Cactus73

Please help- how do i stay sober?

Mentium

You don't pick up a drink. If you are going to struggle not to then maybe go to a local AA meeting or make a strong commitment to yourself. Maybe read all the resources that are on here and the net generally.

People do it! Lots do! But you have to really want to.

Cactus73

I really want to - what is the best way?

Mentium

There isn't a best way. People use all sorts of methods. Probably the most 'popular' is going to AA meetings. But there are other methods, including something called Addictive Voice Recognition (just stick that in a search engine - there's loads on-line), Secular Support, which is about making a strong commitment - you name it. There are loads of books and literature - almost too much if one is new to this. I would suggest reading loads of post here and maybe some of the links to articles and resources about addiction. Perhaps trying an AA meeting to see if it feels right for you.

The start of it though is to really want it.

Upward2Enlightenment

MITA and everyone, you can contribute right now. By supporting each other, a few kind supportive words can mean so much at the right time. A simple "I'm proud of you" can help boost someone. If someone stumbles be supportive and help them any way you can even if it is a few kind understanding words or just being there to listen to them vent and get whatever off their chest.

Good luck.

dSober

I recommend starting here:

Alcoholics Anonymous : HOW TO FIND A.A. MEETINGS

Dee74

for newcomers - we close threads at about 500 posts to stop things from getting too unwieldy

join us here for the continuing part two of this thread:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-2-a.html

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