Day two of being sober!!

[amaggart]

Hi all. I recently came to a very alarming fact that I have had a very bad addiction to alcohol for the past several years. After leaving a movie/dinner date with a friend I got a call that some friends were having a party so i decided to go. long story short i left the party at 3:30 and ended up putting my car in the ditch down the road from my house. After sleeping the whole next day and talking with a friend i realized that this is just getting worse and worse and needs to stop NOW. I am newly back to these forums after spending my nights drinking until i either passed out or stumbled to bed. It's not going to be an easy road for me, but with the support of a close friend and my trust in God I am determined to staying sober. I welcome any advice or prayers as i am sure to need both. I hope I can help others with this same issue and look forward to being able to update on my progress. Bless you

 

[BobW188]

A close friend is a good start, so long as he or she is not currently a problem drinker and is truly supportive of you staying alcohol free. Beware the person who guides you towards "controlled" drinking.

Now, make some more friends. Call your local AA hotline, find a meeting near you, and go. If you've never been involved in AA before I think you'll find it's not what you thought. You won't be judged, preached to or lectured; but you'll get a lot of good advice and support. Everyone there has been where you are now.

Finally, drop in on this thread regularly. We're not as good as "real time", face-to-face or phone-to-phone AA; but you'll meet people in various stages of struggle and sobriety.

 

[amaggart]

thanks for the advice!! I went from quite a few friends to 3 over night, but I'd rather have three I can count on than 30 who could care less. I am confident I will make it through the day without a drink and I am ready to get my sober day count higher each passing day. One last thing to share...I received an e-mail from a friend today that read "God has seen your struggles, and he says they are over!" I'm not sure if he knew about me going sober or not, but either way it sent me a strong message. Thanks again

 

[madison1101]

I would not have the time sober that I have without AA and the 12 steps. Every person in AA has been where you are, can empathize to your pain, guilt, shame and remorse, and WANTS to help you. As Bob said, you will not be judged.

Check out AA at Alcoholics Anonymous :

God bless.

Trish

 

[RuthD]

One Day at a Time is always good for me. Means to just take the day that it is and don't worry about yesterday or tomorrow. AA is a very helpful place to go.

 

[amaggart]

I made it through another day without reaching for a beer and although I don't sleep very well I am feeling better already. I know I haven't even scratched the surface and this will get worse before it gets better i have high hopes for making this happen without a relapse.

 

[madison1101]

I made it through another day without reaching for a beer and although I don't sleep very well I am feeling better already. I know I haven't even scratched the surface and this will get worse before it gets better i have high hopes for making this happen without a relapse.

It does get a lot better. The more time you put between you and a drink, the stronger you will feel. It is easier with face to face support from understanding people. Be patient with yourself and give yourself a break.

Trish

 

[devonian]

The first step to recovery is "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable." (Pg. 59. Alcoholics Anonymous)

It is important that you accept that "you" are powerless and need help from a power that is greater than yourself. Please get a copy of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" and read it. Friends are good, support groups are great, but there is a power that is even greater than friends and support groups. I was a Christian all through my alcoholism, but never turned my will and life over to him. It is my hope that you can find your power from God, as I did, through the steps.

 

[madison1101]

The first step to recovery is "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol — that our lives had become unmanageable." (Pg. 59. Alcoholics Anonymous)

It is important that you accept that "you" are powerless and need help from a power that is greater than yourself. Please get a copy of the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" and read it. Friends are good, support groups are great, but there is a power that is even greater than friends and support groups. I was a Christian all through my alcoholism, but never turned my will and life over to him. It is my hope that you can find your power from God, as I did, through the steps.

