What helped me, after many attempts to get sober, was ti stop defining myself by either being an alcoholic or a non-drinker. I tried many drugs in my life but haven’t had them in 15-20 years, I don’t consider myself an ex pill taker, or an ex cocaine user. So why define myself by alcohol when it is no longer part of my life. Been sober 8 months now, and I barely think about it.
It is very true. You are only ready when your ready. For most that requires proving multiple times to yourself that no tricks or plans will work other than complete sobriety.
Thankyou. It took me 4 years to get sober. I've had quite a few years of sobriety behind me before and it was the isolation that I relapsed on. I thought I was doing OK and started to let my guard down. I drifted away from my support network....usual stuff....too tired after work, family commitments, felt I didn't really need the support anymore ...and that one glass of wine crept up on me. Just weekends to start, then most evenings ,then the whole bottle, then two. It took a few years of doing that before I reached out again for help. I'm back on day 5. Learn from your relapses if you don't get it straight away but don't stop trying. And definitely don't isolate yourself. X
Only takes a few hours to get sober. It takes a lifetime to stay sober.
Thank you for your very helpful sharing.
Really valuable
Every drink is borrowed happiness from tomorrow.
What helped me, after many attempts to get sober, was ti stop defining myself by either being an alcoholic or a non-drinker. I tried many drugs in my life but haven’t had them in 15-20 years, I don’t consider myself an ex pill taker, or an ex cocaine user. So why define myself by alcohol when it is no longer part of my life. Been sober 8 months now, and I barely think about it.
It is very true. You are only ready when your ready. For most that requires proving multiple times to yourself that no tricks or plans will work other than complete sobriety.
Great comment
Thankyou. It took me 4 years to get sober. I've had quite a few years of sobriety behind me before and it was the isolation that I relapsed on. I thought I was doing OK and started to let my guard down. I drifted away from my support network....usual stuff....too tired after work, family commitments, felt I didn't really need the support anymore ...and that one glass of wine crept up on me. Just weekends to start, then most evenings ,then the whole bottle, then two. It took a few years of doing that before I reached out again for help. I'm back on day 5. Learn from your relapses if you don't get it straight away but don't stop trying. And definitely don't isolate yourself. X
I knew when I was 18 that one day I'd have to give this up.