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[Mohun]

Hi. First post and new to this. I have decided to give up alcohol, perhaps forever. Although I like to think I can eventually get back to just having a glass of fine wine with a great steak, I don't think I can.

I haven't had a drink in 4 days, since the start of a bad kidney infection. I figure after 25 years of drinking, time to start taking better care of myself. I have tried to quit before, but it is difficult especially when my job requires socializing and booze is often free.

I am tired of waking up hungover and trying to plow through the day. I like the days where I wake up with no hangover. I am so productive on those days from work work, to gardening. But then I think I have earned a drink and the cycle repeats. I find it especially hard around supper time, when I am making dinner.

I guess I am using this infection as a catalyst to quitting drinking as I have been sober for 4 days anyways. I do have many other reasons, like 3 beautiful daughters and a great job. Not sure what to expect from this forum, but I do know I can't do this without getting support from or confiding in someone from time to time.

I always thought I could drink as much as I wanted forever. The older I get, the more I know how stupid I am/was. As the saying goes, you can dance with the devil, but the devil doesn't change, he changes you. I just hope I can stop dancing.

[paula]

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Welcome, stick around you will get lots of support.
Paula.

[southernbelle47]

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:welcome: Mohun

Four days is a good start.:goodjob:Keep reading and posting.
:hNancy

[boozehag]

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Welcome
4 days is a really great start. Keep it up and keep posting it really helps.
BH

[My New Beginning]

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Welcome. Stop by often. Lots of support here.

[LVT25]

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Hmmm....free booze......that's a toughy!:H

Welcome. This is a great program. Looking forward to hearing more about you.

[lynn]

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congrats on 4

glad your here keep in touch we care



lynn

[Mohun]

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Four days has been easy because of how sick I have been. I know this sounds lame, but I want to use the kidney infection as an excuse for a while when people ask me why I'm not drinking. And yes the free booze is hard to turn down, especially the 60-80$ a bottle reds. Cheap wine, expensive wine I guess it's all the same in the end.

I have interacted with AF people at these functions before. If they can do it, so can I.

[TraceyO]

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Dear Mohun. Welcome to this site. congrats on reaching out for help ..it is the first step.Congrats on 4days alcohol free! We at MYO understand first hand your problem with alcohol and encourage you to stay connected because we care! A medical condition is a great reason to rethink ones level of alcohol consumption. All of us here on this website have had own epiphinies SP? I like your anaolgy about quitting the dance with the devil. Keep yourself occupied during the witching hour (usually between 5:00 and 7:00 pm. ) And be sure to check out the suppliments part of the website which helps with cravings and withdrawal. All the best. TraceyO PS Tell your colleagues that you are on medication and can't drink because of the interactions. Most wil accept this.Best of luck

[Sunbeam]

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Welcome Mohun,
Posting and reading on this forum is very powerful, and will enable your success.

My husband always has wine in the house. He drinks moderately, a glass or two most days. I was having difficulty stopping once I started drinking, so I quit with the help of this forum.