3 Years Sober
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3 Years Sober
Today, unbelievably I have been sober 3 years. I truly didn't think I would make it and feel sure I wouldn't of done without the support of SR.
I was way down the path of alcoholism, a lifetime of drinking to medicate depression and anxiety, to hide my shyness and just because I knew no better.
No longer being able to work due to health problems led to day time drinking, I don't mean a glass of wine with lunch either. I was drinking to pass out everyday. There were no rules. Copious amounts of vodka, wine and lager, whatever I felt I could stomach without being sick. There was no sober hours in a day.
I went to AA but it wasn't for me, begged my Dr to help, got referred to alcohol services, went to A&E. No one would medicate me over withdrawals due to me living alone, it was thought to be far too dangerous. I kept being advised to taper, I tried but couldn't.
SR was the only constant and with that eventually the stars aligned and I got sober, just not sure how. I do still have difficulties and at times still want to make it all go away by drinking, but I know better.
On to year 4.
I was way down the path of alcoholism, a lifetime of drinking to medicate depression and anxiety, to hide my shyness and just because I knew no better.
No longer being able to work due to health problems led to day time drinking, I don't mean a glass of wine with lunch either. I was drinking to pass out everyday. There were no rules. Copious amounts of vodka, wine and lager, whatever I felt I could stomach without being sick. There was no sober hours in a day.
I went to AA but it wasn't for me, begged my Dr to help, got referred to alcohol services, went to A&E. No one would medicate me over withdrawals due to me living alone, it was thought to be far too dangerous. I kept being advised to taper, I tried but couldn't.
SR was the only constant and with that eventually the stars aligned and I got sober, just not sure how. I do still have difficulties and at times still want to make it all go away by drinking, but I know better.
On to year 4.
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Originally Posted by Kaily 
SR was the only constant and with that eventually the stars aligned and I got sober, just not sure how.
On the other hand, maybe I should let "well enough" alone, because at three years you have accomplished remarkable progress. Three years is wonderful news.
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