I start now
Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
There are many out there in the world that are achieving
continuous sobriety without going to rehab. In fact there
are many here in SR that started with one day sober just
like you and finally said that they had enough and made a
decision to log in here every single day, all day, as often as
they can to stay connected to their recovery lifeline.
There are many here sharing their own journeys in life
and recovery with all of us so that we can continue to learn,
to remain teachable, in making healthier changes and
choices in our lives.
Each approach may seem different, but each has found
what works for them.
For me, i didnt have a choice in the beginning. It was my
family who saw that I was in trouble and they themselves
had to find answers too.
Those folks guided my family which in turn guided me to
where I needed to be at that time in life. Rehab has been
around for a long time and is always available. Not everyone
goes and then there are those that do go and the experience
doesnt stick.
In my case, i made the decision to fight to remain sober
because I didnt want to loose my family and all that goes
with it. It was my fuel to hold tight to my recovery and gift
that keeps on giving day in and day out.
Recovery helps us stay sober. Doctors are available for
medical purposes and help us stay healthy in our hearts
and minds.
You faith for Spiritual strength.
Recovery doesnt choose who it wasnt to belong. It's doesnt
discriminate. It's not about color, race, religions, etc..
No one is gonna tell you that it is going to be easy. But they
will tell you that it is worth it to get and stay sober leaving your
addiction behind.
Start with small steps. It's not a race. It's a personal achievement
for yourself and you are worth it fight for your sobriety.
continuous sobriety without going to rehab. In fact there
are many here in SR that started with one day sober just
like you and finally said that they had enough and made a
decision to log in here every single day, all day, as often as
they can to stay connected to their recovery lifeline.
There are many here sharing their own journeys in life
and recovery with all of us so that we can continue to learn,
to remain teachable, in making healthier changes and
choices in our lives.
Each approach may seem different, but each has found
what works for them.
For me, i didnt have a choice in the beginning. It was my
family who saw that I was in trouble and they themselves
had to find answers too.
Those folks guided my family which in turn guided me to
where I needed to be at that time in life. Rehab has been
around for a long time and is always available. Not everyone
goes and then there are those that do go and the experience
doesnt stick.
In my case, i made the decision to fight to remain sober
because I didnt want to loose my family and all that goes
with it. It was my fuel to hold tight to my recovery and gift
that keeps on giving day in and day out.
Recovery helps us stay sober. Doctors are available for
medical purposes and help us stay healthy in our hearts
and minds.
You faith for Spiritual strength.
Recovery doesnt choose who it wasnt to belong. It's doesnt
discriminate. It's not about color, race, religions, etc..
No one is gonna tell you that it is going to be easy. But they
will tell you that it is worth it to get and stay sober leaving your
addiction behind.
Start with small steps. It's not a race. It's a personal achievement
for yourself and you are worth it fight for your sobriety.
Community Greeter
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Upstate New York
Posts: 51,569
Bummed - We understand what you're going through - we've all done the same. You've made a brave decision to get free of it and you can definitely do it.
I drank for many years & never imagined I could stop - but here I am, 13 years sober. I come here to SR every day for encouragement & to remind myself I can never return to that horrible life. You can do it!
I drank for many years & never imagined I could stop - but here I am, 13 years sober. I come here to SR every day for encouragement & to remind myself I can never return to that horrible life. You can do it!
Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 2,426
Nobody on SR thinks Islam is bad and nobody on SR thinks you are bad Bummed. All religions birth their share of a$$holz. But we don't talk religion or politics on SR because it makes people lose their minds and those topics are not why we are gathered here on SR.
We are here to support each other in our common fight against addiction, and that includes you Bummed. I hope you can dump your supply and start living your well-deserved healthy and quiet life.
We are here to support each other in our common fight against addiction, and that includes you Bummed. I hope you can dump your supply and start living your well-deserved healthy and quiet life.
Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Posts: 81
You are not alone! Many, many times I would continue drinking even when my throat burned badly, acid came up from my belly, and my internal voice reminded me that I hated the taste and feeling intoxicated. It is madness to continually reach for something that causes so much pain, but for some of us it takes asking for help to stop this madness and you are doing just that by reaching out through this site.
I also think that it would be helpful for you to reach out to your Dr. if you have one, or call a local hospital for help with treatment. It always frightened me to read that alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous, but this fear inspired me to contact my healthcare providers when I stopped drinking. It has been 14 days today, and I am grateful to the people who help me every single day. It is truly different to actively seek help, but this humility strengthens our sobriety and replaces the alcohol with healthy activities and relationships.
Thinking of you today and hoping that you get the help that you are truly worth.
I also think that it would be helpful for you to reach out to your Dr. if you have one, or call a local hospital for help with treatment. It always frightened me to read that alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous, but this fear inspired me to contact my healthcare providers when I stopped drinking. It has been 14 days today, and I am grateful to the people who help me every single day. It is truly different to actively seek help, but this humility strengthens our sobriety and replaces the alcohol with healthy activities and relationships.
Thinking of you today and hoping that you get the help that you are truly worth.
Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 211,445
Like surrendered said we're here to help everyone who's in trouble with addiction - and that's one of the reasons why we don't talk religion or politics here.
You are very welcome here bummed - and this is a safe place for you to be.
I really hope you can make this your day one
Dee
Administrator
SR
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You are very welcome here bummed - and this is a safe place for you to be.
I really hope you can make this your day one
Dee
Administrator
SR
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Baton Rouge, La.
Posts: 15,238
I'm glad to read that you are not drinking alcohol today.
Each day without reaching for it is an accomplishment.
Come back each day and share with us what you did
during the day and what changes you are making to
not drink.
Focus on getting those poisonous toxins out of your
system and nothing else. Everything else will be come
in time.
We here in SR have many different stretches of sobriety.
From the first day sober all the way to years sober.
Each one of us has some experience, strength and hope
of what our lives were like before, during and after our
addiction.
Coming here each day, even for myself with 31 yrs
sober, is a choice. Who else can I hang out with, share
my day with, then with folks like me. Yes, i have family,
not near me, so we stay connected online.
When it comes to recovery talk, i need folks like you
to connect with, who understand addiction and recovery.
I hope you stay connected with us each day as you
learn how not to drink alcohol a day at a time. You will
eventually see new changes in yourself which will make
wanting to remain sober no matter.
SR can be your sober recovery lifeline to hold on
while moving forward.
Each day without reaching for it is an accomplishment.
Come back each day and share with us what you did
during the day and what changes you are making to
not drink.
Focus on getting those poisonous toxins out of your
system and nothing else. Everything else will be come
in time.
We here in SR have many different stretches of sobriety.
From the first day sober all the way to years sober.
Each one of us has some experience, strength and hope
of what our lives were like before, during and after our
addiction.
Coming here each day, even for myself with 31 yrs
sober, is a choice. Who else can I hang out with, share
my day with, then with folks like me. Yes, i have family,
not near me, so we stay connected online.
When it comes to recovery talk, i need folks like you
to connect with, who understand addiction and recovery.
I hope you stay connected with us each day as you
learn how not to drink alcohol a day at a time. You will
eventually see new changes in yourself which will make
wanting to remain sober no matter.
SR can be your sober recovery lifeline to hold on
while moving forward.
Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 604
It's really hard in the beginning, I know. I had the same scares, feeling alone, living out of town in an isolated community. I come here often to get my head right. I hope you can muster the courage to quit, get through to DTs, rebalance your body. It takes time but you can slowly gain on this disease. I reached my point of "done" when I thought I was going to die. I was very lucky to come back around but it is very scary particularly when you are alone. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. It really helps you get through the struggle.
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