allihk

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allihk

Sorry. Just stopped by cause I need help and support. Obviously posted the wrong thing. Day 1.

SkyeSea

The forum goes a little quiet at times but welcome

allihk

thanks.....

hayley86

Welcome allihk, you will find lots of support and understanding here. Glad you have joined us.

SkyeSea

What part of the world are you in? How are you finding day one?

allihk

I am in Australia. Should be asleep. Got to day 3. Failed. Oops

SkyeSea

Day 3 is a stinker - If you can over that one and to day 5, things are a whole lot easier Is it your first time stopping?

allihk

Sorry I feel quite sad and near breaking point. I thought I could just have a couple but no not true as I don't know where to stop. Am proud for a
Couple of days but then fail. How do I stop this?

allihk

No not first time but have failed

soberclover

It is hard for some people to stop without significant support such as AA or treatment/counseling or a combination of. I'm on this site frequently throughout the day, I also sporadically attend AA meetings, I read a ton of recovery literature, I'm on depression medication, and I'm involved in counseling. Drinking for me was a symptom of much larger issues I have. That is why the counseling is important for me.

SkyeSea

It's all a learning curve You've made a good start, by finding and joining the forum

SkyeSea

Me too Soberclover!! Had my first counselling appointment yesterday - was sick of self medicating - never works

resolute50

Welcome to SR.
Yeah,that 3rd night can be pretty tough. But,it gets better,trust me,been there a few times.
Now I'm doing much better with help from friends here.

allihk

Haven't tried AA. However have been on different medication and it doesn't work for me. Anyway I have said hello. Hope I can be as brave as you all are. :-)

SkyeSea

Trust me - if I can, you can
Have you checked out the October thread? It's all people stopping this month - tons of people going through exactly the same as you are right now x

13unluckyforsom

You haven't failed - you just haven't found your way yet. Stick around here and read and post - post and read and then repeat lol you have the key to your success you just need to take it out your pocket and use it.

freshstart57

My anti D pills did nothing until I quit drinking. The change after that was dramatic - in a couple of weeks my mood had improved dramatically, and then I understood that alcohol was making me mentally ill. It wasn't helping, it was the cause of most of my issues.

Give this sobriety and your medication a chance. You won't regret it. Drinking, on the other hand, always led to regret. I hate regret.

You deserve better than this, I know you do. So go get it, alliHK. Onward!

MsAprilJ

Another 'day 1' for me too! The longest I have been able to make is about 6 weeks. However, I am not giving up! I have learned from my "failures" and I know that I will get there. You will too allihk! The important thing is that you ARE trying! Just take it one day at a time.... Sometimes I even have to take it one minute at a time and that's okay too.

least

to the family. You've come to the right place for support in stopping drinking.