New to the Site...Stopping Today
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New to the Site...Stopping Today
Hi all - I found your site yesterday, and I've been reading through so many of the forum posts. This seems like a really supportive place, and I could use some support right now.
I've finally decided that I want (need) to stop drinking entirely. I've been trying to cut back without success. My current goal has simply been to just not to drink one day a week, and I've totally failed at that. Each day I would think...I'll do it tomorrow. So this tells me that this drinking thing is deeper than just a habit I need to change. It's got a much stronger hold on me.
So today, I'm done. I poured the wine down the sink this morning and put away the wine bottle opener.
I'm not ready to tell my family. I don't want to admit to my husband that I think I drink too much (although I'm sure he knows). I certainly don't want to tell my kids or my parents. I have one friend at work who also struggles with this, so I texted her this morning, just to have someone I can talk to. But this is why I'm telling you...so I have someone to come to when I need help.
This is very overwhelming...
I've finally decided that I want (need) to stop drinking entirely. I've been trying to cut back without success. My current goal has simply been to just not to drink one day a week, and I've totally failed at that. Each day I would think...I'll do it tomorrow. So this tells me that this drinking thing is deeper than just a habit I need to change. It's got a much stronger hold on me.
So today, I'm done. I poured the wine down the sink this morning and put away the wine bottle opener.
I'm not ready to tell my family. I don't want to admit to my husband that I think I drink too much (although I'm sure he knows). I certainly don't want to tell my kids or my parents. I have one friend at work who also struggles with this, so I texted her this morning, just to have someone I can talk to. But this is why I'm telling you...so I have someone to come to when I need help.
This is very overwhelming...
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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Originally Posted by DobieGirl09 
Hi all - I found your site yesterday, and I've been reading through so many of the forum posts. This seems like a really supportive place, and I could use some support right now.
I've finally decided that I want (need) to stop drinking entirely. I've been trying to cut back without success. My current goal has simply been to just not to drink one day a week, and I've totally failed at that. Each day I would think...I'll do it tomorrow. So this tells me that this drinking thing is deeper than just a habit I need to change. It's got a much stronger hold on me.
So today, I'm done. I poured the wine down the sink this morning and put away the wine bottle opener.
I'm not ready to tell my family. I don't want to admit to my husband that I think I drink too much (although I'm sure he knows). I certainly don't want to tell my kids or my parents. I have one friend at work who also struggles with this, so I texted her this morning, just to have someone I can talk to. But this is why I'm telling you...so I have someone to come to when I need help.
This is very overwhelming...
I've finally decided that I want (need) to stop drinking entirely. I've been trying to cut back without success. My current goal has simply been to just not to drink one day a week, and I've totally failed at that. Each day I would think...I'll do it tomorrow. So this tells me that this drinking thing is deeper than just a habit I need to change. It's got a much stronger hold on me.
So today, I'm done. I poured the wine down the sink this morning and put away the wine bottle opener.
I'm not ready to tell my family. I don't want to admit to my husband that I think I drink too much (although I'm sure he knows). I certainly don't want to tell my kids or my parents. I have one friend at work who also struggles with this, so I texted her this morning, just to have someone I can talk to. But this is why I'm telling you...so I have someone to come to when I need help.
This is very overwhelming...
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Welcome to SR! This site helped me quit a long drinking career. I've been sober for over 10 months. The early days are hardest, but stay close to SR and read the wealth of information here. It's a great thing. Life will be much more fulfilling without alcohol. I never realized how much it dragged me down in so many ways.
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Welcome Dobie, its only been a week for me but i agree, there is so much information on our disease here on the site and so much support. Though it is not easy, reading about other peoples experiences and posting has helped me immensely.
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Welcome to SR! You will find tons of support and advice here any time of day. Between this site and using AVRT, I was able to get through the hardest part of early recovery. You can do this! There are lots of resources out there and I'm sure the wonderful people here will share as many as possible with you. For me, I read a book called Rational Recovery and it was an eye opener for me. Use all the tools available to you and you will succeed! Lots of great success stories here. I often re-read them as inspiration.
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Welcome aboard Dobie,
You have come to the right place for support. Can you tell us how much you were consuming? Sometimes quitting "cold turkey" can be hard on the body. If you have trouble coming off alcohol, I would suggest making an appt. with your Dr. Your Dr. can prescribe some Meds. to help with withdrawal. After you get over the physical part, you can then start your emotional recovery. Best Wishes!
You have come to the right place for support. Can you tell us how much you were consuming? Sometimes quitting "cold turkey" can be hard on the body. If you have trouble coming off alcohol, I would suggest making an appt. with your Dr. Your Dr. can prescribe some Meds. to help with withdrawal. After you get over the physical part, you can then start your emotional recovery. Best Wishes!
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