bella1975

Hi folks. I just wanted to post to get some support. I've been seeing an abuse counselor but never got sober more than a few days (and that was due to illness).

While I've made progress in cutting back substantially, I haven't been able to get serious about true abstinence. I had a major binge on Sunday (ugh) which I haven't done in a long time, and I decided I need to get serious about just not drinking any more. So, here I am today and trying to stay where I am, alcohol free.

I'm just hoping I can chat with others and get regular support to keep it up. Thanks so much.

imsooverthis

Hi there, I'm on my second day as well and it sounds similar to you. Have been trying to moderate forever but wasn't ready to give up. Was tired of feeling sick and tired after sunday also and knew it was time. Welcome and congrats on 2 days!

entropy1964

Congrats on day 2 and welcome! I found that once I realized this alcohol thing was a problem it pretty much ruined my drinking! Doesn't mean I didn't try, and often, to find that elusive fun high. But it stopped working, period.

Maudcat

Congratulations! Early days are the toughest. It gets better.

january161992

congrats on 2 days !!!

bella1975
imsooverthis

joandmelandhan

Same here! Day 2! There seems to be a few of use who stopped at Halloween....spooky! I wish you well and post often....hourly or more if you are struggling. Take care friend x

Dee74

Welcome to SR bella - you'll find a lot of support here

we have a November support thread for everyone quitting this month - - check it out...all you need to so to join is post

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-thread-3.html

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Sober'sBest

I'm among the 7% US alcoholic addictive-personalities.. The other 93% aren't as CHALLENGED.


I enable myself by dropping the FALSE BELIEF that I need poison booze.



I DON'T NEED IT!

I DON'T WANT IT

I WANT BETTER!

SOBER IS BEST!

I'm free n clear!

.

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REsoberALITY

Hello and Welcome to SR.

Anna

Hi Bella, Welcome!

You will find lots of support here.

saoutchik

Welcome to SR bella and imsooverthis

Lots of useful advice here. My 2 cents would be to find an activity to occupy yourself when the urge to drink strikes

Good luck

Midwest1981

Hi there,

I hope you stick with it. The days will add up fast and you will continue to feel better and better.

Keep posting and reading!

sobersolstice

Hi Bella,

I'm on day 2, and had a rough Sunday evening also!

Writing in my plan binder, and going to sweat out the evening with some calisthenics.

Welcome!

Hevyn

You found a great place for encouragement, Bella. We're so glad you're here.

I never knew where drinking would take me. Once it was in my system I couldn't trust my behavior. It was dangerous & scary to continue. I'm happy you've made this important decision.

DrunkenDonuts

Hey Bella - Well done on getting over the first speed bump.

Come back here if you feel like you want to drink

sath79

You have this, Bella. One of the best things I've been told is we don't ever have to drink again.

CajunPrincess

Welcome!! As one of the others has already said, I second the fact that it does indeed get better with time.
I'm 80 days sober now... and I know reading/posting on this forum for the past 80 days has played a major role in helping keep me sober. I don't know if I'd be where I am today if I hadn't found it.

Stick with us! There's lots of wisdom and great things around here.