Welcome to the group!

In answer to your question, YES it is possible, and you will hear success stories from other members here. Although it helps to have a plan such as in or outpatient treatment or AA meetings, I have seen a few quit drinking on will power alone but those are very rare. This is a good starting point but a good second step would be a visit to your family doctor who can treat you for the underlying causes which are triggering your addiction, with medication and/or counseling or both....In the end, it's totally your choice with choosing what you feel is your best option for helping you stay sober.

Good things happen to those who stay sober. My AA sponsor told me that and he was right! I got a good job which I really liked,....I had money coming from places I never expected, and my relationships improved. My wife divorced me due to my drinking but 6 months later, she wanted me back again. But I was sober and enjoying being single so I politely declined, however, we are still very good friends!

Good luck on your road to recovery and may you find peace and happiness along the way.

~~~Peace~~~

Yes, it is possible to get your life back, it will take hard work and determination, but if you want it enough, anything is achievable.
We have all been there, our lives were unmanageable and out of control, one day we decided we couldn't live like that anymore.
Really, it becomes a choice of whether you want to live, or eventually die due to alcohol abuse.
12 days sober is fantastic, you have started your sober journey & you need to take it one day at a time.
Reach out to whoever/whatever will help keep you sober - check in here each day, start a journal using the tab above, get it all out, write how you are feeling, look at different options that will help you stay sober, there are lots of different supports out there, you just need to find the one that fits with you.
We are all here to support you, and are available any time you need to talk x

Thank you bobinmaine and Shiney for your insightful replies. I am feeling a bit tired today but not as anxious which is a good sign. Thanks for your support and for sharing your experiences.

Thanks for sharing Lizzy and welcome to our group! And congrats on 12 days of sobriety! I also recommend additional group support as Bob mentioned, such as AA, with people who know your suffering and have the steps to help guide your recovery. It made all the difference for me! You mention you had no friends, but you already have three new ones here today and you will find many more as you emerge from this horrible addiction you’ve had to endure. Please stay in touch and wishing you the best! Kevin

Quitting drinking is great but only a temporary fix. The typical alcoholic has issues with fear and “less than” feelings. I found that by making myself go to a room of other people I was able to feel better around people and not have to guzzle booze to feel normal.

Have you been to an aa meeting? It was a watershed moment for this booze hound

Imagine yourself ( really try to envision yourself standing taller and sober , life is waiting

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Thank you keven105 for your suggestions and encouragement.
Also thanks 1is2many. I haven't been to an aa meeting. I will find out what meetings are in my area. I live in Melbourne, Australia.
Have a great day!!

I live in Melbourne too lizzy :), there are lots of online meetings, you don't have to show your face if you aren't comfortable - & if you lived near me, we could go to a meeting together x

Thanks Shiney, Online meetings would be a good start. I am still trying to navigate the day/night. Blessings

Hi there, I think it’s amazing that you are almost two weeks sober! I can relate to that fear that rises up when alcohol isn’t there to lull us into a perpetual state of denial. Facing my fears for the first few months was really intense until my brain began to relax and accept a new reality.
Everyone can have a fresh start. Everyone:)
Stay in touch and best wishes for your exciting new adventure!

Thank you!!

Today is 9,861 continous days of sobriety for me! I will save you getting a calculator! Today in 1995 I was sober all day…. The. Rest of the days were blessings!

Imagine aa as a workout for all those inner fears. I don’t like crowds , in a room it’s full of people, I don’t like to talk about my shortcomings, in aa that’s the way it goes.

I found new friends and most importantly learned to love myself.

You can as well if you just start working out!

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“Years of problem drinking” soooo are you an alcoholic or not? I’ve seen many problem drinkers and I’ve seen alcoholics. The difference is an alcoholic has two distinct issues

1) once they start they don’t just stop without ( running out or passing out)
2) the next day the mind becomes obsessed with a drink again.

As an alcoholic I can keep the deamon at bay by
1) not drinking the first one
2) not drinking the first one

Find the happy place not the sad depressed lonely place, please!

Yes 1is2man.y I am definitely an alcoholic!! I should have written it in my post that "my drinking is a major problem and I truly believe it and know that I am an alcoholic." For certain!!

Thanks for sharing.

take baby steps, you have made a huge decision by deciding to do something about your drinking, explore all the options out there & you will know when you find the right one !