mtbr

Hi. This is my first post, although I've been reading the forums for a few days & feel ready to get on board. I've struggled with alcohol for 10 years or so, initially binge drinking 2 or 3 nights a week, then 1 night on 1 night off but have been drinking every night for 4 or 5 years. Enough is enough, I'm sick & tired of feeling sick & tired. I know this won't be easy, that persuasive little voice had to be told where to go a few times this evening & I have tried & failed before. But this time, 1 day at a time I will get through this.

least

The longest journey starts with one step. You are making any important step in getting sober, which I know you won't regret.

Welcome to the family.

ScottFromWI

Welcome to SR mtbr! You've made a great choice and I commend you on your decision to quit. Stay close and take care of yourself, these first few days can be very rough. Don't be afraid to ask for help here or locally via your family, doctor, etc.

teatreeoil007

I was sick and tired of being sick and tired too and sick of my own stinkin' thinkin' that could come up with so many justifications.

WantToDoThis

Welcome Mtbr. Congrats on Day One--it's always the hardest. One day at a time is a great approach. Look forward to hearing more from you.

Suziequeue

Welcome Mtbr. - day 3 for me - I struggled myself tonight but made the right choice - the winner's choice Let's do this together one day at a time!

mtbr

Thanks everyone for your support. Night one was as expected, restless & sweaty but ready for day 2. Suziequeue well done to you & yep together one day at a time

BringingBackB

Welcome to SR and congrats on your first day.

At my endpoint I was also sick and tired of being sick and tired. Try and look after yourself for the first few days. I found taking walks helped.

All the best

advbike

Way to go friend. It gets easier and better every day. You can do this!

Soberwolf

Welcome Mtbr congrats on getting through day 1 keep up the good work

SereneEdition

How are you feeling today?

JP519

Welcome! I am back to Day One today, we can do this!

mtbr

Thanks again everyone for the messages. I feel ok today thanks SereneEdition, tired but feeling positive still. Grocery shopping done without crumbling so I'm home & dry, cooking dinner for me & my eldest son, sober, yay! Yes we can JP519!

Mags1

Hi mtbr pleased to meet you.

CaliButterfly

Welcome mtbr, and glad to have you here! I'm on day 16, and that insidious voice (AV) can be quite persuasive. But you recognize it as just that - a little voice. It's not you and you have control over it. I keep reminding myself of that and it seems to help, especially when I tell it to Shut The He!! Up. Stay with it and congrats on the first step!

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Mtbr!!

skipper123

congrats on day one. before you know it you will be one week than 2 weeks and you will get stronger as you see the hours, days, weeks and months add up!

Rar

Welcome Mtbr. Congratulations on your progress. You're almost done with Day 2. YAY! Keep close to SR. Read and post often. It will help.

Dee74

Welcome aboard mtbr

do you have any idea on how you'll stay sober? do you have a plan?

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Zebra1275

Welcome to SR!

It's hard to get sober by yourself. Why don't you join the September Sobriety group in the Newcomer's Daily Support Section?