Day 2 - tell me there's hope

[cutiepie119]

Day 2 of sobriety and it happens to be friday on university campus...guess where all my friends are going? I'm guessing joining them at the bars wont exactly help me stay sober but staying in alone makes me want to drink.

I'm scared and ashamed of being a 21 year old alcoholic, hard thing to explain to friends especially when drinking is the main activity here.

Would love someone to talk to right now who isn't pregaming....did anyone else out there feel a bit hopeless or scared when they started? :thanks:

[akgirl]

Day 2 - tell me there's hope

That is definately a tough spot to be in, but thats what this place is for. Have you been to chat. It always helps me get through the tough times. You won't feel so alone and it can be fun.

21 yo alcoholic...hmmm try being a 44 yo alcoholic, it is worse knowing the time I've wasted being wasted. Being ashamed will not help. Just be determined.

You are young and have a lot to look forward to. Just endure the uncomfortable part and it will get easier.

:l to you, stay strong
Ak

[cutiepie119]

Day 2 - tell me there's hope

akgirl, thanks for the response. It does help being at this site....it's amazing, just looking through the forums. I can't believe how many people are here. It makes me feel a little less ashamed to know that all these other people are going through or have gone through the same thing. I'm looking for ways to deal with the uncomfortableness. special thanks for the hug. Even one through cyber space is always appreciated. Stay well!

[sunshine_gg]

Day 2 - tell me there's hope

Yes, there is hope

There are also times where you may have to chose between your friends or an activity and your sobriety. There are times when you feel small, frightened, and alone.

But, then there comes the time when you start liking who you see in the mirror. The times, when you quietly celebrate another day sober.

Hang in there, kiddo You are very smart and lucky to be taking action NOW. Not like us old folks, eh AK? Do you know how to get to chat? It does help tremendously, to 'talk' through a craving or mood swing. Has saved my butt a few times.

[cutiepie119]

Day 2 - tell me there's hope

sunshine_gg how do you get to chat? is it like AIM:thanks:

[akgirl]

Day 2 - tell me there's hope

You go to the top blue bar next to user CP...Live chat. You will need Java from what I understand.

Give it a try