Originally Posted by Nightshade71

Hi, i am on day 3. I am doing ok as far as not wanting a drink but personal stuff has been very challenging so I thought joining the class was a good idea.

Originally Posted by Delizadee

It does get better. With time. I've come to accept with my last go round of almost 7 weeks that being sober and being miserable is still better than being drunk and miserable.

Originally Posted by Springsun

Hi Heather I am new to this sight. Keep up the good work I also started sobriety April 4 and can't believe I made it this far after 12 yrs. I stopped cold turkey and still hanging on by the grace of God. It's an uphill battle for sure keep it up

Originally Posted by Kara888

I've been wanting to give up for more than a year but I was always scared that I would not be able to manage without alcohol, the thought of never having another drink petrified me. I don't know why but I don't feel scared any more. Alcohol has nothing to offer except misery. My throat is so sore today.

Originally Posted by Delizadee

I've gotta rework my plan. Right now I'm going hour by hour. Imay have crossed the dependence line again. So far so good today. I was getting drunk before I finished my first drink and feeling withdrawals in about 4 hours time It is definitely not worth it. There was no joy to be had a all. I asked av flat out how far it intended to take me. It shrugged and said, you should know by now. Till you're dead. So. Game over while I still have a player left in the race.

Originally Posted by Incontrol15

Welcome Kara! Thank you for sharing your story. Sounded pretty much like me, right down to the title "Day 1". I didn't get arrested for drinking and driving. IDK how I avoided it. I was normally drunk in the car with an open container to boot. I had a bottle of rum or vodka in the car all the time. Go all in or fold. Give it everything. You CAN do this! I know, because I was you 1year ago.....Drinking bottles of vodka as much as entire families drink cola. Wondering just how bad do things have to get before I wake up? You are quit now. Take a sigh of relief. The madness is over. One step at a time. One day at a time. Today...the only thing on your list is to simply not drink and make a huge list of all the reasons alcohol has harmed you. List all the things that alcohol has done to you. List all those things you did while drunk that you regret. Write it all down. See how many problems listed as a result of drinking. See if you can list over 100. That is your motivator. Some of it is very motivating now, others will be later. When that's done... Make a list of the good that alcohol has brought to your life. Think hard about it. Now that list is the list of lies that your addiction is going to use to make you cave.

Originally Posted by Midwest1981

Kara- I see. The money you save from not drinking will add up quickly! Maybe plan something you have always wanted to do and start saving. welcome back Delizadee. I have been procrastinating today. I did exercise 40 minutes and I had a good lunch but that has been about it. I better go tackle the work I have to do.

Originally Posted by Fabela

Has anyone seen ChickChick lately? I'm worried...

Originally Posted by maximus97

Id love to join this class, and try once again. Im a bit ashamed, and very nervous, but I need to be a part of a group. Ive retried so many times, never make it very long. I really am committed to wanting permanent sobriety. So, day one has begun. May it be my last one. Thanks all.

Originally Posted by CountryGal123

Welcome Kara. Why the sore throat? Sick? Or just part of the process? I had stiff muscles for days...

Originally Posted by CountryGal123

Welcome Maximus

Originally Posted by Kara888

I always get a sore throat after drinking too much vodka, it comes from the alcohol drying out the throat tissues. I've been doing some research today on health problems associated with drinking too much. It's really scary what can happen if we don't take control and let alcohol take over.