Alcoholism (sufferers support)

[DoctorWho]

Noticed the other thread was about people who suffered with alcoholic family members/friends so didn’t want to hijack that.
Does anyone on here have issues themselves?
I’ve been battling giving up for years & always failing. Currently on day 3 sober
Actually went to the wine section in Tesco earlier and debated it but walked away empty handed, woo!

 

[Curlywurly85]

Couldn’t just read and run. Although I don’t have issues, I just wanted to say well done! A close friend went sober 18 months ago and it’s been the best thing she ever did, it’s not missed one bit. I feel like it’s more socially acceptable now and there are fantastic non alcoholic drinks. The non alcoholic frexinet sparkling wine is so nice, I couldn’t tell the difference. Brew dog and Big Drop non alcoholic beers are also fantastic. My friend prefers to drink non alcoholic versions instead of soft drinks as she feels more included. Good luck with your journey

 

[babbling brook]

Well done!! I definitely go through phases of drinking wine and not drinking it. With lockdown I found it so easy to get in the habit of drinking wine more regularly when previously might only be a couple times a month. It is hard to fight the urge to buy it sometimes but feels like an accomplishment when I resist.

 

[Likkleone]

Noticed the other thread was about people who suffered with alcoholic family members/friends so didn’t want to hijack that.
Does anyone on here have issues themselves?
I’ve been battling giving up for years & always failing. Currently on day 3 sober
Actually went to the wine section in Tesco earlier and debated it but walked away empty handed, woo!

Well done!!! I can’t imagine the thoughts and feelings that you must go through while trying to get sober. It must take incredible strength! I’ve not drank myself but have been around it all my life in different ways. The best advice I’ve heard though is to take every single day at a time. Failing that, take every single moment at a time. There’s no need to set big statements like ‘I’ll never drink again’, this will feel overwhelming and daunting when all you need to do is focus on the now.

Things will change and adjust and there will be good and bad days, but remember this is for you and only you and you are so strong. AA meetings could provide you with a good source of direction and support, my brother has been transformed by them, my ex didn’t like them though so it’s all a personal preference - no strict path to this.

You’re doing an amazing job, remind yourself of that daily! Not many people take that step in recognising the need for change and you’ve done that and more!

 

[Happyvalley]

Noticed the other thread was about people who suffered with alcoholic family members/friends so didn’t want to hijack that.
Does anyone on here have issues themselves?
I’ve been battling giving up for years & always failing. Currently on day 3 sober
Actually went to the wine section in Tesco earlier and debated it but walked away empty handed, woo!

Good for you, you did well to walk away. Every time you want to cave in remember why you made the choice to stop. I’m from a family of alcoholics and if I’m honest could easily go that way myself, I love a drink and would easily drink every day and it’s a struggle not to at times. I really recommend the book The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober by Catherine Gray, changed my views on drinking.