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ScottFromWI

Welcome to SR Python. If drinking is affecting you in a big way then I definitely think quitting is the right thing to do, glad you've made that decision.

You will find a lot of support here on SR itself and a lot of information on how people have quit - and stayed quit. AA is definitely not the only sobriety method out there, but I wouldn't rule out at least trying it just because you don't want to. You could call your local drug/alcohol resource center ( pretty much every town has one ) and see what other options might be out there for meeting based recovery. You are definitely right as well that it's hard to do alone - that's why you need to seek out support of places like SR and possibly local too.

fini

welcome, Python.
yes, i too found it hard to do alone. not until i connected with others could i find my way to ongoing sobriety.
AA is not the only path, but my experience was that i definitely had to do some things i didn't want to do.
stick around.

nez

It was impossible for me to do on my own, but you are not alone if you are here. Instead of stopping at the store, stop at the keyboard and type.

nadt

Glad you posted. I agree with the others... having support-- is important. I'm glad you made this decision for yourself. We all have our struggles. I've found this site to be very helpful as I work to stay sober.

Atlast9999

Hevyn

It's so good to have you with us, Python. We all know & understand how you're feeling - you'll find encouragement & help here.

I drank 30 yrs. Until I admitted I couldn't control myself - and found SR - I had felt all alone with the struggle. No one among my family or friends had any idea what I was going through. Over the years, I allowed myself to become completely dependent on it - never going a day without it. I missed out on so much by being foggy & numb. This won't happen to you. Congratulations on your decision.

BrianK

Welcome, Python! I can only echo what so many other said about AA. But I'd also like to add, because some people are uncomfortable asking a lot of questions face to face at meetings, or some issue may come up they don't know how to address...So many folks on here have experience with AA that you wouldn't really be going to your first meeting alone --- we're all with you in spirit, so to speak.

I bounced a couple questions/issues off folks here and it's helping me with the AA part of my recovery plan, and then the meetings give me the face-to-face sincere interactions that I need in my life (I live alone and word in a spiritually toxic environment). The biggest thing that surprised me about AA and the people in it was it was WAY more laid back than the mental imagery I had conjured up about it. Not preaching it, but wanted you to have some honest, realistic info as well.

Peace and good luck to you!

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Abraham

Not a bad choice to kick that habit now. Like others have said, it will get worse if you keep going. You dont want that.

Misssy2

You reached out...that is always my Step 1.....So...that is a good sign in my opinion.

Sometimes it takes a period of time and some friendly words of support during the difficult times to make us WANT to take the leap into "trying" sobriety.

Just hope you can get to a point where you want to TRY it.

Just tell yourself...you only have to try...if you can't do it...you can drink.

If you can do it...as you can see from reading the boards...many good things and feelings can start to happen for you and to you. Instead of our loathing feelings about ourselves and our habits.

I wish you strength...and everyone here is routing for you.

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