Drowning
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 356
Please don't give up
Take a first step. Don't drink today. It is never too late to stop. You are not alone, everyone here has been at a point where they thought quitting was impossible. But know that it is not, and you can do it.
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: former texan
Posts: 216
Kaily, have you ever tried to quit before? If so, was there someone where you are who knew that you were attempting to recover? That would be someone I would call right now. If you are in over your head, and you fear detoxing withdrawl symptoms, now is the time for medical help. Don't fear it. You sound at the end of your rope, and many of us have been right there. As it's the weekend, your regular doctor may not be around = you can go to a walk in clinic or emergency. My first day drinking was not just hour to hour, it was minute to minute. I just kept saying I am not going to drink for the next minute and so on. We say in AA, anyone can make a pledge for just 24 hours. I shortened that to 'anyone can not drink for just one minute'. So if you can do that, just that, you will have a start. Doing this alone is very difficult and awful. Reach out for help wherever you can get it and don't be afraid of asking for it.
Please check back - I expect you will see many messages of support. People suggest drinking tea/coffee, mine is different - I suggest gatorade for the sugars and electrolytes. See if you can try either of these and just sip as you feel the urge to drink. Give yourself a minute at a time and hold on.
Please check back - I expect you will see many messages of support. People suggest drinking tea/coffee, mine is different - I suggest gatorade for the sugars and electrolytes. See if you can try either of these and just sip as you feel the urge to drink. Give yourself a minute at a time and hold on.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
Do you know anyone personally, like
a family member or relative that use
to be an alcoholic or have an addiction
to alcohol and got into recovery? Maybe
a friend or coworker?
Sometimes these folks are right there,
close by and just never had the need to
call upon them until now.
Looking in the directory for your closest
Alcoholics Anonymous Central office can
guide you to the nearest AA meetings, or
connect you with someone to talk to that
will definitely understand exactly what you
are going thru.
You are not alone nor will ever have to
be alone in your situation because many
of us in recovery have been there, done
many of the same similar things as you
have.
There are quite a few things you can do
right now and for the rest of the day to help
you not drink. Call someone, find a meeting,
get rid of ALL alcohol in ur home, come here
to SR and stick with us for recovery suggestions
and guidance.
This would be a good start.
a family member or relative that use
to be an alcoholic or have an addiction
to alcohol and got into recovery? Maybe
a friend or coworker?
Sometimes these folks are right there,
close by and just never had the need to
call upon them until now.
Looking in the directory for your closest
Alcoholics Anonymous Central office can
guide you to the nearest AA meetings, or
connect you with someone to talk to that
will definitely understand exactly what you
are going thru.
You are not alone nor will ever have to
be alone in your situation because many
of us in recovery have been there, done
many of the same similar things as you
have.
There are quite a few things you can do
right now and for the rest of the day to help
you not drink. Call someone, find a meeting,
get rid of ALL alcohol in ur home, come here
to SR and stick with us for recovery suggestions
and guidance.
This would be a good start.
Trudgin
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,348
Originally Posted by least 
You can stop drinking, but you have to want to be sober more than you want to drink. Stick close and post instead of drinking. You are not alone. 
Originally Posted by Opivotal
We sure know how you feel. There's tons of support here.
Don't ever give up, Kaily.
Don't ever give up, Kaily.
Willingness was the key for me - thankfully, I didn't have to do it myself cause that didn't work. I had to find help - which after many years I did. But I had to take the initiative which was tough at first. Soon doing the things I need to do to stay sober became second nature.
I didn't give up and wanted to be sober more than drunk.......simple but not easy.
Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 11,432
I understand how hopeless and hard it seems right now
but don't give up Kaily--
I quit after nearly 30 years, last part really hard drinking
with serious physical & mental side effects.
It wasn't easy, but it is do-able but it sounds like you could
use a little extra help--posting here is a great first step.
It would help like D122 says if you could share a little more info about
your situation and drinking habits so we can help more effectively.
Don't worry--nobody will judge you here because we've been there too.
but don't give up Kaily--
I quit after nearly 30 years, last part really hard drinking
with serious physical & mental side effects.
It wasn't easy, but it is do-able but it sounds like you could
use a little extra help--posting here is a great first step.
It would help like D122 says if you could share a little more info about
your situation and drinking habits so we can help more effectively.
Don't worry--nobody will judge you here because we've been there too.
Do your best
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 67,047
Not with us your not xxx
I remember feeling exactly like this I was 31 and I was lost & loosing anything that mattered rapidly I came close to wet brain I came close to death I didn't ever think I could get sober the world was better off without me I thought
I thought wrong Kaily
I can't make you believe me & yes early sobriety is tough as **** let's make no bones about that.....thier is a ton of emotions bubbling to the surface and it's a rollercoaster for sure
Hold on for dear life & stay with us Kaily when it gets tough you have us to lean on to talk to to share with we are the ppl who best understand this after all
It's half the reason I stick around here the wisdom the support the friendship I know I'm not alone and I want you to know that too
Kaily by the time you get to a month I promise you - you won't want to go bk to drinking using etc it is hard but you know us were here for you use this vital support
Msg me anytime xxx
I remember feeling exactly like this I was 31 and I was lost & loosing anything that mattered rapidly I came close to wet brain I came close to death I didn't ever think I could get sober the world was better off without me I thought
I thought wrong Kaily
I can't make you believe me & yes early sobriety is tough as **** let's make no bones about that.....thier is a ton of emotions bubbling to the surface and it's a rollercoaster for sure
Hold on for dear life & stay with us Kaily when it gets tough you have us to lean on to talk to to share with we are the ppl who best understand this after all
It's half the reason I stick around here the wisdom the support the friendship I know I'm not alone and I want you to know that too
Kaily by the time you get to a month I promise you - you won't want to go bk to drinking using etc it is hard but you know us were here for you use this vital support
Msg me anytime xxx
Community Greeter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,574
Kaily - Most of us felt the same way once. I never imagined my life without alcohol, even though it was killing me. Being here at SR, where everyone understands, really helped me find the courage I needed. You can lose your misery and have a new shot at life. We're glad you're here with us.
Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 11,432
You aren't alone, like soberwolf says.
It is dark and lonely in the bottle, but you can get out.
Sometimes I didn't think I could succeed quitting because
it was what I did for so long, what I grew up with in my family.
what my friends did until I quit seeing friends and just stayed home
and drank after work and on weekends.
Life seems empty then, but if you can just dig in and get the help to stop
even a month will bring changes and hope you just can't see right now
but it is there and waiting for you.
I think soberwolf is in near London area and will know of local resources you can call for support face-to-face,
and we are here also online, so you aren't alone.
You are worth fighting for Kaily. Don't let the alcohol win.
It is dark and lonely in the bottle, but you can get out.
Sometimes I didn't think I could succeed quitting because
it was what I did for so long, what I grew up with in my family.
what my friends did until I quit seeing friends and just stayed home
and drank after work and on weekends.
Life seems empty then, but if you can just dig in and get the help to stop
even a month will bring changes and hope you just can't see right now
but it is there and waiting for you.
I think soberwolf is in near London area and will know of local resources you can call for support face-to-face,
and we are here also online, so you aren't alone.
You are worth fighting for Kaily. Don't let the alcohol win.
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