trixiedoyle

I've been abusing alcohol since the day I turned 21. I'm 37 now. I definitely had a drinking problem in my early twenties... the blackouts, wicked hangover, concerned friends. When I got married and had kids I seemed to be able to moderate, but over the last few months I've been drinking during the day and gone from 1 or 2 hangovers a year to 1or 2 a week.

It's 11pm, and I have a hangover... from today. I know I can not drink tomorrow. Beyond that I know I need some help.

Coldfusion

Welcome, Trixie!

You'll find lots of support here!

Don't worry about the day after tomorrow or next week--a popular saying around here is "One day at a time."

SeaScape

Welcome. Lots.of ideas here...it can be hard changing your life and how you spend free time. You can do it.

1newcreation

The love & support here is AMAZING! Welcome

Dee74

Welcome to SR Trixie - we all have to start somewhere.
Right now is as good a time as any

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Mags1

Hi trixie, welcome to SR, lots of like minded people here to talk to, some good information and great help, too x

least

You've come to a great place for support. I'm glad you found us and joined the family.

instant

Welcome. There can be a new beginning

Looking4Help123

Welcome to SR Trixie. Congrats on your decision to change

Goldcoastgirl

Welcome Trixie, I think we all know when we have reached that scary moment when we realise our drinking is not normal and controlling us rather than the other way around. At least you have realised this. This site has helped me more than I can say x

ChrissieB

Welcome Trixie make today the start of your new life, a better life, free from alcohol

Lind

Welcome Trixie, you will find great help and amazing people here!!

KateL

Good decision Trixie and welcome xxxxx

PurpleKnight

Great decision, you'll find loads of support here, welcome to the Forum!!

seeks

Welcome! Lots of great support and insight here.

WillB

Welcome Dixie! You've found the desire to change, now take it one day at a time.

Thepatman

Welcome Trixie.

You have children, you will have quality time with them instead of feeling hungover ;-)

trixiedoyle

Thanks for the warm welcomes. I got through day one, of course it's usually easy for me to abstain when I'm sick from the day before. I sort of spent the day immersed in recovery anecdotes online. Usually I spend hangovers trying to go about my business pretending, even to myself, that I'm not miserable. The shame is actually the worst part of them for me.

I'm nervous about tomorrow, but I know where to turn to get through the cravings.

AnotherPaul

Welcome. Have you looked into any type of support group? Quitting is difficult, but it IS doable and there are a lot of people who are willing to help you get past this.

CaiHong

Welcome Trixie,

Good for you getting through day one. I could go days without a drink, the hangovers, remorse and shame were the killers. You sort of get used to feeling like that, I am so glad I never have to feel like that again. You don't either.

All the best
CaiHong