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Thank God I found this site. I am on day 1 again and need help. My plan is to not say, l'll only have 1 or 2. I should know better. Why do I keep going around the same mountain? Thanks for listening.
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Join Date: Jun 2018
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Hello Texasgirl, welcome to SR.
You might find the Class of August 2108 helpful for ongoing support with others on there who also quit this month:
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...t-three-9.html
Lots of other great ongoing support threads on here too - 24 Hour Recovery and the Weekenders are two of them.
Well done for deciding that today is Day One, good luck to you.
John
You might find the Class of August 2108 helpful for ongoing support with others on there who also quit this month:
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...t-three-9.html
Lots of other great ongoing support threads on here too - 24 Hour Recovery and the Weekenders are two of them.
Well done for deciding that today is Day One, good luck to you.
John
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Right here, right now
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Welcome! That’s what addiction does. It’s a vicious cycle. Start thinking about a plan to stop for good and check in here often. We’ve all been there and are here supporting each other ��
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Minnesota, USA
Posts: 1,468
Welcome!
I have been on that merry-go-round for years, 7 to be exact.
My past 2 attempts at sobriety was for someone else and that someone else was also an enabler who told me I just needed to control my drinking, that I could drink if I did just that. So, I tried moderation.... HA. That worked here and there but for the most part, I was still a blackout artist being a complete A-hole to everyone in my path.
Once I came to the conclusion that I am in fact an alcoholic and the relationship I have with alcohol is toxic along with accepting the fact that I can not drink, everything changed.
It is like a switch just went off in my brain, no booze, no alcohol. I have not looked back since and that was 11 months ago.
The first 3 months I was in a brain fog, lazy, mood swings, depressed and full blown anxiety.
Once those 3 months past, I would feel better and better as every day passed.
I am now out of the brain fog, I have energy, I work out, read, and have lost a good amount of weight (over 30 pounds), I am more active with my son and I am more focused at work.
I go to AA meetings to be around other people who are like me, an alcoholic and understand what I am going through. They are my biggest support system as I only have like 4 other people in my life out of AA and none of them live near me.
I go to therapy, I started at once a week and am down to every other week. I found this to be the most helpful for me as I was able to uncover some childhood trauma and move past that.
I come here to SR and read the newcomers post, the relapse stories and the people who have what I want.. The year and above stories.
I removed all toxic people from my life, including a 12-year relationship, bought my first house at 8 months sober, I don't think about drinking and honestly through this journey I have only thought of a drink 3 maybe 4 times and those thoughts were smashed really quick knowing what I could lose if I ever choose to pick up another drink as it is always the first one that gets me drunk.
I wish you the best and I Hope you have a solid plan of recovery
Blessings,
DC
I have been on that merry-go-round for years, 7 to be exact.
My past 2 attempts at sobriety was for someone else and that someone else was also an enabler who told me I just needed to control my drinking, that I could drink if I did just that. So, I tried moderation.... HA. That worked here and there but for the most part, I was still a blackout artist being a complete A-hole to everyone in my path.
Once I came to the conclusion that I am in fact an alcoholic and the relationship I have with alcohol is toxic along with accepting the fact that I can not drink, everything changed.
It is like a switch just went off in my brain, no booze, no alcohol. I have not looked back since and that was 11 months ago.
The first 3 months I was in a brain fog, lazy, mood swings, depressed and full blown anxiety.
Once those 3 months past, I would feel better and better as every day passed.
I am now out of the brain fog, I have energy, I work out, read, and have lost a good amount of weight (over 30 pounds), I am more active with my son and I am more focused at work.
I go to AA meetings to be around other people who are like me, an alcoholic and understand what I am going through. They are my biggest support system as I only have like 4 other people in my life out of AA and none of them live near me.
I go to therapy, I started at once a week and am down to every other week. I found this to be the most helpful for me as I was able to uncover some childhood trauma and move past that.
I come here to SR and read the newcomers post, the relapse stories and the people who have what I want.. The year and above stories.
I removed all toxic people from my life, including a 12-year relationship, bought my first house at 8 months sober, I don't think about drinking and honestly through this journey I have only thought of a drink 3 maybe 4 times and those thoughts were smashed really quick knowing what I could lose if I ever choose to pick up another drink as it is always the first one that gets me drunk.
I wish you the best and I Hope you have a solid plan of recovery
Blessings,
DC
MetalRose
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Louisiana, USA
Posts: 61
I, too, am on yet another new attempt.
I feel the difference this time is that I've surrendered and accepted that I have a real problem. Not only that, but for the first time, I've announced my plans for sobriety to my family and friends (who were ecstatic). I feel that has given me an extra and real accountability. Unfortunately, I've always found it acceptable to let myself down....but the ones I love, not so much. The thought of loved ones watching me fail while knowing what I've committed too is unbearable.
Good luck and well wishes to you. As I've seen throughout this forum, sobriety can be achieved and ENJOYED.
I feel the difference this time is that I've surrendered and accepted that I have a real problem. Not only that, but for the first time, I've announced my plans for sobriety to my family and friends (who were ecstatic). I feel that has given me an extra and real accountability. Unfortunately, I've always found it acceptable to let myself down....but the ones I love, not so much. The thought of loved ones watching me fail while knowing what I've committed too is unbearable.
Good luck and well wishes to you. As I've seen throughout this forum, sobriety can be achieved and ENJOYED.
Beautifully Broken
Join Date: May 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 47
Welcome Texas Girl.
You aren’t alone. We all think we can moderate until we prove to ourselves we can’t.
You will find a lot of wonderful people and encouragement here.
Dream catcher congrats on 11 months!!!!
Your story is inspiring!!
Thanks for everyone that posts and shares.
You guys are awesome.
You aren’t alone. We all think we can moderate until we prove to ourselves we can’t.
You will find a lot of wonderful people and encouragement here.
Dream catcher congrats on 11 months!!!!
Your story is inspiring!!
Thanks for everyone that posts and shares.
You guys are awesome.
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