Introducing myself :)
 

Hi all :) today I woke up with my last hangover. I managed to go 4 months sober earlier this year and decided I felt in control of my drinking behaviour so tried the 'in moderation' technique! Funnily enough it didn't work out. So here I am again after a miserable few months and am starting my day 1 again. I'm so ready for this now. I've established that I need a plan and am trying to muster the courage to go to an AA meeting. I have also made the decision to talk to my mum and tell her finally that I am an alcoholic. I'm pretty sure she already knows, but I have never admitted it to anyone before- not even myself! So I thought I'd come say hi and hope that you lovely people will also offer me some support :) hug

Welcome lexy to our community and congratulations on making a huge first step!

Looking forward to seeing you around, keep coming back :You_Rock_

Welcome! We're all right here with you!

Welcome, lexylou, to SR. You have come to a great place for support, encouragement and understanding.

Congratulations on committing to sobriety.

So glad you're here, Lexylou--welcome!

AA has given me my life back.

I hope that you come and stay, in AA and on SR.

Please keep us posted.

You don't have to feel the way you do now - there is a much better world out there.

Welcome to SR Lexylou

Thanks to you all :) I'm coming off antidepressants at the moment too, so am on a bit of an emotional roller coaster right now. I switch from being happy that I've made the decision to quit and nervous at what the future holds. I remember it was tough first time round but I'm hoping that now I have made the admission to myself that I am an alcoholic maybe the ride will be a little easier now? I guess time will tell...

Glad you're here, Welcome!!!

Hi Lexy,

Welcome! Moderation doesn't work for alcoholics and ultimately, stopping drinking is much easier.

Are you coming off antidepressants with your drs advice? I'm just asking because my depression was an issue for a very long time before I started drinking and antidepressants level the playing field for me.

Hi Anna :)

I was diagnosed with depression a week after I started drinking again. I know the drinking triggered it. I haven't spoken to my doctor no, he probably wouldn't agree with it, but the side affects of the ads are making me feel really ill :( along with the 2 bottles of wine a night of course!!

I know it's probably not the most sensible thing to do, but I feel lost to knowing what's right at this moment in time... Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)

Welcome Lexi !!! This is a great place to start. I did same thing 48 days ago, and a few days later gathered up enough courage to go back to AA. I'm so happy I did - as I knew from a prior 12 year sober stint that AA does indeed work - but it is indeed work to stay sober. You are on the right path !! Lots of really great supporting people here. Welcome. MJM

Hi houm :) thanks for your words. I'm sorry that you fell after so long, but at least you're getting back up now! 12 years is seriously impressive when sat here on day 1 :)

Welcome lexylou!

Nice to meet you. :)

Welcome to SR! You're doing the right thing by quitting alcohol. Alcohol can impede ADs from working, from my own personal experience

The Nub Of It
 

Love this quote. For me, it was exactly this: I got to the point where it was easier to just chuck the whole thing entirely, and put the drinking behind me. It takes way too much work to manage a drinking life!

Welcome to the Forum lexylou!! :wave:

welcome lexylou :)

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Thanks for all your warm welcomes :) I agree with the no drinking all together. I was doing so well when I got into the mindset of never drinking again, things went downhill fast when I started doubting my decision. Fully committed to this now. I feel great for it. Feeling very positive today, and am looking forward to feeling more human soon!

welcome aboard lexylou