It begins
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: UK
Posts: 173
You're welcome here Laska. One day at a time is the way to do it. Something I found useful in my first few days after stopping (and after 11/12 weeks sober still using it) was to say at moments throughout each day...' may I remain sober' - or words to that effect. Its just a little reminder of your intention to not drink. Maybe try it as you go through the day? Look forward to hearing how it all goes.
Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: C.C. Ma.
Posts: 3,697
Hi and welcome.
This is defiantly a scary period because so many have a fear of the unknown. I didn’t know what I didn’t know and it takes that hated word TIME to recover but it’s so worth it.
Fixing the problem is so easy, we don’t have the first drink one day/minute at a time in a row.
Didn’t say it’s easy but is so much easier when knowing what to expect by reading and posting here and perhaps attending AA meetings.
BE WELL
This is defiantly a scary period because so many have a fear of the unknown. I didn’t know what I didn’t know and it takes that hated word TIME to recover but it’s so worth it.
Fixing the problem is so easy, we don’t have the first drink one day/minute at a time in a row.
Didn’t say it’s easy but is so much easier when knowing what to expect by reading and posting here and perhaps attending AA meetings.
BE WELL
A Day at a Time
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Grand Rapids MI
Posts: 6,435
Welcome
The thought of not drinking is terrifying but it is only a thought. The reality is sobriety is much less scary because all of the chaos, shame and guilt goes away.
We get our life back and that is an incredible gift
The thought of not drinking is terrifying but it is only a thought. The reality is sobriety is much less scary because all of the chaos, shame and guilt goes away.
We get our life back and that is an incredible gift
Recognising my AV
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: South West of England
Posts: 218
I found a sweet glass of cold orang juice and lemonade and not being hungry really helpful - and distraction in the form of mindless tv - I got through 2 boxed sets in the first couple of months! 
You can do this
You can do this
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