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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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Woke up determined

Changingformetoo
Changingformetoo

Hum, where do I start? From the bottom - to the top. I've been drinking almost everyday; it started after my car accident Oct. 2015, and while telling myself, "I'm done!" I haven't been. Today is the first day I've initiated recovery. But, my question is... do I really want to stop drinking? Yes, I do!

Miralee
Miralee
Well done on making that decision! The first month is hard but I promise it will get better. I wish you all the best in your recovery :-)
Impermanence
Impermanence
One day at a time. Don't drink today, maybe you will drink tomorrow. When tomorrow comes repeat.
jeffneedshelp
jeffneedshelp
Echo what Impermanence said. Just worry about today. And not drink today.
asthmasucks
asthmasucks
very true , only today counts ..live in the present !!
Ginger831
Ginger831
I can relate! I'm on day 8 and what I've decided is to take the power away from drinking... if I'm 100% committed, I take away the internal debate about whether I will drink today. It's been decided, I won't! Seems simplistic but it's working for me (along with a lot of reading and completing defined tasks and goals each day)... I do not want to go back there! Stay strong! :)
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
It helps to have a plan in case you get triggered ....but good luck regardless.

God Bless
1is2many
1is2many
How are you planning on getting sober. I told myself I was done a bunch. But when the sun was setting I was back on the nipple. For me I couldn’t do it alone. I didn’t have coping skills and needed mucho support. I found some other recovering alcoholics and the journey began.
1is2many
Has the sun set there yet? Hope you are well
Sac555
Sac555
Congratulations! So glad you are moving ahead! Yes, you want to stop! I remember when my dad quit smoking he said he quit because he was tired of having something control him and his moves every day. Praying for you to stay strong and focus on your good accomplishments. Everyone seems to say that AA is a great place to go. Hope you have a support group too.
Kevin105
Kevin105
Congrats and wishing you great success in your decision!
msmermaid
msmermaid
Congrats on making that decision for yourself. I agree with deciding everyday, not today. The other thing that really helps me when I am tempted is to think beyond that first drink and where it will take me. Will it help the situation? Reminding myself that it would make things worse in the long run. All my best!
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