My first post... Booze abusers on booth sides of the family. Come by it naturally. Have a brother who drank himself to a point his insides wore out and he passed. Have quit before for years and relapsed for more years than that. So, I know how the drink steals my money, time, creates brain fog, impacts my weight, relationships... It's craziness and I WANT TO CHANGE! So, 4 days sober now. This is the first group I've joined. Looking forward to walking out sobriety with others. Thumbs up, BB
I am new to the site. After a couple decades of alcohol abuse, I want to make a change (again). Have quit before; but, then I think... I'll just have one drink. Then within a week's time, I'm having several drinks everyday sometimes (more than I'd like to admit) to the point of blacking out. Seven days sober now and don't want to deceive myself ( I NEED HELP/SUPPORT ).
Any recommendations on how best to interact with this on-line group?
I have not been to an AA meeting. Thank you for the on-line site. Will check it out. "Go where you want without fear of picking up a drink..." ENCOURAGING.
This week, I've struggled with temptation and trying to redirect my thoughts.
Jakelad, Noticed that too. Just yesterday, I was flipping between a couple of my favorite country stations. Several of the songs referenced drinkin' Then, I started to justify why I 'deserved' a drink. After some internal self talk, turned off the country and bought an icee. LOL Billy
Feeling pretty crappy... After having been dry for 10 days, a few drinks a couple days ago turned into a few more and blacking out by 4:30 pm. (Only reason I know is because my family told me about it the next day.) Jakelad, I feel responsible for each drink (although it was easier with each one not to say "no".) The reason I feel crappy is for disappointing the family who had been invited over for a meal. Trying to figure out if the feeling is guilt, shame or both. So... Yesterday and today AF.
TS,
Good point about accumulating strategies. I haven't made time to really internalize tools to combat the temptations; situational or due to predisposition.
Continuing to see people in this community living victoriously is an incredible encouragement!
Thank you
Just logged in to look in my Toolbox and review "Dealing with Desires" and "Saying No Thanks". I need to get these strategies ingrained as a 'knee-jerk' reaction. Today, I am winning!
I was two weeks sober going into Thanksgiving, gave into the temptation and drank heavily everyday since. Went to the doctor a week ago and my BP was off the charts "stroke level scary high". Today, marks a week of sobriety. Took time this morning to review strategies to withstand the temptations and strong desires. {Thankful for all of you who are a part of this forum. It helps me know I am not alone and your successes strengthen my resolve.}
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