hungover and ready to get sober I'm finally getting sober for myself, my husband and my daughter. They're the most important things to me, and I know I'll lose them if I keep drinking. I took my final drinks last night. I'm so scared I've already done irreparable damage to my body. I'm in my 20s, and almost every social and work gathering centers around drinking, so I know I have a rocky road ahead of me. |
Welcome to SR. You've found a wonderful forum community. What do you plan to do to stop drinking? |
Thanks. I love sparkling water with lime, plus it looks like a vodka soda, so hopefully my coworkers and friends won't give me too much grief. My husband is outrageously supportive, and I keep looking at our toddler and bursting into tears (she's playing happily, it's not fazing her). The thought of not being around to watch her grow up is absolutely devastating; she's keeping me going. |
I'm glad that you're really motivated to stop drinking and it's good that you have support from your husband. |
Originally Posted by Anna
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I'm glad that you're really motivated to stop drinking and it's good that you have support from your husband. |
Here is a list of just some of the methods or programs you may want to look into: Rational Recovery/AVRT SMART AA SOS Life Ring Women for Sobriety Power to Quit You can find information about these by googling or click on this link: http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...formation.html Information on Rational Recovery/AVRT can be found by Googling or visit our secular forum/Secular Connections at this link: Secular Connections - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information |
Welcome sober4mybaby. I wish I'd gotten sober in my 20's. I insisted on trying to control what I drank and it destroyed my life. You'll never regret making this decision - and we're glad you're here to share your journey with us. You're never alone. |
Thank you so much! |
Oh, and always remember there is here, SR. I joined here and put down the drink that night. I utilized the Rational Recovery/AVRT "method". I also see a therapist and of course post here. |
Originally Posted by Received
(Post 3950826)
Oh, and always remember there is here, SR. I joined here and put down the drink that night. I utilized the Rational Recovery/AVRT "method". I also see a therapist and of course post here. |
I made sure I drank plenty of water to help flush the toxin from my body as well as rehydrate. I also have my General Practitioner onboard. I'm so glad to hear you are also letting your doctor know. |
Wishing you the best in your journey and remember your not alone. |
welcome to the forums! besides here, i utilize AA to help keep me sober. i'm learning to call someone before my bad idea turns into a drink or using. it's hard but the AA community really is wonderful here. i've made a ton of friend, found an amazing sponsor and have started doing my step work. you may want to go check out an open meeting or a first step meeting. it's scary at first but the people in there don't bite or anything. they've got something going on there and i'm happy to finally be a part of it. make sure you show up a little early and stay late. meetings are good but a lot of recovery happens before and after the meetings. let them know you're new and you'll have people talking to you and giving you numbers most likely. get in there and be a part of the sober community, both in here and out in the real world! |
Originally Posted by sober4mybaby
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Thanks. I love sparkling water with lime, plus it looks like a vodka soda, so hopefully my coworkers and friends won't give me too much grief. |
welcome to SR :) D |
Originally Posted by 0percentABV
(Post 3950895)
If that's the case I would just stay away when drinking is going on. You don't have to be evangelical with your sobriety but you shouldn't have to hide it either. |
Thanks! I've actually found a meeting next to my office and went over my lunch break one day a few weeks ago; now I just need to go and stick with it. Everyone seems really nice. You know when you have no idea why you relapsed, but you're completely determined to quit once and for all? I'm right there. |
Sober4mybaby you can do it. By all means get rid of any kind of chemical dependence in your 20's so you will have a life. :egypt: |
Wow....sooooo much up side.....just f<n do it>>:You_Rock_ |
:welcome to the family! :hug: |
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