Day One.
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 52
Day One.
Hi All, great site.
Drinker for about 20 years. Solid for last 6.
Lately up to more than a bottle of red a night.
Wanted to stop so many times but soon as I get home, same pattern..pour a glass
and never stop till I fall asleep on the couch.
Recently started getting dizzy spells and this fog over my head
And always so tired..constantly getting up later and later.
Anyway, this morning I made a concious decision to stop. Never seen my wife move so
fast when I told her to pour the bottles down the sink. Gone before I could say wait.
First nite in a long time without a wine glass beside me. She threw away my favorite glass too. Drinking iced tea and reading all your posts.
Feels good to be not alone. But I'm feeling anxious about having to go to AA tomorrow.
What's it like the first time???
Drinker for about 20 years. Solid for last 6.
Lately up to more than a bottle of red a night.
Wanted to stop so many times but soon as I get home, same pattern..pour a glass
and never stop till I fall asleep on the couch.
Recently started getting dizzy spells and this fog over my head
And always so tired..constantly getting up later and later.
Anyway, this morning I made a concious decision to stop. Never seen my wife move so
fast when I told her to pour the bottles down the sink. Gone before I could say wait.
First nite in a long time without a wine glass beside me. She threw away my favorite glass too. Drinking iced tea and reading all your posts.
Feels good to be not alone. But I'm feeling anxious about having to go to AA tomorrow.
What's it like the first time???
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: cypress tx
Posts: 57
I'm on day 3 and feel really great, I really believe there is a huge benefit to this forum. I've been glued to it the whole time . Good for us, lets keep it up up and look forward to the new life ahead.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: virgin islands
Posts: 145
Glad you made the decision to quit. I had fun pouring out the last of my bottles too, and likewise my wife is supportive.
I'm going to my first AA meeting today too. I plan on keeping an open mind and use anything I can to ensure my sobriety. I live in a place where everyone knows most everyone else, so I'm likely to run into some familiar faces. Some will no doubt be surprised at my appearance.
If you go to the AA website there is some really good information about the different types of meetings and what to expect. I found it helpful when planning my sobriety.
I'm going to my first AA meeting today too. I plan on keeping an open mind and use anything I can to ensure my sobriety. I live in a place where everyone knows most everyone else, so I'm likely to run into some familiar faces. Some will no doubt be surprised at my appearance.
If you go to the AA website there is some really good information about the different types of meetings and what to expect. I found it helpful when planning my sobriety.
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 52
Hi friends, DAY TWO...
Last night I slept okay..had the shivers a little bit but okay.
Today went to work as normal..had some headaches and soreness but bearable.
Went to my first AA meeting. I've never been so nervous. Waited in the car for a while
trying to get up the courage to go in. Well I'm so glad I did. I've never met a nicer bunch of
people. I think everyone came and shook my hand and said hello.
The stories are just as inspirational as on here and I'm lucky to have found
both. I've found my fellowship and it doesnt feel like such a huge burd
en anymore. I know its only day two but I wanted to share..
And anyone who has doubts about going to AA ...don't. It's amazing.
Last night I slept okay..had the shivers a little bit but okay.
Today went to work as normal..had some headaches and soreness but bearable.
Went to my first AA meeting. I've never been so nervous. Waited in the car for a while
trying to get up the courage to go in. Well I'm so glad I did. I've never met a nicer bunch of
people. I think everyone came and shook my hand and said hello.
The stories are just as inspirational as on here and I'm lucky to have found
both. I've found my fellowship and it doesnt feel like such a huge burd
en anymore. I know its only day two but I wanted to share..
And anyone who has doubts about going to AA ...don't. It's amazing.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: virgin islands
Posts: 145
Way to go! Seems like we are of similar backgrounds and paths. My first meeting last night was very supportive too. Still strugling with the label "Alcoholic", but I did find I was in the company of like-minded souls.
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Yes. I cringed everytime someone got up and announced that they were an alcoholic but we are the ones in denial NOT them. Not so embarrassed anymore, they know what we're going through. So we couldn't be in safer hands right now.
Happy to meet you also.
Happy to meet you also.
