Hi there, I’m Ruth and today is my 2nd day sober. It feels odd saying 2nd as I’ve tried this a million times. I’m 27 with HBP and lm pretty sure the main cause of it,as well as my weight gain and anxiety is alcohol. Iv come to the conclusion that I’m not the kind to say I want to cut down on drinking, I have failed too many times. Drinking is a part of my daily life, it’s like I take a breath of air and a sip of wine! They go hand In hand. I don’t like feeling drunk but enjoy the tipsy buz which gives me the confidence to get along with my day, but I’m ready for all that to change.
I hope I can ask questions freely, seek advice here or just pass time so that I don’t go to the alcohol cabinet downstairs.
I’m currently on lockdown with my cousin’s who drink daily usually at dinner, I’m not ready to share with them yet so just have to keep declining their offers.
I guess that’s a brief of my situation!
Welcome Ruth! You can ask questions or share what’s on your mind anytime here. I hope you can find whatever it’s going to take to allow you to find the way to not being addicted to alcohol. Life truly is better!
Keep up the good work 
And yes, this is a good place to do just that. We are happy to have you. Welcome 
Stay strong and remember why you want to stop.
I have tried a few times and relapsed I am on day 3 for the 4th time, never give up giving up.
Being in isolation doesn’t help
Welcome Ruth. I spent a lot of time reading on here and it’s helped tremendously. Interaction is also a good tool. We’re all just a bunch of addicts trying to navigate sobriety in a totally judgemental free environment. You should join the daily check in thread, it’s a good form of accountability. Here’s the link:
Checking in daily to maintain focus #11
Hi Ruth. Welcome to the party, we’re glad to have you. 
Small you got this remember that everyone has a choice. You made a good choice to be sober now follow threw and make it happen. I quit cold turkey two months ago all my brothers and friends drink. When we did get together before this virus and social distance they drank alcohol and I drank a bottle of water lol. My brothers respect that and even tell me all the time you know we can still hang out, I tell them yes I know and we will once this virus is gone. Just remember is what you want not nobody else good job keep it going.
I think that’s one of my worries. Because everyone knows me as the one who is always drinking and making sure everyone’s glasses are full, how am I going to adjust to being with my family and friends.
Thanks I will definitely check it out
Thanks so much! Are you also hungry all the time all of a sudden? I never ate much when I was drinking but now I keep finding myself looking for snacks in the fridge . I really hope this will pass.
Welcome small and well done! Yes I’m hungry all the time too and am craving sweet foods.
You have our full support!!!
Its crazy because I don’t have much of a sweet tooth and now it’s all I want. I sure hope it gets better.