Finally Posting
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Finally Posting
Hi there! After YEARS of lurking just want to finally post
No long rock bottom story. I cannot control my drinking and it has been a big problem for years. It is affecting my relationships, health and life in general negatively. I'm young (30) and the thought of never drinking again makes me sad/scared as I'm sure everyone feels when they quit). One day at a time.
No long rock bottom story. I cannot control my drinking and it has been a big problem for years. It is affecting my relationships, health and life in general negatively. I'm young (30) and the thought of never drinking again makes me sad/scared as I'm sure everyone feels when they quit). One day at a time.
I could see peace instead of this
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LoveDD, welcome to SR.
I sure was scared when I realized I had to stop drinking. I didn't think I'd ever enjoy life again, but I found out I was very wrong about that.
It took some work and some changes, but things got better beyond what I even imagined.
I sure was scared when I realized I had to stop drinking. I didn't think I'd ever enjoy life again, but I found out I was very wrong about that.
It took some work and some changes, but things got better beyond what I even imagined.
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Welcome to SR.
I'm sure your addiction is mighty scared and will likely throw a fit. Just remember your decision to get sober and stick with it, no matter what. The fear and the anxiety will pass.
Originally Posted by LoveDD 
...the thought of never drinking again makes me sad/scared
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I was very scared when I stopped drinking and couldn't imagine getting through life without alcohol. You will be surprised how much better you feel in every way in your life as you begin your recovery.
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Quit while you're ahead! Alcoholism really is progressive. It'll just be harder to quit down the road. May as well do it now while you do have your health and relationships. I hope that helped!
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Originally Posted by LoveDD
I'm young (30) and the thought of never drinking again makes me sad/scared as I'm sure everyone feels when they quit).
i got here at 29 and was sad/ scared too
keep coming back!
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Hi LoveDD. I was terrified at the thought of never drinking again. It kept me from seeking help for a long time. But having a clear mind and actually being able to participate in life rather than just watch it pass me by has been the best gift I could have given myself. You're 20+ years younger than me, don't waste anymore of your life...start living it!
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Welcome! I totally understand, it's super scary, but what's that saying about do something every day that scares you... so stay sober and try something new! I'm 31, been working on getting sober for several years, I've gotten more days in a row with SR than alone.
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Welcome aboard LoveDD.
One of my chemistry professors gave us a talk about how to succeed in his class. It was a long time ago but I never forgot it.
He said: If you want to be good at something, you need to spend time at it. Don't expect to do overly well in my class if you don't take the time with the material I'm teaching.
I think the same goes for anything in life that we endeavor to do. Want to really get in shape? Gotta give it time and effort; tweak things in your life that need tweaking.
Want to dig your way out of debt? First you need to stop spending money you don't have.
Same goes for sobriety. Have to stop drinking and start making changes in your life for recovery. Get the tools; use the tools. I believe in trusting in a HP, but there is also effort needed on our parts.
You can do this.
One of my chemistry professors gave us a talk about how to succeed in his class. It was a long time ago but I never forgot it.
He said: If you want to be good at something, you need to spend time at it. Don't expect to do overly well in my class if you don't take the time with the material I'm teaching.
I think the same goes for anything in life that we endeavor to do. Want to really get in shape? Gotta give it time and effort; tweak things in your life that need tweaking.
Want to dig your way out of debt? First you need to stop spending money you don't have.
Same goes for sobriety. Have to stop drinking and start making changes in your life for recovery. Get the tools; use the tools. I believe in trusting in a HP, but there is also effort needed on our parts.
You can do this.
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Welcome, LoveDD. I'm with Zebra on this. While the thought of not drinking again scares me somewhat, the thought of drinking again and the subsequent withdrawals scare me much more. I'm hoping that fear stays in the back of my mind a long time, because I've had it with this merry-go-round.
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