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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,633
Hi Vexcia - It's great to have you with us. This is a great place for encouragement.
When I first came here I was still drinking - not entirely convinced that I had to quite completely. I knew I was dependent on it, & dangerous things were happening every time it was in my system. I felt all alone - no one in my life understood what I was going through. That was the best part about joining SR - the not feeling alone anymore. Everyone gets how you're feeling as you make this big change in your life. I hope reading & posting here will help you find the courage to get free.
When I first came here I was still drinking - not entirely convinced that I had to quite completely. I knew I was dependent on it, & dangerous things were happening every time it was in my system. I felt all alone - no one in my life understood what I was going through. That was the best part about joining SR - the not feeling alone anymore. Everyone gets how you're feeling as you make this big change in your life. I hope reading & posting here will help you find the courage to get free.
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Florida
Posts: 6,434
Vexia, once I managed to put it down, I was able to see how much of a problem my drinking had really been for basically my entire life since the age of about 17.
I had to begin letting go of the anxiety, guilt, resentment, and fear if I was ever going to have a real shot at remaining sober.
Getting over the daily habit of drinking wasn't too bad. Checking in here, and stopping for a glass of tea instead helped a lot. Getting over the idea of releasing the stress by drinking took longer, but with each day I didn't pick up, it got easier.
I had to begin letting go of the anxiety, guilt, resentment, and fear if I was ever going to have a real shot at remaining sober.
Getting over the daily habit of drinking wasn't too bad. Checking in here, and stopping for a glass of tea instead helped a lot. Getting over the idea of releasing the stress by drinking took longer, but with each day I didn't pick up, it got easier.
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,590
Feel free to join The Class of March support thread too, if you like Vexcia. Its for everyone quitting this month.
All you need to do to join is post in it
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...rt-2-a-13.html
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All you need to do to join is post in it
https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...rt-2-a-13.html
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Posts: 517
Hi Vexcia,
When I first found this site I was worried about my drinking. It would be about 3 more years until I posted and then a few months after that I found real peace and acceptance in quitting drinking and not partaking anymore. It’s been a little over a year since I came to that peaceful acceptance during which time I had 2 slips back into drinking that even further made clear my brain chemistry had in fact changed and I realized I'm addicted. 1 drink does not exist for more me anymore not sure if it ever did.
Welcome to this community where everyone is looking to help support you in this journey. It’s a tough but ultimately glorious journey. I used to read people’s post where they said they never imagined life could be so good. I wanted to believe it but it didn’t feel possible for me I was so deep in the addiction and in the depths of that depressive hell. Now, I can truly say it is possible and I never imagined life could be this good.
Keep reading other's posts, posting, and join a class!
When I first found this site I was worried about my drinking. It would be about 3 more years until I posted and then a few months after that I found real peace and acceptance in quitting drinking and not partaking anymore. It’s been a little over a year since I came to that peaceful acceptance during which time I had 2 slips back into drinking that even further made clear my brain chemistry had in fact changed and I realized I'm addicted. 1 drink does not exist for more me anymore not sure if it ever did.
Welcome to this community where everyone is looking to help support you in this journey. It’s a tough but ultimately glorious journey. I used to read people’s post where they said they never imagined life could be so good. I wanted to believe it but it didn’t feel possible for me I was so deep in the addiction and in the depths of that depressive hell. Now, I can truly say it is possible and I never imagined life could be this good.
Keep reading other's posts, posting, and join a class!
Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: New England
Posts: 4,464
Welcome, Vexcia! You found a great place full of a lot of support and wisdom. These amazing people helped me get sober and they can help you, too. Stay determined, focused, and come and post here if you feel like you are going to drink. One of the biggest lessons I learned was coming here for help when I needed it rather than asking for it after the fact. We are very happy to have you here!
Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 2,426
Hi Vexcia. You have certainly come to the right place to talk with people who understand how hard it is to quit. But we're also full of encouragement and can tell you how good a sober life can be. Full of things you want to do, accomplishment, peace, calm and quiet.
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