You can read the book, "Alcoholics Anonymous" online at Alcoholics Anonymous :

God bless.
Trish

 

[amaggart]

Today is day 5 and i am feeling good. I have been tested with some personal setbacks and never even thought about turning to drink. My friends have surrounded me, and I have cut my ties with those around me who could bring me down. I honestly feel like a kid again...I'm no longer drinking my problems under the table but instead i am dealing with them like an adult. I thank you all for your support and can't wait to keep updating with positive progress

 

[hotsauce5000]

one day at a time is right on, and yes, take those problems head on.

you will get excellent advice here, keep coming back.

i will soon have 18 months myself, and it feels great. the desire to put numbing liquids in my body has left me. i no longer have to deal with hangovers or getting in trouble with the law.

that feeling in itself is worth far more than a buzz.

when i see people staggering around, slurring their speech, or puking all over i just shake my head- that used to be me.

find your place in sobriety and stay there.

at some point it will stop getting worse and only get better.

 

[BlessEwe]

Today is day 5 and i am feeling good. I have been tested with some personal setbacks and never even thought about turning to drink. My friends have surrounded me, and I have cut my ties with those around me who could bring me down. I honestly feel like a kid again...I'm no longer drinking my problems under the table but instead i am dealing with them like an adult. I thank you all for your support and can't wait to keep updating with positive progress

Awesome, it sounds like you have some great supportive people who love you surrounding you!

 

[amaggart]

i have made it through the week and couldn't feel better. i have energy even though I am not sleeping well yet, and i am paying so much more attention to my kids who deserve everything I can be to them. I am well on my way to a sober life without the drama that follows being drunk. Thanks for your prayers and support i am truly blessed to have a certain friend of mine who stays up with me until i fall asleep to keep me company. week 2 is about to begin and I am ready.

 

[amaggart]

Awesome, it sounds like you have some great supportive people who love you surrounding you!

That I do, one friend in particular who stays up with me at night on the phone until she knows I'm good to go to bed. I'm still sober and have turned down the peer pressure from old friends several times already. I feel good and I am getting a lot more important things accomplished. I feel like I am being rewarded for doing something right. It's a great feeling.

 

[smithhouse320]

Congratulations to you! I am on day one of my sobriety. I so want to not drink anymore. I did not drink for years while I was having my babies, but then one day I thought I'd have a glass of wine. I think the twins were about 3 years old. I've been drinking ever since. 2 years. At first it was about once a week. Then twice. Then....well you know how it goes. I'm really glad that I found this site and your thread. I'm not sure AA will be an option for me as there are not any meetings (that I know of) in my area. I'll check it out closer tomorrow. Admitting this to someone close to me will be a problem. I'll get into that more another time. Meanwhile, you keep up the good attitude and I look forward to hearing more from you.

 

[devonian]

I'm not sure AA will be an option for me as there are not any meetings (that I know of) in my area.

When AA started, the founders knew that they could not personally help out all the suffering alcoholics, so they wrote a book called "Alcoholics Anonymous", affectionately known as the "Big Book". This book gives the solution to alcoholism and can be worked even if there is no meeting around. Please get a copy of the book and read it. If you can attend meetings, all the better, but the solution is found in the steps that are precisely laid out in the book.

 

[madison1101]

When AA started, the founders knew that they could not personally help out all the suffering alcoholics, so they wrote a book called "Alcoholics Anonymous", affectionately known as the "Big Book". This book gives the solution to alcoholism and can be worked even if there is no meeting around. Please get a copy of the book and read it. If you can attend meetings, all the better, but the solution is found in the steps that are precisely laid out in the book.

It is possible to read the Big Book online. Go to the AA website at Alcoholics Anonymous : and you can find both the Big Book and the Step book online.

Trish

 

[smithhouse320]

Thank you so much! I will definately get the "Big Book" I'll keep posting on my progress. How long have y'all been sober?

 

[BobW188]

You'll find periods of sobriety here ranging from days to decades.

Check the AA website, or your phone book, or your local classified ads, and you'll probably find a phone number for your area. Whoever answers can help you find a nearby meeting and, if none is really close, arrange a ride for you.