I’m 2 1/2 hours in clean. I’ve been on here on and off for the last few years but now I need to be serious. This will be one of tools that I’m going to need to use to help me and I’m also asking the community for prayers, support and motivation. My health is deteriorating but I’m also tired of it. I have 1 life and 1 life only and I need to make the best of it…for me. It’s my turn now to be free, clean and enjoy this wonderful life. I look forward to the communication here. Thank you in advance. I know I’ve come to the right place!
@Gabe.G hey there…missed you man. Hope your doing well. I need help more than ever this time…
So far so good. To give a little context. I’ve been drinking for more than 30 years. Last year because of Covid we started working from home. I never thought I’d get worse since I was always a 5:00 drinker. But since a year now drinking has started at 7am. All day everyday. My health is taking a toll. I’ve reached out to her a Sponsor and I have this app and trying to hit groups. 9 1/2 hours. I’m so tired though lol. Thanks for your support all.
Your story is mine. Working from home during pandemic took me to a whole new level. Drank from when I got up very early. I’m so glad you are here. TS is a major help for me.
I’ve reset too many times. And I’ve been ‘pandemic drinking’. Embarrassing the amount of empty beer and wine bottles that go out my door. This last year in particular my alcohol consumption has increased dramatically. Time to stop. One life.
Need a little help here. I’m getting tempted to go to the liquor store down the street and get a bottle. I’m 2 1/2 hours away from 3 days clean. Honestly already feeling a little better. Why is shit so hard. I’m just sitting here in my apartment fighting in my head…
Take a long hot shower. Really really long really really hot. Just sit in that shower and relax. Stay in it for 30 minutes if you have to. Plus all the other advice your getting here.
Just for today. Don’t drink. Just today. That’s all I’m asking.
I love this forum/app/all of you. This is the first time in my life after 30 years that I want to take this serious. My health is what drove me the most. But more so. I really want to live my best life. I want to give back to this world the gifts and talents that I have but alcohol has stolen that opportunity for so long. It’s sad. I only have 1 life. 1 health.
To be transparent I don’t hardly have any friends. When I’d go to the bar it was by myself. Everywhere I went was by myself. A product of my upbringing where I knew no acceptance, acknowledgement or approval. Hence why I started drinking. Alcohol gave me all that and more…or so I thought. It’s always fun in the beginning until your so far in you feel like your trapped in a house of mirrors… forever. So 2 divorces, 2 DUIs in 3 weeks, lost everything in 2008: 2nd marriage, house, job, car, license, etc. One thing I’m truly thankful for is I’ve always been able to keep a solid and positive relationship with my kids. Believe me they wish dad would quit. I pray I can give them that gift one day…more so, myself. So here it is 2021. 1 day at a time cause I know if I pick up I might not make it back…
I can’t thank you all enough for your support and encouragement. Sorry for posting so much lol. I need this desperately right now.
That’s what we are all here for! Anytime I’m having that fight in my head, I play the tape forward and then get on this forum and read/post. I also get on YouTube and watch videos about getting/being sober - just soak myself in that mindset. You can do this! We can all do this! So very proud of you for taking the first step and for being here and doing this for yourself
Hey buddy. Alcoholism is a lonely business. Based on your prior posts, have you considered rehab? Puking up blood is a serious deal. Please get the help you need and deserve. You and your kids deserve a healthy you.
Gabe! I’ve been on the checking in daily thread but you know, in about 2 hours I’ll be on Day 10! I feel good. It’s amazing how much can and has changed in just 10 days. From better sleep, no more acid reflux, more time in the day. Just amazing. I wasted so much time but I believe the rest of my life will be the best of my life…1 day at a time.
