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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Feeling better already

smahon02
smahon02
It has only been a few days without drinking, but I find myself sleeping better.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Awesome! Hope it continues for you. I think the early stages of sobriety affect different people in different ways but getting sound sleep will definitely speed up the healing process of your brain!

God Bless!
smahon02
smahon02
My husband wants me to stop at the bar and have a drink for our friends birthday. GRRRRRRR. Need to come up with an excuse
Nonda
Nonda
Just say you are doing it for your health - it's not lying :). You shouldn't even have to give an excuse for choosing not to drink - it's your body & your choice.
Deogee
Deogee
I know what you mean, smahon02. I always feel better, sleep better, positive, after I get a few days of sobriety. But why do I keep going back to it!

Congrats to you on a few days! That is awesome!

You don't need an excuse to not go to the bar with your husband and have a few drinks. If you're strong enough to go and not drink, then just have water or soda. But if you're not strong enough to resist the temptation, just say you can't risk the temptation. So happy for you!
deleted_user
deleted_user
You've just begun the journey so you are extremely vulnerable right now. The good thing about early sobriety is that it's very uncomplicated which is the case here. If you are serious about quitting than you won't go to the bar. Otherwise, tomorrow will be day one for you again.
smahon02
smahon02
It's only been a few days, It is hard enough to not drink when I know it's at my house, let alone go to the bar. That's just asking for trouble.
1is2many
1is2many
Yes it is
smahon02
smahon02
Told my husband, didn't want to go, I'll meet you at the house. ...me 1, bar 0.....lol
Deogee
Deogee
It is asking for trouble. Just don't go!
smahon02
smahon02
Sitting at a friend's house, Everybody is drinking but me, and suprisingly, I'm okay with that. ..
paulokes
paulokes
Hey congrats...just make sure you leave before the barber gets his scissors out :)

Secret of a succesful non drinking life...
1 Stop long enough to feel better
2 Try not to forget that you feel better

If 1 and 2 cause you difficulty seek advice from someone who doesn't live inside your head...you just might have a saboteur in your midsts :)

P
smahon02
smahon02
I did it, not even a sip.....it feels good to say no.
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