Day 1 - another attempt at quitting...
Day 1 - another attempt at quitting...
I've been drinking again pretty much constantly since my last visit here. I decided it would be O.K to have a drink and that I could moderate - we all know the outcome of that, so here I am again, at day 1 again, feeling tired, ashamed, ill, etc. etc. the usual list of misery that accompanies booze.
Ah, james, once you accept the fact that you cannot moderate, the freedom you might feel is amazing
When I knew that drinking was out of the equation, I could also say goodbye to obsessing over the alcohol content of wine and the number of glasses I could have; wondering how I could possibly pace myself once I'd got the taste; agonising about whether or not to get the next bottle; worrying about getting home; panicking about what I might do or say, etc etc
This is a much easier way to live
When I knew that drinking was out of the equation, I could also say goodbye to obsessing over the alcohol content of wine and the number of glasses I could have; wondering how I could possibly pace myself once I'd got the taste; agonising about whether or not to get the next bottle; worrying about getting home; panicking about what I might do or say, etc etc
This is a much easier way to live
Ah, james, once you accept the fact that you cannot moderate, the freedom you might feel is amazing
When I knew that drinking was out of the equation, I could also say goodbye to obsessing over the alcohol content of wine and the number of glasses I could have; wondering how I could possibly pace myself once I'd got the taste; agonising about whether or not to get the next bottle; worrying about getting home; panicking about what I might do or say, etc etc
This is a much easier way to live
When I knew that drinking was out of the equation, I could also say goodbye to obsessing over the alcohol content of wine and the number of glasses I could have; wondering how I could possibly pace myself once I'd got the taste; agonising about whether or not to get the next bottle; worrying about getting home; panicking about what I might do or say, etc etc
This is a much easier way to live
It's a hard thing to accept that darn it...why can't we just be like other people that can have a drink today and not think about it for 6 months? We're different. We didn't ask for this. But at the end of the day we have to accept it. So accept it. There is so much out there in life to enjoy. Alcohol is a prison. Next time you want to drink post here before you do. Please.
I've been drinking again pretty much constantly since my last visit here. I decided it would be O.K to have a drink and that I could moderate - we all know the outcome of that, so here I am again, at day 1 again, feeling tired, ashamed, ill, etc. etc. the usual list of misery that accompanies booze.
Well at least you now know the answer which will no doubt help you in the future,
Get back on and ride it out you can do this.
Thanks. It's been a while
I don't know. I'm possibly willing to try AA at this point. Anything that might help...
Hi, it never does work, moderation...the quicker you come to terms with that the better - it's took me years and it has finally sunk in (I hope). Good luck to you too.
Hi, it never does work, moderation...the quicker you come to terms with that the better - it's took me years and it has finally sunk in (I hope). Good luck to you too.
Thanks Hevyn. It's nice to be back...I guess I needed a little more convincing that I can't drink 'normally'.
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I am one day 1 myself! Today was also my "ah - ha" moment. Or actually this morning. Every time I think I'll have just a few I'll end up a mess. Moderation has not worked for me. It's a freeing and very scary feeling to stop drinking. This is my first time asking for help from outsiders.
I am one day 1 myself! Today was also my "ah - ha" moment. Or actually this morning. Every time I think I'll have just a few I'll end up a mess. Moderation has not worked for me. It's a freeing and very scary feeling to stop drinking. This is my first time asking for help from outsiders.
Welcome back James! "possibly trying something that might help" 'aint gonna cut it. Not trying to be rude, but you've been here and done this before many, many times. If you truly do mean that you've finally admitted that you cannot moderate, you have to be not only willing, but active and putting in the work/time that is required each and every day. Intending to get sober and getting sober are 2 completely different things. Why not make this the time that you actually do it - we are all here to help you along the way.
Welcome back James! "possibly trying something that might help" 'aint gonna cut it. Not trying to be rude, but you've been here and done this before many, many times. If you truly do mean that you've finally admitted that you cannot moderate, you have to be not only willing, but active and putting in the work/time that is required each and every day. Intending to get sober and getting sober are 2 completely different things. Why not make this the time that you actually do it - we are all here to help you along the way.
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