Eclipse

I decided I needed to make a thread so that this really stuck out there for myself to see. I am making a vow to start new today and stop drinking. I first quit 30 days last September then decided I could handle two glasses of wine. WRONG!!! Then because of the stress of the holidays I decided I needed to drink to keep the stress level down. Boy did that do me alot of good. So I officially am starting again on January 5, 2009.

I am tired of dealing with it. It really is so much easier to not deal with the alcohol at all. My body and mind really need the break! So here goes!

Hope everyone else is doing well in 2009.

Mariposa18

I'm glad you've made this decision =) Stay Strong and remember to come here as much as possible!! You can do this~

doorknob

Hi, Eclipse. Wishin' you strength and empowerment for your sober self...

nocoincidence56

I wish you the best. Do whatever you must not to drink, could be anything(meetings,SR, church, professional help), just know you most likely can't do this alone. Remember, getting sober is easy, staying that way can be really hard.
Hang in there there are a lot of people pulling for you!!!
No one wants to see you, or anyone else, fail!!!
What has happened up until now is the past, it's what we do from here on out that will make the difference.......................

Eclipse

Thanks for your support. Hey doorknob, how are you surviving the snow? I live in Spokane!

KindBird

Hi Eclipse,

I could have cut and pasted your message into this message - same feeling and same facts - the glasses of wine and coming off a month of sobriety (mine was Nov).

Welcome back to you and GO FOR IT. We do need to keep trying - that is what they say. I can so remember how good the month of sobriety felt. Here's hoping we both get that clear head back and our bodies feeling better and just getting the clutter of alcohol out of our lives!

Isn't this forum great! we are so lucky to have it and have each other!

Here's hoping that on Jan 5 2010 we are here writing that it has been one year sober!

kindbird

doorknob

I love the snow. I was thinking about driving in for some shoveling work later today and maybe a meeting.

Grateful Heart

Hi Eclipse, have you been to any AA meetings? This is a beautiful fellowship. I would not be sober today if it wasn't for AA and my Higher Power. Grateful Heart.

Aysha

You can do it.

Anna

Hi Eclipse,

Welcome!

I'm glad you found us.

yeahgr8

Go for it!

Pixy1

Good on you!

Right there with you :ghug

TryingSoHard

Hey there, girlfriend!

Glad to see you sounding strong-willed, like you know what you want and you're ready to go after it. I am here for you if you need anything!

Eclipse

Thanks! I feel determined like I did back in September! I have no excuses at all!

James13

Congratulations on your decision! That's great news.

Welcome back.

Eclipse

I've never gone, can't sure I can go there...

TryingSoHard

I was absolutely terrified to go to an AA meeting. Once I went, though, I was really glad I did. They were very understanding and accepting people, and it was a really nice feeling. I went quite often for about a month, and then I just quit going (after I had a really bad night of drinking - I went the next day and then I never went back). I've been thinking about going again lately. I think I need *something*. I'm not all into the religious aspect of it, but I like to follow the "take what you need and leave the rest" philosophy. The books that I have are great, but sometimes it just really hits the spot to get a hug from a real, live person. Ya know?

Rouxballs

Never quit quiting--thats good.
You can do it.

shanman422

Hi Eclipse, i wish the best for you... You can do this!

Eclipse

Day 2 - so far so good!