I am slowly discovering that I am never alone. Day one is a special day. It’s the beginning of the rest of your life. When I realized that sobriety was my only path to being free I made the commitment to never let a drop of alcohol pass my lips,EVER. I also realized how fragile the addiction had made me. I began to change my habits and look closely when I had urges to repeat unhealthy ones. Daily walks saved my soul. Literally. As I walk, I give thanks for the strength and guidance that I feel when I open myself up to it. That’s what I mean by never alone. There is grace all around us available at every moment. All we have to do is let it in. Be kind to yourself and keep thinking good thoughts.

Welcome. I quit a million times but until I decided to get some help, I was sad, mad, and would always go back once I started to feel better.

If you can find som3 other ppl that have recovered they can make your chances a lot better. I found new friends and mental health in aa

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Welcome to the group. You are taking a tremendous step towards your health and future. You have all of my best wishes as you continue on your journey.

Day one was the toughest day I had to get through. Being so down and realizing how bad things had gotten, I almost felt like my life couldn't be real.

I am almost 13 months sober now, and I can't believe how much my life has improved. And I go to sleep every night, knowing that it will only be that much better tomorrow, as long as I do not pick up that first drink.

Please know that there are many resources out there should you need help. And we will always be happy to read your updates here.

Thank you for sharing.

Welcome to the group!

Alcoholics usually have underlying reasons triggering their addictions and it sounds like your trigger is your anxiety which is extremely common.

One of the best ways to get sober is to begin with a visit to your doctor who can prescribe anxiety medication or refer you to a good therapist, or both.

There was no way I could quit without help. I tried to quit hundreds of times but relapsed within a few days or a few weeks. Finally, I went through outpatient treatment where I learned alot about what addiction is, how it co-opts the mind, and how to control it. Then I went through more counseling for another 3 months where I learned what my triggers were and how to handle them. Plus, I was reading and posting here in AA as well. It took all of the above to keep me sober for 11 plus years but I have a great life now and I have never been happier.

I really believe we are all responsible for finding what works for us so good luck in your search and good luck on your road to recovery and may you find peace and happiness along the way.

Keep us posted because the path you take might help someone else. Many will read these and will identify so if it, helps, keep coming back!

God Bless

Hello everyone, thank you so very much for your replies! It was Easter Sunday yesterday and I attended mass and I am also so grateful for my faith. All of your replies also help my faith grow that I can remain strong. I also find that taking walks really help and honestly this is the first time I ever used a forum to try and reach out. I went out for Easter dinner last night and I didn’t drink any wine even though I was tempted to just have “one”, but I didn’t so I am officially on day 3 today. The beautiful springtime helps to feel optimistic. It’s monday morning and I’m looking forward to a productive sober week. I usually don’t drink during the week anyway unless I had some extremely stressful trigger usually at work but I’m feeling hopeful and confident for a great week. Hope you’re all also feeling well today. god bless and thank you for your replies. I’ll continue to check in.

Congratulations! Getting through holidays and special events can be especially challenging at first. I found myself so thankful on my Monday morning commute that I was fully awake, present and not hungover. Anxiety is a big trigger for me as well. Finding new ways to manage and deal with the hard parts of life in a healthy way where I'm not reaching for a drink has been incredibly freeing. I am at peace with myself for the first time in my adult life. I'm nearly 11 months sober and I can honestly say life is very good. God bless!