by Impympzable » Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:07 am
Hi,
One day at a time is what did it for me. I've had many of the same feelings you are feeling but that is how the alcohol wires your brain to think. When I got sober, 2 years ago to the day, my best friend said " If you think about it, its simple. All you have to do is stop drinking one type of liquid." As stupid as it sounds the simplicity in that statement gave me enough confidence to tackel the problem. I don't miss drinking. I'm still learning to deal with life cuz for 10 years I poured alcohol on my problems. I did attend Rehab After Work in Doyelstown and Lansdale. I highly recommend the organization. You learn a lot. Take heart because you are in control of your life, but not when alcohol is in the mix. Nothing good comes from alcohol. It lies to you until it ruins your life, physically and socially. The alcohol wants you dead. For this fact alone I HATE IT, and have been fighting back for 2 years.
If you do stop, it will be a little rough, hence one day at a time. Don't worroy about tomorrow. Worry about today and make a pact with yourself that today you won't drink. Tomorrow renew that pact. Sounds stupid but I've been doing that every day for the last two years and it does get easier.
One awesome side effect of getting sober is that you will be a positive influence on people around you. My Dad has used alcohol for his whole life as did an uncle and aunt. All got sober because they saw that it is actually possible and maintainable, My Dad swears by Rehab After Work. Also, a few poker buddies got sober cuz they saw I could do it. Who knows how many DD accidents were avoided, health problems averted, and relationshipssaved by these people getting sober? Pretty exciting. But it starts with you living as an example of HOPE for your self. You need to fix you before you can even dream about fixing others. Its biblical.
Best of luck! Happy New Year.
Jason
Hi,
One day at a time is what did it for me. I've had many of the same feelings you are feeling but that is how the alcohol wires your brain to think. When I got sober, 2 years ago to the day, my best friend said " If you think about it, its simple. All you have to do is stop drinking one type of liquid." As stupid as it sounds the simplicity in that statement gave me enough confidence to tackel the problem. I don't miss drinking. I'm still learning to deal with life cuz for 10 years I poured alcohol on my problems. I did attend Rehab After Work in Doyelstown and Lansdale. I highly recommend the organization. You learn a lot. Take heart because you are in control of your life, but not when alcohol is in the mix. Nothing good comes from alcohol. It lies to you until it ruins your life, physically and socially. The alcohol wants you dead. For this fact alone I HATE IT, and have been fighting back for 2 years.
If you do stop, it will be a little rough, hence one day at a time. Don't worroy about tomorrow. Worry about today and make a pact with yourself that today you won't drink. Tomorrow renew that pact. Sounds stupid but I've been doing that every day for the last two years and it does get easier.
One awesome side effect of getting sober is that you will be a positive influence on people around you. My Dad has used alcohol for his whole life as did an uncle and aunt. All got sober because they saw that it is actually possible and maintainable, My Dad swears by Rehab After Work. Also, a few poker buddies got sober cuz they saw I could do it. Who knows how many DD accidents were avoided, health problems averted, and relationshipssaved by these people getting sober? Pretty exciting. But it starts with you living as an example of HOPE for your self. You need to fix you before you can even dream about fixing others. Its biblical.
Best of luck! Happy New Year.
Jason