Restarted the clock.. Again

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. :sparkling_heart:

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I feel the same way. Like I don’t anyone knowing this side of me. I am also back at day one again. :confused:

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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. :sparkling_heart::v:

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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. :sparkling_heart:

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Sport, excersise and nature releases brain endorphins!! It does help me a lot when I am sober.

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Yes, go outside and talk with people. Open youself and you will feel a relief. It does help.

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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.

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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!!

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Never give up! One day at a time. Today is my day one, I’m tired of saying one day. Any tips?

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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!

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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…

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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.

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You are not a looser! It’s so hard.

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Thank you😊