Eric151

First time poster. Found this site while educating myself on the mental and physical pitfalls of heavy drinking.

And yes I'm one of those. Just came off a four day bender. Called off work three days in a row just so I could go on drinking.

Now it's become clear I need to quit this stuff. It's going to be hell at work, people know why I don't show up! Tonight's coming insomnia and nightmares don't promise much fun either.

That's just it though, it's easy enough to quit for a while, then I wind up in the same fix over and over. Hoping by that reading around here, I can find some sober inspiration. Thanks.

entropy1964

Welcome Eric!

360startstoday

You can do it if you admit the problem to yourself and commit yourself.

Welcome!

Soberwolf

Welcome Eric having a plan of things youl do to remain sober will really help I'm glad you found us bud

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html

Petecrab

Welcome Eric

ALinNS

Welcome Eric, it's tough to quit but in hindsight in my own case well worth the effort and I too have called in many times on a binge so I could stay home and drink.

ccam1973

Welcome Eric. Quitting isn't easy, but what you get out of it is totally worth the effort.

Welcome aboard. Come up with a plan and stick close to SR to help you through the tough times.

OldTomato

Welcome to SR Eric.

I agree that having a plan is really helpful.

oldsoul1122

Welcome! I was just thinking about how drinking can be like an amusement park ride. I know that merry-go-round all too well and was on it for years. I needed to do something different that involved action, a plan of action...get off that ride that didn't work. Stick around and read what others are doing to move forward into a new way of life. A strong desire to stop will carry you a long way. My life is still a bit of a roller coaster but at least it's fun, exciting and I'm moving forward!

Everydaysabonus

Hi Eric welcome, i'm only 29 days sober so I don't have all the answers but I have a heck of a lot of hope, more than i've had in a decade. You can do this if you really want to.

mns1

Hi Eric

thomas11

Welcome Eric, many good people on this forum are here to help.

Dee74

Welcome to SR Eric

sugarangel

Hi. Hope you are doing ok.

Mountainmanbob

Once we become sick and tired of being sick and tired hopefully we will become a willing to make a firm decision to stop drinking good luck Bob

least

Welcome to the family. You won't regret getting sober. I got sober over six years ago and don't regret a minute of it.

jseattle

Welcome. I'm only 9 days out. I am grateful to have found this group and a good rehab program as well.

Eric151

Have been reading across this site for a couple hours, with only a glass of water beside me. What an incredible group! Thanks again.

lunar

Hey Eric!
Welcome and here for you!
Hang in there!