Mysteryman

First time poster here, but have been lurking for a few months.

I've decided I need to get my life back in order. I've been a big drinker for about the last half of my life (I'm 30 now). While it may not be so obvious to people i come into contact with on a daily basis, it has probably been the cause of all my problems in life. I've always struggled a bit with depression and anxiety, and drinking has been the most obvious and accessible way to drown those feelings. But, as I'm sure we all know, its by no means a perfect solution.

Drinking has definitely contributed to all my failings in life. School, College, jobs, relationships, money are a few of the obvious casualties , and alcohol has led me into making poor decisions involving drugs and gambling on too many occasions to mention.

Anyway, Its time for me to change, and I'm starting today.

I'm going to turn my life around.

Thanks for listening.

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum!! Great decision!!

I turned 30 last year, for me it was one of those milestones that made me think, I really need to sort myself out, I know that feeling of I'm holding everything together on the outside, but on the inside I also knew something had to change!!

You'll find loads of support here!!

DoneStumblin

Welcome!!

I turn 35 Saturday and I am 22 days sober. I do not miss being out of control due to intoxication. This was my first sober new year and will be my first sober birthday since I was of drinking age. Bring on the memories, because I sure don't remember much of the past ten years.

hayley86

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

Dee74

Welcome mysteryman

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Anna

Welcome, and have faith that you can turn your life around.

Ruby2

Welcome! SR is a great source of support.

least

Wise choice to stop drinking. Many of us here have done that and are now living much better lives. I can't describe it, but it feels like I've been let out of prison. I'm finally free. You can be free too.

Mags1

Welcome to sr

Angellis

I joined a few days back and already I am stronger, realizing I'm not alone, your not either

Hevyn

Glad to have you with us Mystery! I wish I'd done what you're doing at 30. You won't go down the same miserable road so many of us have. You can do it.

freshstart57

HI Mysteryman, welcome to SR. I hope you find it a supportive and welcoming place.

I struggled too with depression and anxiety while I was drinking, and it wasn't until I quit drinking I understood a simple and powerful truth. I thought I had been drinking because I was depressed and anxious. What a load of crap that was! The drinking was the CAUSE of my DEPRESSION and ANXIETY.

Let me say it again.

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So, on your first day here, let me extend to you an invitation. It is an invitation to a life with less depression and reduced anxiety, with less shame and guilt and embarrassment. It even has hope, and joy, and beauty and your own measure of peace of mind. The price of admission is simple - decide to quit drinking for good.

Glad you found us.

Mysteryman

Thanks. I know you're right! Its good to know there are people out there who understand.

Nonsensical

Ain't that the truth! If you didn't have anxiety and depression to start with, drink persistently, you'll get them. Already have anxiety and depression? Drink persistently and they'll get worse.

Alcohol created my problem and then convinced me it was the solution.

Welcome to SR, MM. You can do this.

KateL

Fantastic!!!! xxx