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08-19-2013, 01:06 PM

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fromthisday

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Time for a New Beginning!

Another day of work missed, another "what the hell did I do last nigh?" another morning waking up full of guilt and anxiety over drinking too much. I'm sick of it, it's taken a toll on me and no matter how many times I tell myself only 2 drinks, 3 martinis a bottle of wine and 2 beers later I become the person I don't want to be. I need help, it is nice to be able to share these feelings with people that understand. My husband is fully supporting me but I'm scared. Scared of not being able to ever drink again, is that normal?

08-19-2013, 01:18 PM

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Maxamuus

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You don't need not ever drink again. That's too big of a thing to face. Just CHOOSE not to drink today.

08-19-2013, 01:23 PM

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resolute50

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Welcome to SR.
Glad you found this site.
Sounds like you're ready to put this very bad addiction to rest.

It's normal to feel scared, depressed a little about never drinking again.
But, you can have some really great times without alcohol.
And even better,remember them.

08-19-2013, 01:24 PM

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Maxamuus

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There was something about me and my thick head. If you told me I couldn't drink, I would drink just to show you I could too. So if I choose not to drink its somehow easier for me then if I cant drink.

Same with the forever thing. There is no way in heck I could ever never drink again. Yet everyday I can just not drink for today. I can always get drunk tomorrow, but everyday if I am sober for today it again makes it seem easier.

Just my thoughts. Hope they can be of some comfort to you.

08-19-2013, 01:29 PM

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fromthisday

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Thank you I appreciates your replies. I can Chose not to drink today, I like that very much. I know if won't be easy, I never thought I had a problem until recently and I alway try to convince myself that I don't.

08-19-2013, 01:31 PM

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PippoRossi

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Originally Posted by fromthisday

...another morning waking up full of guilt and anxiety over drinking too much.

Oh, man, I HATED those mornings! Trust me, it gets better. All you need to do is just stop drinking for today. I can guarantee you will wake up tomorrow morning guilt and anxiety free.

08-19-2013, 03:39 PM

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Dee74

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It's very normal fromthisday - but you've found a great place for support and understanding

Do you have a plan to stay quit?

D

08-19-2013, 05:04 PM

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I used to wonder what I'd do if I didn't drink. The truth is - I can do anything I want and do it better too.

08-19-2013, 05:43 PM

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Anna

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It's very normal and something most of us have experienced. I was very scared and felt I had no idea how to live without alcohol. It's great that your husband is supportive.

08-19-2013, 06:10 PM

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fromthisday

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Dee74 I don't know yet, but I do know that today I will not drink, it's almost bedtime for me, I'll make it an early night and I made it through the day without a drink!