So I’m two days sober. And I want to try really hard and stay on track because my binge drinking lately has really effected me emotionally, psychologically and some of my relationships. Even with everyone close to me knowing this. They still think it’s okay to pressure me into ONE drink- but for me one drink turns into 6-10 drinks. I can’t stop myself. And I just feel like know one understands. And even though they say “yeah you need to slow down” they just don’t understand that I need to cut it out completely. It’s just so frustrating and it hurts my feelings. I want to stay strong but when everybody around drinks, including family, it makes me feel isolated and defeated
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I would just stand my ground and not let them control my emotions.
Is there anything you can do to avoid them, at least until you get more time and control under your belt?
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Hello, @LaurenB. Merv, alcoholic.
I had this same exact problem towards the beginning of my major alcoholic decline. My friends would say to just come out and have a drink or two. Well I would, and I would have ALL the drinks and not just one or two of them. And neither would they. Your friends are not going to understand your dedication to sobriety until you show them. Unfortunately, that part lies completely on you to show that first step.
If you’re like me, your “drinking buddies” happen to be your closest friends, so I was put in a tough spot getting sober within my social circle. However, we all still have weekly contact, and they are tremendously supportive. They will either come around and accept your new lifestyle or not, but that’s on them, and you must be absolutely sure you want to get and stay sober.
If they’re true friends, they will understand. Mine did not realize the severity of my alcoholism until I texted them all I’d be going away for a while right before admitting myself to detox/rehab. After that, they definitely came around into much more supportive roles. Much love out there.
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Those who are normal drinkers won’t understand your position and as much as you do want this you can possibly set up boundaries. That might help.
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Some of mine will never fully understand i got to show them how i choose to live my life and i do . Im being selfish and thats just fine. I do this for me and no one else . I hope it will be easier With time for you @LaurenB give your self time as well and congratulations of 2 days, one day at the time