Day 1
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Day 1
Hi all. Reading through the threads and I'm glad to see so much support here.
I'm day 1 of recovery. It's been 24 hours since my last drink. I'm 30 years old with so much to live for, I know I need to stop.
In the past, I would never have called my self a "heavy" drinker, just social drinker.
In the past 2 months it spiraled out of control after a dear friend's passing. In the last month I've been drinking vodka daily, sometimes just a 1/5, some days almost a whole bottle. It's effecting my health, work, concentration and especially my relationships. My husband turns his head the other way, but I know he knows. I've been secretive, hiding bottles through the house.
I'm just done. Done feeling like crap, done being a crappy wife and employee.
Today it starts. I'm lucky I feel okay, just some minor shakes and a little insomnia last night. My anxiety is on the rise though and I'm thinking I should get in touch with my MD, since the drinking was triggered by a specific event.
Anyway glad to share my story and it gives me hope reading all of your success stories!!
I'm day 1 of recovery. It's been 24 hours since my last drink. I'm 30 years old with so much to live for, I know I need to stop.
In the past, I would never have called my self a "heavy" drinker, just social drinker.
In the past 2 months it spiraled out of control after a dear friend's passing. In the last month I've been drinking vodka daily, sometimes just a 1/5, some days almost a whole bottle. It's effecting my health, work, concentration and especially my relationships. My husband turns his head the other way, but I know he knows. I've been secretive, hiding bottles through the house.
I'm just done. Done feeling like crap, done being a crappy wife and employee.
Today it starts. I'm lucky I feel okay, just some minor shakes and a little insomnia last night. My anxiety is on the rise though and I'm thinking I should get in touch with my MD, since the drinking was triggered by a specific event.
Anyway glad to share my story and it gives me hope reading all of your success stories!!
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Originally Posted by doggonecarl 
Welcome to Sober Recovery.
I was at the hiding-my-drinking-from-my-spouse stage when I quit.
I was at the hiding-my-drinking-from-my-spouse stage when I quit.
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Welcome to SR MissMac, glad you've found us. The anxiety is very common, and I think your idea of seeing your doctor is a good one. I think it's also important to remember that alcoholism is a separate and definite problem to deal with. While certain events can "trigger" us to think about drinking, etc....individual events don't "causes" alcoholism...it is a systemic problem that exists on it's own. We certainly want to learn how to deal with the stresses and events of our life, and to remove the bad influences, destructive behaviors - no question there.
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Welcome MissMac
I'm sorry for your loss.
I had events/triggers that pitched me into a higher level of drinking too, but the end result was I became an alcoholic.
I hope you'll look for help for both your grief and your drinking problem.
I know you'll find a lot of help and support here
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I'm sorry for your loss.
I had events/triggers that pitched me into a higher level of drinking too, but the end result was I became an alcoholic.
I hope you'll look for help for both your grief and your drinking problem.
I know you'll find a lot of help and support here
D
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Welcome MissMac! I hope you'll see your doctor and be honest. Seeing my doctor really helped me underline my commitment to sobriety - admitting the seriousness of my drinking, getting the necessary tests done and resolving to look after myself and my health from that point on. You really can do this, and you're not alone.
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