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Canada. About as far south as you can get
Posts: 4,768
Originally Posted by jberk65 
But I'm feeling anxious about having to go to AA tomorrow.
What's it like the first time???
What's it like the first time???
Welcome to the tables !!
All the best.
Bob R
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: West Bloomfield, MI
Posts: 5,797
Originally Posted by jberk65
But I'm feeling anxious about having to go to AA tomorrow.
What's it like the first time???
What's it like the first time???
I actually wasn't TOO nervous for my first meeting - still somewhat in shock over the DUI, getting out of jail, coming to grips with "how did I do it AGAIN?", and so forth. I was nervous when I got there though and I was even more nervous as I looked for a place to sit.
You only go to your first meeting once and most of us walk away with maybe ONE memory of that meeting....glad yours seemed to be a good one (I suspected it would be.
).By the way, did they warn you you have to give a 30 minute speech at your second meeting?
.......lololol. JK.
.....it's only 20 minutes. -- JK again.
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Welcome to the family. You'll find lots of support and useful info here. I quit for good over two years ago and haven't felt this good in ages. Early recovery can be a bit rough at times but hang in there, living sober is its own reward.
You'll find lots of support and useful info here. I quit for good over two years ago and haven't felt this good in ages. Early recovery can be a bit rough at times but hang in there, living sober is its own reward. Member
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Anyway, this morning I made a concious decision to stop. Never seen my wife move so
fast when I told her to pour the bottles down the sink. Gone before I could say wait.
This made me laugh out loud.
And anyone who has doubts about going to AA ...don't. It's amazing.
This made me happy...It's nice to see the light go on with somebody.
fast when I told her to pour the bottles down the sink. Gone before I could say wait.
This made me laugh out loud.
And anyone who has doubts about going to AA ...don't. It's amazing.
This made me happy...It's nice to see the light go on with somebody.
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Michigan
Posts: 221
You're addressing your problem and that's huge. I'm not an Alcoholic but I go to AA, I find I like the AA program better than the NA program around where I live. I go where I get what I need to stay sober. I can relate with the fog and being tired. When you get some sober time under your belt you will be surprised how you feel.
Stay focused and keep going to meetings! Remember its just one day at a time, life is so much easier that way.
Stay focused and keep going to meetings! Remember its just one day at a time, life is so much easier that way.
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,047
Glad you came to the decision to quit drinking, jberk. It's even better that you have someone that is REALLY supportive of your decision. That just goes to show you how badly she wanted you to quit drinking, and that she wants the "real" you back.
Look forward to seeing your posts.
Look forward to seeing your posts.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: South East England
Posts: 8,009
Hi, and welcome to SR, it's great here!
I've been going to AA meetings 2-3 times a week for the past 3 weeks.
Like you I was extremely nervous the first time, sat outside in the car watching the others go in. I sought advice and support from this forum too which helped give me courage.
Have to say it was the best move I ever made.
I told the first person I met that it was my first meeting, and they immediately took me under their wing and introduced me around.
The overwhelming sense of acceptance and support I can only liken to coming on here but these people can become part of your everyday life in person when you need them.
I've tried a few meetings and some have been better than others but I keep going cos they help keep me sober. I'm ready to start working through the steps now.
The very best of luck to you. Let us know how you get on xx
I've been going to AA meetings 2-3 times a week for the past 3 weeks.
Like you I was extremely nervous the first time, sat outside in the car watching the others go in. I sought advice and support from this forum too which helped give me courage.
Have to say it was the best move I ever made.
I told the first person I met that it was my first meeting, and they immediately took me under their wing and introduced me around.
The overwhelming sense of acceptance and support I can only liken to coming on here but these people can become part of your everyday life in person when you need them.
I've tried a few meetings and some have been better than others but I keep going cos they help keep me sober. I'm ready to start working through the steps now.
The very best of luck to you. Let us know how you get on xx
Sober Alcoholic
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,539
Jberk65, anotherquitter and Jen, Just wanted to let you three know that it does this alcoholic good to hear you faced your fears, and walked into a meeting. Thanks for letting those who may be thinking of doing the same thing know of the result. It may be just the encouragement they need.
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