Day 1
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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Day 1
Ive been drinking heavily for 30+ years, Ive tried everything to give up but never succeeded. I have lost my marriage and many other things in life because of alcohol. I have been working my way to this day and have cut down to a stage where today is STOP DAY, Ive never taught out support before but I think its the only way I'm going to succeed. To be honest a life without alcohol terrifies me but. Is there anyone out there who is giving up today?
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Glad you found us! You will find lots of support here. Post as often as you like because someone is always out there for you 24/7.
You decision to quit and admit you have a problem with alcohol is a great step! Now you have to make a plan and choose to never pick up that first drink! You will soon discover that sobriety is life changing and everyday sober gets better and better!
Welcome to SR! ♡CR
You decision to quit and admit you have a problem with alcohol is a great step! Now you have to make a plan and choose to never pick up that first drink! You will soon discover that sobriety is life changing and everyday sober gets better and better!
Welcome to SR! ♡CR
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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Welcome, and very good decision. Many here have been exactly where you are.
The first few days and weeks are uncomfortable, but the tools are all on this site to continue your sober journey. Lots of wisdom and hope here.
Here's the "Class" support thread for July - you will find others who are just starting their new sober life. I spent a lot of time in my class thread in early days. Check it out!
Link:
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-part-1-a.html (Class of July 2018 Part 1)
The first few days and weeks are uncomfortable, but the tools are all on this site to continue your sober journey. Lots of wisdom and hope here.
Here's the "Class" support thread for July - you will find others who are just starting their new sober life. I spent a lot of time in my class thread in early days. Check it out!
Link:
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-part-1-a.html (Class of July 2018 Part 1)
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Join Date: Jan 2016
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Rolf,
I too had that terrible fear of life without alcohol. I was terrified. The great thing is it doesn’t last long. Given enough sobertime it will go away and you will discovery a happiness like never before. Yes it is hard at first but gradually life will become so much better. Try to be as positive as you can about sobriety. You are heading to a great new life my friend. We all needed support.
I too had that terrible fear of life without alcohol. I was terrified. The great thing is it doesn’t last long. Given enough sobertime it will go away and you will discovery a happiness like never before. Yes it is hard at first but gradually life will become so much better. Try to be as positive as you can about sobriety. You are heading to a great new life my friend. We all needed support.
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: east coast
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Originally Posted by rolf1 
Ive been drinking heavily for 30+ years, Ive tried everything to give up but never succeeded. I have lost my marriage and many other things in life because of alcohol. I have been working my way to this day and have cut down to a stage where today is STOP DAY, Ive never taught out support before but I think its the only way I'm going to succeed. To be honest a life without alcohol terrifies me but. Is there anyone out there who is giving up today?
It's hard at first but if you stay sober, it gets better. 
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, AUS.
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Me too!
Originally Posted by Hevyn
Welcome Rolf! I drank 30 yrs. too - and now have over 10 sober. So - I know you can reclaim your life. Good to have you with us - you're never alone.
Rolf, just don't drink today. If you do whatever it takes to not drink today, you can do it every day. Spirituality, companionship, and honesty will help also. Drink lots of water.
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Where I’ve longed to be all my life…..here, now.
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i drank heavily for 25 years, maybe longer if I’m honest about it, and out of control for the past three years.
Missed work, went in to work still feeling wasted. (I’m a nurse, so shameful).
I could drink 10 mixed drinks each night Friday Saturday and Sunday, and preclude those with a couple glasses of wine. One bottle wine or more daily for three years.
Felt that if I didn’t stop I’d die. I got pains in my abdomen after I drank.
I’m sure I have liver cirrhosis, but stopped in May this year (twice).
Every day I chose not to drink. It’s hard. It’s easy. It’s different.
But to me, it’s poison. To some, it’s not. But I’m not them.
I don’t miss the bad times
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Missed work, went in to work still feeling wasted. (I’m a nurse, so shameful).
I could drink 10 mixed drinks each night Friday Saturday and Sunday, and preclude those with a couple glasses of wine. One bottle wine or more daily for three years.
Felt that if I didn’t stop I’d die. I got pains in my abdomen after I drank.
I’m sure I have liver cirrhosis, but stopped in May this year (twice).
Every day I chose not to drink. It’s hard. It’s easy. It’s different.
But to me, it’s poison. To some, it’s not. But I’m not them.
I don’t miss the bad times
Welcome to SR
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Join Date: Jul 2018
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Originally Posted by rolf1
Ive been drinking heavily for 30+ years, Ive tried everything to give up but never succeeded. I have lost my marriage and many other things in life because of alcohol. I have been working my way to this day and have cut down to a stage where today is STOP DAY, Ive never taught out support before but I think its the only way I'm going to succeed. To be honest a life without alcohol terrifies me but. Is there anyone out there who is giving up today?
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