Today is my day one
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Today is my day one
Hi all. I’m new here and I am an alcoholic. I’ve known this for some time now but more recently my behavior and drinking has started to scare me. I have made the decision to stop drinking . Completely. Forever. It’s the best decision for me and for my daughter. My plan is to come here and post daily, Ask for help when I need it, and not give up on myself. I am feeling completely overwhelmed and ashamed but goal number one is today. I will not drink today.
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Thanks for asking!
I have a list of what to do when the urge hits.
I will play the tape through
I will post here for accountability
I will remember how today feels. How shameful and mad I am at myself.
I’ll avoid situations that revolve around alcohol, at least for now.
I was a lonely drinker. Beer after my kids bedtime was my habit. I will plan other things to do at that time... bath or an Early bed, read on here. My plan is still in progress.
I have a list of what to do when the urge hits.
I will play the tape through
I will post here for accountability
I will remember how today feels. How shameful and mad I am at myself.
I’ll avoid situations that revolve around alcohol, at least for now.
I was a lonely drinker. Beer after my kids bedtime was my habit. I will plan other things to do at that time... bath or an Early bed, read on here. My plan is still in progress.
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Welcome! Those are typical feeling of an alcoholic- they all get better and mostly disappear with some sober time. You can do this, for you and your daughter. Just take it easy on yourself and only for today.
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Originally Posted by Macncheez 
Hi all. I’m new here and I am an alcoholic. I’ve known this for some time now but more recently my behavior and drinking has started to scare me. I have made the decision to stop drinking . Completely. Forever. It’s the best decision for me and for my daughter. My plan is to come here and post daily, Ask for help when I need it, and not give up on myself. I am feeling completely overwhelmed and ashamed but goal number one is today. I will not drink today.
Wishing you all the best in your recovery.
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Welcome, Macncheez; very glad that you have joined us.
I like the plan that you gave formulated. Maybe add this:
"Be good, kind, gentle with myself.
My body is healing as is my mind and soul.
Get plenty of rest; drink plenty of water; eat healthy meals; get some fresh air everyday."
I like the plan that you gave formulated. Maybe add this:
"Be good, kind, gentle with myself.
My body is healing as is my mind and soul.
Get plenty of rest; drink plenty of water; eat healthy meals; get some fresh air everyday."
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It's great to meet you, Macncheez! This is the best place ever for encouragement. Everyone understands & wants to help. I'm so glad you've made the decision to quit - life is so much better when we're free of it.
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Thank you all so much for the warm and kind welcome !!
Soberleigh, I love those additions to the list!! 😊😊😊 thank you.
As I close out day one sober I feel proud and empowered. This is the first sober day I’ve had in a really long time. The cravings are still there and I know I’ve got a long road but I am so proud of day number 1! Here’s on to day number 2! 💪💪💪
Soberleigh, I love those additions to the list!! 😊😊😊 thank you.
As I close out day one sober I feel proud and empowered. This is the first sober day I’ve had in a really long time. The cravings are still there and I know I’ve got a long road but I am so proud of day number 1! Here’s on to day number 2! 💪💪💪
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Originally Posted by Hevyn
It's great to meet you, Macncheez! This is the best place ever for encouragement. Everyone understands & wants to help. I'm so glad you've made the decision to quit - life is so much better when we're free of it.
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