Hello everyone. Just wanted to say hi and thank everyone for the community. I’ve been lurking for a few days now. I’m only 6 days sober now. I never really felt I had a big problem, I would just drink pretty much every day as a habit. Every time I’ve tried to get sober, I began to realize just how much my drinking was affecting my body and mind but then I tell myself that I can go back to just a drink on special occasions… Then I find an excuse for why everything is a special occasion and immediately go back to drinking daily again. I’m tired of having to use alcohol as a crutch. The past few days have made me realize just how dependent I had become. I have been waking up exhausted, tired all day and had a headache for the past 2 or 3. Last night I woke up covered in sweat. Im assuming this is just my body purging the alcohol but it really makes me realize that I do have an issue. I’m really looking forward to the continued sobriety this time. I hope everyone the best going forward and thank you for reading.
Hi and welcome to the community 
Congratulations on 6 days your doing really well.
This is such a great supportive community and its great to have you with us
Thank you. Honestly, I think just putting it in writing that I have a problem is a “sobering” experience. I’ve always just told myself that drinking everyday is normal and that I can quit anytime I want. The normal stuff I’m sure. Haha. Anyways, glad to be here. Can’t wait to see what sober life has in store.
The checking in daily thread is a good one to take a read and participate in, so many people use that thread and the support for eachother is just amazing.
Congrats on your six days. Changing the daily routine in the beginning is hard. It was for me anyway. Stay strong.
Yes, it’s very strange. I feel like I’m forgetting to do something every evening. Lol. I’m sure this will pass with time. Thank you for the reply and the support.
I had to make little things to look forward to each night or a couple of times a week.
A nice meal and a film, visit family, relaxing bath. My brain felt like it always needed something to be going on no natter how small as long as i looked forward to it.
Maybe this could help you too 
Stay sober no matter what. I believe in you
Thank you. This means more than you may know.