Michael66

Hello there,

I've been sober for 3 weeks now. I'm feeling OK at the moment, but I know from experience that I'm going to get cravings again at times, so am looking forward to the support I can see you all give each other here.

I finally realise I can't just cut down. I can't have a temporary time without alcohol (beer was my thing, and plenty of it) and then hope to go back to reasonable drinking. It's taken a long time to get here but I think I can finally say I really want to quit for good - I know I've got to let go of the beer totally and put it completely in my past, for ever.

Nice meeting you all!

Michael

Sapling

That's a good first step Michael66...Beer was my poison too....Welcome to SR....You're in a good place.

BillyPilgrim

Hi Michael , that realisation that you cant just have the odd beer is hard to take, but once it is accepted, then life is better without booze

I wonder these days why I bothered

Welcome
Billy

RevivingOphelia

Awesome about your three weeks!

I hate the realization I shouldn't drink. However, I never intend to moderate when I do drink. I know what I want. The thought of not getting that high/oblivion sucks, but, now when I am craving, I try to think of how crappy--physically and psychologically--I feel after more than that temporary, illusory state.

Best to you and hope those cravings manage to go away altogether (from what I read on here, they do subside with more time!).

Change4good

Welcome Michael! Great decisions you are making. Glad to have your with us. Looking forward to hearing more from you.

neferkamichael

Hi Michael, congratulations on the 3 weeks. It really does get easier as the days go by.

Michael66

Thanks all!

It's Friday, which was probably always the day I drank most (though I could get through a fair few tins on weekdays as well). Still I am determined not to drink today and then to make it my 4th weekend sober.

kittycat3

Yay! Welcome! Michael you should join our April class, we all quit drinking/using in april.

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...to_threadtools

Check in over the weekend, I am on a third sober weekend too!

hypochondriac

Welcome to SR Michael

You'll get lots of support here x

DisplacedGRITS

Welcome Michael. Remember not to focus too hard on the future and work it one day at a time. Do you have a recovery plan to deal with the cravings you know you're going to face? White knuckling through them only gets you so far. I would do some research or attend some support groups. They're successful for a reason. I peronally subscribe to AA as it's the most convient for me. I'm a young, rather geeky agnostic but i haven't found that to be a problem with my AA program or community. There are many other options out there as well. The most important thing is to not go it alone and to never stop practicing daily Sobriety Survivor Skills. When we become complacent and cocky is when we are at a great risk for relapse. Good luck!

Dee74

Welcome to SR Michael

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Hevyn

Hi Michael! Glad that you've come to that conclusion & know what needs to be done. It took me forever to admit I couldn't touch the stuff ever again. Unpredictable and dangerous things happened every time I tried to moderate.

We're glad you found us - you're no longer alone. Keep reading & posting.

Spinach

Fantastic.
Keep the numbers growing.
John.

Nigel1969

3 weeks is a fantastic acheivement in itself. I'm only only my 4th day, it's the pub I'm gonna miss along with my friends. I can't drink pop in a boozer.

Tuitiefruitie

Hey Michael. Good job on 3 weeks. It gets easier. Just think about how much better things are getting.

llastchance8

My signature below is scary enough and I hope I keep reading it again and again .....

Michael66

Thanks all,

It's 7 weeks today. Feeling great.

Dee74

Thats fantastic Michael - way to go

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