hey everyone, i’m vinicius, i’m 27, and my birthday is in a couple days, november 20. i decided this is the moment i’m changing my life for real. today is day zero for me, my first sober hours, and i’m honestly scared but also hopeful. i’ve been using since i was 15, and i’m just done with this cycle, i don’t want this life anymore, not even a little. i want something better for myself, a life that actually moves forward. if anyone has tips or anything that helped you in the beginning, i’d really appreciate it. i’m here because i really want to make it this time, and i believe i can.
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hey everyone, i’m vinicius, i’m 27, and my birthday is in a couple days, november 20. i decided this is the moment i’m changing my life for real. today is day zero for me, my first sober hours, and i’m honestly scared but also hopeful. i’ve been using since i was 15, and i’m just done with this cycle, i don’t want this life anymore, not even a little. i want something better for myself, a life that actually moves forward. if anyone has tips or anything that helped you in the beginning, i’d really appreciate it. i’m here because i really want to make it this time, and i believe i can.
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Welcome! You seem to have posted the same post in two separate threads. For now I have just merged them, but you can delete the second post if you wish.
What will you do to get clean and sober?
Ideas here
What’s YOUR plan?
Welcome and congrats on your decision to start your sober journey!
I find it very helpful to stay connected to the community and to come here if there are any cravings.
One day at a time (If this feels overwhelming: one hour at a time, one minute an a time)!
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Hi Vinicius and welcome 
My tip would be to put as much time into your recovery as you did with you’re addiction. I’m addicted to alcohol and the first year of being sober I was here every day to check in sober. You find it here: Checking in daily to maintain focus #81 Another tip would be: ask for help when you need it. So when you have cravings, a bad mood, sorrows on your mind? Come here and get it out of you’re chest.
Take you’re time to settle in here. If you have questions, just ask!
All the best on your sober journey, Claudia
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Congratulations on your first sober hours! Like @DanielaJ said, sometimes it’s just deciding not to drink for the next 5 minutes. I think it’s awesome that you’re making the effort to change your life for the better. 
And happy early birthday!!!
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i USED to believe I can too! but I couldn’t … I found 12 step program(s) worked for me! Find whatever works for you! (I have heard the secret? never stop trying) and? I have found that to be true too. Good Luck Vini 