get back at it again. Did you have a plan for your recovery?

Dee74

Welcome Snazzydresser

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least

Welcome to the family. The most important thing I've learned about getting sober is that I must want to be sober more than I want to drink.

I've got well over six years sober and still, sometimes, get thoughts of drinking. But I never give in as I want to be sober far more than I could ever want to drink.

entropy1964

welcome!

emme99

Hi & Welcome SnazzyDresser

Hefner

I would literally make myself go to sleep in my early stages of recovery. I know it's difficult to even fall asleep when that urge is calling but it was THE only way I could fight the urge at first. Then. The next morning when I awoke and realized that I stayed sober for another day the feeling was amazing. Eventually it does get easier but it's a Bear at first. We all know that. The hardest thing for me to do was to dump all of the beer that I had in my refrigerator down the drain. Once I did it ,it was almost ceremonial. It signaled my readiness to start fighting. I haven't turned back. Strength and direction to you my friend. You've gotta be ready to fight !

SoulShine8

hi snazzy
75 days - wow. You should be proud of that. So.... you did it once, you know it's possible. On your mark, get set - go

Hevyn

Great to have you with us, Snazzy. You'll find all sorts of encouragement here. It's hard in the beginning, but it does get easier once you get rolling. We will help.

Delilah1

Welcome to SR! You will find a wonderful and supportive community here.

75 days is a great amount of time, what were you doing to stay sober during those days? Spend some time reading on here and you will gain lots of things you can add to your sobriety toolbox.

I look forward to getting to know you on here.

pandblvr

Hello and congrats on acknowledging you need help and support.

Just because today wasn't a sober day doesn't mean tomorrow can't be.....

I know you hear it a lot, but it's true-we all only have one day-it's all we are given-a daily reprieve from alcoholism contingent on the maintenance of our spiritual condition.

Keep fighting<3

kittycat3

Snazzy, welcome! Love your name! Stick around and stay sober with us.

whiteturtle

Welcome, I'm so happy you're here! I was in a similar place yesterday... I had two hard ciders and a few sips of wine, but then came on here to read and post. Like another person said, I just went to bed at 7pm, just so I could be done with that day and wake up to a new one. So, today was my official Day 1. Literally fighting cravings as I type this. I want to just go to bed (it's almost 11pm), but that means tomorrow will get here, and tomorrow starts the stress of work week. I just want to have a drink and put it off a little longer. I am trying to fight, and I'm glad to know I'm not alone. Good luck to us!

SnazzyDresser

Thanks for all the warm welcomes from everyone, it really made me feel good.

Not really a structured plan. I made 75 days by keeping busy I guess, exercising and trying to eat right. I could afford to lose a few pounds, that kinda spurred me initially. Also doing a lot of sudoku puzzles which I love, reading and watching great movies and tv shows.

I'm retired and have a lot of time on my hands, probably too much. Also I'm not that social a person at all and bounce around too much in my own head.

SnazzyDresser

haha thanks. I've always liked the word snazzy, maybe it'll make a comeback.

Soberwolf

Welcome

oldsoul1122

Getting sober for me required a desire, decision, a plan and a commitment. I noticed you said "I guess I'll start tomorrow." It can be difficult but if you have these reinforcements sobriety will be stronger and less chance of relapse. Best of luck to you. You did it once, you will do it again.

Dee74

This is a great link if you want to flesh out your plan a little SD
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ery-plans.html
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SnazzyDresser

I have been drinking the last few days, but I've not about to give up. I'm gonna string some days together here soon, just watch.

Dee74

Have you checked out the recovery plan link at all?

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