Newbie Looking for Support
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Newbie Looking for Support
Hello,
I've been a functioning alcoholic for over 10 yeras now. I've had enough. I'm only a few days sober but, admittedly, the thought of a life with out alcohol scares me. Deep down, I know it's time stop. I've started going to AA meetings and I'm just trying to find as much positive influence and support as I can. I honestly don't know what the coming weeks and months will bring, but I do know that I'm not going to give up....no matter what. I think my initial sobriety will be a struggle but it's good to know that I can seek counsel from people that have been through this before. Thanks!
I've been a functioning alcoholic for over 10 yeras now. I've had enough. I'm only a few days sober but, admittedly, the thought of a life with out alcohol scares me. Deep down, I know it's time stop. I've started going to AA meetings and I'm just trying to find as much positive influence and support as I can. I honestly don't know what the coming weeks and months will bring, but I do know that I'm not going to give up....no matter what. I think my initial sobriety will be a struggle but it's good to know that I can seek counsel from people that have been through this before. Thanks!
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Why does life without alcohol scare you? A life WITH alcohol should scare you (I know it does me). I'm glad to hear you've decided to get sober! Congrats on a few days!! 
What's your game plan?
What's your game plan?
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Hello, and welcome!
You're making a great start by going to AA.
For me, I don't think about what's going to happen a month, week or year from now. I live in the day. That's all I have. We don't know what'll happen in the future, but by not picking up that first drink today, I know good things will happen.
I wasn't like you. I was a non-fuctioning alcoholic. Two years plus post drinking career, I now can fucntion, and every day without a drink is a blessing.
You can do it! Put as much effort into not drinking as you put into procruing, imbibing and recovering from the drinking . It works. AA works if you really have a desire to stop drinking.
You'll find lot's of support here, and I hope you feel free to post as often as you like.
It's great to have you here, and best to you.
You're making a great start by going to AA.
For me, I don't think about what's going to happen a month, week or year from now. I live in the day. That's all I have. We don't know what'll happen in the future, but by not picking up that first drink today, I know good things will happen.
I wasn't like you. I was a non-fuctioning alcoholic. Two years plus post drinking career, I now can fucntion, and every day without a drink is a blessing.
You can do it! Put as much effort into not drinking as you put into procruing, imbibing and recovering from the drinking . It works. AA works if you really have a desire to stop drinking.
You'll find lot's of support here, and I hope you feel free to post as often as you like.
It's great to have you here, and best to you.
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If you want some positive feedback on AA...It worked for me and many others on this site...I recommend it...You get out of it what you put into it...But it works and the rewards are wonderful...
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Originally Posted by DoogieM 
Why does it scare me? It's just been a crutch for a long time. I'm still working on a game plan. For now.....be aware of my triggers, stay busy, and go to meetings daily.
You've got a plan so you're already heading in the right direction! I'm happy for you! 
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Originally Posted by DoogieM
Why does it scare me? It's just been a crutch for a long time. I'm still working on a game plan. For now.....be aware of my triggers, stay busy, and go to meetings daily.
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Originally Posted by DoogieM
I honestly don't know what the coming weeks and months will bring, but I do know that I'm not going to give up....no matter what. I think my initial sobriety will be a struggle but it's good to know that I can seek counsel from people that have been through this before. Thanks!
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Welcome Doogie!
I was really scared too, but like you I was determined. Having this forum to come to helped a lot... so did taking things one day at a time, just focusing on the here and now.
Things will get easier and you'll get stronger as you go (even if it doesn't seem like it right now)!
I was really scared too, but like you I was determined. Having this forum to come to helped a lot... so did taking things one day at a time, just focusing on the here and now.
Things will get easier and you'll get stronger as you go (even if it doesn't seem like it right now)!
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