New here never posted before
 

Hi all, I've been lurking on this site for ages now but never felt brave (or sober) enough to post. I know you don't have to be sober because you all seem so accepting of people at all stages of recovery, but I didn't want to post a drunk incoherent ramble.
Anyway I've been drinking since I was in my 20's and it quickly led to problematic drinking (probably late 20's.......I'm now 42) I've tried to stop many times using many methods but they never worked. The 5th of this month I went on a week long bender, woke up on the 11th and felt like I was dying (everything I drank on the day before felt like I was just forcing poison down my throat) I am determined not to drink and since then have not had the desire.....admittedly I have found a support group that works for me and I am full of meds but this is my 5th day sober.....the longest I have ever done.
I just wanted to start being an active member of these forums to act as another incentive to stay sober.....I know my sobriety is my responsibility but any added incentives can't hurt :)
Thanks for listening

Welcome to SR and congrats on 5 days sober :)

Welcome adraste :)

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Welcome. I am on my first day back since last fall. I don't even have 12 hours sober but I am determined to stay with this and regain my health and my sanity. It's time. Hang in there and keep posting.

adraste - Welcome and well done for posting. That is a huge step.

Five days sober is fantastic. Well done !

Keep posting and maybe check out the Class of June 2015.

Welcome to the posting side of SR!

Congratulations on your decision to live a sober life!

Welcome to SR! Great job on 5 days!! Keep it up :)

Welcome to SR! Five days is a great start, I just came back recently as well. I have 29 days today, and there have definitely been some tough days, and this website helps a ton.

Welcome to the family! :)

Welcome to SR http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html

Welcome to the posting side. I was a "guest" for a long time before registering but I'm so glad I finally did. This site has been crucial in my recovery.

It helps me to stay active on here. Welcome.

Hi Adraste, I am also 42 yrs old, been drinking since a teenager. I am finally sick of being sick. I am too old to have this lifestyle!! I binge every weekend, basically forcing poison down my throat until I feel better from the "buzz". Rationalizing my behavior since I am sitting along side my friends doing the same thing. I need to find new friends, and most difficult, leave my alcoholic boyfriend, which is another struggle with sobriety. I dont know why I chose this life since I feel 100 times worse the next day and start all over again. I am trying, today I am 2 days sober.

Welcome adraste.

Welcome to the Forum Adraste!! :wave:

Congrats on five days and I look forward to getting to know you better! Please check in often and get involved here. It's been the cornerstone of my recovery so far.

Welcome to SR! 5 days is fabulous!! You go on with your awesome self!!

Welcome, and you will find lots of support here.

Congrats on 5 days. Keep up the good work Adraste.

Welcome to SR