Caravagio

I've realised something. I'm scared. Scared of keeping on drinking, scared of failing in my attempt to stop drinking and scared of staying stopped. That's a lot of fear. However the one thing I fear most is being unfulfilled potential. I can't let that happen. See you on day 3 x

mecanix

stick with it ,

Bestwishes, M

artsoul

It's totally normal to feel that way. I was terrified that I wouldn't be able to stop drinking, but I was always terrified to get sober, thinking life would be even harder without alcohol. Just thinking about it was scary - it all seemed so hard.

Coming here and reading (sometimes for hours) helped a lot. It gave me enough hope to keep going for another minute, another day. The trick is to stop thinking about it and letting your mind get the best of you, worrying about the future, etc..... Just stay in the "now" and do whatever it takes not to pick up a drink. Keep it simple, be patient with yourself. You just have to trust that things really will get better, even if it doesn't feel like it right now.

Nonsensical

Yeah, I have a little voice in my head that keeps saying, "what do you mean you're not going to give me alcohol any more?" That voice is petrified.

The rest of me couldn't be more relieved.

Twobitts

"....... the one thing I fear most is being unfulfilled potential."

- Well said Caravagio! You won't be.