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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rwmorey 04/13/2015

Hi --

This is day 1 for me. This is at least my fifth time trying to stop drinking. The longest I've gone is 11 or 12 days.

The first time I really decided I wanted to stop drinking was in January of this year. There have been times when I've given up on giving up drinking and so that's why this is my fifth time and we are in April and I haven't stopped for longer than 12 days.

I have been an on again off again participant on this forum as well as attending online AA meetings. I downloaded the 12 step book to my Kindle but have not actually read it.

I'm curious to hear from others how long they have been sober and what they have done to help them accomplish it.

Rich

lg1 04/18/2015

I;m so greatful for another day clean.Today April 18th is my anniversary.
Keep Coming Back It Works.
Life is good.

1is2many 04/18/2015

Congrats ALL

Zachary18 04/19/2015

I'm sober long enough to know the answer to my problems and that joy can't be found in a bottle...

Egwene 04/19/2015

I have gone one year and one month and I can promise you that life is so much better with sobriety. I have also made dietary changes (no processed food, wheat or dairy) to improve my overall health. I took up hiking 4 months into my sobriety after enjoying a walk with friends and now I am hooked on that instead. I have been so busy focussing on my fitness and exploring the great outdoors that I rarely think about drinking and I certainly wouldn't want to poison my system with alcohol again to set my energy levels back. A year ago I had so much pain in my joints that every step hurt and now I can hike up mountains! Giving up alcohol truly turns your life around. I recommend taking up a new interest or finally getting around to that activity you always said you were going to do but up until now you didn't as drink always gave you an excuse. I wish you the best in your endeavours and I know you can do this if you want it enough :)

troycollins 04/20/2015

Today is 1392 days, which is almost 4 years on June 27th. I still go to AA meetings and enjoy helping other members get on the path to sobriety.

fairygirl3 04/20/2015

I have been sober for 12 days today. After the first three days, I have felt so much better physically and mentally than I have for years.

The thing that strikes me the most is one of my big triggers was to avoid feelings I didn't think I could deal with, but the reality is my drinking only made everything worse. I would obsess and obsess over the issue when I was drunk. Now, if an issue or feelings that are overwhelming come up, I deal with it and move on.

thomas-gee 04/20/2015

Congratulations on your first day.
Face to face meetings.

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