madmax

i have just discovered this site
i am an alcoholic and basically would like to make friends with people in the same situation
i live in england
dont really know what else to put on here at the moment but i would be grateful for a few hellos from fellow members and then take it from there

thanks folks

ps .. 48 hours sober but really struggling.

Roxann

Hi Max, and welcome. I'm Roxann and I'm an addict. You are in a good place. Congratulations on your first 2 days sober. Please stick around.

Anna

Hi Madmax,

Welcome! I'm glad you found us, you can find lots of support here. Congratulations on your 48 hours!

Anna

True Blue

Hello Max,

Welcome to SR, you will find alot of support here at this site.

Someone is here 24-7. You don't have to do this alone.

My thoughts & prayers are with you.

jmhs002

Hey Madmax
Welcome!!

madmax

wow.. thanks for your quick response u 3.. where u all from?

Val-light

Hi Madmax,
Welcome to SR. Today's almost over and I hope you're staying strong in your recovery.
Val

madmax

can i add any of u to ***** or msn messenger..?.. kind of need all the support i can get right now

HPierce

hello madmax!! welcome to the site. i'm an alkie with over 5 months soberity!!! anything i can do to help please let me know

tyler

Hey Madmax, welcome. This is a wonderful place for support and advice. People are here for you any time 24/7 and really care about you. I fell off the wagon last night and in less than 24 hours had over 30 messages and better than half a dozen personal messages, all supporting me and offering help. There are quite a few Brits on the boards as well, I'm sure you will be able to meet some of them. I don't use any of the IM programs myself, but many here do, so I'm sure you'll find plenty of folks to add. Anyway, congrats on your 48 hrs, you got 24 more than me!!

Dan

Grab a 24 from here too Max.
Welcome friend.

In memory of miracle

Glad your here! Bless, Trish

madmax

ok.. so how do i fill my day.. my day consisted of drinking and smoking every waking hour.. sitting in front of the tv or the pc...does that feeling go? i have no motivation to do anything.. nothing interests me.. at the moment i just cant wait for each day to end..sorry for moaning but you have all responded and i need help.. so hope its okay with u all that i am being a miserable moaning man at the moment !!

Dan

We generally don't arrive here without a little miserable Max...
Fact is, a lot of us who've been sober for a bit still have miserable days. We just get through them without getting juiced.
I don't know how much you drank up until two days ago, bur chances are good you're in the middle of alcohol withdrawal, and that's never pleasant.
Do you have any info on withdrawal, and what to look for as warning signs, and some of the things we can do to ease the discomfort?

madmax

ok im going off to bed now.. i really should be proud of myself for getting through another day but all i feel is how the feck i got myself into this situation in the first place.. good night to my new buddies.. and thanks heidi for the chat.. hopefully talk to you again soon

goodnite all

Dan

Goodnight Max.

english_peach

I'm so happy that you're here. It's like a virtual AA meeting. You will get much support and empathy


Well done x

kckman

Mad max just stay with your plan 3 things that has worked the best for me.
#1 I dont ever drink now.
#2 I do it a day at a time.
#3 I post and read these threads.
I am proud of you even if you cant feel that for your self yet; soon you will and then it comes and goes.
I hope this will help you along your way now that you have quit.
Welcome again friend.

HPierce

hey max no problem trust me you'll fill those what seems like empty days. right now your body is going through a change trust me on this.... there is a light at the end of the tunnel. maybe you should look into AA in your area... its a great fellowship and trust me they have plenty to do to help fill out your day!!!

Sober thoughts coming your way!!!

Heidi

Karl

Hi Madmax,

Take it from me...you're in a good place. Look around a bit - there's some really helpful advice to be had. I'm a new(ish) Brit too. Glad to have you here.

Karl