I have drank every day for years,the last two weeks I have drank 2 times which is a huge change for me but I have trouble with the idea of wanting to stop for good,wanting to cut back has been in my head for months but I can’t get the desire to stop for good
Ask your Higher Power for the desire to not drink today. And ask every day.
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For me,thee idea of quitting forever was pretty daunting. Alcohol has been a part of my life for a long time. It’s been there for the good times and the bad, and everything in between. Quitting forever raised so many questions and doubts. How will I ever enjoy vacation, concerts, sporting events, weddings, Friday nights, dinner out…
When I quit, I didn’t commit to forever, I committed for today. I then educated myself about alcohol; what it is, what it does to your body and brain, the effects when you quit, etc. I read medical documents, I watched YouTube videos, I listened to podcasts about alcohol and recovery. I took what I learned and made a list, the pros and cons of alcohol. And still, till this day, nothing is in the pro column.
It took to about 3 months before I could commit to quitting for good.
So, in conclusion, just commit for today, do what you need to do to get by today, worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes, that’s all you can do. And hey, welcome to the forum! I wish you well.
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I quit just for today. I take care of today, wake up sober and do it all over again. I also remind myself of all the things alcohol brought to my life, none of which is good. I came close to drinking a few days ago. After i reminded myself of what my bottom looked like, i pushed the beer away.
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Try a meeting meet sober people who have been were you are they will help you with your desires wish you well
Everytime I think of being sober this month, year, forever…I feel under pressure. Get stressed. Too much.
So I learned to concentrate on today. This seems to be possible. It’s okay. Today I can make.
Who knows what will be tomorrow?!
So, pressure is gone, feeling fine and confident for now.
I also try to remember every morning so far, to decide: Today I don’t drink.
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For me. I had to break that association that drinking had anything positive to offer me in my life.
When I REAAAAALY got honest with myself I realized they were all just excuses. Or problems I used drinking to cover up and hide.
It did nothing but harm. My health was suffering, my family suffered, my work suffered, and my hobbies suffered.
To have a drink or 2 with dinner, or to relax with a beer or 2. There was no point to that for me. I drank to get drunk. 2 turned into 10.
The rare occasion when I did have one or 2…I didn’t see the point. It didn’t enhance anything. I didn’t speak better, I didn’t become more fun.
It’s been a learning curve, but I sure do love being sober. I mean, honestly love it.
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