first day...
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 14
first day...
Hi, new here... don't really know why in posting but I'm feeling extra horrible about myself. I was dead set on quitting. Made it through Monday but I usually drink every other day. I was so set on making it through Tuesday but I clearly didn't. Instead of waking up at a normal time and being proud I made it through the second day, I woke up after 11 not remembering going to bed and feeling awful. I haven't had a hangover like this in so long... actually I don't even get hangovers anymore. I am crying as I type this because I want to stop drinking so badly. I never thought it could be this hard. I feel like the first week will be the hardest for me. Any advice on getting through it?
quat
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: terra (mostly)firma
Posts: 4,823
I spent years thinking I'd never get to 'that point'. And then some years 'at the point' and convincing myself that it was too hard , so 'whats the point'.
When I stumbled on SR . I saw mention of RR/AVRT ( great threads on these ideas here in the Secular Connections forums) and got a much better perspective on ' the point of it all'.
You can definitely do this , proof being I am able to.
It's a simple solution , albeit a possibly hard one , at first, but definitely doable, wish you well and hope to see you around
When I stumbled on SR . I saw mention of RR/AVRT ( great threads on these ideas here in the Secular Connections forums) and got a much better perspective on ' the point of it all'.
You can definitely do this , proof being I am able to.
It's a simple solution , albeit a possibly hard one , at first, but definitely doable, wish you well and hope to see you around
Do your best
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 67,047
Hi Mblake I've been where you are now & the good news is your around a lot of people who get it don't beat yourself up its not easy but let's focus on the next 24h and we can take it from there
In the meantime if you have any questions fire away there is wisdom & all sorts of good advice here
Stick around get to know the site & most importantly please realise you don't have to do this alone
In the meantime if you have any questions fire away there is wisdom & all sorts of good advice here
Stick around get to know the site & most importantly please realise you don't have to do this alone
Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: East Coast USA
Posts: 120,877
Welcome to SR, mblake; so glad you found us.
SR is a fantastic place for support, understanding and encouragement.
CutNGayYay made a great suggestion; here is the link to the thread:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...rt-thread.html
SR is a fantastic place for support, understanding and encouragement.
CutNGayYay made a great suggestion; here is the link to the thread:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...rt-thread.html
Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: East Coast USA
Posts: 120,877
Here are links to a couple of other threads you might want to check out:
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...art-188-a.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...highlight=psst
Again, welcome, mblake.
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...art-188-a.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...highlight=psst
Again, welcome, mblake.
Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 174
Welcome! I'm new here also, nearing my first month. I tried for a couple years to quit on my own (I'm also an alcoholic, but my most recent drug of addiction is opiates) but I finally realized that my only hope was to ask for help. Trying on my own was not going to work and my addiction was lying to me by making me think that asking for help was weak, that I should be embarrassed, and that there was nobody that would understand.
Spending alot of time on SR finally gave me the courage I needed to admit my addiction to my loved ones and find a doctor and counselor. It was so scary at first, but then it became so freeing to not have to lie and to start being able to tell when I was being deceived by my addiction.
Reading about AVRT gave me alot of insight and helped me understand addiction in a way that I never had.
You can quit. If your desire to quit is more than your desire to drink, then with support it is completely possible to be freed by the evil lies your addiction is telling you.
I've found so many kind and knowledgeable people on SR. I found so much strength in their advice and their own stories of recovery. You've done the first step by admitting that you have a problem and by saying you want to quit. Don't be ruled by guilt, ask for help and you can do it.
Spending alot of time on SR finally gave me the courage I needed to admit my addiction to my loved ones and find a doctor and counselor. It was so scary at first, but then it became so freeing to not have to lie and to start being able to tell when I was being deceived by my addiction.
Reading about AVRT gave me alot of insight and helped me understand addiction in a way that I never had.
You can quit. If your desire to quit is more than your desire to drink, then with support it is completely possible to be freed by the evil lies your addiction is telling you.
I've found so many kind and knowledgeable people on SR. I found so much strength in their advice and their own stories of recovery. You've done the first step by admitting that you have a problem and by saying you want to quit. Don't be ruled by guilt, ask for help and you can do it.
Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: East Coast USA
Posts: 120,877
Originally Posted by mblake 
Thank you so much. I just checked into the Dec 2016 thread. It's nice to not feel so alone in all this. 😊
BTW, sobriety rocks.
saoutchik
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,205
Hi mblake! welcome to SR and thanks for reaching out
We know how you feel as we have all been there
Have an extended read around the forum including the excellent links on this thread.
It is not easy and it might take a couple of attempts but you can do it
We know how you feel as we have all been there
Have an extended read around the forum including the excellent links on this thread.
It is not easy and it might take a couple of attempts but you can do it
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 14
Thank you everyone for the support. ❤
Made it through day 1... now day 2. I just woke up and drinking is already on my mind. I never make it past the second day but I will this time. I want to anyways.
Is it normal to get night sweats? I notice I sweat a lot on nights I don't drink.
Made it through day 1... now day 2. I just woke up and drinking is already on my mind. I never make it past the second day but I will this time. I want to anyways.
Is it normal to get night sweats? I notice I sweat a lot on nights I don't drink.
Do your best
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 67,047
Yes the night sweats will pass for me it took a lil while others not so long but yes they will pass as long as you don't drink
There are tips for cravings at the top of Newcomers in the link that says what we done well worth reading
There are tips for cravings at the top of Newcomers in the link that says what we done well worth reading
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 14
Originally Posted by Soberwolf
Yes the night sweats will pass for me it took a lil while others not so long but yes they will pass as long as you don't drink
There are tips for cravings at the top of Newcomers in the link that says what we done well worth reading
There are tips for cravings at the top of Newcomers in the link that says what we done well worth reading
Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
