butterfly33

Here I am again, on day 1, for the 4th time in as many weeks. It's a strange thing because deep down in the core of me I know I can do this. I know that I need to wake up fully - it's like I keep hitting the snooze button.
Right now I'm feeling open and somewhat optimistic, in the last month I have had 16 sober days which felt great so I will use this as my main focus rather than dwelling on the days that I drank. I have learned that sobriety isn't anywhere near as scary as I had previously imagined - on the contrary, it's a life with alcohol that scares me now.
I would like to extend my gratitude to SR for all the support and advice I have received recently - I couldn't have had those 16 days without the help I have found here.
Happy Sunday everyone!

visch1

Hi. Hang on, there is a good life out there if we let it happen ONE DAY AT A TIME. BE WELL

ippochick

keep on trying, and at some point, if you want it enough, it will stick.

Ghostlight1

I was scared of drinking, too. But that never stopped me as much as I wanted it to.
There is hope. Just don't pick up that first drink and I promise you won't get drunk.
Sounds simple, I know. But it's been working for me for two and a half years. You can do it to.

Best to you.

least

You can do this! Never give up! Keep trying til you get it right.

DrunkenBob

Way to go butterfly!!! Keep pounding on that door and it will open!

SoberBella1

butterfly....do not give up

Nuudawn

I like your "snooze button" analogy. I read somewhere that relapse occurs as the individual loses connection with their sobriety and gets some sort of amnesia as to how bad it was and why they want to stop.

Glad you're back.

Dee74

hey butterfly - great analogy

can you think of other things to add to what you've been doing to help keep you away from the snooze button?

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maureen14

When i read the title I thought to myself, " I need to stop hitting the 'booze' button" hehe.
Today is day 2 for me and I often like to sleep through my depression.
But I am not asleep, I am here with all of you.