mully06

hey everyone, I am in that place where I know I need to quit drinking. Just keep putting it off. I am at the point where my appetite is really affected in that I just dont eat. I guess I can be put in the category of the night drinker. Throughout the day I never drink, untill about after 6 or 7, then just dont stop until I go to bed. And yes, ashamed to admit, the glass is normally by my bedstand even. It's gotten to the point where I just feel like a POS. Any help?

Xune

Do you want to stop drinking alcohol entirely?

Dee74

Hi Mully
welcome to SR

'I know I need to quit drinking' sounds pretty clear to me and it's a good place to start

You'll find a lot of support here - join our 'Class of December' thread for those who are also quitting this month - you'll find it in this forum.

If you're interested in recovery programmes like AA or a non 12 step alternative I can give you links to those too

Seeing your Dr can also be a good first step - detox can sometimes be problematic for some of us

D

mully06

thanks for the replies, I may look into AA or a non 12 step program if my attempts fail. D you quoting me was awesome, that is so true. It is just the nights that kill me, the "I'll stop after this one" and then I use that more times throughout the night. Xune, I am not sure, but I know that I want to take a break from it for a few months, because I do like to have a casual drink with friends or when going on dates..

Drugssucks

Welcome Mully! Keep reading and posting. I'm new here too and SR has been a tremendous help. I don't think I'd be here (Day 6) without them.

mully06

How was day 1 for you? been on here for awhile now, and kinda want to start today... but the fridge seems to be calling me, but I dont want to answer ha

mully06

Oh and why can't I answer a message given to me? It says I need to have 5 posts or something?

Natom

I could never drink in moderation. I tried on numerous occasions spanning over a period of years. I had to quit drinking entirely for any type of recovery to be successful. There are many different methods you can chose to do this. A lot of people have a look at lots of diferrent recovery methods and programs before committing to one. I personally go to NA and AA.

Natom.

mully06

Thanks for the post. I think I am going to try my own tonight. This is my first attempt. I have thrown around the idea of AA, and it truly does sound like something I would get into. I really just want to know how I am going to be able to fall asleep tonight! ha! man I feel like such a loser

Dee74

You need 5 posts for PM (Private Messaging) privileges - you should be good to go now

A break is always a good idea if you're unsure.

I've never heard of anyone 'resetting' themselves with a break, and then drinking in a different (controlled) way forever after that - I really don't think it works like that for the vast majority of us Mully.

D

Anna

I think you will find that emptying the fridge of alcohol would be really helpful. And, I'm glad you are here seeking support.

least

Welcome to the family!

mully06

Thanks Least, I love my dog too! His name is Buster

bexxed

a mix of peppermint and valerian tea helped me to fall asleep at first, along with Melatonin taken according to the directions on the bottle.

Delilah1

Welcome to SR!!! This site has been an incredible help to me.