Stjarnadm1

Hi, new here today and didn't really know where to jump in.

Looking back I think I have been an alcoholic all of my life but didn't know it when I was young. I'm 53 now and was really in the grip of booze for 33 years or so. I've been sober now for nearly 3 1/2 years and thank God I finally kicked it (I think) after several failed attempts and nearly losing everything. I'd like to hang around, look around and maybe hear other's stories, I'm sure we've all been to hell and back and some still are. Maybe I can even offer advice, who knows. Thank you.

Anna

Welcome, I moved your post to a thread of its own so more members would see it.

Great job on your recovery and I'm glad you found us.

nez

Hi Stjarnadm1, glad you joined us as there is strength in numbers. Congrats on the 3 1/2 years. It sure is better on this side!

JamesW

Hello Stjarnadm1, glad you joined, SR is a great place to hang out.

ImNotThatGuy

Welcome. As someone at the beginning of this journey, I'd like to know how you stopped and stayed stopped for 3.5 years. Thanks.

Zencat

to SR Stjarnadm1. I believe your sober experience will be very helpful here at SR.

DriGuy

Welcome. It's good to have you here.

CincyFin

Welcome! I am similar to you.....53 years old and got sober about 4 years ago. Never felt better!

Hevyn

I'm so happy to meet you. Welcome!
I drank for over 30 yrs. too. It was part of everything I did. I never imagined my life without it, even as it was slowly killing me.
We are so fortunate to have found our way out of hell. I love being part of this encouraging & friendly community. We are never alone.
Congrats on your 3 1/2 yrs. of sobriety & freedom, Stjarnadm1.

KTB5000

Welcome and glad you're here

Dee74

Welcome Aboard Stjarnadm1

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fishkiller

Welcome!

lmvalentine

Good morning Stj and welcome from Wyoming.

Bobbieka

Glad you're here.

Stjarnadm1

Thank you. I know this won't be the same for everybody, but I literally just stopped. I felt like crap physically for a couple of weeks but mentally was the real killer. I'm an habitual alcoholic, I didn't drink every day, in fact I only drank on Friday, Saturday and Sunday but then it was full bottle of gin, full bottle of wine and beers on all three days. I used to drink basically until I more or less passed out. Always at home, always watching TV after cooking. See what I mean about habitual 😁.
Anyway, I dealt with it by doing the same things but with soft drinks instead of booze. It worked for me but was very hard to adapt to and still is. 3.5 years in and it's still working. 😁

Lanterns

Hello and congratulations, Stjarnadm1! Your comment about the mental aspects of a hangover really resonated. The physical part is awful, but the mental/psychological aspects were brutal and seem to feed the cycle. Glad you are here.

Stjarnadm1

Thanks everyone, your so kind. I'm really glad to finally find a place with like-minded people, who know what it feels like when your totally lost. 😁👍

Robbie64

Welcome to SoberRecovery Stjarnadm1 and congratulations on 3½ years of sobriety