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Hi all, I'm a 36 year old alcoholic that wants to quit. I have tried quitting a few times in the past (on my own), and have failed usually after a week or two. I'm looking for help as well as to add what I can to the site.
I've been a daily heavy drinker for years. I have started to miss a couple days a week but not drinking for two days straight is very hard for me. I really don't have time to go to meetings on a regular basis and have never been to one except to Al-Anon when I was younger.
I drank last night, and want that to be the last day. In the past when I have stopped for a week or so, I didn't have many physical with draw symptoms outside of getting agitated a bit.
Anyways, I have been lurking a bit as a non-registered guest and hope I can contribute.
I've been a daily heavy drinker for years. I have started to miss a couple days a week but not drinking for two days straight is very hard for me. I really don't have time to go to meetings on a regular basis and have never been to one except to Al-Anon when I was younger.
I drank last night, and want that to be the last day. In the past when I have stopped for a week or so, I didn't have many physical with draw symptoms outside of getting agitated a bit.
Anyways, I have been lurking a bit as a non-registered guest and hope I can contribute.
I too am a member of the quitting for a week or two club.
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Originally Posted by SickOfIt79 
Anyways, I have been lurking a bit as a non-registered guest and hope I can contribute.
You will find much support here on site.
Coming here often may be a great sober tool for you
as it has proven to be for many others.
But, you may also need more tools ?
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Welcome to SR, SickOfIt!
Life doesn't have to be that way anymore if you don't want it to be.
This is a good place to start figuring out how you're going to get sober and stay that way. Stick around and keep reading what others are doing.
Life doesn't have to be that way anymore if you don't want it to be.
This is a good place to start figuring out how you're going to get sober and stay that way. Stick around and keep reading what others are doing.
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Welcome! This site has a lot to offer with lots of advice and even has chat meetings. Everything I've learned has been from this site and its members. I now have over a year sober due thanks to their help. You can do it!
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Welcome to the family sickofit! Like mountainmanbod said earlier, coming here often has been a great sober tool for me. Today is day 13 for me. When I get the urge to drink, I spend some time browsing the site and it's help to get me through the tough times. Good luck and don't hesitate to reach out for help.
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Welcome! Stopping for a week or two is nothing to sneeze at, from my perspective it is a very encouraging starting point. I get you about two days in a row, that killed me for a while, then it was the dreaded 3 day cycle for a while, now I'm on day 5. I learned what a plan was (see the stickies) and kept adapting when I got stuck so that I could move forward.
People have been very helpful and I encourage you to post often and not be shy.
All the best,
KP
People have been very helpful and I encourage you to post often and not be shy.
All the best,
KP
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Originally Posted by Purpleknight
Welcome to the Forum SickOfIt!! 
Originally Posted by Anna
Welcome, and I'm glad you have made the decision to stop drinking.
I don't have much desire tonight, day 2. I'm having some digestive problems and a little shaky, but mentally feel pretty good.
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Day 3-I was in a upbeat mood this morning. Feeling happy that I wasn't getting any urges. I had some crazy real dreams last night though, which I never have when I'm used to passing out instead of going to sleep. I actually had a harder time getting up as well.
During the day I felt some strong heart pattering out of nowhere followed by some dizziness, but that was only once and brief. At work though, it was a good day, but when I got home I got very angry while making plans for the Holidays.
Still, no real strong urge. In the past, around the one week mark is when I would compromise with myself about being able to be a "normal" drinker or only drink twice a week. That's the stage I'm worried about.
During the day I felt some strong heart pattering out of nowhere followed by some dizziness, but that was only once and brief. At work though, it was a good day, but when I got home I got very angry while making plans for the Holidays.
Still, no real strong urge. In the past, around the one week mark is when I would compromise with myself about being able to be a "normal" drinker or only drink twice a week. That's the stage I'm worried about.
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