Day one of my sobriety after surviving a suicide attempt. Looking for support

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That was me, well actually I used to wake up in the middle of the night to chug a couple of beers… drank on my way to work, at work on my way back home. That all stopped 2,082 days ago. The help of this place, sobriety podcasts and some sobriety literature helped guide my path. You can do this :slightly_smiling_face:

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Yep this sounds like me. I lost three jobs, destroyed my business, lost my boyfriend, friends and family. I was never a nasty drunk but a very manic and emotional one and alcohol was my only release so any advice on learning to sit with my thoughts sober would be great.

So happy you’ve come this far you’re an inspiration :grinning_face:

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Welcome here Whit, I am glad you found us :people_hugging: I was deeply depressed at the start of my journey and I had no clue how to get through the evenings without alcohol. A really essential part of getting better for me was the daily gratitude thread.

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Learning to sit with emotions sober was (is) a hard lesson, and not a quick one. Like a muscle, the more you do it, the better you get. Trying things like gratitude lists, meditation, positive affirmations, even if they feel uncomfortable or a bit clingy, is really important, I think. They don’t come naturally to me, but they do help.

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Maybe try ameeting might help they helped me wish you well

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I am so sorry you feel alone. I lost a lot of “friends”. I’ve even done bad things to my friend’s to get high. Im still struggling but also going thru changes and pushing people out of my life. Id love to help you and be there for you. Sometimes, its nice to start a new friendship with someone who understands addiction and the struggles.

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Hello, sorry to butt in, but would you happen to know of any meetings that happen online?

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There are plenty of meetings online im not a fan of them i only do face to face meetings im sure the lovely people here will assist you on this question wish you well

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Hey @RockysMom2020. You can access lots of different online zoom meetings through various AA apps as well as various reading and audio material. I’ve included a pic of the 3 apps I’ve used. The blue one with the chair only lists both in person and online meetings in your area. I’m sure there are other ways than just the apps to find them but this is how I’ve always done it I hope this is helpful.

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Keep going brother it will all be worth it i promise you. I was on your save position over 5 years ago and i never thought i would get my life in order again and i love life now. Trust me you got this. One day at a time!!! :folded_hands: I’ll keep you in my prayers. Where abouts are you from im in Connecticut of that helps any? @Whit955

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I have attended online meetings through the Intherooms app. Its free and they have various meetings at different times of day/night.

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Thank you for your kind words. Yeah I lost most of my friends because I chose my addiction over them but I’m always up for new friendships :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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I’ve hit my 16 day mark and I already feel my mind clearing but I still have along way to go. I’m actually from Ireland :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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That’s fantastic work on the 16 day mark! Keep up the hard work and make a plan. I’ve restarted a few times and the two week mark is where i start hoping for the future again. I have a post it note stuck on my dashboard to stop me buying alcohol on the way home from work. :wink: it is a timely intervention for me.