Hello from a noob
 

I am very happy to have come across this site. I have been looking through posts for the past few days and feel this will be a helpful place for me.

I was honest with myself the other day and decided that it truly is time to stop drinking. For a couple years, I kept telling myself, I will quit on Monday, or after this event or that holiday. If I actually tried to follow through, I would make an excuse after a couple days and go right back to drinking heavily. One beer would lead to 15 or more. One drink would lead to a whole fifth.

I am tired of all the negative effects of my drinking problem. I am tired of my effect on others lives when drunk. I am tired of waking up feeling like crap 5 or more days a week. I am tired of the depression and anxiety. I am tired of the guilt and embarrassment the next day over stupid drunk antics. I am tired of waking up and not remembering the past few hours before passing out.

I am ready to be a better husband, better son, better person, and ditching the drink is my first step towards happiness. I look forward to being a part of this community.

Today, Oct 23rd, 2014 is my first day of my alcohol free life.

Welcome and congrats on the start of your recovery. :)

Welcome to SR, and kudos on taking a brave new path.

I like your username - goin' after sobriety like a beast! :c014:

Congrats and good luck!

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Hello SoberBeast. Good move. You won't regret it. Read & post often.

Glad your here SB - Great supportive, inspirational group here. Check out the Class of October thread & Welcome!

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-2-a.html

:welcome

You won't regret your decision. :) Quitting drinking was the best thing I ever did for myself. I'm in so much better shape, mentally and physically, since I got sober. :)

Welcome SoberBeast :) Sounds like you will fit right in around here :) WELCOME!!

It's great to meet you SoberBeast. I love your positive attitude. :)

Welcome, SoberBeast!

great stuff SoberBeast - welcome :)

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Thanks for the warm welcome! I am feeling positive and excited about starting a new life, but am also a little scared. I will succeed though with self determination and support from great people like yourselves.

Don't be scared...that's just the addiction, habit talking. You alone make the decision to pick up or not. As the days add up things will start making more sense and get a bit easier :)

Welcome SB! This is a great place for support and encouragement. Day one is a beautiful beginning. Come back often :c009:

Welcome

Congratulations on taking the first step towards leading the life you deserve. Welcome to Day1. Welcome to SR.

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Congratulations. The realization that I could stop was the best feeling I had in years. It won't be easy but nothing worth doing ever is.

Welcome! So glad to have you here with us!!! :You_Rock_

Welcome to SR! I love your name!

Welcome! You have made a great decision! Glad you've joined us. :)