keeppushing

I used to be active on SR but I've been away for a while, so I thought I'd reintroduce myself.

When I joined I used to drink nearly every day. Slowly but surely I moved to drinking maybe once every 10 days with the aim of complete abstinence. I kept working on getting to 100% sober, but even this change made a huge difference to my life. I started exercising, emotionally I become more resilient, etc.

Then something happened in my life and everything crumbled. I'm not ready to talk about it (yet) but I slid down that slippery slope fast and ended up drinking daily, quite large amounts. I was miserable. I couldn't go a single day sober. Then 10 days ago, a miracle happened. I finished a D1. In the six sober days I've had over the last ten days I've been scrambling putting a plan together. SR is, of course, part of that plan.

I feel optimistic. I'm not going to dwell on the past. I'll analyze it to learn from it and update my plan, but I'm looking to the future.

Thanks for being here SR.

KP

ScottFromWI

Welcome back to SR KP, glad you decided to join us again. I hope we can be a part of your journey and contgrats on making the decision to be totally sober.

brighterday1234

Keep sober a day at a time and get working that program!

Anna

It's good to see you back and working on your recovery.

Opivotal

Welcome back, keeppushing!

I'm glad you chose not to dwell on the past. I made the same decision to save my sanity and sobriety. Now, I focus on being the best person I can be today.

Rar

Welcome back keepushing! SR is a significant part of my sobriety journey. I'm sure we can help you remain sober. Stay close. Read the threads and post as often as you feel. It helps.

Dee74

Welcome back

You can definitely make this time different - looking forward to hearing the details of your recovery action plan

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Willow00

You can do it KP, I know the slippery slope well, I’ve slid down it so many times in the last 30 years when I’d try to stop but always thinking I’ll just have 1 or 2. It hasn’t worked for me. The last 12 months I gave up even trying to stop. Until mid April when I realised in 6 weeks I’d be 50 years old!! So I started trying again. Several day 1’s since then but now I’m on day 12, a miracle in itself, feeling positive for a sober future. You can do it, it is possible with the support of SR

Tonymblue

Congratulations. That’s great. Im on day 3. Getting through that day one is so integral. Keep it going.

Hevyn

KP - We're glad to have you back with us! It really helps to talk things over here - where people understand & can relate.

Enlightenme1014

Yes. Keep going. You can do it if you really try! Good job!

D122y

Keep,

Ime....long after the physical addiction is gone the mental remains. It is chronic.

When I relapsed at 10 days, 30 days, 3 months, and 8 months I was right back at it.

I still crave.

I am doing so well. I have the strongest belief in myself than I have ever had.

A relapse would ruin it and send me into a pit of hell.

I make plans now to have non drinking fun.

I still crave, but not like the first several days and months.

But, I have grown up and quit drinking forever, I don't need to drink anymore.

I know better and don't ever want to get hooked again.

Thanks.

BDTL

KP I am new here however it didn't take long to figure out this community. A ton of great support and folks in your corner. You hang tough partner and get involved in a good outside support group.