I'm currently in Hell...
No Dogma Please
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,562
So, you admit that you are powerless over alcohol? That one sip will definitely take you back to addictive drinking? 100%, or close enough to that?
And....you don't like the consequences of your drinking?
Great. Then stop drinking. Resolve that under no circumstances will you ever take that sip. NO CIRCUMSTANCES. No "but ifs' or 'what about whens?"
Never.
No decide that you are no longer a drinker. "I am no longer a drinker.' "I do not drink."
Then do what you need to do to get over the physical withdrawal and gather up whatever support you need. I suggest some program of recovery, via SMART, AA, Sober Recovery, inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, psychiatry, psychotherapy, meditation, mindfulness, Ted Talks, exercise, proper diet, whatever. Try everything if you want. Use what you need. The method doesn't matter, what matters is that you support your sobriety in whatever way(s) works for you.
If you have to avoid certain social situations, avoid or limit them. If you need to cut off certain people, cut them off.
Bottom line is...you are no longer a drinker.
Period.
Congrats on finding yourself. And I'm jealous that you get to discover the amazement of freedom from addiction and a sober clear mind. It's the most wonderful thing ever.
And....you don't like the consequences of your drinking?
Great. Then stop drinking. Resolve that under no circumstances will you ever take that sip. NO CIRCUMSTANCES. No "but ifs' or 'what about whens?"
Never.
No decide that you are no longer a drinker. "I am no longer a drinker.' "I do not drink."
Then do what you need to do to get over the physical withdrawal and gather up whatever support you need. I suggest some program of recovery, via SMART, AA, Sober Recovery, inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, psychiatry, psychotherapy, meditation, mindfulness, Ted Talks, exercise, proper diet, whatever. Try everything if you want. Use what you need. The method doesn't matter, what matters is that you support your sobriety in whatever way(s) works for you.
If you have to avoid certain social situations, avoid or limit them. If you need to cut off certain people, cut them off.
Bottom line is...you are no longer a drinker.
Period.
Congrats on finding yourself. And I'm jealous that you get to discover the amazement of freedom from addiction and a sober clear mind. It's the most wonderful thing ever.
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 105
Thanks. I'm good and not drinking. 
I want to make things up to my husband and have a good relationship with him. More importantly, I want to be a good mum to my beautiful son. Can't believe how I've treated them both.
CC
I want to make things up to my husband and have a good relationship with him. More importantly, I want to be a good mum to my beautiful son. Can't believe how I've treated them both.
CC
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: California
Posts: 2,435
Hi CC. You can do this. I’m around your age and you can do this. Seeing your doctor regularly is awesome and coming back here is good stuff. You got this. You can have a whole new life. I used to think everybody could get sober except for me and one day at a time, I’m doing it and so can you, ❤️
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 105
Originally Posted by Free2bme888 
How r u CC?
Hoping you are making wise choices for you and family
Merry Christmas. 😊
Hoping you are making wise choices for you and family
Merry Christmas. 😊
Not getting complacent and taking one hour at a time.
Planning bike ride tomorrow with my family.
Thank you for asking how things are, it's much appreciated.
CC
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: New England, USA
Posts: 129
The worst part of picking up that first one is that it doesn't even make you feel better.....only makes you feel worse, so it's not worth doing anyway.
Hang in there and keep reading on this site....amazing support.
Hang in there and keep reading on this site....amazing support.
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