My Day One
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Michigan
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My Day One
Hello - This is my day 1 of sobriety.
Last night I drank 2 bottles of pinot within 5 hours.
Never thought I'd ever reach that point.
I'm afraid and am ready to stop.
I've been self-medicating my anxiety with wine for a few years, with gradually increasing tolerance. I have been able to go a few days without wine, but it's getting increasingly difficult for me these days. I'm anxious and depressed. I've gained a ton of weight and am embarrassed. I no longer feel real joy.
I came across the SoberRecovery forums this morning and could see the support given by fellow members. I'm so happy I'm here!
Last night I drank 2 bottles of pinot within 5 hours.
Never thought I'd ever reach that point.
I'm afraid and am ready to stop.
I've been self-medicating my anxiety with wine for a few years, with gradually increasing tolerance. I have been able to go a few days without wine, but it's getting increasingly difficult for me these days. I'm anxious and depressed. I've gained a ton of weight and am embarrassed. I no longer feel real joy.
I came across the SoberRecovery forums this morning and could see the support given by fellow members. I'm so happy I'm here!
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
Posts: 61,448
Welcome and I'm glad you've decided to stop drinking. It's very difficult to accept that we've arrived at a point where we no longer have any control. But, you can do this. Try to focus on getting through the day, and don't be overwhelmed by 'forever'.
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Soberville, USA
Posts: 4,174
Hi and Welcome,
Glad you decided to quit.
I drank hard for the last 15 or so years. Before that, off and on for about 25 years.
I have damaged my body and brain to the extent I am not full recovered after 16 months clean.
But, I am so much better than before.
Stay hydrated, enjoy your sleep. Remember 1 hour of sober sleep is better than 12 hours of drunken. Be kind to yourself. Eat when you crave. Give yourself special items, e.g. a milk shake, a nice chicken sandwich...when you crave.
Enjoy taking a drive to the grocery store at night when you would normally be drunk.
Hit the gym at 8 am when you would normally be hung over.
Get through the first few days and then it is a mental process. Embrace sobriety.
Post and read often. Helping others feeds the dopamine receptors in your brain.
Alcohol enhances negative thoughts. We have to change it up.
Thanks for the post.
Glad you decided to quit.
I drank hard for the last 15 or so years. Before that, off and on for about 25 years.
I have damaged my body and brain to the extent I am not full recovered after 16 months clean.
But, I am so much better than before.
Stay hydrated, enjoy your sleep. Remember 1 hour of sober sleep is better than 12 hours of drunken. Be kind to yourself. Eat when you crave. Give yourself special items, e.g. a milk shake, a nice chicken sandwich...when you crave.
Enjoy taking a drive to the grocery store at night when you would normally be drunk.
Hit the gym at 8 am when you would normally be hung over.
Get through the first few days and then it is a mental process. Embrace sobriety.
Post and read often. Helping others feeds the dopamine receptors in your brain.
Alcohol enhances negative thoughts. We have to change it up.
Thanks for the post.
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,511
Great to meet you, theproject - we're happy you found us. 
I felt just about the same when I found SR. I kept drinking because I didn't know how to NOT drink. It sounds ridiculous, but I was in a trap of dependency. Being here and talking things over I found the courage to let go of it and change my life. It's wonderful to be free of the burden of it. You can do it.
I felt just about the same when I found SR. I kept drinking because I didn't know how to NOT drink. It sounds ridiculous, but I was in a trap of dependency. Being here and talking things over I found the courage to let go of it and change my life. It's wonderful to be free of the burden of it. You can do it.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: California
Posts: 13,031
Hello and welcome to SR!! I was drinking at least a bottle of wine a night as well, and after alternating between periods of sobriety and failed attempts at moderation I now have 8 and a half months sober.
The first few days/weeks are tough, but they get easier as time passes. Spend some time reading and posting on here. Join the September thread, you will be surrounded by others who quit drinking this month. Also, check in each day on the 24 hour Recovery thread, it is great for accountability, and you will connect with many incredible SR members.
Looking forward to seeing you on here!
