New classmate
saoutchik
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: London
Posts: 16,205
New classmate
Hello to all of you on this very supportive thread
Hope you don't mind me joining so late - I have been following for a while but have not had the courage to post until now
I am a 54 year old divorced guy from London, two grown up daughters, one grandaughter
I am on day 15 sober (I volunteered to drive on new year's eve so started a day early!)
This is now uncharted territory for me - I went 14 days sober in October last year and my AV told me that everything was fine, I was immediately back in to my old ways so I know I can never again be a normal drinker
Cravings bad but determined not to give in to them, it's tricky because I am on my own right now (8.00pm here) - if I spoke with friends they would suggest meeting (for drinks) My fault not theirs as I've not told them.
Massive respect to Soberwolf for your support on this thread and for links to help deal with cravings. Good luck to everyone on this thresd you are an inspiration.
Hope you don't mind me joining so late - I have been following for a while but have not had the courage to post until now
I am a 54 year old divorced guy from London, two grown up daughters, one grandaughter
I am on day 15 sober (I volunteered to drive on new year's eve so started a day early!)
This is now uncharted territory for me - I went 14 days sober in October last year and my AV told me that everything was fine, I was immediately back in to my old ways so I know I can never again be a normal drinker
Cravings bad but determined not to give in to them, it's tricky because I am on my own right now (8.00pm here) - if I spoke with friends they would suggest meeting (for drinks) My fault not theirs as I've not told them.
Massive respect to Soberwolf for your support on this thread and for links to help deal with cravings. Good luck to everyone on this thresd you are an inspiration.
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Wales
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Congratulations on day 15! I think that's something that's important to remember is not to let your guard down. I gave up smoking a few years ago and went 5 months, suddenly thought I could just have one...didn't work!
It's hard when your on your own but I find I've started writing a diary, come on here, distract myself or just read my reasons for giving up!
Good luck on your journey x
It's hard when your on your own but I find I've started writing a diary, come on here, distract myself or just read my reasons for giving up!
Good luck on your journey x
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Great to meet you saoutchik - you're going to like it here. 
I was older too when I finally stopped pretending I could be a social drinker. One drink always led to disaster and danger. I don't know why it was so hard for me to admit that it wasn't fun or exciting anymore. I was trapped in a horrible life - it was wonderful to get free. Congratulations on your 15 days!
I was older too when I finally stopped pretending I could be a social drinker. One drink always led to disaster and danger. I don't know why it was so hard for me to admit that it wasn't fun or exciting anymore. I was trapped in a horrible life - it was wonderful to get free. Congratulations on your 15 days!
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: PA
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Hi saoutchik I'm 14 days. You're doing great.
I made it 9 months and then listened to my AV a few years back and my drinking only increased from the last time. I can't ever drink again and am truly powerless over the control it has when I let it in.
I made it 9 months and then listened to my AV a few years back and my drinking only increased from the last time. I can't ever drink again and am truly powerless over the control it has when I let it in.
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