suzyzipper

So I've been coming here reading different stories. Always telling myself it could be worse but I keep reading similar stories to mine. Last night I went out with my husband and had two beers at the bar. I never overdrink outside of the house. I was feeling good when we came home. I thought for a second about just leaving it at that but nope. Popped open the wine bottle and almost finished that too. Woke up today with a crazy heavy heart. Just sad. Felt slow and sluggish all day going through the motions. I need a break from this feeling and I'm calling today day one. Not sure how long it's going to last but it's been a long time since I've taken a break.

ccam1973

Good job on making this day 1 Suzie. Hopefully you will like waking hung-over free on day 2 so much that you will keep going with your break.

I can't imagine going back to drinking the way I was. I think you will like the sober you more than the drinking you.

Well done on day 1.

john888

Stop drinking now while your on just one bottle of wine a night as the drink will slowly drag you in further. Keep up the good work

tomsteve

alcoholics are pretty good at rationalizing drinking.
i hope,you decide,on more than just a break from drinking.

least

So far, I've been on an extended break from drinking for well over six years now. I will never go back to drinking. Only misery can come from it and I like my sober life too much to ruin it with something that will only make me feel horrible.

Anna

I hope you like being sober and that this break becomes permanent.

IanW

It is difficult at first, but the longer you stay sober the better you will feel.

JadedGirl

Well done on deciding on day one! Now keep deciding on another day one...tomorrow and the next day. You can do it! by coming here uv recognised there's a problem. I always did the same and thought I cant have a problem unless I'm waking up with a bottle of vodka and drinking at 8am! I also came here and recognised myself in so many posts. I'm now 16 months sober and believe me although it's tough it's the best decision I made. this is an amazing place for support so take as much as you need to get you through. Good luck xx

entropy1964

Congrats on day 1. Just take it 24 hours at a time. Stay in the moment. Life is much easier when I'm not regretting yesterday, or worrying about tomorrow. Good luck.

thomas11

Just keep trying and keep coming here, at some point it will all come together. Quite frankly, I think a certain percentage of people just get "sick of it"--and quit.