Hello! I’m more than 48 hours in. Just completed 2 full days. The most I’ve done (besides during pregnancy) has been about 2 months. In fact, I just did that last August and September and started drinking again in October. I hope my stubborn determination and community support here can help me stay on track. I deserve it and I am smart enough to know better. Thank you for being here.
That and some hard work can get you anywhere!
Have you some kind of a plan? I made one when I wanted to be sober just as a guideline to help me trough cravings and discomfort for example.
You can read it here:2 years sober and what helped me to get there: It’s not a long read Maybe you see something you can use for yourself as well.
You can do it! We are all here for you!
Welcome to the community
And congratulations on your 2 days
This is a great place, full of supportive, caring and people who understand the struggles.
Nice to meet you
Welcome! When you had 2 months, you must have been aware of his good sobriety can be.
Like @SoberWalker said, a plan can help. Here’s a great topic about that!
Welcome. There is so much wisdom here. Lean on us all for support, you are not in this alone.
Welcome to the forum! Congratulations on 2 days of sobriety!
Huge congrats on your 5 days! You’re doing it!
Adding up Keep going!
What are some things you all drink besides water, tea, etc?
I need to replace those glasses of wine with something else at night.
I drink a lot of diet pop! Just be careful of the aspartame in them I never had an alcohol problem, but maybe dealcoholized beer might be a good alternative? I think dealcoholized beer still has like 0.5% alcohol though, so I’m not sure if it’s really a good idea, don’t take my word for it. But might be a good suggestion if you liked beer
Mocktails might be good, not sure tbh. Maybe one of the other members here can answer this better
Sorry, I’m at about 95% water. About 4-6 litres per day.
One day at a time my new friend in recovery! We all fully support you & are very proud of your 2 days of clean time! Keep it up & stay positive, A.A. meetings might be a good thing for you but its just a friendly suggestion! No pressure!
Found something good besides my ice water with Liquid IV Hydration, sleepy time hot tea, and calcium/magnesium “Calm” drink.
Last night I mixed cranberry juice with zero sugar lemonade and had it on ice. It was refreshing and delicious!