I know.Alcoholic always finds an excuse for drinking. It was an excuse also but it was more than that. I was so happy that I stopped drinking and thanks to jogging I was feeling great that I finally do something good with my life. When my knees refused to work ( I was really overdoing jogging - instead of slowly building it up i went mad for it) i got depressed. Next time when i start jogging i will be smarter with it. I just have to go throught the first non drinking days as i just decided only Today to stop. Was sweating a lot all day in bed with racing heart. First days are hard for me.
Personally praying doesn’t bother me. I wouldn’t say I’m religious but I’m always open to try it. I know praying helps some people and in the past I’ve prayed to my brother and others.
I think I will scope out AA meetings and where we meet tomorrow. I’m super nervous about it… I just don’t open up like that. I’m very guarded but you guys are right. The only way I’m going to move on is if I open that locked door and show everyone the person inside.
I feel the same way. Like I don’t anyone knowing this side of me. I am also back at day one again.
We got this hun! This is going to suck but we CAN do this. I founf excercising and eating right helped immensely too. I need to get back at it. I use to hike lots. I miss that. Nature helps cure ones soul.
It’s very nerve wracking for sure. I feel safe here because I’m not face to face with anyone and I’m comfortable in my home but maybe I need to push myself outside my comfort zone? I need to not be afraid to ask for help.
Sport, excersise and nature releases brain endorphins!! It does help me a lot when I am sober.
Yes, go outside and talk with people. Open youself and you will feel a relief. It does help.
When I am drinking i have panic attacks and anxiety on hangover. They are severe and they make me feel depressed. When I dont drink i feel great but everyone drinks around me. Literally everyone i know drinks when i stop drinking I am bored and cant socialise as i dont want to be around drinkers when im sober. It is a vicious circle. Quitting drinking means complete life change, people, habits. It like i have to reborn again.
Awesome! Give it a try. The worst that can happen is its not for you and you find something else. If you think of any more questions feel free to ask. You got this!!
Never give up! One day at a time. Today is my day one, I’m tired of saying one day. Any tips?
Have you tried AA?
I did for a couple weeks and I was sober all last summer and fall. Went to Ireland in October and could not resist Guinness and the pubs. Fell right off the wagon back to daily drinking & gained back weight. So I’m sick of feeling like this again. Here’s to day one!
So sorry to hear that… I just restarted mine as well… this time I’m going to commit to meetings… I realized I can’t deal with it on my own… good luck. And blessings…
Sounds like meetings worked in the past so that’s the best advice I can give
Reading all these comments and seeing so many starting day 1 again doesn’t make me feel like such a loser.
You are not a looser! It’s so hard.
Thank you😊