stargazer016

You, your family and coworkers have no idea at all what you are going through. Only the awesome folks at SR do. Post and read everyday. We are here 24/7.

leviathan

Hang tight! It may take a little time, but positive results will make it all worth it. Guaranteed!

2ndhandrose

It won't be easy but it will be so worth it.

You won't regret one single day spent sober.

sleepie

Awesome thread Soberwolf
I guess,
"Reach out as much as you need to, there is always someone here to listen".

PinotNOmore

LOVE this!! <3

PinotNOmore

This is so true too!!

Soberwolf

Thanks guys

Today is a new day

MythOfSisyphus

I would suggest keeping in mind that life is 10% stuff that happens to you and 90% how you deal with those things.

Aellyce

Getting and staying sober will likely be one of the most valuable achievements of your life. There is no reason to think or fear that relapsing will need to be part of the process. Read around here on SR and also explore every method of recovery and support available in the 3D world, whatever that helps you fight cravings, aids staying sober, and opens up new avenues to changing your life for the better. My advice is that you don't get caught up in reservations and criticisms towards recovery tools in the beginning, don't reject anything without trying if it seems potentially interesting and beneficial, even if you don't want to follow it exactly as recommended in general. Try things, experiment, learn from experience. The sheer act of getting into these things will likely help fill your time with plenty of new endeavors as you are adapting to sobriety. Also, taking care of our physical health (diet, sleep, exercise, doctors if necessary) can be very helpful. And if you are so inclined, explore or expand your spiritual life and connection in any form that suits you.

Recovery can be a wonderful journey that's worth far more than we usually imagine at start. It can take us to previously unforeseen levels of personal growth and peace. For examples, it can be very beneficial to look at others who have done it successfully, folks we relate to for whatever reason as inspiration, support, and fellowship -- people in recovery are usually happy to help and share when possible.

It will be an exciting process that requires patience and commitment, but one that can take us to far more satisfying, meaningful, and stable "highs" than any addictive substance or behavior!

Soberwolf

Carver

Quitting drinking is not as scary as it seems to the alcoholic. Living without alcohol is actually pleasant and you become ten times the person you were.

It's worth it!

MIRecovery

There is a way out of the sadness and madness

InTheEnd

Love this thread, thanks SW!

Just accept it. Stop fighting being sober. All it does is prolong the inevitable and makes your life miserable longer than it has to be.

For me, this was huge but took some time to click. I can't go back, I can't have one or two and I can't drink normally. End of story....take the AV!

Soberwolf

Thanks Guys

PurpleKnight

ALWAYS get a second opinion on what your mind is telling you and post BEFORE picking up that first drink!!

There's plenty of folks here that will quickly set you straight!!

FreeOwl

Focus not on stopping, but on starting.

When we are focused on "stopping drinking", "stopping all our old habits", "stopping being with people..." - it is all about loss.

When we are focused on "Starting to LIVE", "Starting to build new habits", "Starting to try new things", "Starting to create a life deeper and more rewarding than we ever imagined".......

Magic happens.

BixBees505

Thanks, FreeOwl!

SparkleKitty

Let go, or be dragged.

BixBees505

To this I would add...making a plan can feel overwhelming. If you are the obsessive anxious type...at first Keep it Simple, limited to a few things you want to remember, think about, or do every day. Build on it as your emotional stamina improves.

BixBees505

There is a picture...graphic and so true. While it applies to each of us, we also need to be aware that some of our loved ones may have been forced to loosen their grip on something about us, too. So, patience and acceptance is key.