Iv'e had it

[Joes_full]

Hi all, first post. I think I have again had with drinking too much or drinking period. I guess I am looking for some ideas to make me think more positive about not drinking. I do admit sometimes it seems fun, but it definitely has taken it's tole on me. I will go for several days without drinking and think, yeah this is better. Then wham, i am buying another case of beer. Then the next day I usually feel pretty bad, hungover, not always really bad, but maybe just all sluggish and not feeling like doing anything. It seems like if I would just take some time and keep going at it, I might just do it. I have done it before. I had quit for over 3 years and after a while i didn't care about drinking at all. But I started again and its been now about 3 years since I have started. I know today I am feeling kinda bad from drinking last night, and I definitely cannot look at even a beer commercial right now. Well I will keep coming in here, and give this a shot. Joe

[KatieB]

Iv'e had it

Hi Joe,:welcome:
Your drinking pattern sounded similar to mine.. I was able to not drink for days, then would go on a 'binge'.. not with beer though. normally wine, and occassionally, vodka.. this site will help you heaps if you want to get help to control your drinking, or want to quit completely? Have you made yourself any goals?
I am just taking one day at a time.. I have had so many negatives to drinking in my life, I know I need to quit.. i'm now on day 10 AF (alcohol-free).
Just think of the health impacts? There are so many.. maybe check out the thread 'negatives to drinking', in which some members have shared why they want to quit or moderate.. another good place to start is to check out the 'newbies nest', where you will be welcomed warmly by everyone.. whatever path you choose (quit or moderate), we are here to support you..
K

[jessie]

Iv'e had it

:welcome:Hi Joe, welcome.Keep reading and posting. If you did it for 3 years, you can do it again.

[Anotherday]

Iv'e had it

Joes_full;816917 wrote: Hi all, first post. I think I have again had with drinking too much or drinking period. I guess I am looking for some ideas to make me think more positive about not drinking. I do admit sometimes it seems fun, but it definitely has taken it's tole on me. I will go for several days without drinking and think, yeah this is better. Then wham, i am buying another case of beer. Then the next day I usually feel pretty bad, hungover, not always really bad, but maybe just all sluggish and not feeling like doing anything. It seems like if I would just take some time and keep going at it, I might just do it. I have done it before. I had quit for over 3 years and after a while i didn't care about drinking at all. But I started again and its been now about 3 years since I have started. I know today I am feeling kinda bad from drinking last night, and I definitely cannot look at even a beer commercial right now. Well I will keep coming in here, and give this a shot. Joe

Hi Joe,

Katie has started a great list of negatives to drinking which you can just flip around and see the positives in not drinking. Wow, you had over three years before so you know it can be done again. It's not easy at first at all.

[Lavande]

Iv'e had it

Hi Joe,

Welcome to MWO, this is a good place!
You know what it takes to quit, you have that experience. If you haven't already download & read the MWO book, it's full of info about the program & it's components.

I think most of us have found that quitting AL is just one step on the journey. Changing your habits & thinking are key to maintaing your sobriety. I tell myself that drinking is just not an option for me anymore in good times & in bad times.

Please feel free to drop in the Newbies Nest thread for support - lots of people there just getting started as well.

Wishing you the best on your journey

Lav