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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New Here- Day 2

recovery2016
recovery2016
Hi.

New here and day 2 of not drinking. Hoping read some of your journey and get some inspiration.

I realize I have a problem and Life is too beautiful to hide behind a bottle. It started during my last marriage. I'm almost divorced now and last 2 years have literally been a blur.

I drink till I black out nearly every night. Wake up go to work and wait till the afternoon to repeat the cycle. Rinse and repeat. I have lost some really good friendships over my behavior and alcohol. I had a friend intervene and we no longer talk though I'm trying to mend that friendship. Writing this is is taking everything out of me. Realizing & Admitting that I have a problem is really tough as I'm sure you all can relate.

Anyway, wishing everyone the best in their recovery and hoping I can build my strength here.

Much love.
forestfreek
forestfreek
Hi there!
Day 2 for me as well:)
Welcome to the group!!
Jen
PJ54
PJ54
Hello recovery2016,

You are very welcome to the forum. I can certainly relate to how tough it is to realize and admit that you have a problem so you have made a good start in doing that.

The next big step is to move from admitting it to accepting the problem. If you are an alcoholic (and only you can make that call) then you cannot drink safely, end of story. Alcoholism is a progressive condition and it will always get worse with time, even progressing when the alcoholic is not drinking.

I am an alcoholic and my default setting was to drink so I had to do something to change that. For me it was and is Alcoholics Anonymous but there are also other methods. I hope you will find one that works for you.
Impermanence
Impermanence
That was me. I drank every night, until I fell asleep.

I stopped drinking using the one day at a time philosophy. I will not drink today matter how strong the urge is to drink. I set long goals. Each day I say I will not drink today.
1is2many
1is2many
Weve all had a day 2. There is a way to live without booze. Many have found it. you've made the start to becoming Recovered too. Keep going. Get into action. I needed to fill the void in my soul. I was empty and without booze I was lost. But I found a way to be sober and happy. It is possible. Cmon
1is2many
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
What is your method of sobriety?
Magpie2
Magpie2
Welcome. This is a good group for support. It sure has helped me. Keep coming back.
robertalcfree
robertalcfree
Welcome to the group and look forward to seeing you around!

Two days is a great start! Things can be tough at the beginning, but they will get better, I can promise you that! Please let me know if I ever be of assistance. You have a great resource here among the members and wish you continued success!

Robert
marioncooper1
marioncooper1
Welcome to the group. We are all pulling for you. I remember my day two. I was dumbstruck that I truly had to give up drinking. I'm a very willful person and have overcome many obstacles in my life. But willpower failed to make me a normal drinker. I was DONE.

Please keep coming back.
recovery2016
recovery2016
Thanks for the love. Well....sorry to report.... I'm back on ground zero. Had something (S) tragic happen today and coping skills are what I lack I realize.

I want to cry my head off but the wine is suppressing it. Thank God. I'll be back at Day #2 again at some point I'm sure. I just lack support in all avenues of my life.

for everyone and anyone that responded- I'm SO grateful. Thank you. Not sure what to do with myself tonight... but it's definitely the very thing we are ALL trying to avoid. I'll check back.

Much love and sincerely- THANK YOU!
marioncooper1
marioncooper1
So sorry for the tragedy today. I hope you are ok. Just keep coming back. We love you and are pulling for you. We do not judge.

Gentle, comforting hugs.
Community LeaderExJerseyGirl2
ExJerseyGirl2
Sometimes it is best to cry your head off when something bad happens. It certainly is a better and healthier way to cope than fogging up your brain and dulling your senses with alcohol.

Today is a new day -- get back on track, get rid of all the wine, and get started on the life you deserve -- sober.
hockymom
hockymom
I am on day 13, but slipped up once, key is not to beat yourself up over it and keep trying. You will get a lot of support here and no judgement as we've all been in those shoes. Take care of your self and the rest will follow.
ericmontgomery0789
ericmontgomery0789
Congratulations on your day 2! Keep going. One day at a time :)
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
I went through a treatment program which taught me coping skills. It was a huge help to me especially in early sobriety. You may want to consider it and break the cycle of relapse. You need alot of support.

I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
tennisme
tennisme
I made day three and this board and AA is helping. It helps of only thinking of one day at time. Takes the pressure off me. Going to meeting and listening to others lets me know I am not alone.
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