Alcoholism Support Group

Alcoholism is the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages, even when it is negatively affecting your health, work, relationships and life. If you think alcohol is causing you to lose control, it's time to seek help. Our group is a safe place to vent, check in, get back up if you fall, and reach sobriety.

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18 month plus check in:)

Mishelly2013
Mishelly2013
Hi all...
I'm still here at just over 18 months. Christmas is hard but I have no intention of drinking again.
I just wanted to wish all the best to everyone....thanks as usual to the long time posters who continue to support the newbies:)
Xxxxx
1is2many
1is2many
Congrats! wow 18 mos how in the heck did you do it?
stickywick
stickywick
Yay good for you. that's fantastic.
lg1
lg1
Congrats.Keep up the good work.
Mishelly2013
Mishelly2013
Hi 1is2many......
First I read Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Drinking and decided that I was done for good. In the early days I still took one day at a time but as that turned into weeks then months I felt like I did not want to waste that time by starting again.
I also made a promise to myself and husband that if I have even one drink I will go to AA the next day.....and I just don't want to do that. I haven't ruled AA out as a support group btw but the thought of showing up because of a relapse does not appeal to me:)
Something else I've tried recently is imagining a hangover.....I think most of us struggling with sobriety imagine just that first drink and how relaxing that would be. If I have "what if" thoughts I just imagine/remember what a really bad hangover feels like.
Whatever works:)
All the best
Community LeaderExJerseyGirl2
ExJerseyGirl2
Hi claire,

Thanks for checking in and congrats on 18 months! Nice to see you
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