I keep going back to drink, its going to ruin my relationship and messed io every job I’ve ever had, and I’m likely to get a new job soon, how do I stay of alcohol?
Hello. Being here is a good start. I’ve been posting every day, sometimes multiple times a day, and I’m almost 3 weeks off the sauce. I also got a guided sobriety journal and a sobriety workbook off of amazon. Finding other hobbies, like hiking and going to the gym or riding my bike has helped too. I also started reading some books, sobriety books and fiction books. Telling all my friends and family my intentions has helped keep me accountable. Make a list of pros and cons when you think you want to drink.
Thanks for replying i appreciate it, right now its one day at a time, I haven’t even being able to reach 2 werks for a long time, I suffrt from depresdion and anxiety and drink to numb the pain but it ultimately makes it worse, I have loads art stuff and like to draw and have lots ideas to write short stories, but lack motivation these days.
I have actually just downloaded a 12 step app
You sound like me. I drank to numb my depression. It made it so much worse, because I woke up feeling shitty physically and mentally instead of just mentally. It also lead to a lot of weight gain and lack of physical activity. Once I finally got that I was doing more harm than good it was easier to say no. I still struggle. I used to stop pretty much every day on my way home to buy vodka. I stopped bribing money to work so I can’t do that anymore. The first few days sucked. I didn’t do much. Recuperated a little, detoxed. I hadn’t made it more than two DAYS in probably 5 months. My motivation is coming back, slowly. What’s some self care you you partake in over the next few days? And you’re welcome- that’s what we’re all here for!!!
Welcome! AA meetings have helped me but others have found different programs that work for them. I’d say try anything at this point, you got nothing to lose. Heres a good thread which you may find helpful. Resources for our recovery