❤️ Delilah
The first few days/weeks are tough, but they get easier as time passes. Spend some time reading and posting on here. Join the September thread, you will be surrounded by others who quit drinking this month. Also, check in each day on the 24 hour Recovery thread, it is great for accountability, and you will connect with many incredible SR members.
Looking forward to seeing you on here!
❤️ Delilah
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Western US
Posts: 1,765
Welcome TheProject. I'm glad you found us. I'm new here also. Joined a month ago and am grateful to have found it.
I spent my first days and weeks reading around a lot and it really helped with the initial withdraw time and building a foundation of knowledge and convictions to stay sober and put a plan together.
Stick around and read and post. It's a great place and there's support 24 hours a day.
I spent my first days and weeks reading around a lot and it really helped with the initial withdraw time and building a foundation of knowledge and convictions to stay sober and put a plan together.
Stick around and read and post. It's a great place and there's support 24 hours a day.
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chester
Posts: 34
Welcome here. I'm on Day 7 and the only advise I can give for the first week is keep reading on here, there's lots of great advice from inspiring people... Get plenty of fresh air, exercise, eat whatever you crave for, have company with friends and family if you can. Get out of the house, away from the place where you normally do that thing that makes you unhappy.
Good luck and keep going.
Good luck and keep going.
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5
Originally Posted by D122y 
Hi and Welcome,
Glad you decided to quit.
I drank hard for the last 15 or so years. Before that, off and on for about 25 years.
I have damaged my body and brain to the extent I am not full recovered after 16 months clean.
But, I am so much better than before.
Stay hydrated, enjoy your sleep. Remember 1 hour of sober sleep is better than 12 hours of drunken. Be kind to yourself. Eat when you crave. Give yourself special items, e.g. a milk shake, a nice chicken sandwich...when you crave.
Enjoy taking a drive to the grocery store at night when you would normally be drunk.
Hit the gym at 8 am when you would normally be hung over.
Get through the first few days and then it is a mental process. Embrace sobriety.
Post and read often. Helping others feeds the dopamine receptors in your brain.
Alcohol enhances negative thoughts. We have to change it up.
Thanks for the post.
Glad you decided to quit.
I drank hard for the last 15 or so years. Before that, off and on for about 25 years.
I have damaged my body and brain to the extent I am not full recovered after 16 months clean.
But, I am so much better than before.
Stay hydrated, enjoy your sleep. Remember 1 hour of sober sleep is better than 12 hours of drunken. Be kind to yourself. Eat when you crave. Give yourself special items, e.g. a milk shake, a nice chicken sandwich...when you crave.
Enjoy taking a drive to the grocery store at night when you would normally be drunk.
Hit the gym at 8 am when you would normally be hung over.
Get through the first few days and then it is a mental process. Embrace sobriety.
Post and read often. Helping others feeds the dopamine receptors in your brain.
Alcohol enhances negative thoughts. We have to change it up.
Thanks for the post.
Thanks
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5
Originally Posted by Delilah1
Hello and welcome to SR!! I was drinking at least a bottle of wine a night as well, and after alternating between periods of sobriety and failed attempts at moderation I now have 8 and a half months sober.
The first few days/weeks are tough, but they get easier as time passes. Spend some time reading and posting on here. Join the September thread, you will be surrounded by others who quit drinking this month. Also, check in each day on the 24 hour Recovery thread, it is great for accountability, and you will connect with many incredible SR members.
Looking forward to seeing you on here!
❤️ Delilah
The first few days/weeks are tough, but they get easier as time passes. Spend some time reading and posting on here. Join the September thread, you will be surrounded by others who quit drinking this month. Also, check in each day on the 24 hour Recovery thread, it is great for accountability, and you will connect with many incredible SR members.
Looking forward to seeing you on here!
❤️ Delilah
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 387
Hello theproject! Nice to meet you! I'm back on Day 1 again. I completely relate to you saying you drank wine to cope with your anxiety!
There some great advice that has been given on this thread-just want to thank the posters!
There some great advice that has been given on this thread-just want to thank the posters!
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