Sassygrace

Please I need some support.

I am trying to quit. I cannot go to a detox, so I understand no one is a doctor, but it's not an option.

I drank 4 light beers today, none yesterday, and 2 the day before.

If anyone has some positive encouragement I sure could use some. I'm alone except for my dogs and just need some support.

Thank you

teaorcoffee

Hey Sassy,

Welcome to SR - there is lots of support here. People are great and helpful.

If you want to quit. I'd say stop now, don't drink tomorrow and post how you are feeling.
Everyone on the forum has struggled with this, a lot of us recently, so we know how hard it can be, but also how much better we feel.
I am a whole bunch happier now that I'm not drinking and am so glad I persevered through the first tough week.
Hang in there and make sure you come back

You might want to post over on Newcomers to Recovery - you'll see more traffic there.

suzyq77

Hang in there! You really can do this. If you're feeling a lot of anxiety, I would try taking getting a B complex vitamin. I couldn't believe how much it helped me with the anxiety! And melatonin really helped me with trying to sleep.

I'm on day 30. I promise it gets easier! Stay as strong as you can and eventually it will be better.

MeSoSober

Hi Sassygrace!

We are glad you're here and you will find a LOT of support from many very wise, encouraging, kind people here.

Like teaorcoffee said, the Newcomers to Recovery forum is probably the busiest. I'm sure if you post there, many people will be happy to support and encourage you.

Welcome to our Strong and Sober community!

CuppaRosieLee

Hi Sassy and welcome to the forum, come and join us on the November thread, it's for anyone starting out in recovery and a friendly and supportive place to start

totfit

Hey, just prepare to get through it for a couple of days without anything. I am not a Doctor, but if you have not experienced any real difficulty, yet, just stop and hang in there. If in two days you had two beers then none the next you may just be in for a 3 days of so discomfort. It is well worth getting on the other side of it and you never have to experience it again if you don't pick up. Life can be good for you and you will have an opportunity to make it so.

Sassygrace

Thank you all so much. I feel so alone, and I believe that's why I'm drinking.

I just want to stop and the only thing that's in my way is my fear of being alone.

I just want to get this out of my system and hopefully get some support here.

A drink here and there used to help my anxiety. It no longer works.

Thank you all for understanding.

MidnightRider

You came to the best place for support...
I think that reading and posting will ease the loneliness and make you feel better!

Have a great evening

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Sassy!! You'll find loads of support here on SR!!

soberlicious

That's the kicker...not only does it stop working, alcohol ends up creating even more anxiety. So much so that I wanted to crawl out of my skin if I didn't have some amount of alcohol in me. That's no way to live.

Once the alcohol was out of my system, I could not believe how much better I felt. I felt like sh*t for so long, I didn't even know how bad I felt every day. It was like the new normal. When I quit I was bowled over by what it felt like to not feel like death warmed over.

I'm so glad you are making this decision for yourself. Hang in there, it gets easier, and if you feel like you are in trouble medically don't hesitate to call an ambulance and get to the ER.

Hevyn

Glad to meet you Sassygrace.

It was hard to admit when drinking was no longer helping me cope with troubles - or helping me relax. Long ago it was something fun to do - but I grew too dependent on it. I was always slightly foggy & numb. As soberlicious said, that's not living. You can get free and lead a better life. I hope you'll stay with us.

Dee74

welcoem sassygrace

I just want to impress on you (and anyone else reading) that inpatient detox is not the only option for medical assistance.

You can see your usual or neighbourhood doctor or visit your local ER as well, anytime you feel need help or you're concerned about how your feeling

D

Forward12

You've cut down quit a bit and it sounds like it's time to take the final step down to not drinking at all. There are a couple threads going on for people in your shoes for support.
I think joining the class of november thread would be a great place to start.

MICAH87

Welcome you are not alone, lots of support here. One day at a time x

Truthbetold76

Welcome sassygrace!

Mountainmanbob

Doesn't seem that the detox off of that amount would be too bad ?

There are places that you can call that offer free advice.
Most larger cities have what is called -- AA Central.
There are ones there waiting to offer you support.

M-Bob

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BrendaChenowyth

I was surprised to find that I was able to replace alcohol with other healthy coping mechanisms. At first when I quit, I picked up smoking and ate a lot of junk, and started a lot of drama and created more anxiety with unhealthy ways of coping..

Then one day, at the end of a bad day, I realized that instead of wanting to run to the liquor store, I wanted to run to Michael's for crafting supplies.

*deer in headlights face*

And then last night after a 12 hour shift, I couldn't wait to come home and binge watch Scrubs. Uhhh it's SO funny!!

Alcohol is no longer a go-to. I like doing other things.

It still feels weird, but it's becoming my new normal.