Hi, i have just joined this group and i am 7 days AF. This time last week i was hospitalised with pancreatists. I spent 4 days on drips and morphine. I am a 46yr old man who liked a drink after work and at weekends. I was a raver back in the days and took all sorts of drugs and drank everything. Stopped drugs 17 year ago and met/married my beautiful wife. Got 3 gorgeous kids. I continued to drink but always thought i was ok because i was working etc. Little did i know i was slowly kiliing my insides. Cue, hospital… so ive decided to stop drinking on the 13/11/23. Feel 100 times better already. Long may it continue. Luckily i have good support from wife and family. We can do this guys…
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You sure can do this, I can feel the good motives moving you towards a clean life in your words. Keep the eyes on the prize and whenever you feel a craving just spend time with your angels 
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Congrats on 7 days! You are making the best decision for yourself, your family, and your body. Your life will begin to change in so many ways as you live in the present with a sober mind. For me, I feel like I am able to appreciate all of the little moments with my kiddos more than I ever could as a drinker. Just keep reminding yourself that alcoholism is a disease, and that anytime you think of picking up a drink that you would be consenting to diseasing yourself. That has helped me a lot in my journey. Now over 2 years AF. Keep up the good work!
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Welcome aboard. Read around and see what resonates. TS has been instrumental in my journey so far, hope you find it helpful as well!
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Congrats! Happy for you!! I highly suggest that you come here daily. Several times a day. Especially when you feel a craving. There are many of us here that can offer support! You have lots to look forward to without booze. You can be a proud dad around your wife and kids! I’m sure they’ve noticed that you quit! Best of luck, one day at a time!
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It is terrific you chose to stop. Congratulations!
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Same happened to me, worst experience ever. I’m really routing for you. I got about 4 months sober and relapsed because I “felt better”. What a mistake. Now that I have a few years sober, I still have a few complications with my pancreas. Don’t make the same mistake I did.
Welcome to the forum
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