Muggins

LittleSparrow.
Thankyou also for your welcome, advice and well wishes
See above re. the one drink

I am going to take some time to think and reflect on your question, its a very valid point you make and must admit, it particular circumstances, it is something that has crossed my mind before. I am very social when I am not drinking too, most of the time. I think its an excuse as much as anything but am going to give it some thought all the same

nogard

Welcome, Muggins (love that name) good tgo see you here, ex pat here living in Melbourne. Hows the weather

Anna

Wow, I just read through this thread from the top and Muggins, you are already understanding and knowing that, yes, maybe you can do this. It does seem daunting to think of never drinking again. Honestly, I tried not to think about it in those terms. I'm glad you found us!

artsoul

You're doing good, Muggins!

What I found: The more distance I put between me and the last drink, the more I saw that I had more issues around alcohol than I thought. I didn't realize at the time that it was taking such a big part of me. It deadened my soul a little bit, and the anxiety wasn't fun either. So much time/energy/thinking that alcohol required.

Just don't think about "forever" - keep focused on today and getting through it. Coming here helps me "remember" that at least for today, I don't want to drink. Glad to see your post!