sherijo

Not really sure what I am doing here but I would like to quit drinking. I think. I state I 'think' b/c I am so scared to stop

MovingForward1

Welcome! I was scared too, just taking it one step at a time right now. That's how it starts, one step. And you've already taken it, by posting here. Lots of advice, lots of support, lots of very relatable stories.

sherijo

Thank you for reaching out. That means a lot to me.

Anna

It's very scary and making a commitment is hard to do, but it is so worth it. Have faith that you will be able to do this!

least

Welcome to the family. We have lots of support and experience to share. This site has helped me stay sober over six years now. I hope we can do the same for you.

Dee74

Hi Sherijo

I think a lot of us were scared. I know I was. This is a great community though., You'll find a lot of support here

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ZenLifter

Welcome. I'm pretty new here myself. Why are you afraid to stop? Are you worried about withdrawals, or....?

sherijo

Ty all. tears are pouring now. I keep trying to quit on my own...it's not worked more than two weeks. Alcohol is my comfort.

sherijo

Zenlifter... Great question. What am I scared of? Feeling all the physical and emotional pain I suppose...

ZenLifter

Having failed to stay sober a number of times, I don't know how qualified I am to give advice, but I can say: hang in there. You're feeling overwhelmed right now, but those feelings won't kill you, I promise

Hevyn

It's so good to meet you, sherijo. Welcome. Please stay with us - we understand, and we can help.

I felt the same way when I first came here. I couldn't imagine living without the thing I counted on to help me 'cope'. But it was a false friend. I got numb, but nothing was resolved - my anxiety was through the roof - my life was on hold. It feels wonderful to be free. You can do this.

fini

welcome, sherijo.
i knew i wanted to quit. no "i think" about it.
and it was scary anyway

but there was that other level, too, on which i was looking forward to "real", including pain. i wanted "real" really badly.

alcohol is your comfort. you will find other ways to comfort yourself. there are many. and in all likelihood you'll find that not everything requires comforting for.

congratulations for showing up!

bandicoot2

Welcome sherijo! Glad you are reaching out....there is so much support and wise advice here at SR. Hope you stay here, read and post when you feel like it.

Zebra1275

Welcome!

The turning point for me was getting scared about what would happen if I didn't stop drinking.

Soberwolf

Welcome SheriJo

FlacoJ

First day here too.

ZenLifter

Welcome, Flaco

PurpleKnight

Welcome to the Forum Sherijo and Flaco!!

firstymer

Great to have you with us, Sherjo and Flaco. You will find a lot of support and helpful advice from the good people here. I know I have.

Welcome to you both.