tidalwaves

In the past two years, the most I've been able to achieve with sober days for alcohol was 24 days. It felt amazing though. The most recently was 5 days ago about two weeks ago. When I am sober today, it will be another day one of sobriety for me. I've had many 'day ones', too many, but I want to do this for my health and my future.

Hodd

No one’s quit first time. I had numerous day ones too. You really need to almost “section” yourself for a few weeks to avoid all alcohol and temptation. With more willpower, something will just click into place, and that’ll be it.

The most I’d quit before the end of 2018 was 21 days. Now I’ve been quit 28 months. It can be done.

Anna

I'm glad you found us and that you're working on your recovery. It might be helpful for you to question why you begin drinking again after short periods of sobriety and to make a plan to help prevent those relapses in the future. You never have to go through Day 1 again.

aasharon90

Continue to work hard at your sobriety and recovery. Learn
all that you can about addiction and it's affects on your own
heart, mind and soul. Make your own desire to remain sober
no matter what, so that you can achieve health and happiness,
with continued williness, openmindedness and honesty.

Hold onto your recovery support so that you never have
to go thru or figure out anything in life alone or by yourself.

advbike

Fantastic that you are able to get sober. For many of us that was the easy part - did it repeatedly. The difficulty is in staying sober. Once you start feeling better the thoughts always come that we're not alcoholic, that we can moderate.That's where the tools and programs come in. AA, SMART, here on SR actually worked best for me.

You can do it, just stay close here, join the July class for awesome small group support. Link below:

https://www.soberrecovery.com/forums...-part-one.html

Hevyn

Great to meet you, tidalwaves. I know being here can make a difference - you're no longer alone. I was able to get free of a 30 yr. drinking habit by reading & participating here. We all understand how you're feeling. You can do it!

fishkiller

Welcome tw!

least

Welcome to the family. You'll find lots of support and good advice here. I hope we can help you get sober for good.

Gabe1980

Awesome job on day one! I have had lots of quits too. It was a journey and a process of learning. Day one is always the first step

Khorhey

For some reason people with our problem think you can enjoy a drink or two once you feel better and normal again.

The goal is to never let yourself believe that again. It’s much better if getting sick or worse doesn’t have to happen to get to that point.

Focus on being healthy. Alcohol isn’t part of that. Eating right, exercise, reading, TV, enjoying hobbies, activities, friends, family and finding joy in whatever else it is. Hopefully you won’t have time for booze anymore.

Patcha

congrats on day 1! You already know how much better you feel when you don't drink so you're off to a great start.