Notices

Trying to stay sober

Old 01-03-2014, 05:37 PM
  # 1 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Falls Church,VA
Posts: 2
Trying to stay sober

Hi, I am struggling with staying sober. My husband went out of town for 10 days and I am alone and wanting to drink. I found this site with hopes it would help me find something to do so I won't pick up that drink,
Lilybits is offline  
Old 01-03-2014, 05:38 PM
  # 2 (permalink)  
Kaleidoscope eyes
 
KateL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: London
Posts: 5,243
Great idea. Keep reading and posting. xxxx
KateL is offline  
Old 01-03-2014, 05:41 PM
  # 3 (permalink)  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Falls Church,VA
Posts: 2
Thanks KateL. I will keep reading and posting.
Lilybits is offline  
Old 01-03-2014, 05:45 PM
  # 4 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,062
Hey Lily! Welcome to SR!! Glad you found us!! It's a great place with lots of folks who have been where you are now!!!

I'm still kind of new at this, but I'll sure tell ya that when I'm feeling vulnerable or craving, I come here and read and post till it passes...

Look around, read around, and never ever feel badly about asking for help. That's why we are all here!!!

Welcome!!
Kat
Kat60 is offline  
Old 01-03-2014, 05:52 PM
  # 5 (permalink)  
Member
 
LindaLou's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Finger Lakes, NY
Posts: 521
Hi and welcome to the forum! I come here daily, it really helps me to keep my focus on my goal of sobriety. Sometimes, just to pass time, I play in the arcade. Tons of games in there!
LindaLou is offline  
Old 01-03-2014, 05:53 PM
  # 6 (permalink)  
bona fido dog-lover
 
least's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
Posts: 99,671
to SR! I'm glad you found us and joined the family. We are here to support and encourage you in your sober journey. You are never alone, there is always someone here.
least is offline  
Old 01-03-2014, 05:54 PM
  # 7 (permalink)  
Community Greeter
 
Hevyn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,411
It's great to meet you Lily. You found a wonderful place. It will definitely help with your anxiety to spend time here. Welcome!
Hevyn is offline  
Old 01-03-2014, 05:54 PM
  # 8 (permalink)  
Member
 
BuddinK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Rogersville, Tennessee
Posts: 2,659
When I first joined here, I would stay after work and read here for hours, I never drank at home but I never managed to make it home first. This site really got me through those brutal first few weeks. You can do it.
BuddinK is offline  
Old 01-03-2014, 06:07 PM
  # 9 (permalink)  
Alcohol Free Member
 
autan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 482
You ve found a great site. So many people in the same boat. Keep sober.
autan is offline  
Old 01-03-2014, 06:12 PM
  # 10 (permalink)  
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Casa Grande, Az
Posts: 31
Nice to meet you Lily,,,, I do the same thing here,,,,I read for support and keep my mind from wondering to the drink. It helps,,, and the people I have met here so far are wonderful. Welcome, and keep coming back.
ClydeChief is offline  
Old 01-03-2014, 06:12 PM
  # 11 (permalink)  
Member
 
Straightshoot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Homestead Florida
Posts: 297
Originally Posted by BuddinK View Post
When I first joined here, I would stay after work and read here for hours, I never drank at home but I never managed to make it home first. This site really got me through those brutal first few weeks. You can do it.
You are in a rough place to not drink IMO. 2 years ago I went there on a bus tour, got off the bus and headed to my favorite joint by myself. Hadn't had a drink in over a year. Congratulations. Lily I wish you well.
Straightshoot is offline  
Old 01-04-2014, 01:00 AM
  # 12 (permalink)  
Administrator
 
Dee74's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,043
Hi lilybits - there's a lot of support here
Welcome

D
Dee74 is offline  
Old 01-04-2014, 01:15 AM
  # 13 (permalink)  
Member
 
safe2breathe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: South Texas
Posts: 211
seems like a pretty good plan...
id also suggest contacting your sponsor if you have one or making some meetings if that is possible.
safe2breathe is offline  
Old 01-04-2014, 01:17 AM
  # 14 (permalink)  
Member
 
cheebiechi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Coon Rapids, MN
Posts: 209
Welcome,

I would have to agree with Safe as well!

We are not alone!!

Matt
cheebiechi is offline  

Currently Active Users Viewing this Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:32 AM.