Resurgence

I considered making this a poetic post, considering its profundity.

But I'm not wasting one more second on this poison that's plagued me for the best part of 13 years.

Let's bypass the bull****.


I am an alcoholic.
I cannot control my drinking.
I am an absolute dirtbag and liability when I'm intoxicated.

From this day forward I will not drink.

Will you help me?

nadt

Hello, Resurgence!
I think you will find the members of SR very supportive and encouraging. When I first started out I read through a bunch of threads and posted on some.
Other members will come along over the course of the day and reply to your post giving you advice and encouragement. Dee, one of the admins, has some helpful links to share with newcomers about plans for your sobriety and other helpful resources are available as well.

For me, it was the people who were helpful-- especially as I worked through my first several painful days of sobriety.

I'm glad you're here. Post often, ask questions, whatever you need. We are here to support you.

Abraham

what he said. You will find lots of help here.

eve123

kk1k5x

Hi Resurgence.

I've found that when you start helping yourself and taking things seriously- like for example your opening post - then the necessary help will appear almost as if by some magic. Do you have some idea how you're going to go about helping yourself?

K

August252015

Straight to the point- fantastic. Glad you are here.

thomas11

I support you in your journey to sobriety, but you have the lead role in that journey. I am just part of a supporting cast.

Tictoc

Yes we will help in any way we can. Well done with your honest post! Tell us how you are doing?

PippoRossi

I like it. Very true for me, too.

Resurgence

Many thanks for your support guys. I actually feel quite humbled that so many people I've gained respect for by reading through their stories over the past few weeks are wishing me well on my journey - This is just the most fantastic community!

I searched today for the account I made here in 2014 (my name was RunnerBean) and it hit me like an anvil - I'm in exactly the same prison now as I was back then.

No more.

Well, it's midnight here so I'm going to try to get some sleep after a topsy turvy day. I will jump back online though if the night terrors get too disturbing (like last night).


Peace and love

Dee74

Glad you made it back resurgence

D

Tictoc

How are you getting on today?

I also was here in 2014 and relapsed too like yourself
You can do it!

Abraham

Same here.

Resurgence

Hi guys

Day 4 here for me (no alcohol or cannabis - my other vice).

Staying with my Mum to keep me grounded. However I've just begun light exercise and I'm eating lots of good food, which is helping.

I have also come clean to my whole (immediate) family about my drinking, going as far as tracking my 2014 SR account and sharing it with my Mum and partner.

As you can imagine, emotions are running a tad higher than normal.

Sticking with it though - Not just abstaining but focusing on a new life.

I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on laying the foundations for building that new life? I've drank since my teenage years and I'm so unsure of myself now.


Thanks all x

Strugglingto

I will admit for me this feels like breaking up, not the kind that tears your heart and soul into a million pieces (I am one of those guys that is always the dumpee not the dumper). This time it feels like I am the dumper. I suppose I finally know what it feels like to do that. To have the empowerment being the dumper gives you.
Thing is whichever side of a breakup you are on there is still some trauma right? And like any breakup adjustments have to be made. Some breakups (few) you can remain "friends" (I say that loosely because it is more friendly acquaintances - you don't invite an ex to hang out with your new girlfriend and friends and eventually they fade out of your life for good)
This breakup is the kind where it ends and you never ever speak to each other again.
You have broken up with alcohol and now you have to go through the same range of emotions as you do with any breakup

Resurgence

That's a great analogy Strugto, I'm going to bear that in mind

Tictoc

Well done so far

For me the hardest part was the first week and getting past that first weekend. Try to keep distracted and fill that gap with something else. Drinking lots of water helps and you will hopefully start to feel some benefits soon. Remembering how bad the alcohol made me feel is the thing i am latching on to at the moment. Hopefully your parents are not drinking round you and have removed it from the house or at least kept it out of sight?

Hevyn

I'm so glad you came back to us, Resurgence. You sound ready & determined.
I made several lame attempts at sobriety over the years - I wish I hadn't allowed myself to crash & burn. I guess for some, that's what it takes.
Congratulations on your Day 4.

Strugglingto

And how are things now for you?

Foggyriver

Hi, Resurgence, I hope you are doing well. I have had so many day ones that I couldn’t even count them, so good for you for getting through the first few days!