Day 2 for me/ new to site
 

Good morning,

I decided yesterday, that I needed to stop drinking. I have been a wine drinker in the evenings for 25 years. Every night, except years ago when I was pregnant, I drink 1-4 glasses. I am done. I need support.
My kids are 13 and 17 and love me very much, but I know I have put them at arms reach at times and I am hurting and need to move forward to improve trust, relationships and family time and life.

I'm looking for ideas on steps to help me stay strong and not drink every evening. Tonight is day 2

I also feel alone and scared for this journey
 

I feel very nervous, alone and only want this journey to be successful.

Hi, welcome, katrina.

Have you read through the posts at the top of the forum? Here, link:

Newcomers to Recovery - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Also, you may want to join in on the January 2017 Class thread, it's people who are all quitting this month.

link:

http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-part-2-a.html

Just go to bed sober tonight. You can do it. We are here, keep talking. I spent a lot of time on this site in early days, and it helped me so much. There is a deep well of wisdom and support on this site.

It gets better!

Welcome, katrinaash!
You will make alot of friends here so you won't ever feel alone! And you will get alot of support, too! Just keep reading posts and posting. There is so much information available that it will help ease your anxiety. We have all been down many different roads working towards sober living. It is a journey and we are glad you have joined us! ♡CR

Welcome ☺ I'm back to day 1
Need to make 2017 the sober year. I keep trying am going to post here regular for more support

Welcome to SR and congrats on 2 days. I am an advocate of making sobriety your #1 priority in life for a period of time. The solution is simple (don't drink), but yet difficult to do for many. I think you will find a wealth of information and support on this forum to help you achieve your goal.

great job and welcome

heres a chip for ya

https://www.woodenurecover.com/thumb...axx=350&maxy=0

Two days is great Katrinaash!

I found that planning and changing my routine helped a lot. If you usually drink in the evenings, try doing something different. Find something to do that will shake up your routine and take your mind off drinking, even if just for a short while. And, I hope you keep reading and posting.

We're so glad you joined us, katrina. Welcome to an encouraging place.

I felt alone too when I began my journey - but being here helped calm me down & relieved some of the anxiety. No one in my life understood what I was going through - so having SR meant everything. You can get free & have a better life. We are with you.

One day at a time works well for many.
You already have two days.
That is a good start.
Congratulations on making your discission to stop drinking.
Once we know that it's a problem, best to quit.
M-Bob

Welcome aboard Katrina :)

D

Hey Katrina!
Congrats on day 2! I'm new here as well and this forum is a great resource. Read other people's stories and post often. I find myself logging in multiple times a day just to check in and remind myself there are other people going through the same thing. You'll get a lot of great support and encouragement from people who have been where we are and have flourished with their sobriety. I never feel alone when I log in. Glad you've joined:)

Welcome!

I hope you'll check in soon and let us know how it's going!
There's lot of great advice and support on this forum. You'll be amazed at what you can get out of it! Have you tried any other recovery programs? There's so many options these days... It's definitely good to have some kind of a plan for when cravings hit.

We have a weekender thread going right now too, as weekends are big triggers for a lot of us to drink. Come join in the fun! http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...13-15-jan.html

Welcome to SR!